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
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
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
Social commentaries
Riding in cars with activists
Independence is getting people to drive my van.
Henrietta Bollinger
Social commentaries
The Podcast Breaking New Media Ground For Disabled People
Olivia Shivas and Rebecca Dubber are asking the tough questions.
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
Social commentaries
Yuho’s legacy: How my mother taught me to define independence on my own terms
My mother saw the success of her activism realised in me.
Umi Asaka
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.
