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: Whitireia
Rights for all
In some of our previous blog posts I have shared the history of disability rights in nZ. Today, I am… Read more Rights for all
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 disabled immigrant reflects on cultural pride
New Zealand is a small country—remote in its geography but rich in its culture. From its indigenous Maori to immigrants… Read more A disabled immigrant reflects on cultural pride
When Accessability Goes Wrong
Accessability is a beautiful thing—until it goes haywire. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/104560451/new-anz-braille-bank-cards-put-160-wellington-parking-machines-out-of-action
Disability in New Zealand A Historic View
To understand the present and future, we must look at the past. In a recent blog post, we examined disability… Read more Disability in New Zealand A Historic View
Make Your Vote Count
Voting is a fundamental right for citizens of a democratic society. It should also be private unless the voter chooses… Read more Make Your Vote Count
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