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Adult with guide dog stands on footpath next to accessible bus

Riding buses with babies and guide dog in the 80s

Judy Small shares some of the challenges using public transport in the 1980s with three children, pushchairs, packages and a guide dog in tow!

Hearing therapist Cherry McWha and Martin Gallagher

Gallagher’s public challenge highlights hearing issue

Hamilton deputy mayor Martin Gallagher describes having his hearing tested and hearing aids fitted as being “transformational”. It’s just a pity he took so long before seeking help.

Portrait of Holly Campbell with quote "I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to now"

Holly’s more confident after completing hearing therapy

When Holly Campbell started seeing Auckland hearing therapist Debbie Brown from Life Unlimited Hearing Therapy she’d just lost a fulltime job due to her hearing loss.

The many sides of Fe

Often the first thing people see when they meet 23-year-old Fe Jacobs is her disability. She just wishes it wasn’t all they see.

Enabling Good Lives: Kerrianne’s journey

Enabling Good Lives has thrown a lifeline to Kerrianne and her family. It gives them the flexibility to use funding for the supports they need. In Kerrianne’s case, travelling to and from the activities she loves is a high priority.

Individual Education Plans: A different perspective

An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is an essential tool to support children with special needs so they thrive in education. Learn more about how to make a meaningful IEP.

Teen with a learning disability completing his homework

Support and funding for students with disabilities

All schools receive funding from the Ministry of Education to support students with special needs. The ministry also provides additional funding and resources to support individual children who are identified as having high needs.

Starting primary school

Starting school is an important milestone for every child. If your child has a disability, you will want to begin planning early to make sure the supports your child will need are in place before they start school.

Making an accessible home

Everyone wants to feel safe and comfortable in their own home. If you need to modify your home so it is easier to get around, here are some ideas.

group of people sitting around a table making a plan together

Planning for transition – some key tips

When it comes to transition to adult services, you can never start planning too early. Here are some key tips for getting organised and supporting young people to help plan for a fulfilling future.

For whānau, family and carers

For people with disabilities