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How to survive evacuating Dunedin floods in the middle of the night
As a puddle turned into a lake outside his home, wheelchair-user Chris Ford raised the alarm for help. You know things are bad when politicians are c…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why the recent Pharmac changes don’t fix access barriers to ADHD medication
A door opens to those who can see a private specialist. But what if you can’t? Last Tuesday, Pharmac announced two changes affecting people wanting a…
1 year, 10 months ago
More than PVC gutters and ball muffin trays: Boccia brings community together
The inaugural Disability Sport Auckland Boccia Tournament created a space for challenge and competition - on and off the court.
By William Sangster.
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1 year, 10 months ago
Raising the low bar on accessible dining
Disabled dining isn't as simple as rocking up with a hungry belly. So when we saw Metro magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants include some accessibility info…
1 year, 10 months ago
Tāngata whaikaha join the nationwide hīkoi for Te Tiriti
The D*List speaks to people across our communities about joining the hīkoi mō te Tiriti and why it's important we all play our part in protecting te …
1 year, 10 months ago
Royal Commission apology: ‘Survivors need disabled allies’
Gary Williams calls on all disabled people to be allies of survivors to support tangible change for our communities.
Written by Olivia Shivas.
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1 year, 10 months ago
What makes a cool, disabled villain?
As Verb Wellington kicks off, we asked disabled authors about reimagining disabled villains.
By The D*List.
Read the article at thedlist.co.nz
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1 year, 10 months ago
Writing about 'the other' when 'the other' is you
Award-winning playwright Helen Vivienne Fletcher shares her roundabout journey in disabled theatre.
By Eda Tang.
Read the article at thedlist.co.nz
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1 year, 10 months ago
‘Smashing the guys from Oz’: Iconic match for Whaikaha Kiwis
It was a nail-biter at the first ever international Physical Disability Rugby League game in Tāmaki Makaurau.
By William Sangster.
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1 year, 10 months ago
How self-diagnosis is helping autistic women make sense of their worlds
After being gaslit by medical professionals for not fitting their neat autistic boxes, Amy Clements went down the path of self-diagnosis and speaks t…
1 year, 10 months ago