Disability
Greens pledge free public transport for under-19s
The Green Party would make it free for everyone under the age of 19 to travel on buses, trains and commuter ferries.
Petition urges government to act over hearing implant backlog
A woman who has been waiting for more than two years for a hearing implant is calling for more government funding to help people like her.
NZ has done 'horrific job' protecting intellectually disabled people in state care - commissioner
Abuse of intellectually disabled people in state care over five decades, brought to light in a new report, is utterly sickening, the Disability Rights Commissioner says. Audio
'It sets you up to make you feel inadequate'
It’s ‘criminal’ how difficult the welfare system is to navigate, even for people who can advocate for themselves, an Auckland actor says. Audio
Everybody's included at the Court Theatre
Christchurch's Court Theatre's been acknowledged for making its productions accessible to as many people as possible. 2017 Arts Access Creative New Zealand "Arts For All" Award. It just won the… Audio
Govt not funding special smoke alarms for deaf children
A visual smoke alarm costs around $2000 to install; the Ministry of Health is going to pay for these smoke alarms for deaf adults; but it's refusing to for deaf children. And the parents of those… Audio
'It can be the difference between life and death': Familes fear for deaf children without special smoke alarms
Families with deaf children say they fear lives are being put at risk because they cannot get funding to pay for special smoke alarms.
Roller derby player gets apology from coach
A hard-of-hearing athlete has received an apology and settlement, nearly three years after her discrimination complaint.
Parents want disabled child home after 4 years in hospital
Ana-Carolina, 4, has spent almost her entire life inside hospital. Her parents want her home, but say the hospital isn't supportive. The DHB, however, says they've been working to get her home since… Video, Audio
Dollars in pockets as historic pay equity deal takes effect
Tens of thousands of aged-care and disability workers will get a hefty pay rise today under a landmark equity deal.
Wheelchair users still struggling with access in Christchurch
Wheelchair users in Christchurch say they're fed up with broken footpaths and missing access ramps, six years into the earthquake rebuild.
Finding your voice through music therapy
For just the second time Music Therapy New Zealand is holding an awareness week starting this Saturday. It’s a nationwide celebration under the Theme “Finding Your Voice”. Music therapy is tailor-made… Audio
'Who will speak for her when I can't?'
Dozens of parents have met in Auckland to raise their concerns about what will happen to their disabled children when they can no longer care for them. Audio
Helping deaf people hear music
This week at Auckland's Civic Theatre, West Side Story will be translated into sign language, so deaf audience members can enjoy the show. Kelly Hodgins explains the intricacies of translating… Video, Audio
Flourishing Friendships
Flourishing Friendships connects people with and without disabilities at social events in the Auckland area. Co-founder Diane Morris says she kept hearing from clients how hard it was to meet people… Audio, Gallery
PM says Wagner made 'mistake' over tweet
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner made a mistake in a tweet but did not intend to offend the disabled community, the Prime Minister says.
One-armed Kiwi tennis player holds nothing back
NZ tennis player Alex Hunt was born without his left arm, but at a recent international tournament in Thailand, he beat eight able-bodied players. Video, Audio, Gallery
Limitless with Support
Petone athlete Neelu Jennings was the first legally blind person to complete the Coast to Coast. She has climbed Mounts Aspiring and Kilimanjaro, and kayaked the Cook Straight. Neelu has just become… Audio
Getting people with autism into work
Kathryn Ryan talks to John Craven, the Chair of Specialisterne in Australia who's part of a global effort to find one million jobs around the world for people with autism by the year 2025. He's hoping… Audio
Families caring for adult children say IHC has 'absolutely lost the plot'
Disability services provider IHC is betraying its families and its principles, say parents of adults with intellectual disabilities. Audio
