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Northland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its users
The 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.
A glimpse into the lives of Kiwis living with a rare condition
Discover more about rare disorders through the eyes of sufferers on Rare Disease Day.
Teacher deregistered after hitting Down Syndrome boy
Teacher deregistered after hitting a boy on the back with a plastic lizard.
Twin investigations into care, deaths of intellectually disabled
Watchdog will consider whether the system is meeting the needs of the most vulnerable
You got me out of a coma!: Caller stuns Radio Sport host
Ian Walker came out of a coma after Radio Sport host mentioned football side Liverpool.
Mentally unwell woman dies, DHB in breach
DHB accepts wrongdoing and promises improvements have been made.
Diana Clement: Don't let bad luck knock you off your perch
Comment: Many of us never consider what will happen if we are unable to earn a living.
Blind baker gets his dream job, and is helping others who have lost their sight
Cookie Project employs special needs workers including the blind.
Deaf couple accuses airline of discrimination
The couple said an airline staff member refused to communicate in writing with them.
Sailability Whanganui to buy two boats with $20,000 grant
Schools and sports groups benefit from December round of grants
Handcyclist Ian Mark Walker critical after being hit by 4WD
Paraplegic handcyclist Ian Mark Walker critical after being hit by a 4WD while training.
Nasty neighbour's note saga: Napier mum overwhelmed by offers of help
People all over the world have come forward with support and offers of help.
Paying it forward: Man who lost all limbs gives back
After David Gould lost all his limbs it was his mobility dog who gave him confidence back.
Distraught Kiwi mum gets anonymous note about 'noisy' son
Solo mum Ana Gray says Wiremu, 7, was diagnosed with autism five years ago.
Sight, mobility go but dad's grit remains
We speak with Kiwis who have been on the edge of death and are now paying it forward.
Maccas worker with Down syndrome retires after 32 years
Bringing smiles to customers' faces, O'Grady has worked at the fast-food store since 1986.
Workers with disabilities welcome at Axiam
Workbridge recognises Whanganui employer for going above and beyond
McDonald's turn away boy with assistance dog
Apology after autistic boy, 9, and dog kicked out of Auckland restaurant.
Paraplegic athlete told to urinate in a bottle by airline
The paraplegic man was even told by cabin crew to buy a blanket to cover himself up.
NCEA injustice: Poor schools not getting reader-writer help
A third of NCEA students at some schools are getting help to read and write exams.
School expulsion can be fatal - study
Study linking expulsions to early deaths dramatises the high cost of school failure.
Struggling to learn: Some kids have better chances in Africa
Simon Collins shares Razeal's tale and asks where we are going wrong.
Specialist teachers big win for kids
Mother of an autistic child believes having more school support will make huge difference.
Well-known Kiwi sex worker abused after mobility parking mix-up
Lisa Lewis said staff have an established practice of letting VIPs park in mobility parks.
HDC reviewer accused of conflict of interest
Robert Love says an HDC advisor who reviewed his complaint did not disclose a conflict.
Hotel VIP treated to mobility car park
Fran Henricksen says the VIP guest has threatened legal action over her posting.
All go: Justin Hills, 14, set to get back on the bus
It's a great result for the 14-year-old who can now go to school like any other kid.
Family blindsided after Go Bus axes son's transport
School is Justin Hills' only escape, and now his family have to fork out to get him there.
Family refused flight after autistic son's 'meltdown'
A family with two autistic sons were denied boarding on an American Airlines flight.
The Kiwi teen who's been excluded from school for 4 years
He appears a healthy, active 15-year-old. But he hasn't been to school since 2014.
Heroic toddler gets surgery for misshapen head
Maddie Blitvitch survived her second major surgery. That wasn't the end of her troubles.
Four-year-old Kiwi boy born deaf, now speaks three languages
Cochlear implants were a game-changer for four-year-old Matthias Berndt.
Carer allegedly steals $400 from man stranded in shower
The worker was fired, but the disabled man has been left angry and fearful by the incident