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](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/5309/Screen-Shot-2022-01-29-at-1.36.43-PM.jpg)
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](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/IMG_0005-1_2022-01-29-001443_xcxu.jpg)
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.
![Lauren Dewhirst](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/5297/Screen-Shot-2022-01-29-at-1.17.32-PM.jpg)
Lauren Dewhirst
Social commentaries
Staying the Course: thoughts on changemaking in an online age
Latifa asks the question, how do we make sure that we stay the course and see change happen?
![Latifa Daud](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/5309/Screen-Shot-2022-01-29-at-1.36.43-PM.jpg)
Latifa Daud
Social commentaries
‘Wheel Love’ in lockdown
Brianna, Gabrielle, Lucy, and Liv share an unbreakable bond, as wheelchair users and New Yorkers. Now, they find themselves living in the centre of the Covid-19 pandemic.
![Brianna Scalesse](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/Digi2_2022-01-29-001051_ehaq.jpg)
Brianna Scalesse
Lived experiences
This hurts
Henrietta Bollinger explores the experience of her period as a disabled person.
![Henrietta Bollinger](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/5310/Screen-Shot-2022-01-29-at-1.46.16-PM.jpg)
Henrietta Bollinger
Lived experiences
Finding my place and learning to assert my rights: Growing up disabled in Bangladesh
Afsana Rahman is a young disabled woman who lives in Bangladesh. She is a long-time friend of Dr. Roberta Francis, who is part of the reason that Amplify exists today. Afsana shares with us her journey to assert her rights and find her place.
![Afsana Rahman](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/5307/Afsana-headline-image-2.jpg)
Afsana Rahman
Lived experiences
Reconciling faith and disability: my journey through Ramadan
Latifa Daud found that Ramadan helped her come to terms with her identity as a disabled person.
![Latifa Daud](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/5309/Screen-Shot-2022-01-29-at-1.36.43-PM.jpg)
Latifa Daud
Lived experiences
Kaua e whakakoha i au, he hauā noa nōku
Kiringāua recently shared with Viva his thoughts that “Disability does not stop you from having a voice.” In this piece, he shares his views about being labeled inspiring.
![Kiringāua Cassidy](https://allisforall.com/images/team/_w180/DB414665-4907-4B13-8AF4-DC9E9D6CA18E_2022-01-29-000648_orta.jpg)