Amplify

Lived experiences

You deserve to be seen

Bri Scalesse is based in New York City and was one contributor to our first long form article this year. In this piece, Bri shares her journey to become a disabled model.

Brianna Scalesse
Brianna Scalesse
Social commentaries

Accessibility: a makeshift kind of love

There's nothing like getting a message that says, We’re getting married! Only looking at accessible venues. (red love heart emoji).

Henrietta Bollinger
Henrietta Bollinger
Lived experiences

How I discovered disability pride

My journey to discover disability pride was like entering the unknown. Here's what I learnt.

Pieta Bouma
Pieta Bouma
Social commentaries

Riding in cars with activists

Independence is getting people to drive my van.

Henrietta Bollinger
Henrietta Bollinger
Opinion pieces

Disability Erasure

Ableism is a sneaky creature, let's discuss that.

Pieta Bouma
Pieta Bouma
Social commentaries

The Podcast Breaking New Media Ground For Disabled People

Olivia Shivas and Rebecca Dubber are asking the tough questions.

Olivia Shivas
Olivia Shivas
Opinion pieces

Reflections on a long overdue but welcomed systems transformation

Last week the 1 million strong disability community of Aotearoa welcomed the news we have been fighting for: a complete transformation of the sector.

Latifa Daud
Latifa Daud
Social commentaries

An employer refused to hire me because of my nasal feeding tube. Now, I’m hopeful for the accessible future of work

Since becoming chronically ill Lauren has fought to be understood. In this piece, she speaks about her experiences in the workplace and desires to take control of the decisions which impact her future.

Lauren Dewhirst
Lauren Dewhirst