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The Government has announced an independent review into the disability support system funded by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha.
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"Disability Rights need to be made real. We have the right to good care and support that fits our needs. We have the right to have full inclusion and participation in society," said Joanne Dacombe, DPA President, at a public meeting about disability funding changes in Porirua.
ALT Four woman each holding signs that read, Disability Rights are human rights - Nothing about us - without us; Kia kaha Tangata Whaikaha; Wine, Lotto, Ciggies and Manicures (yeah, right!), and image of a nicely manicured hand flipping the bird with words underneath it that read Self-care is a valid expense, and lots of words around it like respite, aroha, holiday accomodation, respite, haircut, relax and wellbeing.
DPA survey: Disability funding changes. How are you? Checking in after Wednesday's "clarifications" from Whaikaha.
surveymonkey.com/r/Q2J7D33
Shuffling the chairs on the Titanic won’t resolve underfunding of disability support - DPA media release
infoexchange.nz/shuffling-th…
Complete the DPA survey about how you are affected by the changes to disability support and EMS: surveymonkey.com/r/FG3RW5J
Our response to the sudden changes announced by Whaikaha to disability support purchasing rules: infoexchange.nz/dpas-respons…
Elections 2023 Disability Scorecard by CCS Disability Action and DPA.
infoexchange.nz/election-202…
"I strongly recommend people with disabilities, their whānau and people who care about justice and fairness and equity to have a look and see where the parties stand because that will make a great difference” - Juliana Carvalho
stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/132964…
DPA is excited to announce that disability rights advocate Mojo Mathers MNZM, has been appointed as Chief Executive of DPA. bit.ly/48jAexX
For a country that supposedly cares about addressing employment inequalities, it is shocking that we have an employment rate for disabled people that is dropping, while the employment rate for the general population is climbing ... We are going backwards. scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2308/S…
ALT A bar graph showing employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people aged 15-64 years in the June quarters of 2021-2023. In 2021, 42.5% disabled and 78.9% non-disabled were employed. In 2022, 41.5% disabled and 80.4% non-disabled were employed. In 2023, 39.4% disabled and 81.7% non-disabled were employed.
DPA is extremely disappointed in the removal of the last remaining protections that many disabled people rely on to keep themselves safe from Covid-19 and/or from Long Covid. stuff.co.nz/national/politic…
Get e-scooters off our footpaths - sign our petition our.actionstation.org.nz/pet… via @actionstation
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ retweeted
The Government has introduced the Emergency Management Bill in Parliament today to ensure that Aotearoa’s emergency management system is inclusive, modern and enduring. The Bill replaces the two-decades old Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. legislation.govt.nz/bill/gov…
DPA congratulates Prudence Walker on her appointment as Disability Rights Commissioner.
Prudence is tasked with leading @NZHumanRights work in the area of disability rights and will bring strength to the position as she has done with DPA. infoexchange.nz/dpa-congratu…
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ is seeking a Chief Executive. We are looking for someone who will provide leadership for all operational aspects of the organisation and our purpose of working on systemic change for the equity of disabled people.
infoexchange.nz/vacancy-dpa-…
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ is seeking a Chief Executive. We are looking for someone who will provide leadership for all operational aspects of the organisation and our purpose of working on systemic change for the equity of disabled people.
infoexchange.nz/vacancy-dpa-…
This thread contains links to up-to-date information about the current severe weather event. It will be added to throughout the event.
Latest Civil Defence Centres and Community Emergency Hubs:
aucklandemergencymanagement.…
For travel alerts and changes across the Auckland Transport Network (trains, buses, ferries and roading alerts) visit @AT_TravelAlerts
There are severe weather warnings across the country and a state of emergency in Auckland. You can get up-to-date information from @NZcivildefence @AucklandCDEM
Deaf, disabled people and whānau can contact the Disability Helpline 24/7 for support: text 8988 or call 0800 11 12 13.