Disability
Recovering tetraplegic to walk the Abel Tasman track.
In the middle of our covid-lockdowns, when many of us struggled with the huge changes brought on by the pandemic, Andrew Leslie had challenges of his own. He became tetraplegic as a result of an… Audio
Urban Issue: How wheelchair accessibility can benefit us all
Bill McKay looks at how designing public spaces with wheelchair accessibility at the forefront can benefit everyone, and not just those with obvious disabilities. The term 'universal design' conveys… Audio
Group calls on goverment to withdraw Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill
Access Matters Aotearoa want a new bill drafted that aligns more closely with the expectations of the disability sector.
New agreement aims to make Whakatāne more accessible, safer
A new agreement between a disability advocacy group and Whakatāne's council aims to make the district safer and more accessible.
Specialised school transporters in need of drivers
There are children up and down the country with diverse safety and mobility needs that need support getting to and from school. SESTA is the Specialised School Transport Assistance need more drivers!
…Heading Off: Travelling without seeing
Twenty two years ago avid traveller Fraser Alexander lost his sight aged just 37. Now when he travels a trip starts with endless planning and emails about accessibility. We speak to Fraser. Audio
The world's only Deaf-owned adventure company is thriving in NZ
Rachel Soudakoff is on a mission to make Aotearoa's great outdoors more accessible for Deaf people.
Technology advances helping children with disabilities in class
The start of the school year can be an expensive time, not just for uniforms and stationery, but for devices too. And if you are the parent of a child with disabilities the costs are amplified… Audio
Julie Woods' 58th birthday and raising awareness of blindness
Julie Woods - perhaps better known as 'That Blind Woman' - is a speaker, author, and global ambassador for Blind Low Vision NZ. Today is her 58th birthday and in true Julie fashion she's celebrating… Audio
Wheelchair users call for accessible beaches: 'Can you imagine the freedom?'
The beach day is a Kiwi classic - but for people in wheelchairs, accessible beaches are few and far between.
'It shouldn't be about the champions' - advocate for the blind awarded
Rosemary Wilkinson, who has been involved in helping the community for more than 20 years, wants to see more improvements for the community.
Money set aside for wheelchair taxis not being spent
Nearly $1 million dollars aside for fitting out wheelchair taxis is sitting unused, as the window to claim it draws near. Taxi companies around the country have claimed just a quarter of the $1.2… Audio
Health outcomes for intellectually disabled barely improved in 20 years - report
A new report shows people with intellectual disabilities continue to live up to 20 years less than the general population. Audio
Blind cyclist Hannah Pascoe nears finish on ride through motu
A couple of weeks ago we spoke with Hannah Pascoe from Invercargill who's mission is to become the first blind woman to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Nthan Rarere caught up with Hannah yesterday… Audio
Hannah Pascoe planning to be first blind woman to cycle New Zealand
An Invercargill Para athlete is on a mission to become the first blind wahine toa to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Audio
First blind wahine toa to cycle length of Aotearoa
We're about to meet an Invercargill woman who's mission is to become the first blind wahine toa to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Hannah Pascoe will also be fundraising for future blind athletes… Audio
From the Archives: Growing food without sight
How do you garden when you are blind? One of Taranaki's pioneering environmentalists shows his ingenious method using ropes to help the visually impaired continue to enjoy growing things. This story… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
What's at stake for disabled people in Election 2023
Few parties have policies on disability issues this election. How can disabled people ensure their voices are heard? Audio
Miracle Afele: 'So much discrimination against people with disabilities'
Miracle Afele, who competed in the Miss Samoa pageant, wants to use the competition as a platform to promote social inclusion.
