Disability
Repeat of murder likely unless disability services are improved - senior doctor
A senior Auckland doctor says the murder of a severely disabled woman at the hands of her mother could happen again, unless adult disability services are improved, and care givers are better funded. Video, Audio
Families 'devastated' after cuts to IDEA services
Some people with disabilities and their families are still suffering after cuts to support services which were only supposed to have a minor impact.
Para-cyclist: railway ramps too steep
Disability advocates are outraged out-dated ramps at Wellington train stations are posing a barrier to wheelchair users getting to work. Support worker and wheelchair user Samantha Eddie works in… Audio
Girl with disability misses school after ministry delay
A 12-year-old girl with disabilities had her transport to school cut off for weeks due to delays from the Ministry of Education. Video
Is the model for funding high-needs education broken?
In 2016-17 more than 9,000 high-needs students were funded by the Ministry of Education through its "Ongoing Resourcing Scheme" or ORS. ORS subsidises the wages for teacher aides. The average number… Audio
Fair Play: Being female in sport is not a disability
WRFU listed "female player" alongside "physical" and "developmental" conditions. Zoë George, NZRU’s Cate Sexton, Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero and para-climber Rachel Carter discuss… Audio
Govt funding for accessible recreational facility axed
A Christchurch disability group is accusing the government of not valuing recreational opportunities for people living with disabilities.
Students with disabilities still unable to access Vic Uni library
Students with disabilities or mobility issues will have to wait more than a year for permanent lift services to resume at Victoria University's library.
Stopping Groundhog Day in disability services
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
Rest home neglects elderly man's care
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
Watch this space: App to dob in mobility park cheats
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
Diane Moody says new MoH offer still not good enough
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
Mother who took Health Ministry to court refuses latest offer
A mother who took the Health Ministry to court demanding to be paid for caring for her adult son says the needs assessment on which the offer is based is flawed. Video, Audio
Remembering Paul Wittgenstein
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
Deaf theatre: Hands across the divide
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
Win win: Walking Rippa Rugby
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
Families fight MoH over pay for disabled children
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
The cost of looking after a disabled adult child
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
'We have to battle to get anything'
The Court of Appeal has told health officials to simplify access to disability support services, describing the existing policy as "verging on impenetrable". Audio
Tinnitus: why you get that ringing in your ears
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