Down Syndrome
A girl called Lily
"I want to prove that people with Down syndrome can do anything." That's Lily Harper's mission. She's an award winning actor from Palmerston North who's starring in Up Down Girl, directed by Nathan… Audio, Gallery
Musical Chair: Georgia Hale
The Musical Chair is designed for busy people, and this week's guest, league star Georgia Hale is certainly no exception, despite the fact her sporting season is currently in limbo due to the Covid-19… Audio
Dancing towards an accessible future
For more than twenty years Touch Compass has been challenging people's ideas of what dance is and who can do it. Kathryn Ryan talks to its founder and artistic director, Catherine Chappell and one of… Audio, Gallery
Diane Maxwell: KiwiSaver stumbling block for Down Syndrome man
The Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell is backing the mother of a 39-year-old man with Down Syndrome who is trying to have her son's KiwiSaver funds released early. Joan Fairhall's son Tim has Down… Audio
Shortland Street treatment of Down Syndrome upsets community
New Zealand's long-running and very popular nightly soap opera, Shortland Street has deeply upset members of the Down Syndrome community. The organisation says the show recent story reflects outdated… Audio
Dr Libby recalls book over derogatory word
The nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver has announced she will recall copies of her latest book as it uses a derogatory word to describe Down Syndrome.
The benefits of singing to babies
Singing to babies strengthens the attachment between mother and infant and encourages children to self-regulate. It can also help mothers with postnatal depression and benefit babies with Down's… Audio
Sibling Stories
This week on One in Five: sibling stories. We may have fought like cats and dogs but most us who have brothers and sisters share a life long bond with them. And for people who have a sibling with a… Audio
One In Five: Health Click
This week on One in Five: teaching children about the birds and the bees is often challenging. But it can be tougher still for parents whose young people have learning difficulties. Katy Gosset meets… Audio
One In Five for 7 December 2014 - Volunteers
This week on One in Five: Singing the unsung heroes. Volunteers are the mainstay of many activities available to the disability sector. As the world marks the International Day of the Volunteer, Katy… Audio
One In Five for 26 October 2014
Children with Down syndrome can be princes and princesses too. Katy Gosset meets the woman behind a petition that calls for Disney to make an animated film with disabled characters. She also finds out… Audio