About Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services (DSS) is a business group in the Ministry of Social Development. It is responsible for providing essential support to around 50,000 disabled people and their whānau, as well as equipment and modification services for approximately 100,000 New Zealanders.
For disabled people, whānau and carers, your first point of contact is your provider, NASC, or Enabling Good Lives site.
Quick links
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Assessment and funding
If you have a disability, or care for someone with a disability, there is a range of support available.
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Support and services
Look at the types of support available to help disabled people live good lives
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For service providers
Find out how to become a provider of disability support services and how you can get help with your work
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Independent Review
Information and updates about the Independent Review of Disability Support Services
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Engagement
Disability Support Services is committed to engagement and consultation with the disability community and sector on Recommendations Five and Six of the Independent Review
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Contact us
How to contact us and provide feedback and complaints