Disability Pride is designed to make Aotearoa New Zealand a place where disabled people feel proud of themselves and their country; where disability is seen as part of the social and cultural landscape.

MDANZ members are warmly invited to a meeting with representatives from the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) to discuss the 2019-2022 Disability Action Plan.

This is to draw attention to a little known but widespread condition. We estimate there are over 700 people living in New Zealand with CMT.

This month we are raising awareness and advocating for families by asking you all to write to your local MPs about the need for access to Spinraza (Nusinersen). Click here to download the letter.

Have you ever thought about taking your goals to the next level? The Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards could help you achieve these. Read about our young members success and how you might become one of them.