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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
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
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
Brianna Scalesse
Lived experiences

This hurts

Henrietta Bollinger explores the experience of her period as a disabled person.

Henrietta Bollinger
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
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
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
Kiringāua Cassidy