Kā kaupapa
Our projects
Established in 1984, the DBI has a 41-year history as a rights-based disability research institute prioritising disabled-led and inclusive research.
We use different research methods to centre the voices and human rights of disabled people, and emphasise approaches that align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the 2016-2026 New Zealand Disability Strategy, and Enabling Good Lives principles.
Our projects and research are presented in a range of ways, including reports, articles, book chapters, and other accessible resources in alternative formats. We share our research as widely as we can and our research is free to access through Publications.
What we have been working on
Our Projects
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The Meaning of ‘Family’ in a Multicultural Context
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Disabled Person-Led Monitoring of the UNCRPD: Standard of Living
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Disabled Person-Led Monitoring of the UNCRPD: Disability Supports and Services
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Pandemic Preparedness and Learning Disability
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Developing a Twin Track Response to Violence Againist Wāhine Whaikaha, D/deaf and Disabled Women
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Making My Own Decisions About My Health and Wellbeing
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Evaluation of Drug and Substance Checking Legislation
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Understanding Policing Delivery: Tākata Whaikaha, D/deaf and Disabled People
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Abortion is a Human Right and Health Issue: Disabled People’s Experiences of Abortion Services in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Tell Me About You: A life story approach to understanding disabled people's experiences in care (1950 - 1999)
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Access to Justice
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Disabled Person-Led Monitoring of the UNCRPD: Housing (2020)
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Disabled Person-Led Monitoring of the UNCRPD: Health and Wellbeing (2022)
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Re-Imagining Parenting: Upholding Article 23 of the UNCRPD for Mothers and Fathers with a Learning Disability
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Mean As! People with learning disability telling and reading stories of relationships and sexuality