Welcome to DPA
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) works for the equity and inclusion of disabled people through system-wide change.
We are a not-for-profit, pan-impairment disabled people’s organisation (DPO) run by and for disabled people.
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Meet our team – governance and staff – and find out about our members.
About us -
We advocate for disability rights – through submissions and our projects.
Disability rights -
Our members are disabled people, families and organisations.
Join DPA -
We are a charity that accepts donations towards ensuring inclusion and equity for all.
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What’s new?
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Events
Christchurch celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Wednesday 3 December
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Events
DPA Annual General Meeting
24 January 2026
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1pm to 3pm
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Latest news
DPA survey
MSD’s Job and Training Support Funds
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Submissions
Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill
Read our submission