Disability
Finding your way: indoor navigation for the blind
BlindSquare is a navigation app that uses a combination of GPS and Bluetooth to help blind people navigate outside, and also inside buildings and shopping centres where GPS doesn't work. Wellington… Audio
Buskathon
A whole lot of buskers will take to the streets across the country to raise funds for StarJam, a charity that helps empower young people with disabilities through music and performance. CEO Mary… Audio
Our Own Odysseys - Seeing the world his way
Blind and partially deaf independent traveller Tony Giles has visited 116 countries, including the Antarctic, bungee jumped 16 times, and sky-dived 3 times. He has recently released his second book… Audio
Students' safety at seclusion room schools questioned
The Disability Rights Commissioner is questioning whether two schools under investigation for seclusion rooms can guarantee students' safety. Video
ERO had no idea Ruru Specialist School was being investigated
The head of the Education Review Office says there needs to be better communication with the Ministry of Education as it admits Ruru Specialist School never told it about an investigation. Audio
School staff refuse to talk to police about seclusion room complaint
Staff at one of eight special schools that have used seclusion rooms to discipline children have refused to talk to police investigating a family's complaint.
Intellectual disability no barrier to children for Hamilton couple
While a debate continues in Australia over whether a down syndrome couple should be able to have a baby, a Hamilton couple are proving intellectual disability is no barrier to raising children. Video, Audio
Eight special schools revealed as having seclusion rooms
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has revealed that eight of the country's 64 special schools have used seclusion rooms to discipline children. Audio
Ruru Special School staff won't talk to police
A police investigation into the use of seclusion rooms at Ruru School in Invercargill appears to have been limited because school staff have invoked their right to stay silent. Audio
Seclusion room inquiry given top priority - Chief Ombudsman
Investigating the use of seclusion rooms in New Zealand schools is at the top of his priority list, the Chief Ombudsman says. Video
Autism New Zealand CEO on seclusion in schools
Autism New Zealand CEO Dane Dougan says there's no place for seclusion in schools and wants an independent inquiry to be held into the practice. Audio
Seclusion rooms pin-pointed as a symptom of special ed under-funding
Special education advocates say seclusion rooms are a symptom of under funding of the special education system. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Seclusion rooms a symptom of under-funding, advocates say
Advocates for children with disabilities say seclusion rooms are a symptom of under-funding of the special education system.
School that shut away kids used 'outmoded' practices - report
A Wellington school used a special room dozens of times to confine children, but did not record every use of the room, according to a report released today. Video
Parents respond to Miramar school's response on seclusion
Ngaire and Jeremy Mansfield's six-year-old autistic son was one of the children who was locked in Miramar Central School's seclusion room. They respond to the board's comments. Video, Audio
"We mucked up": Miramar Central School representative
A report into Miramar Central School's seclusion room has been made public. The school's representative Pete McFarlane breaks down while talking to Checkpoint about the use of the room. Video, Audio
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A social housing tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of an emergency access path outside her Nelson property, after it was ruled not essential. Audio
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A Housing New Zealand tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of building an emergency access path outside the Nelson property she lives in, as the state agency says it's not essential… Video, Audio
Touching the universe: astronomy for the blind
How 3D printed models can be used to teach blind students about astronomy. This Way Up visits Manurewa High School in Auckland to experience 'tactile astronomy' in action. Audio, Gallery
Woman loses bid to become Australia's first deaf juror
A Queensland woman has lost a High Court battle to become the first deaf juror in Australia.
