About Disability Advisory Group NZ
Disability Advisory Group NZ is an independent disability information and advisory website created to help disabled people, families, whānau, carers, advocates and community organisations find reliable information, resources and support throughout New Zealand.
Navigating disability services can be challenging. Funding systems, support pathways, government agencies and community services often operate independently, making it difficult for people to know where to begin. Our goal is to make information easier to find, easier to understand and easier to use.
Why We Exist
Many disabled people and their families spend countless hours searching for information, trying to understand their rights, locate support services or find answers to important questions. We believe access to information should not be a barrier to participation.
Disability Advisory Group NZ was created to bring together news, resources, guidance and support information in one place. By combining trusted information sources with practical advice, we aim to help people make informed decisions about the support available to them.
We recognise that every person's journey is different. There is no single pathway that works for everyone, which is why our focus is on providing information that empowers people to make choices that are right for their own circumstances.
Our Approach
The disability community is diverse. Disabilities may be visible or invisible, lifelong or acquired, physical, sensory, intellectual, neurological or related to long-term health conditions. Every person's experience is unique.
Our approach is based on inclusion, accessibility and respect. We support the principle of "Nothing About Us Without Us" and recognise the importance of lived experience in shaping disability policy, services and community outcomes. Disability advisory groups throughout New Zealand help ensure that disabled people have a voice in decisions that affect their lives and communities. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
What You Will Find on This Website
Disability Advisory Group NZ is designed to be a practical information hub. Visitors will find disability news, government updates, advocacy information, accessibility resources, family support information, assistive technology updates and links to organisations providing services throughout New Zealand.
The website will also feature automated news feeds, helping to keep information current while providing a central location where visitors can discover developments that may affect them, their families or the wider disability community.
Supporting Inclusion Across New Zealand
We believe that disabled people should have equal opportunities to participate in education, employment, recreation, community life and decision-making. Access to information is one small but important part of achieving that goal.
Whether you are looking for disability support services, advocacy information, accessibility guidance, funding pathways or community resources, we hope Disability Advisory Group NZ helps you find the information you need and the confidence to take the next step.
Together we can help build a more informed, accessible and inclusive New Zealand.