The D*List - Audio Articles

We have to remind the Government there aren’t deserving and undeserving disabled people, urges Etta Bollinger, we’re just a community with different needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twominds Festival is going beyond the bare minimum at their event this weekend, hosting multiple ‘chill-out’ zones onsite and promoting the Sunflower Lanyard scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine a world where students didn’t have to read between the lines to figure out whether their disability studies lecturer has lived experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Coull helped organise a Pride event for her community so people felt accepted for who they are, she says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New data estimates 17% of New Zealanders were disabled in 2023, compared to 24% in 2013. Where did the other 200,000 disabled people go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Te Whanganui-ā-Tara local Joanna McLeod has you covered by highlighting some of the accessible events on offer this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An identity and collective voice for disabled-led artists is needed, but how do we get there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Kerssens and Maretta Brown star in a new web series about living with blindness and low vision in Aotearoa. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felicity Hamill is bringing an access-first approach to the screen industry as one of the first access coordinators in Aotearoa. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shifting uni classes online during Covid and planning O-week events that aren’t foam parties are just some of the ways NDSA has advocated for disabled students in the last five years. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a dedicated sensory area, Music in Parks brought together music lovers to experience tunes in a way that worked best for them this past Saturday. Read the full article at thedlist.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The idea of a spontaneous summer adventure might be a nightmare for some. But Nicolina Newcombe found a way to make Outward Bound work for her, even if she broke the rules.  Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Valentines Day, Semi Cho pens a love letter to the sense that sweeps her off her feet to a tropical beach or country meadow with a simple sniff. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 2025 academic year starting for many tertiary students, Star Hitch unpacks why so many disabled students are missing from occupying empty seats in our lecture halls. Read more at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How ableist can ChatGPT really be?  Check out the article on thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keen to join a Pride event this month but not sure where to start? Here are some events with a flavour of accessibility around Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out the article on thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining together in our richly diverse disability community is a powerful way of being together, learning and asserting our rights, says Robyn Hunt.  Check out the full article on thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be prepared for big crowds, golf cart rides and great vibes if you’re heading to Waitangi next week. Check out the full guide at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From kinky wheelchairs, compelling political opinions and juicy art shows, here’s a throwback to some of the stories that made us laugh - and cry - in 2024. Read the article over at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making a plan and heading to the bathroom first is gonna make your festival experience much more enjoyable, without worrying about the inaccessible grass fields. By Marlo Schorr-Kon. Read the article over at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Croft describes the shock and stimulation of seeing someone with a different face on screen. By Lucy Croft. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year our wishlist consists of presents created by local disabled artists and disability-led businesses.  Check out the full list at thedlist.co.nz . Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation on the pros and cons of disclosing your disability on dating apps. By Amy Clements and Abdullah Shiblaq. Read the transcript to this podcast over at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a puddle turned into a lake outside his home, wheelchair-user Chris Ford raised the alarm for help. You know things are bad when politicians are contacting you directly.  By Chris Ford. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A door opens to those who can see a private specialist. But what if you can’t? Last Tuesday,  Pharmac announced two changes  affecting people wanting access to medication for ADHD and narcolepsy... By Eda Tang. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.