Disability Advocacy

It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Does anyone care?

"It’s become demonstrably clear that I’m not loud enough because I’m doing this independently."

I'm Year 13 and disabled. My future depends on how accessible NZ unis are

"Not enough is being done in New Zealand to meet the needs of its disabled communities."

Young NZers on Jobseeker benefit react to Luxon calling it a ‘free ride’

“I don't know how sitting up at midnight hooked up to a dialysis machine screams free ride to you,"

It's now illegal to decline a tenant for having a disability assist dog

Former Green Party MP Mojo Mathers introduced this bill to Parliament when she was still an MP.

Disabled NZers put at risk during Omicron, inquiry finds

30 organisations and networks provided information to the inquiry.

‘It feels like we are being sidelined’: Young NZers with disabilities react to handling of Omicron

An inquiry into the support of disabled people during the Omicron outbreak is being launched.

‘The orgasm is a brain function’: 3 people living with disabilities talk about sex

“The orgasm is a brain function and believe it or not, I do have a brain.” Juliana Carvalho

Everyone experiences sexual pleasure in different ways. We spoke with…