DPA is a pan-disability Disabled Person’s Organisation (DPO) that works towards effecting systemic change. This account is monitored during office hours.
The Government has announced an independent review into the disability support system funded by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha.
https://t.co/Wh6qsEyhRb
"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.
"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
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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. https://t.co/RxV3PTpexw
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. https://t.co/JVeaKV2YoD
@mikeythenurse @AklTransport Kia ora Mikey, DPA is aware of some similar issues with TM across the country. If you are happy to DM us with details of your experience, we will incorporate your feedback as we escalate the issue with relevant authorities.
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. https://t.co/douXkJiokM
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.
https://t.co/aPm3BieqUT
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. https://t.co/mIMNElfzWD
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.
https://t.co/aPm3BieqUT
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:
https://t.co/Xb03bJrFxI