Disabled Persons Assembly NZ
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DPA is a pan-disability Disabled Person’s Organisation (DPO) that works towards effecting systemic change. This account is monitored during office hours.
Aotearoa New Zealand
Joined January 2013
The Government has announced an independent review into the disability support system funded by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha. https://t.co/Wh6qsEyhRb
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New Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston said the review will look at what can be done to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the services.
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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.
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DPA survey: Disability funding changes. How are you? Checking in after Wednesday's "clarifications" from Whaikaha. https://t.co/eH8j1vTdkJ
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Shuffling the chairs on the Titanic won’t resolve underfunding of disability support - DPA media release https://t.co/LJkXJhmViQ
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Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) welcomes the move to place the new disability Minister position inside Cabinet but is concerned that on its own the move will not resolve the underlying issue of...
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Complete the DPA survey about how you are affected by the changes to disability support and EMS: https://t.co/OuyZYm9yN5
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Our response to the sudden changes announced by Whaikaha to disability support purchasing rules: https://t.co/mX3er3XkrR
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Elections 2023 Disability Scorecard by CCS Disability Action and DPA. https://t.co/oeChoEsVzy
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CCS Disability Action and DPA asked seven main political parties where they stand on key disability policies in the lead up to the 2023 General Election.
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"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 https://t.co/9lSmPF5K7G
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Two disability groups have asked seven parties for their positions on what they view as key disability policies with mixed results.
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DPA is excited to announce that disability rights advocate Mojo Mathers MNZM, has been appointed as Chief Executive of DPA.
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DPA is excited to announce that disability rights advocate Mojo Mathers MNZM, has been appointed as Chief Executive of DPA.
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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
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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.
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The Government is removing the last remaining pandemic-related rules, including the 7-day isolation period.
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Get e-scooters off our footpaths - sign our petition https://t.co/UxSbxNIrSA via @actionstation
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E-scooters on footpaths are a danger to all pedestrians. However, disabled people, older people and children are at particular risk of being hit by e-scooters on footpaths.This risk is real – since...
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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.
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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
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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
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We are seeking a Chief Executive who will provide leadership for all operational aspects of DPA’s purpose of working on systemic change for the equity of disabled people.
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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.
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DPA congratulates Prudence Walker on her appointment as the new Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga | Disability Rights Commissioner.
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Deaf, disabled people and their whānau can contact the Disability Helpline 24/7 if they need support: text 8988 or call 0800 11 12 13.
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For travel alerts and changes across the Auckland Transport Network (trains, buses, ferries and roading alerts) visit @AT_TravelAlerts
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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
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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.
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