YES Disability Resource Centre

16/12/2025

I.DRIVE DATES FOR 2026 HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED!
These are the dates that have been confirmed so far for our Learner's Licence workshops:
Auckland - North Shore: Tuesday, 17th & Wednesday, 18th February
Christchurch: Thursday, 26th February
West Auckland: Tuesday, 3rd & Wednesday, 4th March
Wellington: Monday, 9th & Tuesday, 10th March
Manawatū: Friday, 20th March
Dunedin: Thursday, 9th April
South Auckland: Thursday, 9th & Wednesday, 10th April
Hamilton: Monday, 13th April
Interested in attending one of these workshops or looking for dates for Restricted Licence workshops? You can register here: https://www.ilead.org.nz/i-drive-2026-registration-form/
Have any questions? You can contact Abdulla at abdulla@yesdisability.org.nz

15/12/2025

Auckland Arts Festival are excited to share their Accessible Programme for the next Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival taking place in March 2026. They also offer $20 accessible tickets!

Did you know that they co-design their Accessible Programme with members of the Deaf and disabled communities from across Tāmaki Makaurau? Check out the awesome accessible performances they have lined up for you over on their website Accessibility page: https://www.aaf.co.nz/accessibility

14/12/2025

🌟 Registrations Now Open for I.Power 2026 🌟
Not everyone’s pathway is the same — and that’s okay.
I.Power is a dynamic program designed to support young adults who have left school early and are looking for direction, confidence, and real-world skills to thrive independently.
✅ Build essential life and work skills
✅ Gain confidence and self-belief
✅ Explore pathways into training, work, or further education
✅ Connect with mentors, peers, and opportunities
20 week course starting 4th Feb, meeting every Wednesday
📅 2026 intake – register your interest now
Get in touch with Rebecca – rebecca@ilead.org.nz
| 027 630 7517

11/12/2025

Te Ara Tāne: The Path of Men
We’re creating a space where disabled men (18-30) can come together, be real, and have honest kōrero about the ups and downs of life — the stuff people don’t always talk about. Whether it’s about identity, relationships, mental health, or just everyday challenges, this is a space where you’ll be heard and understood.
This group was designed by disabled men, for disabled men — no pressure, no judgement, just a chance to connect, listen, and be yourself.
Come along. Your story matters. Your voice belongs here.
Our final meeting date for 2025 is: December 16th
Click here to register for ‘Te Ara Tāne – The Path of Men': https://www.ilead.org.nz/te-ara-tane/

10/12/2025

The Donald Beasley Institute (DBI) is doing a questionnaire as part of the Disabled Person-Led Monitoring of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Aotearoa New Zealand. We want to know what disabled people think and feel about cost of living, standard of living and the cost of disability in Aotearoa.

Anyone who is disabled, takata whaikaha Māori, D/deaf, chronically ill, neurodivergent, and/or family, whānau, aiga and close supporters of people with multiple and complex disabilities are welcome to share their thoughts and experiences.

To fill out the questionnaire now, click on the link: https://corexmss43gf6x5cw7qm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DfXdWZ4XZK5EkS

For more information about this questionnaire, consent forms, participant information and alternate formats, please go to the DBI website: https://www.donaldbeasley.org.nz/our-projects/disabled-person-led-monitoring
This project is commissioned by the Disabled People’s Organisations Coalition.

Please contact Umi Asaka (uasaka@donaldbeasley.org.nz) if you have any questions.

09/12/2025

I.DRIVE DATES FOR 2026 HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED!

These are the dates that have been confirmed so far for our Learner's Licence workshops:
Auckland - North Shore: Tuesday, 17th & Wednesday, 18th February
Christchurch: Thursday, 26th February
West Auckland: Tuesday, 3rd & Wednesday, 4th March
Wellington: Monday, 9th & Tuesday, 10th March
Manawatū: Friday, 20th March
Dunedin: Thursday, 9th April
South Auckland: Thursday, 9th & Wednesday, 10th April
Hamilton: Monday, 13th April

Interested in attending one of these workshops or looking for dates for Restricted Licence workshops? You can register here: https://www.ilead.org.nz/i-drive-2026-registration-form/
Have any questions? You can contact Abdulla at abdulla@yesdisability.org.nz

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

The Ministry of Social Development has released the draft New Zealand Carers’ Strategy Action Plan for consultation.
While not all disabled people have carers, carers can play an important role in supporting disabled people. This strategy looks at how to support carers so they can keep doing their vital work. MSD will be consulting on this plan until the 12th of February.
You can go onto their website and have your say here: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/consultations/carers-strategy-action-plan/draft-carers-strategy-action-plan.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawOi5mBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyT09Oekx3eG9nd0xoQnBsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsO0fUe90N6qDyAdmlU0xrB6LYb3TFxtVWat2Hx6bqXunjnWspvesmIslzBH_aem__i8JHVWQHXmrUXKk-06JQw

05/12/2025

04/12/2025

We appreciate everyone who battled stormy weather to join us yesterday to join our WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT!

A huge thank you to Eden Park, Permobil New Zealand, and all other organisations and volunteers who made this day possible!

Our unofficial first-count of participants in wheelchairs was 123... Unbelieveable!
We may not have broken the record, but we achieved something even better: We brought the community together in a show of unity and strength, honouring International Day for Persons with Disabilities in the best way we know how. Ngā mihi me te aroha nui.