This may well be just the beginning. There is a review underway. Disabled people are very concerned.. #disability #transport #travel www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

People can be so selfish and stupid to not control their dogs in public. So dangerous. These dogs are not even wandering. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Some fonts also feel very difficult to read. Fonts can be aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to read, if only some literary publications would see the light. #writing #a11y #accessibility Also labelling and packaging should not use ALL CAPS.

Disappointing that Mediawatch chose to trivialise the US government font change this morning. Fonts matter, Calibri is much more readable than Times New Roman, especially online. Fonts are an #accessibility issue for many of us. #a11y

Ppl are rightly upset about a tiny rise to the minimum wage. Wish they would be upset about the minimum wage exemption. #Ableism infests systems & structures if anyone but #disabled ppl noticed. Wallace Chapman was "outraged" last night on RNZ The Panel to "discover" that #access is still an issue!

Hmm, we are increasingly channelled into #digital #government. But there was no mention of the #DigitalDivide which still exists, or #accessibility. #a11y. There will still need to be alternatives which don't make some people become second class citizens. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Launch of Taha Hotu 2day, a home, online presence, & community for #Deaf & #disabled #artists in all #arts practices. Tks Arts Access Aotearoa for development work, Ministry for Culture and Heritage for funding & Creative NZ for hosting, & support. tahahotu.org.nz/home #disability #Disabilityarts

If you missed #CriptheLit #writing and #writers on Dec 3, don't worry. You can listen on 106.1FM Tues 2 pm Dec 9, on @wgtnaccessradio.bsky.social, (Wellington Access Radio) or listen online on their website afterwards at accessradio.org.nz

On banning and disability. Whose interests?

And her we are, on the night. A lineup of colourful #writers. #disability #disabilityarts #writing #CriptheLit

The new 2025 Easy Read Champion Award goes to People First NZ member Rozlyn Gielink! Roz helped design Easy Read Rainbow resources, spoke at ASID, and stood up for Plain Language laws. Huge congrats!

Schmutzwortsuche [SHMOOTZ-vohrt-ZOOCH-eh] (v.) - Looking up naughty words in the dictionary. Used in a sentence: "Low-key schmutzwortsuche, scrolling through the OED Online, is my favorite way to get through these dull lectures.”

🎉 The 2025 Make it Easy Award goes to Arts Access Aotearoa with Taha Hotu! They made Easy Read artist resources for Deaf and disabled artists on CVs, copyright, budgets & more. Check them out: lnkd.in/gASkdpmP

From the US. Interesting reading even if you don't agree with everything or feel the relevance where you are. #disability #disabilityrights #research #education #funding #housing #attitudes #access #euthanasia andrewolivernyc.substack.com/p/seven-tren...

didnt think we could keep hitting new lows from nz media, but the herald headlining a story on behalf of the rapist has gone and done it

Scoop: A trove of briefings and Cabinet documents released under the OIA reveals the Govt was advised its new methane target is only consistent with warming of 2-2.7C (and possibly up to 4.5C). Climate scientists have said 2.7C would represent 'unprecedented peril'. newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/04/g...

#Disabled people in Aotearoa, be part of #research, on cost of living and cost of #disability, part of disability led Monitoring of the #UNCRPD. The Donald Beasley Institute is researching for the Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) Coalition. corexmss43gf6x5cw7qm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

For those who missed the successful and fun #CriptheLit readings, Are You my Ancestor last night - the Welly weather was horrid - @wgtnaccessradio.bsky.social has recorded it and it will be broadcast at a later date. Watch this space. #writing #reading #disability #disabilityarts

Today is the International Day of #Disabled People. Its all about #humanrights, as well as celebration. Here we talk about the contribution made by people from Aotearoa to the drafting of the #CRPD. Pardon my fluffs and memory lapses. It was a while ago. #disability thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/aot...

This is so lovely and shows the value of #disabilityarts. #disability #writing #cripthelit. artsaccess.org.nz/Arts%20Blog/...

Yay! #CriptheLit is in The Spinoff events guide! #reading #writing #books #disabilityarts thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/...

Adding insult to injury.

Part of disability is trying to explain our experiences, whether it be to children, bureaucrats or a new lover. My favourite quotes on self-advocacy and much more, including @accease.bsky.social @rossshowalter.com @afropersonnage.ch et al www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/self...

Read the excellent as always WebAIM #a11y newsletter here. at webaim.org/newsletter/2.... Their web site has a lot of other good stuff too.

‘Enshittification’: how we got the internet no one asked for – podcast

Are you my ancestor? #CriptheLit with Verb Wellington discover our #disabled ancestors on Dec 3 at Two Fiftyseven Willis St 6 - 7 pm to mark the International Day of Disabled People. #disability #Disabilityarts #writers #writing www.facebook.com/events/18598...

"Goodness is about what you do. Not who you pray to. And the worst thing you can do is nothing." - Terry Pratchett, Snuff #Discworld

💔 Alice Wong’s last words: “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” We can never thank Alice enough for fighting all the good fights and especially all the hard fights. We all learned so much from your brilliance, your courage, and your indefatigable leadership. We will never forget you.

It's time for the New Zealand Labour Party to ditch a policy steeped in eugenicism. actionnetwork.org/petitions/ca...

This makes me sad and angry in equal measure. Robin Hyde was and is such an important NZ writer. And not the least a #disabled writer. Go those women. Wish I could have signed the open letter. www.stuff.co.nz/home-propert... #disability #writing #CriptheLit

This is such a good piece in The Spinoff. I saw the exhibit before it was taken down and totally got the point. A wasted opportunity to leave it up as an art work to challenge the viewer to think, as art should. I made sure I saw the play, "Ration the Queen's veges." thespinoff.co.nz/atea/11-11-2...

Yes! Well said this man!

Mediawatch is such a great programmed. Discussion of trust of the #media this morning was excellent. #journalism #journalists www.rnz.co.nz/news/mediawa...

I would really love to see some proud #Deaf and #disabled artists taking up these awards. Who could and should we nominate for the Arts Foundation Springboard Awards www.thearts.co.nz/springboard-... #disabilityarts #arts

A really interesting long read about #Deaf #writers reimagines language, text, and sound. thebaffler.com/salvos/manua... #language #ASL #writing

Earthquake. Felt it coming. Eek! #eqnz

Today is Parihaka Day. Remembering and acknowledging teaching of nonviolence rather than violent history.

To do #ArtsAccess well you need to be respectfully engaged with your audience, be as consistent and professional as with anything else and understand that accessibility is part of the creative process, not grace and favour. Policy and leadership matter. Include it in your regular marketing.

Their site is full of #a11y goodness. Read the October @webaim.bsky.social newsletter online at webaim.org/newsletter/2...

Last Thursday, one of the biggest strikes in the country took place. Learning support staff and teacher aides were joined by nurses, social workers, firefighters and doctors.

As an Austen fan I love this. So true!

If you have an accessible #arts event in Aotearoa list it here to reach the #disabled audience. And #disabled people check out the events listed. #accessibility artsaccess.org.nz/events

Breaking news: Space Minister Judith Collins admits she knew that we could be abetting Israel's genocide with Rocket Lab launch of Black Sky satellite. #KeepSpaceForPeace #ArmsTradeDeathTrade www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/24/m...

After all the #work we have done over the years this makes me feel pretty depressed. tikatangata.org.nz/news/an-incl... #emplyment #disability #diversity (Ha!) #humanrights

The UN isn't doing enough on disability: an evaluation of a five-year reform shows progress is “extremely slow”. Plus, the lessons of inclusion that I took from latrines. www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/un-s...

Its a once in a [checks notes] twice in a week event

Register to attend this online kōrero tomorrow, with a range of media practitioners to discuss the impacts of media harm, and what we can do to improve things together from here.‌ ­‌ ­‌ ­ Olivia Shivas, editor at The D*List, will be joining the discussion!

In these troubled times there's a important reminder that not all Jews are Zionist. overland.org.au/2025/10/buil...

Surviving as a #disability beneficiary. Its not luxurious in any way. From @thespinoff.bsky.social thespinoff.co.nz/society/17-1...

I hope everyone has voted. If you don't vote don't complain. Part of the democratic process. #disability #access #NZPol thespinoff.co.nz/society/10-1...