Suggested Citation for the preparation of this Report: Baker G, King P. Inquiry into the Support of Disabled People and Whānau During Omicron. Human Rights Commission, Ingham T, editors. Wellington, New Zealand: Human Rights Commission; 2022 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Firstly, thank you to all the disability community groups, Disabled People’s Organisations, family and other networks, organisations and rōpū who provided submissions to this inquiry. We acknowledge you took time out of a very busy period to contribute to the Inquiry. Baker Consulting Ltd (Gabrielle Baker and Dr Paula Toko King) contributed to the data collection, analysis and writing of this report. An advisory panel consisting of Dr Tristram Ingham, on behalf of Te Aō Marama and Nathan Bond, Disabled Persons Assembly NZ on behalf of the Disabled People’s Organisations Coalition, supported the Commission in this phase of the Inquiry. Advice included contributions on the development of the questionnaire, recommendations, as well as additional advice and review. A report issued by the New Zealand Human Rights Commission Copyright @ March 2022 New Zealand Human Rights Commission All rights reserved, ISBN: 978-0-478-35623-6 (web version and docx) The New Zealand Human Rights Commission was set up in 1977 and works under the Human Rights Act 1993. Our purpose is to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. We work for a free, fair, safe and just New Zealand, where diversity is valued and human dignity and rights are respected. For more information, please visit our website: www.hrc.co.nz 2 Inquiry into the Support of Disabled People and Whānau During Omicron