Disability
Disability support worker warns against for-profit care groups
An in-home disability support worker says she would never work for a for-profit care organisation.
She's backing calls for an inquiry into the model, which advocates say results in unreliable and… Video, Audio
Government considering ending mask mandate in most settings
The government may be close to removing the mask mandate in all but the most high-risk health settings. This week, the Ministry of Disabled People sent an email to disability support providers asking… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal told of disparities in funding, care for disabled Māori
Poor quality care for disabled Māori and funding disparities to health providers struggling to help have been highlighted in presentations to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Waitangi Tribunal hears of struggle of disabled Māori
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard of the struggle disabled Māori have to get decent care in remote areas.
It's also heard how health services battle to help because of inequitable funding.
The… Audio
Potential treatment for tinnitus sees improvements in condition
The University of Auckland say their latest trial is likely to have a direct impact on future treatment of tinnitus. The results were positive, with the majority of trialists in citing improvements in… Audio
Queer and disabled rangatahi feature in doco Disabili-Tea
A new documentary series about young queer New Zealanders with disabilities will start streaming today on AttitudeLive.com and via Tahi. Justin Scott is one of the producers of the series called… Audio
Agricultural sector encouraged to hire more people with disabilities
'Simple changes' in changes to how jobs are done can open up many more work opportunities for people with disabilities, MPI says. Video
'A long time coming': Widespread cruelty, abuse of disabled people detailed
After eight days of harrowing testimonies, the country should be ashamed at how survivors of disability, deaf and mental health institutional care were treated, an IHC worker says.
Stories of abuse in disability, deaf, and mental health institutional care shared at Royal Commission
Horrific stories of abuse continue to emerge at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Disability, Deaf, and Mental Health Institutional Care.
The hearing began in Auckland on Monday and will continue… Audio
Board game event being held for people with disabilities
A board game event is being held for people with disabilities in Wellington after a successful run of coffee catch-ups, movie nights and speed dating in Dunedin. The event aims to combat feelings of… Audio
Magical accessible playground for Claudelands Park, Hamilton
Hamilton City Council has approved designs for what's being dubbed a 'Magical Playground'. Audio
Welcome, Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People. Still, challenges remain
Opinion - Finally, disabled people have our own ministry - but it will need to work alongside other departments and be accountable to retain credibility, Chris Ford writes.
New Ministry for Disabled People can provide us a voice - Dr Hickey
The new Ministry for Disabled People will give a much needed voice at the highest level, a new disability rights advocate says.
Ministry of Disabled People launches today
Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People launched today. Prudence Walker is the Chief Executive at Disabled Persons Assembly. She was at the launch this morning, and she talks to Charlotte about the new… Audio
'They have a real voice now' - Williams on new Ministry for Disabled People
However, more work is needed to understand the cost of rolling out a new approach to disability support, Minister for Disability Issues Poto Williams says.
Writing Books for People with Aphasia
Stephen Gibbs was a teacher, musician and music director, a journalist and event manager - as well as a husband, father and grandfather. He was a voracious reader, a fluent writer and confident… Audio
Adults with intellectual disabilites aren't children so don't call them 'cute'
Adults with disabilities are often described as "cute" by members of the public. While never meant in a patronizing way, it is important we use adult language while talking to and about people with… Audio
Another month, another report on disabled people's housing
Opinion - Another report has highlighted the stories of hardship faced by disabled people in being unable to find accessible housing but, Chris Ford asks, is the government paying attention?
Accident was 'a precious gift': climber Paul Pritchard
Paul Pritchard was a cutting edge British rock climber and mountaineer, whose love of the sport had taken him all over the world. Paul is also a writer, and when he won an award with his first book… Video, Audio
Pre-panel with Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore
Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore hear from a listener who is passionate about making sure disability parking is not abused by those who don't need it. Audio
