CSS Disability Action

Telling disabled people’s stories free from the framings of the abled

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I want to reflect the complexities of disabled people’s lived experiences and identities – and on our own terms, writes Michelle Walmsley. Featured in a 1972 film called To Help a Crippled Child are images of disabled children playing and interacting with their families. They are also depicted in educational environments and towards the end … Read more

How accessible will the new Kiwibuild homes be?

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A disability advocate is urging the government to make accessibility a central part of the Kiwibuild programme. Alex Braae reports.  The government’s flagship Kiwibuild policy has always intended to lead the way on housing, in the creation of good quality, affordable homes that first home buyers can spend years or even decades in. But advocates … Read more