Disability

Before we went into lockdown, Stuff digital producer Olivia Shivas joined me in the studio to talk about her new podcast on disability, 'What's Wrong With You'. Throughout the series Olivia, who uses… Audio

New legislation which would require accessibility barriers to be removed could be on the way, if an accessibility advocacy group has its way. Accessibility legislation is increasingly appearing in… Audio

Volunteers for the organisation Riding for the Disabled have been finding the latest outbreak a little tough. Audio

The country's three residential special schools are costing taxpayers between $300,000 and almost a million dollars a child each year.

That's because the schools are half empty but are being funded… Audio

Thousands of people each year with fetal alcohol syndrome are being denied access to support because they do not fit an arbitrary measure of disability, according to a damning new report. Fetal… Audio

Michael Johnson has been on the Paralympics podium three times over the past 17 years, but a fourth, at the last Games in Rio, has motivated the 47-year-old para shooter to keep honing his craft. The… Audio

Shouted at and even pushed - Claire Dale says challenging anyone over illegally using a mobility park is a risk.

But as a person who suffers pain simply to walk, she is determined to fight for her… Audio

Christchurch runner Will Stedman feels in a better place heading into his second Paralympics. Stedman will compete in the 400 metres and the long jump in Tokyo. As a 16-year-old he picked up two… Audio

The Paralympics kick off with the opening ceremony in Tokyo tonight- not that our athletes will be there- they've decided not to attend to protect themselves against the virus Over the coming days… Audio

A new podcast on Stuff is looking in detail at how people with disabilities are treated. What's Wrong with You produce Olivia Shivas and interviewee, Shakti Kirshnan talk to Jesse about the series and… Audio

People with disabilities in relationships are paying for the price of love - losing their allowances because they're coupled up.

MSD assumes people in relationships share their finances, but for… Audio

New research shows disabled people are twice as likely to experience violence than the able-bodied, and for women that abuse is most likely to occur at home.

The authors of the study, published in… Audio

The Government is copping criticism for denying funding to students with special needs and then blocking parents from paying for it themselves.

A mother who has an eight year old son with ADHD and… Audio

For the first time, Christchurch City Council has allocated a specific pot of cash to help improve disabled access around the city.

One councillor says planning rules discriminate against disabled… Audio

Henry Stilwell is a student who lives with Williams syndrome. He also has another identity: Lil Henry the rapper! Video

As the lead singer of his band, Cory must work with his cerebral palsy to perform for an audience. Video

Eamon is more mobile than many, modifying his handcycle to tow his wheelchair. Video