This sounds like an excellent idea. Tangata Whaikaha “represent 17 per cent of New Zealand’s population, and only two per cent of New Zealand homes are accessible.” Shameful as older people need them too. www.teaonews.co.nz/2026/05/19/m... #housing #disability #accessibility

A welcome #disability #reading list from the folks at the DList. I would add. My Wide White Bed by Trish Harris, & the Crash, by Sally Wenley. Exploring each others' stories is important. #books #writing #reading thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/spo...

Today is Global #Accessibility Awareness Day, #GADD. I know there are activities planned around the motu, but sometimes I feel quite discouraged about the lack of progress. #a11y

To @literaryhub.bsky.social. I really enjoy your daily #book #writing #news. and very much appreciate your craft of writing advice, but please could you use a more readable font in the latter. So hard for a vision impaired reader on a screen. Thank you.

There is something deeply wrong when town houses go unsold, yet there is not enough accessible #housing for elders and #disabled people.

Keegan Jones is going beyond his daytime job with a new rental platform that will provide accessible housing options for disabled people. ✔️

I hope this helps those who struggle with legalese language in bills, this should help break it all down for submissions when called for. substack.com/@huhana62/no...

Soon parents in Aotearoa won't be able to be employees as caregivers, #disabled people will be denied last resort lottery funding for things like adapted cars and specialist equipment, and Total Mobility will be "improved." There is a message here. #disability

#Disability report from Stats NZ. "Overall, the data shows #disabled people consistently report lower levels of wellbeing and inclusion than non-disabled people." Well who'd a thunk it. No change then firstport.co.nz/item/article...

Creative NZ wants feedback from #artists, #ringatoi, #organisations & #communities on the draft Te Ara Mana Tautika o ngā Toi – #Equity in the #Arts Policy. Its about fairness in the arts and ngā toi #Māori & includes #Deaf & #disabled ppl. By Friday April 15. creativenz.govt.nz/news-and-blo...

Something to celebrate! 20 years since the #NZSL Act was passed making it an official language! I know how hard #Deaf people worked for this. so congratulations. Still lots to do! More interpreters, more recognition. nzsignlanguage.nz/20-years-of-...

NZ #Crime & Victim Survey - NZ Police know #disabled ppl are 10% more likely to be a victim of crime & are disproportionally represented in youth & prison facilities. They r engaging with #Deaf, #disabled & neurodivergent communities 2 develop disability framework. www.police.govt.nz/about-us/pub...

I'm sure none of the people who send me flickering and flashing emails won't see this, but I'll complain anyway. Flashing and flickering emails have #a11y issues for me and others, for different reasons. They get deleted immediately from my inbox. #a11yfail.

SECRETS, SPIES AND STORYTELLING: Maria Gill and Brian Falkner on writing spy stories for teens www.thesapling.co.nz/secrets-spie...

The world's in a parlous state, cost of living up, politics a crock, all over NZ has had terrible weather, you'd think the fashion industry might cheer us up, but no, everything is shades of crap brown I refuse to wear. Told shop worker yesterday its agin my religion. I've bought purple sneakers!

#ANZAC Day is not just #history. The 9am RNZ #news seamlessly followed reports of remembrance with a report on he Middle East War. Those who suffer most aren't the decisionmakers in humanity's worst actions. Horrible irony. The white poppy is for #peace

#Accessibility, a wide issue, affecting older & #disableed ppl. More that built and outdoor environments, more than #information & #digital. Household #appliances, #vehicles, & products. Universal design is critical. Pet peeve is products that defy opening, jars. packets, labelling #a11y #a11yfail

Tim Batt: It's 'brutal' for creatives in New Zealand right now

Live Weather: State of emergency in Wellington as more rain arrives after floods, slips

Wellington residents in flood-prone areas told to evacuate as downpours continue

"State of emergency declared for Wellington region. Whakamaru - 4 Oxford Tce, Mt Cook Call 111 if life is at risk Call 04 499 4444 to report incidents, power lines, downed trees, flooding or if u see someone rough sleeping who needs assistance. Kia haumaru, kia mataara e te iwi." Tam @greens.org.nz

My hands are so cold I can barely type. Really foul weather in Welly. Glad I went out to get milk yesterday. I did manage to sleep through last night's downpour. Can't have been that windy or I would have woken.

The New Zealand Book Awards Trust is seeking a new principal sponsor for National Poetry Day - spread the word! Contact details in the link below.

A #disability #memoir where the writer has had time to reflect and process her experience. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro... #writing #writers #books #reading

Check out No Labels for April 7. Reflections on #Access at the Aotearoa Festival of the #Arts and some reflections on #disability and World #War 1. accessradio.org.nz/shows-podcas...

Nick Ruane on fair representation for #disabled people. He writes that #Deaf and disabled New Zealanders deserve to be present, visible and heard in the cultural life of their country. artsaccess.org.nz/Fixing-insti...

Shining A Light on Blindness. Outcomes for working age #blind and vision impaired people report. No surprises - things aren't great, But will anyone who can change things bother to do anything is the question? blindlowvision.org.nz/shining-a-li... #blindness #visionimpairment

@lucywebster.bsky.social on managing internalised #ableism. Tricky, especially for the older generation like me. Sad its still an issue for younger #disabled people #access #accessibility lucywebster.substack.com/p/why-are-so...

Definitely not an April fool joke, the @webaim.bsky.social newsletter with #a11y goodies at webaim.org/newsletter/2...

Any company that makes women's trousers without pockets should be drummed out of the industry. When peeling onions you need quick access to tissues! #fail

Ha! Good old Sir Terry! This could apply to any number of entities in any number of circumstances in any number of countries.

An accessibility report for Aotearoa. Link to download on this page. #a11y #access #accessibility www.accessmatters.org.nz/accessible_f...

#Disabled people's voices are rarely heard in times of #war. But what is it like when you can't escape it? From the DList. thedlist.co.nz/newsfeed/we-... #disability

USA context but relevant here. #Disabled ppl "should say no to giving away lived experience, trauma, & expertise for free." ... Disabled people "must also say no to proving they are disabled enough," set boundaries & manage others' expectations. ablenews.com/saying-no-is... #disability #advocacy

Petition against move-on orders. "That the House of Representatives not pass legislation that would provide Police with the power to issue move-on orders." petitions.parliament.nz/420b82a6-b4c...

An exciting opportunity & project. "We’re creating an accessible, online database of #Deaf & #disabled #writers from Aotearoa and their published work, to be hosted on the (Taha Hotu) website" You can nominate yourself. tahahotu.org.nz/Opportunitie... #disability #disabilityarts

On #inspirationporn, found while reflecting on how hard it is for #disabled #writers to be published in NZ if they are #writing on #disability subjects that aren't that aren't "commercial." #Disability is as much part of the human condition as any other state. www.odt.co.nz/opinion/feel...

Was that a little shake? #eqNZ

The diversity of downloadable adult e & audio #books celebrating the opening of our beautiful Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui in Welly excludes #disabled NZers stories. I know there are quality titles in alternative formats. Our absence is disappointing. #libraries #disability #writing #writers #CriptheLit

This is an appalling abuse of this man's #HumanRights. He should be compensated and provided with the support he needs. To be #disabled is mot to be a criminal. He was not trying to abuse a cruel and uncaring system, just trying to get what he needed. www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/i... #disability #abuse

Remembrance and hope this March 15.

I’m feeling the heaviness of the Christchurch terror attacks anniversary this weekend: remembering the 51 shuhada; thinking of the families & communities who lost & continue to endure so much; reflecting on where we are and how to go forward in Aotearoa and in the world www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

How wonderful that so many Wellingtonians love our beautiful new library so much! And so many #children which is very encouraging. #libraries #books ##reading www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

So looking forward to our new library opening. It is just lovely. I know I'll enjoy spending time there hanging out, #reading, #writing. #books #libraries thespinoff.co.nz/books/13-03-...

This is very interesting, if fairly predictable. No prizes for guessing who's missing from NZ #publishing. #Diabled #writers are of course! Yet a very few are there. #writing #diversity www.thebigidea.nz/stories/who-...

Listening to RNZ this morning you would think #disabled people have no agency, we are all #children and that we are all cared for by our families and others. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro... #disability #disabilityrights

This is. understandably a veryy individual approach to grief and loss of #vision, but I have found comfort, strength and communality in the #disability community, alongside others who are dealing with similar issues in their lives.

I just found this really interesting piece of #disabilityarts #music history. Having access to our history is so important, www.audioculture.co.nz/articles/sig...

Too many people in the media, especially RNZ. who make a lot of money & personal kudos from telling us how to be, living and dying, aging well, not by old people usually, what to eat, various, how & what to think, exercise, their way, to wellness & health. Talk talk at us. I turn them all off.