Disability
Post-Polio Predicament
Edith Morris contracted polio in the 1940's when she was 6 months old. Now, like 60% of people who have been affected by polio, Edith has Post-Polio Syndrome. Audio
Tania Humphreys: A Tale of Tourette's
An insight into the world of Tourette's Syndrome. Canterbury woman, Tania Humphreys hits, kicks and sometimes throws things. And she has a wide range of verbal exclamations. But these are involuntary… Audio
Ogo – the award-winning electric wheelchair
The Ogo is an electric wheelchair that runs on lithium-ion batteries. Kevin Halsall designed it for his friend Marcus Thompson, a paraplegic since 2003. Amelia Nurse visits his workshop in Otaki to… Video, Audio
The right note
Five years ago, 21-year-old Georgia Steel hadn't picked up a viola. Now she's playing it in the National Youth Orchestra. Audio, Gallery
Action and Adrenaline
One in Five is courtside to watch Canterbury's powerchair football team in action. The squad has been working its way up the Trans-Tasman rankings and will face Australia again in October. But, as… Video, Audio, Gallery
Disability groups protest Auckland Council job cuts
Members of Auckland's disability community will protest at an Auckland Council meeting today over a decision to axe two full-time disability advisers. Audio
WINZ forced to pay for 'tread climber'
Work and Income has been forced to pay for part of a $3000 piece of exercise equipment after it was bought off a late-night TV ad by a beneficiary. Audio
The Big Birthday Bash - CCS Disability Action turns 80
CCS Disability action is taking the party to the people. This year it is holding 17th birthday celebrations across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation. Audio, Gallery
The Big Birthday Bash - CCS Disability Action turns 80
CCS Disability action is taking the party to the people. This year it is holding 17 Birthday celebrations across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation. Founded in 1935 after… Audio
Thumbs up for boy's bionic hand
A nine-year-old boy from Scotland has become the youngest in the world to be fitted with a bionic hand, enabling him to live more independently.
Get in Behind - a Shepherd's Tale
Anita Kendrick is a shepherd on an 1,800 hectare North Island station. In her spare time she trains working dogs and breeds border collies. Anita also has a broken back. The farm bike she was riding… Audio
Wheelchair Rugby
NZ Wheel Black coach Andrew Chittick on preparations of the team to attend the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge in London in October this year. Audio
Inadequate care for man who ate himself to death
A coroner has found a care home provided inadequate care to a man with Prader Willi syndrome who died after eating a large amount of food. Audio
Caregiver held disabled teen on floor
A caregiver who grabbed an intellectually disabled teenager and held him on the floor of a residential facility in 2013 has been told to apologise.
Help them Blossom - Unlocking Potential in Autistic Children
Emma Goodall is on a crusade to change the world one teacher at a time. She is an education consultant and university lecturer with a special interest in autism. Emma is on the spectrum herself and… Audio
Accessing an education
Katy Gosset heads south to Studentville - Otago University. Some scarfies may get a bad rap for partying but many others are just grateful for the chance to pursue an education - in some cases with a… Audio
Feature Interview - Robert Yehling on surfer Clay Marzo
Surfer Clay Marzo knows waves. At the age of 15, he became the first surfer to receive two perfect 10's at the US Men's National Competition. He knows waves, but often he had a hard time understanding… Audio
Grandma's Brain
Auckland author Ann Andrews is a grandmother with Parkinson's. Her latest book is a children's picture book called Grandma's Brain. It aims to tell children in a simple way, what they need to know… Audio
Disability Advisor Roles to Disappear?
There are fears the voices of people living with a disability in Auckland will no longer be heard if the city council goes ahead with a proposal to dis-establish its two disability advisor roles. The… Audio
