Disability
'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
The Pre-Panel with Heather Roy and Anton Matthews
Wallace Chapman and panellists Heather Roy and Anton Matthews reply to letters from listeners about water tanks and disabled parking. Audio
Budget: Patient Voices Aotearoa: Pharmac's funding not enough
The country's drug-buying agency Pharmac has received its biggest increase to its medicines budget ever with 191 million dollars to be spent over the next two years. Fiona Tolich lives with Spinal… Audio
Pasifika artists with disabilities charting their own course
Pasifika artists living with disabilities empowered to chart their own course. Audio
Trying to walk again
America's Cup sailor Simo de Mari's life changed in the most unimaginable way in March 2019. He tells The Detail about his mission to walk again after a freak accident at Omaha Beach. Audio
New Zealand "lagging behind" in pay gap transparency measures
Today is International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. Auckland student Nina Santos is the Delivery Manager for MindTheGap, which hosts New Zealand's first Pay Registry. She joins the show to… Audio
Welsh man ready to knock Everest off - on crutches
A man who woke up paralysed more than eight years ago is attempting to reach Everest base camp on crutches.
Disabled 'forgotten' in Covid response - inquiry
The New Zealand Disability Support Network says disabled people were forgotten about in the Covid-19 response, after a Human Rights Commission inquiry found their wellbeing was put at risk.
New device to make beach more accessible debuts in Nelson this weekend
A new device aimed to make a Nelson beach more accessible will debut this Easter.
Disabled people excluded by government's Covid-19 response
Opinion - Loosening Covid-19 restrictions will leave disabled people and those with health conditions at higher risk of contracting Covid-19, Chris Ford writes.
Hamilton City Council seeks feedback on its Disability Action Plan
A Waikato cerebral palsy advocate says the council must work with the disabled community when creating policies that directly impact their lives.
Making South Auckland more accessible for wheelchair users
How accessible is South Auckland for wheelchair users? Wheelchair-user Brooke Haverkort and buddy/carer Odette Jennings have completed an informal survey. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Guy Williams
Panellists Guy Williams and Georgie Stylianou talk with disability advocate Sally Wenley about the moral implications of parking in disability car parks when you aren't disabled, and share what they… Audio
Covid-19: Ministry 'so far removed from the day-to-day lives of disabled people'
Concern about support for disabled people during the Omicron outbreak has prompted the Disability Rights Commissioner to launch an urgent inquiry that will examine the continuity of essential in-home… Audio
People with disabilities managing alone as supporters isolate
Some people with disabilities who usually have help at home are trying to manage on their own, as Covid-19 sweeps across Aotearoa.
The Disability Rights Commissioner is so concerned about the support… Audio
