Government funding “hard to get” for small business owners with disabilities
Small business owners living with disability have slammed a lack of support.
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'Unacceptable': Wheelchair user left to 'crawl' off Ryanair plane
The traveller was told his wheelchair assistance was late.
Accessible travel: 11 accessible planes, trains, automobiles... and more
Travel should be for everyone and with these experiences, it is.
Uphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria University
His new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.
Man with disability faces homelessness: 'I think it is so cruel. Where is the humanity?'
'I need a miracle. I know time is running out. I am very, very frightened.'
Government announces funding to help projects in Solomon Islands
A total of $20.4 million has been announced to help projects in the Solomon Islands.
The Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'
The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.
'Dramatic fail': Dyslexic police candidate not discriminated against
Guy Greenslade failed the typing three times and was banned from reapplying to the police.
Woman who ensnared intellectually disabled man in house fire named
Stephen Ewart was incited to set fire to a residential flat in 2017.
Disability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in Whangārei
Out of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options
Guide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetings
Roxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.
'Does not define who I am': Man with Down syndrome can't get a job
Hamish Gilbert wants prospective employers to see the value he can bring to a workplace.
'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery
She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’
Treatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifida
She claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.
'It's disgusting': Wheelchair users say they are 'exploited' at events
Wheelchair users say they are being forced to pay for carer ticket just to go to an event.
Health complaints process ‘slow and ardous’ - complainant
The number of complaints received by the commissioner last year created a backlog.
Unvaccinated family carers take Covid Minister to court over losing funding
The group of carers were still living and caring for their family but couldn't be paid.
‘We should be able to cross roads safely’: Wheelchair user suffers accident on pedestrian crossing
The 25-year-old suffered an accident while out in Devonport yesterday.
600 motel nights: Oranga Tamariki reveal longest temporary accommodation stays for Kiwi kids in care
A young person spent more than 600 days living in a motel, Oranga Tamariki has confirmed.
Blind Low Vision NZ upheaval backed by inquiry; board worried by staff exodus
Fallout from a radical overhaul of a vital charity continues.
6yo who shot teacher in US has ‘acute disability’; teacher's status revealed
One of boy's parents usually accompanied him in class but didn't the week of the shooting.
'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of depraved treatment of disabled people, IHC worker says
Survivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.
Disabled traveller kicked off Qatar Airways flight for 'flying solo' still stranded at airport
A week on, the passenger and his wheelchair are still at the airport waiting for a flight.
Woman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her care
The alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.
Six-year-old nonverbal autistic boy assaulted on school bus
Police confirmed they are making inquiries about incident.
Review aims to ensure education is a right across the Pacific
New initiative has been launched in 15 countries to improve educational standards.
Flight attendant threatens wheelchair user with being disembarked at gunpoint
Lee has visited all seven continents, which he believes is a first in a wheel.
Prime $50m property back on the market - will it be returned to disabled community?
The site was sold last year for $49.5m but a plan for 240 apartments has stalled.
'Every morning, I fight myself': How a Paralympic swimmer battled her inner demons - and won
New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks.
How the Topp Twins inspired Kiwi actress to help others
The comedian's new project for World Sight Day is about helping those less able.
Dyslexic police candidate fails typing test, takes fight to court
Guy Greenslade failed the typing test three times and was rejected from Police College.
Passenger left stranded after airline forgets wheelchair
'This is not a lost bag. This is my mobility. These are like my legs.'
Medical misadventure complaints up 25 per cent
Complaints to the Health and Disability Commissioner have shot up, causing big delays.