I’m an immigrant to New Zealand–an immigrant with a disability. Though I’ve worked in the disability sector most of… Read more Reflections and conclusions on this blog
Tag: Maori
Maori voices give voice to disability issues
We’ve learned in this blog that the Maori disabled haven’t always had a voice in disability issues. A glossary published… Read more Maori voices give voice to disability issues
Maori men have a higher incidence of disability
In this post, we will examine the stats from the 2013 disability survey. The 2017 survey isn’t out yet, so… Read more Maori men have a higher incidence of disability
The Maori disability action plan
Here’s a link to the Maori disability action plan for 2018 through 2022. It superceedes the previous one in which… Read more The Maori disability action plan
Disabled Maori Children and education
Though New Zealand has made considerable strides in the education of disabled children there are still many policy issues that… Read more Disabled Maori Children and education
Briefing the prime minister on disability issues by disabled peoples
As we wrap up this blog in the coming week, we will be delving more deeply into disability advocacy and… Read more Briefing the prime minister on disability issues by disabled peoples
A Maori View of Disability
Over the past several blog posts, we have examined mostly media articles about disability in New Zealand. This blog post… Read more A Maori View of Disability
Mental Disability by the Numbers for Asia and Pacific Regions
In previous blog posts, we have addressed issues surrounding mental disabilities. A recent article in the Hong Kong Economic Journal… Read more Mental Disability by the Numbers for Asia and Pacific Regions
A Creative Approach to Discussing Mental Health
Even in these modern times, the stigma surrounding mental health is a major reason for people not to seek help… Read more A Creative Approach to Discussing Mental Health