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Some great messages in this article :)

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A survey inviting participants to share thoughts and experiences of unacceptable behaviour from others while riding public transport. The researcher would like responses from communities that include people with disabilities, takatāpui/MVPFAFF+/LGBTQI+, Māori, and Pasifika. buff.ly/4fxyIPg

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Athlete Sarah Clarke wasn’t even planning on showing up to table tennis at the Halberg Games, but a year later she’s on a pathway for the Oceania Para Championships.

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Health research continues to largely exclude disabled people. This article has some practical steps that can be taken to insure research includes disabled peoples voices.

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People should not have to constantly re-prove permanent disabilities just to access support they are rightfully entitled to. buff.ly/ze5wI6Q

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A theatre production company called The Magnificent Weirdos is calling for submissions of short plays that are works in progress by writers with lived experience of disability, D/deafness, neurodiversity, or mental distress. Find out more at the following link - tinyurl.com/b255enaw

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Whangārei Accessible Housing Trust has finished building three new fully accessible, two-bedroom units in Onerahi, designed as long-term rentals for disabled people aged under 65.

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Thriller film fan Lotto Ramsay loves a good scare, but is finding them less desirable to watch because of some disability tropes.

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The Plain Language Act Repeal Bill has recently passed its first reading in New Zealand Parliament. If the Bill passes, the Plain Language Act 2022 (the Act) will be removed. Read more about it and view Easy Read resources here:

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Great to see another council implement an accessibility policy! 🎉 Who's next?

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Keeping students together with extra support fosters success. This approach assists those who struggle, eliminates hurdles to success, and promotes social skills without segregating. #InclusiveLearning #DisabilityJustice Apple app includes transcript -

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When Charlotte Billings finally got her autism diagnosis at 16, it changed her life - helping her figure out how to put her strengths into things like advocating for more support in the regions and calling for a more inclusive education system in Aotearoa!

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This looks like a great podcast! With transcripts!

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A tautoko to Blake Forbes, a disability advocate who is choosing to share his lived experience to advocate for our community.

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Metlink has pledged to revamp its staff accessibility awareness training following numerous complaints from disabled passengers. An advocate who had collated a collection of accessibility-related complaints said they were hearing new concerns about the mistreatment of disabled commuters every week.

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Air New Zealand want to make their services more inclusive and accessible. They have launched this survey to help them understand the needs of their disabled customers. Participants can enter a draw for one of 20 $100 Airpoints vouchers. Link to the survey - www.research.net/r/accessible...

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Having access to funding for disabled-led projects makes our storytelling braver, says a recent recipient of the Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship.

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Phillip King, a trailblazing Deaf teacher, is creating an inspiring classroom with the use of assistive technologies!

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We are running a fire safety workshop in Waimakariri! At the workshop, Canterbury's Fire and Emergency Community Readiness Advisor will share home fire safety tips, including smoke alarms, and what to do in the event of a fire. More info here: www.infoexchange.nz/fire-safety-...

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Exciting new guidelines aim to make outdoor spaces more accessible by improving pathways, facilities, and signage. 🌿

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The team at CubaDupa are delighted to offer NZSL interpreters for the first time ever on the Wellington Airport Ngā Taniwha stage! - You can find more accessibility info at the following link - tinyurl.com/mv583kyn

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Have your say on the future of disability support services. You still have time to take part in the consultation run by Disability Support Services (DSS) before 5pm on 24 March 2025. Find out more on the DSS website: www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/consultation

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Tautoko! 🙌

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Disabled Persons Assembly invites you to join our new fire safety workshops specifically designed for the disability community. You are welcome to bring your questions and join our discussions in an accessible space. Access: NZSL wheelchair access RSVP: to Amy Taylor [email protected]

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Parents and loved ones of disabled tamariki and adults speak out ❤️‍🩹

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Nobody should have to fight for support when facing tough challenges. Rhiannon Purves' $55 weekly benefit isn’t enough to cover basic costs, and with her health struggles, she can't advocate for herself. The system needs to offer more personalized help—no one should endure this extra stress.

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How do disabled women living in Aotearoa feel about a day meant to elevate us? Ellen Larsen interviews three disabled wāhine on what the day means to them.

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Join Crip the Lit on Wednesday 5 March to celebrate the writing and words of Wellington’s disabled writers and artists. Email [email protected] for any access queries. Tickets: tickets.fringe.co.nz/event/446:63... $10 unwaged $20 waged Email [email protected] for support person tickets.

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Te Whanganui-ā-Tara local Joanna McLeod has you covered by highlighting some of the accessible events on offer this month.

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Alternate formats available at the bottom of this page. Download and/or watch Audio, Braille, Easy Read, Large Print, and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) formats.

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Shifting uni classes online during Covid and planning O-week events that aren’t foam parties are just some of the ways NDSA has advocated for disabled students in the last five years.

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Disability advocate Gary Williams told 1News "lack of housing, lack of job opportunities, people not being able to choose where they live, who they live with" were some of the biggest issues disabled people face. What do you think of the new Stats NZ data?

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Arts Access Aotearoa is calling for applications to its Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Artist Fellowship 2025, valued at $10,000, supporting a Deaf or disabled artist to undertake a project that develops their creative practice.

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Ari Kerssens, who lost most of his sight at the age of 19, is a disability advocate, artist and presenter. He is fronting a new web documentary series called Sight Unseen, where he talks to rangatahi who are blind about their experience in the world.

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AI and new assistive technologies offer disabled people greater independence in life. However, they come with risks to privacy and data security, as well as high costs, raising concerns about financial accessibility.

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If you have a fire in your home, do you know what to do? Do you know how to make your home safer? If these are some of the questions you would like answered, come and join us at our Fire safety workshops. Please RSVP: to Ingrid Robertson: [email protected]

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We are seeking a Disabled Women's Network Coordinator who will lead our engagement with disabled women. The Coordinator will have responsibility for supporting disabled women to network and to identify, advocate and campaign on systemic issues impacting disabled women in Aotearoa. shorturl.at/1VraX

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From the minute you walk into an appointment, the clock is ticking. You’ve got questions to ask and answers to get, so there’s no time to waste.

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“Para sport took something that was a negative for me and turned it into a positive. It has shown that my disability was a blessing, it gave me my best characteristics of how I treat people and see the world. It is something I couldn’t be more grateful for.” - Anna Grimaldi

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Chris Bunny says “there's a lot of things not to like about the system” but is committed to making changes based on community feedback.

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This case really shows how important it is to take action and make sure everyone has a safe living space. The recommendations, like improving risk management, checking flatmate compatibility, and giving staff better training, are key to making sure this doesn’t happen again.

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Inclusive education and great costumes!📚🤓

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Kathryn Ryan speaks to Joanne Dacombe who is the immediate past President of the Disabled Persons Assembly, and Jade Farrar who is the chair of the National Enabling Good Lives leadership group. View the transcript on the Apple Podcast App - podcasts.apple.com/.../nine-to-...

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A first-of-its-kind study has found disabled people are more likely to be stopped by police, have force used against them, and ultimately end up in the courts and justice system - even when they have done nothing wrong. view the transcript on the Apple Podcast app podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/n...

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With new government sanctions on Jobseeker Support, many disabled individuals who can't access the Supported Living Payment will face penalties that fail to account for their health conditions and the significant accessibility barriers they face in the job market.

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Deaf people are being excluded from live Treaty Principles submission hearings due to the lack of captions or interpreters, raising serious concerns about accessibility and representation in important political discussions.

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Joining together in our richly diverse disability community is a powerful way of being together, learning and asserting our rights, says Robyn Hunt.

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Be Emergency Prepared – Waimakariri Disability Workshop Do you have a Civil Defence plan? Learn about emergency preparedness for disabled people. Bring questions to an accessible, collaborative space. RSVP or info: Email: [email protected] Phone/text: 03 379 8525 | 027 238 5820

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"The gold standard is that deaf and disabled people would be able to attend any live event that took their interest and know it would be accessible to them – from the information about the event and ticket purchasing through to the trip home at the end of the event." - Stace Robertson

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The Waitangi Tribunal is hearing submissions from Lady Tureiti Moxon and Te Kōhao Health on disparities in home support for Māori. WAI 2910 shows 76% of Māori receive care from non-Māori providers. Only 15% get support from Māori providers. Moxon calls for equity and fair access for Māori providers.

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