Parliamentary Rally - Disabled People Under Attack, Join Us, Fight Back
Wednesday 29 May, 2024. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Parliament lawn, 1 Molesworth St by the Seddon Statue
Organised by Disabled People Against Cuts Aotearoa
With flexible support and liveable incomes, disabled people and those who love and care for us could be thriving right now. But this Government's attack on our rights has starved our support systems of the funding they need in order to ensure our wellbeing and value care work.
So we're calling on our disabled community, whānau, friends, service providers and allies!
With budget day around the corner, join us to urge Minister Upston to immediately reverse all the disability funding cuts, and work towards an equitable, culturally responsive approach to resourcing support and services to disabled people across Government.
Let's resist the Government's agenda of tax cuts for landlords and austerity for the rest of us!
On the day:
- Bring banners and signs if you can - they make great photos! We will also aim to have some signs for people to hold on the day.
- There will be waiata, chants, group photos and speeches.
- Journalists and MPs are invited.
- We will update this event page with an alternative wet weather option if necessary.
Accessibility:
Let us know how we can make it easier for you to be part of this kaupapa e.g. if you'd like a hand to get there, a buddy to hang out with on the day. Email dpac.nz@gmail.com
There's flat wheelchair access, although the driveway up to Parliament has a somewhat steep gradient. Cars/taxis should be able to drop people off at the top of the driveway.
The rally will be NZSL interpreted
There is no dedicated seating, so consider bringing a chair if standing for a longer period is tricky.
If rallies aren't your thing or inaccessible to you, your voice still matters. Back us up with your favourite hashtags #ReverseTheCuts #ReturnOurRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #LetUsThrive #ToitūTeTiriti
We'll aim to record speeches and share them on the Disabled People Against Cuts Facebook page after the rally.