NZDSA Disability Strategy Refresh

NZDSA: Have Your Say on the Disability Strategy Refresh

Consultations are open on the New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026–2030. This is your chance to make sure the voices of people with Down syndrome, their whānau, and carers are heard.

NZDSA Feedback Events

Join our sessions to share your thoughts in a supportive environment:

Topic: Feedback Refresh of the NZ Disability Strategy

Date: Sep 11, 2025

Time:07:30 PM Auckland, Wellington

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89358630942?pwd=nDCiX8sgPobKjmGIwucgS6FrLAgr5r.1

Meeting ID: 893 5863 0942

Passcode: 078916

Read the draft:

• Full Draft Strategy
• Easy Read Document – Whaikaha link https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/assets/NZ-Disability-Strategy-Public-Consultation/Whaikaha-AF2507003-NZDS-Public-Consultation-in-August-website-content-Easy-Read-24-07-25.pdf

Other events we encourage you to participate in are

Whaikaha consultation sessions

Access Matters Aotearoa Online Session

• Date: Monday, 1 September 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (NZT)
• Where: Online via Access Matters Aotearoa

Other Ways to Provide Feedback

• Online via the Whaikaha consultation sessions
• Word form via email
• 3-minute video via videomail.io
• Request a group consultation toolkit

Deadline: Feedback closes Sunday, 28 September 2025.

Help shape a fairer and more inclusive Aotearoa for people with Down syndrome and their whānau.