December 3rd is the International Day of People with Disabilities Pre-1900s Lifelong institutionalization, incarceration and segregation of people with disabilities, particularly children, is the norm; these ‘patients’ have no legal right to challenge their detention. ...
If, like me, hospital admissions are not an uncommon occurrence, then having a bag pre-packed is a good idea. At the very least, having a clear list means that essentials won’t be missed. My bag...
Awesome work Jen Hooper The second official Changing places has opened in Aoteroa - Westfield shopping mall, Newmarket. I’m fortunate enough to live close by, so after an appointment at Greenlane, I popped along for...
Who looks after the carer? We all hear about ‘taking me-time’, but what does this look like in reality? A massage, haircut, even a manicure, all take the time that can sometimes lead to the...
Digital inclusion for people with disabilities - part two Here are some more innovative ideas / apps / technological pieces of hardware which could help some people who would otherwise experience accessibility issues. Assistive touch...
Digital inclusion for people with disabilities As with many International days of celebration, I was not aware of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16th until too late to promote it. (Launched in 2015, the...
There are supports out there to help us - we just don’t always know it !Booking codesThere are codes that are familiar to those of us who use a wheelchair and fly. There are others...
Disaster planning is highly recommended for all, but as we know, even more vital for those with additional needs.Autism and language processing disordersHaving clear instructions prepared, with symbols or pictures, will help save time. Keep...
A blog to highlight rules when encountering a service dog Popping to the supermarket to pick up extra bread and milk is a normal part of everyone’s week - though for some people it’s a...
Looking at accessible tickets Recently, I was lucky enough to go and enjoy the magic that is Kooza, by Cirque Du Soleil, and my experience there got me thinking and now we have another blog.Regulations...
Patronising? Or Caring? Update to blog, Drop Kerbs A few weeks ago, in my blog Drop Kerbs, I explained a parking issue around a popular beach and harbour walkway near Auckland CBD (Tamaki Drive and...
Rules and Regulations There are rules around public places being physically accessible. Without being too detailed, new builds are obviously subject to more recent legislation, therefore are likely to be more accessible. Older structures are...
