Disability
A musical path without sight
Georgia Steel is a high-flying young violist and conductor who is legally blind. Audio
Grandchildren facing loss of state home given reprieve
The family, including two who are blind, had been told to leave their Mangere state house after their grandmother died.
Insight: NZ's Mental Health at Breaking Point?
NZ's mental health system is groaning under the weight of growing demand. Catherine Hutton asks how well the service is coping and what needs to change. Video, Audio
'You have to choose between food and going to the doctor'
Disabled New Zealanders who have felt ignored this election campaign grilled politicians yesterday about their policies for disabled people.
Disabled ignored by politicians in campaign - IHC
Politicians in Wellington have been asked some tough questions about disability issues and support benefits, during a debate in the capital. Despite making up a sizeable chunk of the voting public… Audio
Public support high for accessibility standards - why no Act ?
New Zealanders with a range of disabilities are scaling up their efforts to introduce much needed accessibility legislation that would set out a minimum access standard for workplaces, public… Video, Audio
The theme park that's open to everyone
Since it opened in 2010, 1 million people have flocked to Morgan's Wonderland, a $70 million ultra-accessible theme park in Texas targeted at people with disabilities. Audio, Gallery
Making music accessible
Everyone should be able to access live music. That’s the ethos behind a series of concerts by Chamber Music New Zealand and the IHC Foundation that encourages inclusion and participation for diverse… Audio
Greens pledge free public transport for under-19s
The Green Party would make it free for everyone under the age of 19 to travel on buses, trains and commuter ferries.
Petition urges government to act over hearing implant backlog
A woman who has been waiting for more than two years for a hearing implant is calling for more government funding to help people like her.
NZ has done 'horrific job' protecting intellectually disabled people in state care - commissioner
Abuse of intellectually disabled people in state care over five decades, brought to light in a new report, is utterly sickening, the Disability Rights Commissioner says. Audio
'It sets you up to make you feel inadequate'
It’s ‘criminal’ how difficult the welfare system is to navigate, even for people who can advocate for themselves, an Auckland actor says. Audio
Everybody's included at the Court Theatre
Christchurch's Court Theatre's been acknowledged for making its productions accessible to as many people as possible. 2017 Arts Access Creative New Zealand "Arts For All" Award. It just won the… Audio
Govt not funding special smoke alarms for deaf children
A visual smoke alarm costs around $2000 to install; the Ministry of Health is going to pay for these smoke alarms for deaf adults; but it's refusing to for deaf children. And the parents of those… Audio
'It can be the difference between life and death': Familes fear for deaf children without special smoke alarms
Families with deaf children say they fear lives are being put at risk because they cannot get funding to pay for special smoke alarms.
Roller derby player gets apology from coach
A hard-of-hearing athlete has received an apology and settlement, nearly three years after her discrimination complaint.
Parents want disabled child home after 4 years in hospital
Ana-Carolina, 4, has spent almost her entire life inside hospital. Her parents want her home, but say the hospital isn't supportive. The DHB, however, says they've been working to get her home since… Video, Audio
Dollars in pockets as historic pay equity deal takes effect
Tens of thousands of aged-care and disability workers will get a hefty pay rise today under a landmark equity deal.
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users in Christchurch say they're fed up with broken footpaths and missing access ramps, six years into the earthquake rebuild.
Finding your voice through music therapy
For just the second time Music Therapy New Zealand is holding an awareness week starting this Saturday. It’s a nationwide celebration under the Theme “Finding Your Voice”. Music therapy is tailor-made… Audio
