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About a year ago, I had the chance to attend an academic dialogue focused on the Dalit Movement. That dialogue struck a chord in me, prompting a question: Have there been any academic dialogues specifically addressing disability issues extensively?

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In a new report by Kōtātā insight for IHC using New Zealand's Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI), health and wellbeing indicators were used to see how life is for people with learning (intellectual) disability. Overwhelmingly, all indicators ...

Disability providers welcome Penny Simmonds appointment as Minister for Disability Issues but are disappointed that she has not been given a seat at the Cabinet table, says New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds

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By Peter Reynolds, New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO I’m holding my breath - hoping for better Accessibility legislation that delivers world class support for all disabled New Zealanders. There’s work to do before we get there. Earlier this ...

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Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking has picked up the Environment role in Labour's Opposition line-up while Taieri MP Ingrid Leary gets Seniors and Mental...

Four ministerial roles, a big job to do in the ever-changing tertiary sector but Penny Simmonds is not forgetting those who voted her in. Ms...