Disability
Restaurant which refused service for man with disability dog pays $3500, apologises
The Wellington restaurant will also complete anti-discrimination training with new and existing employees, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) says.
How will disabled people cope with Omicron in the community?
Opinion - The disability community will face both new and pre-existing barriers as a result of the highly infectious Omicron variant of Covid-19, Chris Ford writes.
Disability Ministry's ongoing costs and funding kept secret
The government announced the new ministry in October, promising a single point of contact for disabled people and others in the sector.
Covid-19: Mask mandates difficult for those with legitimate reasons to not wear masks
A disability advocate says hostility towards people not wearing masks is increasing.
This is making life difficult for those with genuine reasons not to mask up.
Autism New Zealand advocate Chanelle… Audio
Child wins five-year battle with ACC for birth-related injury cover
An 11-year-old boy left disabled by a botched birth has finally been given ACC cover after a five-year battle.
ACC gives boy cover after five year battle
An 11-year-old boy who was left disabled by a botched birth has finally been given ACC cover after a five-year battle.
But his family says the win is bittersweet, because it highlights the two-tier… Audio
How to be concussed with Timothy Giles
A new podcast series called How To Be Concussed explores the issue of concussion with host Timothy Giles who has first-hand experience with brain injury. Timothy joins Jesse for an honest conversation… Audio
Attitudes Awards recognises podcaster Olivia Shivas
Olivia Shivas won the ACC Supreme Award for her work reshaping how disability is portrayed in the media. Audio
Covid-19: Disabled people worry carers will leave over mandate
Disabled people fear they'll be left without critical help when the Covid-19 vaccine mandate kicks in next week for all home care and support workers.
They are part of the government order covering… Audio
The life-shortening rugby legacy being dealt to the tough
No player signs up to play the game they love knowing that brain damage could be the long term result. Audio
The life-shortening rugby legacy being dealt to the tough
No player signs up to play the game they love knowing that brain damage could be the long term result.
Audio'We don't get a break': Parents struggle with carer support in lockdown
Some parents are considering leaving their jobs as they look for a way to support children with additional needs and juggle work commitments during lockdown.
Covid-19: Calls for increased funding for family care
Families caring for children with additional needs during lockdown have emptied a funding allowance that would typically last through the year.
With schools shut, parents are having to pay for… Audio
Keeping an eye on voluntary euthanasia's arrival in Aotearoa
Opinion - Will we ever truly know that each and every person who opts to take this path has done so of their own free will, asks Chris Ford.
Long-awaited ministry for the disabled has a massive task
The invisible section of New Zealand society - disabled people - are finally getting their own ministry. It will have a massive task ahead of it. Audio
Long-awaited ministry for the disabled has a massive task
The invisible section of New Zealand society - disabled people - are finally getting their own ministry. It will have a massive task ahead of it.
AudioCovid-19: Aged Care thrilled by MIQ spots for health workers
Aged care providers say they're thrilled by the decision to guarantee 300 places a month in managed isolation for people in the health and disability sectors.
The pledge came from Health Minister… Audio
ACC staff accessed man's claim hundreds of times
A man disabled by a workplace accident is horrified dozens of ACC staff looked at his sensitive claim file on childhood sexual abuse viewing it more than 350 times since it was closed.
ACC staff… Audio
Expert feature: Disability accessibility
Before we went into lockdown, Stuff digital producer Olivia Shivas joined me in the studio to talk about her new podcast on disability, 'What's Wrong With You'. Throughout the series Olivia, who uses… Audio
Accessibility legislation proposed
New legislation which would require accessibility barriers to be removed could be on the way, if an accessibility advocacy group has its way. Accessibility legislation is increasingly appearing in… Audio
