Disability
Disabled man claims he was abused in care
Waikato is our neighbourhood this week - Natalie Akoorie is RNZ's eyes and ears in Hamilton Audio
Disabled man claims he was abused, neglected while in supported living
Mike Sherman says he was hit by a carer and had his food and drink withheld: "People didn't treat me like a human being."
'Ruined lives': deaf school students speak out about abuse
Survivors of abuse at New Zealand's former deaf schools say next week's government apology will mean nothing without prosecutions against staff and fellow students who carried out the attacks. Gill… Audio
StarJam closes due to funding woes
The charity has laid off its workers and immediately ceased all its workshops and programmes.
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
No Uber for Rover? Rideshares, taxis refusing guide dogs - advocate
Many people with assistance dogs are being refused rides by taxis or rideshare companies, or being ignored altogether when waiting for a lift, says Blind Low Vision NZ. Audio
Giving an outlet and voice to youth with disabilities
Hank Snell runs InterAct Festival in Auckland, which gives disabled artists and performers the opportunity to express their talents. Audio
StarJam mulls scaling back in regions
An emergency appeal earlier this year raised $165,000, but that was not enough to prevent cuts to the disability charity's services, its chief executive says.
Wheelchair user waiting three years for accessible home
Shane Emeny says he is making the most of his situation, but "you can't have your life on hold". Audio
Advocacy service descibes disability housing as 'dire'
"Dire" is how one advocacy service describes the disability housing situation. Disability Connect helps people with disabilities, and their families, find the services and support they need. It's… Audio
Man still waiting for wheel chair friendly state house
A man paralysed after a fall, who has been in emergency housing for three years, waiting for a wheel chair friendly state house, is still waiting for a property to be modified. The New Plymouth man… Audio
Accessibility still an afterthought in transport - advocates
More than 1 million NZers have a disability, and their needs go beyond mobility parking and discounted taxis, Access Matters Aotearoa says. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
In today's episode, smokefree advocates criticise associate health minister Casey Costello for a lack of transparency, after documents revealed cutting tax for heated tobacco products would benefit… Audio
'Bone-crushingly tired': A mother's raw story of struggle
First person: The reality of surviving with a child who has a syndrome without a name - and the astonishing discovery of vast differences in care. Audio
Disabled man's family have to let support staff go after funding stops
His family say they've been "ghosted" by government ministry staff and left in the dark about the reasons for the cut. Audio
Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen
Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for iPhone 18. Jonathan Mosen has assessed the device for accessibility for people with disabilities. Audio
Manawatu's new gorge road is about to be tolled
Manawatu residents might have to pay to use the new road through the gorge - and many aren't happy at the prospect, Jimmy Ellingham has the update Audio
Carers reflect on six months since shock disability cuts
It's been six months since shock cuts to what disabled people and their carers could purchase came into effect and those affected say there hasn't been a day of peace since. Audio
New centre for disabled children opens, despite funding changes
An expert says changes to disability support funding risks some children going backwards. One charity is doing its best to intervene. Audio
New centre for kids with disabilities opens in Palmy North
A charity in Palmerston North has moved to a bigger location, Little Stars is hoping the move improves support for the city's children with disabilities. Audio
