Disability
Disabled forced to live 'life in the slow lane'
Disabled people say whether it's potholed footpaths or taxi drivers overcharging the blind, New Zealand's transport system is putting the brakes on their quality of life.
Court win for schizophrenia sufferer
A man who fractured his skull in a car crash when he was 13 and later developed schizophrenia has won a battle with ACC for compensation. Max Towle reports. Audio
Footy to Farming – Philip Wells’ story
Nobody told Philip Wells he would never walk again. He was 15 and in the Otara spinal unit following a rugby tackle that had gone badly wrong. It was 1979. Audio
Winz says sorry for cutting woman's benefit
The mother of an intellectually disabled woman who had her benefit wrongly cut has welcomed an apology from Work and Income.
Labour leader may have elicited one concession from Australia
The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, may have managed to wring one concession on his visit to Canberra for the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia. Audio
Labour manages one concession in Australia
The Labour leader, Andrew Little, may have managed to elicit one concession on his visit to Canberra for the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia. Audio
Benefit cut punitive, says mother of disabled woman
The mother of an intellectually disabled woman who had her benefit cut says it was punitive and mean spirited and policies must change. Audio
"Neurotribes" & the changing attitudes to autism
Steve Silberman is an American journalist who writes about technology for Wired magazine and the New Yorker. His new book 'Neurotribes' is the first popular science book to win the Samuel Johnson… Audio
One in Five for 22 November 2015 - Rosemarie Garland-Thompson
Mike Gourley talks with American academic, Rosemarie Garland-Thompson about the modern day paradox confronting Disabled people: from a human rights angle, now has never been a better time to be a… Audio
One In Five for 18 October 2015 - A Sensation for the Senses
A sensation for the senses. Thousands of people are flocking to New Plymouth's new Len Lye Centre. The doors of the striking new 12 million dollar building opened in late July and, in the first three… Audio
Special needs support 'a complete failure'
The head of the Early Childhood Council has delivered a blistering attack on the Education Ministry's lack of support for under 5s with special needs.
ACC fights group action over disabled kids
The Accident Compensation Corporation has been accused of being stingy to families of severely disabled children.
Sibling Stories
This week on One in Five: sibling stories. We may have fought like cats and dogs but most us who have brothers and sisters share a life long bond with them. And for people who have a sibling with a… Audio
Bruce Gladwin: audiences and disability
Artistic director of Back to Back Theatre, an Australian company driven by an ensemble of actors perceived to have intellectual disabilities. Its award-winning shows have toured to over 70 cities in… Audio
Exercise in physical and emotional endurance
Antenatal depression affects at least one in eight mothers according to research undertaken by Auckland University's, 'Growing up in New Zealand' study, while other research suggests that one in six… Video, Audio
One in Five for 1 November 2015
Mike Gourley checks out this year's IHC Art Awards, and talks with Auckland GP, David Beaumont, who's an opponent of the Medical model. Audio
Calls for law change to protect disabled children
The Disability Rights Commissioner and IHC are calling for greater safeguards for children with disabilities after a girl received treatment to stunt her growth.
Disability Rights Commissioner calls for law change
The Disability Rights Commissioner has waded into a debate on a controversial hormone therapy used to stunt the growth of severely disabled children. Audio
Nasal spray helps social skills in children with autism
A world-first study has found a hormone commonly used to induce labour in pregnant women can also help children with autism. Audio
Family stunts disabled daughter's growth
A New Zealand family is making worldwide headlines after their decision to stunt the growth of their severely disabled daughter.
