Disability
Disability podcast launched
A new podcast on Stuff is looking in detail at how people with disabilities are treated. What's Wrong with You produce Olivia Shivas and interviewee, Shakti Kirshnan talk to Jesse about the series and… Audio
Disabled people in relationships paying for the price of love
People with disabilities in relationships are paying for the price of love - losing their allowances because they're coupled up.
MSD assumes people in relationships share their finances, but for… Audio
People with disabilities twice as likely to experience violence
New research shows disabled people are twice as likely to experience violence than the able-bodied, and for women that abuse is most likely to occur at home.
The authors of the study, published in… Audio
Government criticised for denying students special needs funding
The Government is copping criticism for denying funding to students with special needs and then blocking parents from paying for it themselves.
A mother who has an eight year old son with ADHD and… Audio
Christchurch Council allocates money for better disabled access
For the first time, Christchurch City Council has allocated a specific pot of cash to help improve disabled access around the city.
One councillor says planning rules discriminate against disabled… Audio
Inside Out | Episode 7: Henry Stilwell
Henry Stilwell is a student who lives with Williams syndrome. He also has another identity: Lil Henry the rapper! Video
Inside Out | Episode 6: Sarah Dalton
Sarah is one of the most charismatic people in her community. Living with CHARGE syndrome means accessibility is extra important. Video
Inside Out | Episode 9: Eamon Wood
Eamon is more mobile than many, modifying his handcycle to tow his wheelchair. Video
Inside Out | Episode 10: John Scott
John's autism means he finds it easier to access a digital world, so hosting his own radio show helps him get out and about. Video
Inside Out | Episode 8: Cory Newman
As the lead singer of his band, Cory must work with his cerebral palsy to perform for an audience. Video
Barriers everywhere for disabled people
The Detail - Unsuitable housing, carless city centres, and cars parked on the footpath are issues that can have a dramatic impact on the lives of people living with a disability.
A life of roadblocks for the disabled
Unsuitable housing, carless city centres, cars parked on the footpath are issues that draw complaints from able bodied people - but if you're disabled they can have a dramatic impact on your life. Audio
Are we failing to future-proof houses for the disabled?
There are growing calls for the Building Act to require all new housing to be easily adaptable for people with disabilities and for our aging population. A recent study found that one in six New… Audio
Downward trend in burglaries 'accelerated' since Covid-19 lockdown
A survey shows people with a disability are significantly more likely to be victims of crime than able bodied people of the same age.
Disability advocate says vaccinations not happening soon enough
A disability advocate says they need the Covid-19 vaccine now so that they have a fighting chance. According the Covid-19 New Zealand website, if you have a disability or underlying health condition… Audio
Everyone’s a winner! - Member's day
It’s member’s week at Parliament and the bills likely to progress have a ‘Step right up! - Everyone’s a winner!’ flavour to them. Well, mostly.
Up Down Girl at the Circa theatre, Wellington
Showing at the Circa theatre in Wellington this week is an honest and uplifting inclusive play. Up Down Girl is about the extraodrinary life of a person with Down Syndrome and their mother's… Audio
Disability support system too complex, children struggling
Advocates say the disability support system is too complex for many families to access - and that's leaving whanau with disabled children struggling financially. Child poverty statistics released… Audio
Mother disappointed by son's exclusion
The mother of an autistic boy says she is heartbroken that her son's school has decided to exclude him, despite the intervention of the Children's Commissioner.
The thirteen-year-old was suspended… Audio
Raising awareness of Parkinson's and advocating for support
Andy McDowell, who's an advocate for people with Parkinson's, talks to Jesse about trying to raise more awareness of the disease. Audio