New Zealand
'My parents cannot even access their garage': Adaptive bike business outgrows home
Liam Carter seeks $25,000 to lease a shop for his adaptive bike business.
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Bus driver leaves 4-year-old on Auckland bus after refusing mobility dog
The girl was left alone on a bus after her mother and dog had been denied entry.
‘Threatened to smash my face in’: Mum of autistic teen struggles with awful noisy neighbours
Kāinga Ora says it received differing accounts of the noise complaints.
'Everything stops': Auckland FC's Cameron Howieson on daughter's daily seizures
The footballer has turned down offers to play in Europe to stay near his family.
'Get the calculator out': Mother discovers son's support hours cut
The changes left 25 children without support and reduced hours for another 35.
'Life is for living': 91 and blind - why Lady June is still riding
At 91, her enthusiasm for horses is as strong as ever as she takes the reins.
How this common age-related eye disease leads to hallucinations
Washington Post: How sight loss can make people see vivid scenes that are not real.
‘I feel like I’m being gaslit’: Mum fights for daughter’s disability funding
Remi needs round-the-clock care, but her family receives less than $10,000 a year.
'An access to life': Why does mobility parking abuse cause such a stir?
Only permit holders can use mobility parks, but many drivers still ignore the rules.
Earl Spencer believes Diana had severe undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia
Charles Spencer says Diana’s public life left her drained and exhausted.
An early sign of dementia may be hiding in your voice, new research suggests
Washington Post: New study puts forth a powerful reason to pay attention to vocal changes.
After learning to walk, 9-year-old with cerebral palsy tackles 5000-stair fundraiser
'His determination for self-improvement is a great motivation for others.'
‘We scrimp and save’: Severe learning needs applications double in four years
Demand for intensive learning support is outstripping the Government’s forecast.
Mobility park backlash: Bentley listed as stolen, threats over product post
Husband-and-wife owners of award-winning business say online criticism has gone too far.
Christchurch father-daughter duo set to make athletics history in New York
Jason Kapa will push his daughter Alicia Saro, who has cerebral palsy, in famous marathon.
High-needs teen ordered to leave NZ or face deportation
The family have been given four months to arrange the teen's return to the Philippines.
Charity stores clarify accessibility after mobility scooter complaint
A paralysed man and his wife were told his scooter was not allowed to be in a shop.
'Absolutely judged': What it’s like to travel as a neurodivergent person
Travel can be overwhelming for an autistic person but there are systems to help.
Former Paralympian fears disability bill will 'make my life smaller'
Minister says no additional expectations will be placed on families of disabled people.
University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism charges
Belgium's Ghent University has suspended researcher Nathan Cofnas.
'So embarrassing': Disability advocate kicked off flight in wheelchair storage dispute
Virgin Australia later apologised after misclassifying Shane Hryhorec’s mobility aid.
'Always loved music': Disabled man uses chin to create DJ world first
Troy Robertson believes he is the first DJ to headline a club using only his chin.
Tetraplegic spent 12 hours in chair with a full catheter bag and no overnight carer
Deputy Health & Disability Commissioner: 'I am holding HealthCare NZ responsible'.
'It’s torture': Kiwi mum lives with disorder causing constant state of sexual arousal
Christchurch mum's condition is so rare, many medical professionals haven't heard of it.