The D*List - Audio Articles

After news broke this morning of the New Zealand government reneging on a commitment to disabled people, it became clear it was part of a wider strategy to promise plenty, and deliver very little. 

To read the article visit “You thought we were serious?”.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As something of a lift connoisseur, I humbly offer my take on some of Auckland's most iconic elevators. 

To read the article visit Top 5 iconic lifts in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The strong cast of disabled models at this year's New Zealand Fashion Week is a sign of how far we've come in the quest for better disability representation in Aotearoa.

To read the article visit 'Taking up space' at NZ Fashion Week.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ite Lemalu is an avid wrestling fan, who spends his weekdays working alongside the Fale Dojo crew, and dreams of a more accessible Aotearoa. When he's not working out, you can find him playing music with friends and family. 

To read the article visit My D*List: Ite Lemalu on his love of wrestling, music and people.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By leaning into discomfort and voicing aspects of her disability that might not make sense, Amelia Jacobson and her flatmates designed a home of trust and safety.

To read the article visit How going flatting helped smash my internalised ableism.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You probably qualify for a TM card without realising it, so here’s our guide to untangling the confusion that is the Total Mobility card application process.

To read the article visit Your insider’s guide to getting a Total Mobility card.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new library of audio-described content means the blind and low vision community can finally access Kiwi shows.

To read the article visit Earcatch is making a splash for accessible media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope Cotton loves Jesus, but doesn't love being ambushed by impromptu healing circles on the way to the bathroom.

To read the article visit My red flags as a Deaf church-goer.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took $35 and 2 hours of my life to prove to Auckland Transport that I’m disabled enough to take a bus.

To read the article visit The Total Mobility process is broken - and no one seems bothered.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rest is just as important as active picketing for Henrietta Bollinger when it comes to protest.

To read the article visit When spoons are at a premium, you have to feed yourself first.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.