Work with us
ADAPT works with organisations and whānau to make inclusive communities a reality. Here’s how you can get involved.
Let’s build a future where everyone has a place to belong
Property developers
New property developments are an opportunity for creating Inclusive Living homes. We can provide building plans and advice to support property developers to build inclusive communities.
Disability and social housing organisations
As providers of support services, community organisations are well placed to adopt inclusive living principles. We can support community organisation that want to build inclusive housing or adapt housing to be more inclusive.
Families and whānau
Families and whānau that want to make changes to their own home to support family members with intellectual disabilities thrive, or may want to work together to develop inclusive housing solutions.
ADAPT’s vision is to see more homes built using inclusive design. That’s why we’re committed to sharing the Inclusive Living concept, not owning it.
We partner with government, community housing and disability support organisations, developers and builders, and investors to build universal design homes and inclusive communities in Aotearoa.
Download our Inclusive Living design guidelines
Want to build a more supportive community for people with different abilities? Use these guidelines to learn more about the Inclusive Living concept and how to use inclusive design in your community.
Resources and useful links
Our first Inclusive
Living homes
See photos of the Inclusive Living concept in action in our first development.
Enabling Good Lives
Through Enabling Good Lives, disabled people, their families and whānau can choose to increase the choice and control they have in their lives and supports.
Lifemark
Read about Universal Design and how it can be used to build better homes and communities
Community Housing Aotearoa
Community Housing Aotearoa is the peak body for New Zealand’s community housing sector. Find out more about community housing in Aotearoa.
Home Capital Partners
Home Capital Partners unlocks investment in housing that provides secure, affordable and healthy homes for whānau.
Magical Bridge Foundation
Designers and builders of the most inclusive playgrounds globally. For all abilities. For all ages.
United Nations Convention
New Zealand has obligations under the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People
Lead agency for disability strategy and policy for the New Zealand government.
EASPD
The European Association of Service Providers with Disabilities is a network representing over 20,000 social and health support provides.
New Zealand Disability Support Network
The peak body of New Zealand disability service providers.
Disability Support Services
Fund and co-ordinate support services for people with disabilities in New Zealand.
Disability Connect
Disability Connect is a Disability Information Advisory Service. We are based in Penrose and operate throughout Auckland – north to Warkworth and south to Bombay.
The Kelsey
Dedicated to building opportunity through inclusivity. The Kelsey advocates for and builds accessible and affordable housing in the United States. Find out about their Inclusive Design Standards.
Volition
A platform for supporting disabled people to have self-determination and be the Decision Makers in their own lives.