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Covid 19 deepening pre-existing inequalities for disabled people
It was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities yesterday. The third of December. It’s same day every year. For well over a decade, on the same day every year,…
by JonnyDec 4 No comments -
Cancel Culture
A Different Light – 20 November 2021 – Cancel Culture It’s not Boy-George from the Culture Club. It’s the Cancellation Culture of COVID that’s topped the charts. Auckland Baby Show…
by Pip NewmanNov 20 No comments -
Ministry for Disabled People to be established in 2022
It’s been a long time coming. Disabled advocates, leaders and activists have been asking for this for yonks! Last week the Minister of Disability Issues, Carmel Sepuloni announced that New…
by Pip NewmanNov 6 No comments -
Dressing up for Halloween, a matter of taste isn’t it?
We don’t really do Halloween in New Zealand. Well, maybe the odd kid being escorted by their parents around the less creepy neighbours, or perhaps been chauffeured to tolerant friends…
by Pip NewmanOct 23 No comments -
Are we at the Covid 19 Delta outbreak vaccination tipping point?
A Different Light – 9 October 21 – Are we at the Covid 19 Delta outbreak vaccination tipping point We finally have a date locked down despite the lockdown, (although…
by JonnyOct 9 No comments -
Delta outbreak, facemask exemption – headache for disabled
A Different Light – 25 September 2021 – Delta outbreak, facemask exemption – headache for disabled They are itchy and scratchy. They are kind of invasive. If you were somewhat…
by JonnySep 25 No comments -
Courageous Effort of Tokyo Paralympics by NZ Disabled Athletes
The Paralympics have come and gone with a hiss and roar. They provided a welcome relief from the daily Jacinda and Ashleigh talk show earnestly explaining – the nuances of…
by JonnySep 11 No comments -
Disabled people struggle with Covid 10 Vaccination process too
A Different Light – 28 August 2021 – Disabled people struggles with Covid 19 vaccination process too Last Tuesday we were all heads down totally focused on our Getting Out…
by Pip NewmanAug 28 No comments -
Leslie’s decision a no-brainer
A Different Light – 14 August 2021 – Leslies’s decision a no-brainer It’s been man flu central for the last couple of weeks. As such I have had to remain…
by Pip NewmanAug 14 No comments -
Getting Out There Highlights – Northland Disability Services
A Different Light – 31st July 2021 – Getting Out There Highlights – Northland Disability Services Last week the magazine ‘Getting Out There’ we (Tiaho Trust) produce was dispersed Northland…
by JonnyJul 31 No comments -
Moving House surprising makes Google’s top five stressful events in life lists
A Different Light – 17 July 2021 Death of a loved one, divorce, moving, major illness or injury, job loss: these are life’s five most stressful events according to the…
by JonnyJul 17 No comments -
Letting go of well-travelled mobility scooter – Not easy
A Different Light – 3 July 2021 Out with the old and in with the new. Sometimes things just wear out their welcome and go their use- by date. Sometimes…
by JonnyJul 3 No comments
