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Shifting uni classes online during Covid and planning O-week events that aren’t foam parties are just some of the ways NDSA has advocated for disabled students in the last five years.

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Disability advocate Gary Williams told 1News "lack of housing, lack of job opportunities, people not being able to choose where they live, who they live with" were some of the biggest issues disabled people face. What do you think of the new Stats NZ data?

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Arts Access Aotearoa is calling for applications to its Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship 2025, valued at $10,000, supporting a Deaf or disabled artist to undertake a project that develops their creative practice.

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Ari Kerssens, who lost most of his sight at the age of 19, is a disability advocate, artist and presenter. He is fronting a new web documentary series called Sight Unseen, where he talks to rangatahi who are blind about their experience in the world.

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AI and new assistive technologies offer disabled people greater independence in life. However, they come with risks to privacy and data security, as well as high costs, raising concerns about financial accessibility.

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If you have a fire in your home, do you know what to do? Do you know how to make your home safer? If these are some of the questions you would like answered, come and join us at our Fire safety workshops. Please RSVP: to Ingrid Robertson: [email protected]

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We are seeking a Disabled Women's Network Coordinator who will lead our engagement with disabled women. The Coordinator will have responsibility for supporting disabled women to network and to identify, advocate and campaign on systemic issues impacting disabled women in Aotearoa. shorturl.at/1VraX

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From the minute you walk into an appointment, the clock is ticking. You’ve got questions to ask and answers to get, so there’s no time to waste.

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“Para sport took something that was a negative for me and turned it into a positive. It has shown that my disability was a blessing, it gave me my best characteristics of how I treat people and see the world. It is something I couldn’t be more grateful for.” - Anna Grimaldi

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Chris Bunny says “there's a lot of things not to like about the system” but is committed to making changes based on community feedback.

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This case really shows how important it is to take action and make sure everyone has a safe living space. The recommendations, like improving risk management, checking flatmate compatibility, and giving staff better training, are key to making sure this doesn’t happen again.

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Inclusive education and great costumes!📚🤓

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Kathryn Ryan speaks to Joanne Dacombe who is the immediate past President of the Disabled Persons Assembly, and Jade Farrar who is the chair of the National Enabling Good Lives leadership group. View the transcript on the Apple Podcast App - podcasts.apple.com/.../nine-to-...

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A first-of-its-kind study has found disabled people are more likely to be stopped by police, have force used against them, and ultimately end up in the courts and justice system - even when they have done nothing wrong. view the transcript on the Apple Podcast app podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/n...

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With new government sanctions on Jobseeker Support, many disabled individuals who can't access the Supported Living Payment will face penalties that fail to account for their health conditions and the significant accessibility barriers they face in the job market.

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Deaf people are being excluded from live Treaty Principles submission hearings due to the lack of captions or interpreters, raising serious concerns about accessibility and representation in important political discussions.

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Joining together in our richly diverse disability community is a powerful way of being together, learning and asserting our rights, says Robyn Hunt.

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Be Emergency Prepared – Waimakariri Disability Workshop Do you have a Civil Defence plan? Learn about emergency preparedness for disabled people. Bring questions to an accessible, collaborative space. RSVP or info: Email: [email protected] Phone/text: 03 379 8525 | 027 238 5820

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"The gold standard is that deaf and disabled people would be able to attend any live event that took their interest and know it would be accessible to them – from the information about the event and ticket purchasing through to the trip home at the end of the event." - Stace Robertson

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The Waitangi Tribunal is hearing submissions from Lady Tureiti Moxon and Te Kōhao Health on disparities in home support for Māori. WAI 2910 shows 76% of Māori receive care from non-Māori providers. Only 15% get support from Māori providers. Moxon calls for equity and fair access for Māori providers.

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Toka Tū Ake Natural Hazards Commission has translated all 12 videos in the Make Your Place Quake Safe series into NZ Sign Language. Whether you're moving into a new home or making your current one safer, these videos offer practical tips to keep you and your whānau safe.

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Want to submit on the Treaty Principles Bill but unsure how? Join ActionStation Director Kassie Hartendorp with experts Carwyn Jones, Tina Ngata, & Max Harris to write your submission to the Justice Select Committee. Tonight (7-8:30pm). Sign language interpreters provided.

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Join the 'Amplifying Disabled People’s Leadership' webinar on Dec 3, 12-1pm, hosted by Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker. The panel will discuss how to elevate disabled leadership for a more inclusive world. Zoom link: shorturl.at/1s5fY NZSL interpreters & live captions available.

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Now and Then is an anthology of poems by 92 writers, aged 4 to 92, from diverse backgrounds. They explore themes like family history, aroha, food, language, disability, climate anxiety, and music. It features works by disabled writers Robyn Hunt, Trish Harris, Mike Gourley, and Áine Kelly-Costello.

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After decades of fighting for basic rights, Sean Dilley shares the painful reality of being denied service simply for having a guide dog. Discrimination against disabled people is real and ongoing, but it's time for a change. #DisabilityRights

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A door opens to those who can see a private specialist. But what if you can’t?

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"New Zealand is a very difficult place for blind people and other disabled people to thrive. We are so much the poorer as a country for slamming the door in the faces of disabled Kiwis with talent."

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Gary Williams (Ngāti Porou) MNZM calls on all disabled people to be allies of survivors to support tangible change for our communities.

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DPA stands in solidarity with the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti. #ToitūTeTiriti

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Here's some Accessibility information for the hīkoi! Please share this around your networks. Stay safe out there e te iwi!

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What do you think about this?

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You're invited to a disability hui on planning for emergencies. When? Wednesday 13 Nov 2024. Time? 9.50am-2.30pm. Where? Freeman's Bay Community Hall. Address: 52 Hepburn Street, Freeman's Bay. NZSL interpreted. RSVP at [email protected]

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By signing this petition, you are standing up for the rights of survivors and sending a clear message to the Crown: They have a duty of care to survivors, and a duty to implement all of the recommendations from the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry.

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Under the Human Rights Act, assistance dogs for people with disabilities are entitled to travel on all forms of public transport, including taxis. Refusing to pick up passengers with assistance animals is not only discriminatory, but it could also jeopardize the safety of those passengers.

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Five mobility aids our community are obsessed with!

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Do you have a plan if there’s a Civil Defence emergency? You are invited to a workshop to find out about emergency preparedness and response for disabled people. Date: Thursday 24 October Time: 10am to 12pm Where: Nations Church, 334 King Edward St, South Dunedin RSVP: by Friday 18 October

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Some really awesome kaupapa have been awarded funding by the Spectrum Foundation, including Girls Skate NZ and Disability Sport Auckland, to provide inclusive skateboarding lessons for disabled children and young people!

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DPA National Executive Committee (NEC) members are hosting a series of online Members’ Hui over the next two months to talk about updating our constitution to align it with current legislation including the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. More information at this link or email: [email protected].

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Moderated by Professor Ngaire Kerse, this lunch time webinar will share informative interdisciplinary & lived experience perspectives from three presenters who will reveal how Universal Design sustains age-friendly participation in the built environment. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/ypczf3jd

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Kia kaha te Reo Māori! Awesome to see Te Hiku media demonstrate this assistive device, which speaks some smooth as Reo Māori! kei runga noa atu! (outstanding!)

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Do you have a plan if there’s a Civil Defence emergency? We are holding two disability community workshops in Christchurch. Find out more at the following link - tinyurl.com/ptjamcej

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Ngā mihi nui to our amazing Paralympic team! Me whakahīhī ka tika, you should all feel really proud ⭐

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Come join us! Our small and vibrant team of predominantly disabled people is looking for a Employment Project Advisor for the Waikato area. Find out more at the following link: tinyurl.com/5hx3xeus Applications will be processed as they are received and close 5pm, Monday 23 September 2024.

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Kia ora! In our latest survey, we're asking about the recent Whaikaha announcement, the Work and Income Traffic Light system, and anything else that's on your mind. Here is the link to the survey - shorturl.at/ZdEn3 Any responses are anonymous and will inform our advocacy.

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