Should they brush it off as just annoying, but predictable comments from people who should probably know but usually don’t? Or, is there more to casual ableism than irritation? And how hard should non ...

Every July, during Disability Pride Month, disabled people and disability communities struggle with the same fundamental question. Are things really a lot better now for disabled people than they were ...

You might have noticed in this story that I used the phrase “people with disabilities” a lot instead of using things we’re used to seeing or hearing more often like “handicapped” or “disabled.” You’ve ...

People often ask me if neurodivergence is a disability. The answer is not a "yes" or "no"; the issue is quite complex. Individuals and community groups fight about whether neurodivergence is ...

This column addresses several questions I received recently regarding handicapped parking at associations. Q: My wife has a handicapped decal on her license plate. Although she has mobility issues and ...

Honorary Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The recent Facebook announcement by Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People on changes to funding for carers and ...