'He thinks we're evil': Parents obtain court order to stop disabled son pursuing US romance
The parents have filed a Health and Disability Commissioner's complaint.
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Inclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum establishing a low-sensory hour to promote inclusion.
What rights do disabled kids have at childcare centres?
Opinion: Centres consider disabled children high risk and of limited cost-effectiveness.
Little says health system under serious stress, major reform on way
Core reform to reinforce Treaty of Waitangi principles in "by Māori, for Māori approach".
Air NZ refuses boarding to woman with Tourette syndrome
Air NZ has apologised after the woman was in tears trying to fly home for her birthday.
'Bureaucratic lunacy': Boy banned from bus, told to use $2300-a-year taxi
Parents say a taxi will cost taxpayers far more than letting their son on a school bus.
'Sliding around in the dark': What it's like to have a rare disorder in New Zealand
'We protect rare animals, we protect rare buildings. Why can't we protect rare people?'
3 years on a yoga mat: Mum's fight to get son a classroom chair
Zayden had to lie on the classroom floor "like a baby at a daycare centre" till he was 10.
A mother's anguish: Schools demonise my children
OPINION: Gaining support 'depends on how well you can describe your child as a monster'.
Legal fight for disabled children heads to court
Human Rights Review Tribunal picks up legal claim filed in 2008.
'My body was instantly numb': The jockey left a tetraplegic at 19
Sophia Malthus talks about her horse-riding accident and the road ahead.
More than 100 job offers in a week: 'Astounding' support for young jobseeker
Messages of support, as well as active job offers, came from all corners of the world.
'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hut
His dad suffered a brain injury while trying to stop a robbery. Now he's giving them hope.
'No one wants to give her a chance': The straight-A student turned away from 40 jobs
How the pandemic has become one more barrier for jobseekers with a disability.
Beach trips are a traditional part of our summers but a struggle for a few
Disability arises not from their impairments but from having to live in a uniform world.
Chorus: One man's two-month battle to get newly installed fibre working
Peter Kivell says he's fed up with Chorus and its poor customer service.
Paraplegic performer: There are no limits to success
12-year-old Harper utilises her creative gifts, taking on lead roles in performing arts
'Waiting for someone special': Boy with Down's syndrome given special doll after tough year
'I think once he's older I can probably explain to him why this doll is so special.'
Woman with spinal injury shares 'surprise' pregnancy
A woman with a spinal cord injury is documenting her journey to motherhood.
Govt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treated
Latest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.
'Thank you': Kmart introduces dolls with Down syndrome
'We want children to see themselves represented in our doll ranges.'
People with intellectual disabilities dying 20 years before other New Zealanders
People with disabilities are dying 20 years before other Kiwis, and no one knows why.
'Backpack, wheelchair and beard': Eamon Wood's travel memories
Basketballer, traveller and paraplegic Eamon Wood on his adventures backpacking around NZ.
Children with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessment
Long waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.
Referendum result too late for husband who died in agony
Christchurch mother-of-two Amanda Simpson is a staunch supporter of assisted dying.
Tears of joy as New Zealand votes overwhelmingly to legalise euthanasia
Euthanasia supporters cried at the result, while opponents feared what it will mean.
Calls for Government action on 'disability gap'
Disabled people live in damper homes, earn less and have fewer social connections.
'Where is the compassion?' - Father of disabled woman
Intellectually disabled get no break from home life now day activities staged there.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
Dame Rosie Horton 'heartbroken' at closure of Auckland disability facility, demands answers from trust
There are fears the $40m property could be sold or converted into a rest home.
Day services for disabled closed, moved into homes
IDEA Services is still reviewing how it provides vocational services for the disabled.
'Bawling my eyes out': Baby Daxton fights for life after four brain surgeries
''Half of his brain was the normal grey colour and half of it was real black.''
Disabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergency
Man's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.
'Diversity journey': Kmart launches line of fashion dolls with disabilities
Kmart's new dolls are not your average fashion doll — and that's precisely the point.