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
Tag: New Zealand
Words of Wisdom for Writing About Disability and Disabled People
The disabled population often has a love hate relationship with the media. On one hand, it’s great to have reporters… Read more Words of Wisdom for Writing About Disability and Disabled People
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
In Case of Emergency
Recently the Minister of Civil Defense, the Hon Kris Faafoi, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding among Deaf… Read more In Case of Emergency
Prime Minister Celebrates Sign Language Week with Video
On May 7 – May 13, New Zealand celebrates sign language week with several high- profile events across the country.… Read more Prime Minister Celebrates Sign Language Week with Video
Words Matter
There’s an old saying One you may have chanted on the playground as a child. “Sticks and stones may break… Read more Words Matter
The Invisible Workforce
Pam MacNeill is a long-time disability advocate and professional in the disability sector. The goal of her company, Disability Responsivness… Read more The Invisible Workforce
Let the games Continue
It happens every four years—the Olympics, a worldwide extravaganza putting the best athletes from around the world on a global… Read more Let the games Continue