Disability
Julie Woods' 58th birthday and raising awareness of blindness
Julie Woods - perhaps better known as 'That Blind Woman' - is a speaker, author, and global ambassador for Blind Low Vision NZ. Today is her 58th birthday and in true Julie fashion she's celebrating… Audio
Wheelchair users call for accessible beaches: 'Can you imagine the freedom?'
The beach day is a Kiwi classic - but for people in wheelchairs, accessible beaches are few and far between.
'It shouldn't be about the champions' - advocate for the blind awarded
Rosemary Wilkinson, who has been involved in helping the community for more than 20 years, wants to see more improvements for the community.
Money set aside for wheelchair taxis not being spent
Nearly $1 million dollars aside for fitting out wheelchair taxis is sitting unused, as the window to claim it draws near. Taxi companies around the country have claimed just a quarter of the $1.2… Audio
Health outcomes for intellectually disabled barely improved in 20 years - report
A new report shows people with intellectual disabilities continue to live up to 20 years less than the general population. Audio
Blind cyclist Hannah Pascoe nears finish on ride through motu
A couple of weeks ago we spoke with Hannah Pascoe from Invercargill who's mission is to become the first blind woman to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Nthan Rarere caught up with Hannah yesterday… Audio
Hannah Pascoe planning to be first blind woman to cycle New Zealand
An Invercargill Para athlete is on a mission to become the first blind wahine toa to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Audio
First blind wahine toa to cycle length of Aotearoa
We're about to meet an Invercargill woman who's mission is to become the first blind wahine toa to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Hannah Pascoe will also be fundraising for future blind athletes… Audio
From the Archives: Growing food without sight
How do you garden when you are blind? One of Taranaki's pioneering environmentalists shows his ingenious method using ropes to help the visually impaired continue to enjoy growing things. This story… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
What's at stake for disabled people in Election 2023
Few parties have policies on disability issues this election. How can disabled people ensure their voices are heard? Audio
Miracle Afele: 'So much discrimination against people with disabilities'
Miracle Afele, who competed in the Miss Samoa pageant, wants to use the competition as a platform to promote social inclusion.
Reclaiming Crip Culture
Just released, Henrietta Bollinger’s debut essay collection, Articulations published by Tender Press speaks to their experiences as queer, disabled and as a twin.. Audio
RWC change teams' kit to help colourblind viewers/players
If you've been following this year's Rugby World Cup you may have noticed some interesting new kits that some teams have been sporting. It's to help fans and players alike with colour vision… Audio
Being a voice for mute global star artist Susan Te Kahurangi King
By the time she was seven, Susan Te Kahurangi King had stopped talking. Yet, today, she is one of Aotearoa’s most globally sought after artists. Paris, New York, Dusseldorf are just some of the… Audio
Disabled people forgotten in jettisoning of last Covid-19 rules
Opinion - Disabled people have once again been overlooked as the last of the Covid-19 rules were ended by the government last week, Chris Ford writes.
Mobility park battle: Petitioner takes fight to parliament
One woman's fight for a uniform rule and greater penalties for misusing mobility parking spaces continues. Claire Dale petitioned Parliament last year - asking for higher penalties for people who park… Audio
One year on: the new Ministry of Disabled People
The new ministry promised a commitment to delivering "bold and transformational change" for the disability community. So one year on, has it shifted the dial for New Zealanders living with… Audio
Parking problems shared on an app to help councils solve them
Mis-parked, parked or abandoned cars can cause huge disruption for other people, especially those with accessibility requirements. The app is designed to help people document and report issues which… Audio
Disability care home still in need of repairs four months after cyclone
As the Tūtaekurī River rose, the inhabitants of Rowan House were driven to safety on the back of a tow truck.
