Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

The Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) welcomes the acknowledgment by Minister Andrew Little today that Disability Support Services (DSS) are not solely a health issue and that the future of DSS remains under review. “We hope the announcement that more work is being done and that decisions on…

DPA, together with transport consultancy MRCagney, are conducting research on behalf of Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency, titled 'Understanding the transport experiences of disabled people, determining what barriers exist for people wanting to use Total Mobility and exploring new opportunities'. …

Our Annual Report 2019-2020 is now available.

Disabled Persons Assembly National Annual General Meeting Saturday 28 November 11am- 12.30pm.   As previously notified, this year due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, the AGM will be held online. The Zoom link for the AGM is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84954964974…

Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) NZ has joined the call for benefits to be raised by Christmas. DPA have joined over 50 NGOs in signing an open letter calling on the Government to lift one of the biggest limitations on whānau and child wellbeing: not having enough income. “Benefits urgently…

Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) New Zealand is tackling the disproportionate rate of unemployment for disabled people by launching Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment, an employment programme to be trialed in the Waikato region.  There are approximately 290,000 people aged 15-64 with access,…

All disability support services can operate so long as they have Alert Level 2 public health control measures in place such as having Covid-19 risk screening in place, appropriate PPE is worn and physical distancing rules are maintained. Under Alert Level 2, disabled people can: • move houses,…

Essential personal care services, such as toileting, washing and feeding, are provided as usual. Some home help, such as house cleaning, may be available, depending on individual circumstances. Urgent disability related equipment will be provided. Wearing a mask (which may be either disposable…