Disability

A common complaint in disability services is around a poverty of experiences, expectations and connections for people with cognitive disabilities. Where for many every day can feel like Groundhog Day… Audio

Health and Disability Commissioner's report finds a rest home breached the Code in the case of an elderly man who was prone to falls. Audio

Members of the public are being encouraged to dob in people who abuse mobility parking spaces through a new smartphone app. Access Aware allows users to take a photo and submit information in real… Video, Audio

A mother who won a court case against the Ministry of Health after fighting to be paid to care for her disabled adult son says it's not fair she's only paid time spent on specific tasks, and not his… Audio

Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look into the life and times of the WWI veteran, one-armed pianist Paul Wittgenstein, remembered for the great works written for him by several major 20th century composers… Audio

Combining sign with mime and physical theatre, 'Salonica' is the tale of two soldiers who form an unlikely friendship in World War I. The work was developed with an international team of both deaf and… Video, Audio

Long-time disability advocate and Petone based athlete Neelu Jennings and General Manager of Rugby NZ Neil Sorenson talk to Kathryn Ryan about Walking Rippa Rugby. This is a new game aimed at engaging… Audio

The Government is taking advice from officials about 13 more court cases against the Ministry of Health from parents caring for severely disabled adult children, without pay. Audio

Diane Moody has cared 24/7 for her disabled son for 51 years, but had to take the government to court to be paid a 40-hour week for doing so. John Campbell spent a day with Diane and her son Shane.  Video, Audio

Tinnitus can drive people to distraction. It affects around 15 to 20 percent of people and is more common in the over 65s. But a growing number of younger people are reporting it. February 5-11 is… Audio

Robyn Twemlow is the director of the Tourettes Association of New Zealand which she started after her daughter Analise was diagnosed with it and found it almost impossible to find support. She talks… Audio

The ethos of the Paralympic movement is fair and equal competition, but the International Paralympic Committee has warned that some athletes are exaggerating their disability  to get into a more…

People working in the mental health sector welcome an inquiry, but say it will 'mean nothing' if it's not well resourced. Audio

Former Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson will head the government's inquiry into mental health. Video, Audio

Five stories exploring the lives of people living with disabilities.