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Why the recent Pharmac changes don’t fix access barriers to ADHD medication

A door opens to those who can see a private specialist. But what if you can’t? Last Tuesday, Pharmac announced two changes affecting people wanting access to medication for ADHD and narcolepsy...By Eda Tang.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
07:30

More than PVC gutters and ball muffin trays: Boccia brings community together

The inaugural Disability Sport Auckland Boccia Tournament created a space for challenge and competition - on and off the court. By William Sangster.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
04:30

Raising the low bar on accessible dining

Disabled dining isn't as simple as rocking up with a hungry belly. So when we saw Metro magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants include some accessibility information we were intrigued.Written by The D*List.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-18
04:03

Tāngata whaikaha join the nationwide hīkoi for Te Tiriti

The D*List speaks to people across our communities about joining the hīkoi mō te Tiriti and why it's important we all play our part in protecting te Tiriti o Waitangi.By The D*List.Read the article at thedlist.co.nz.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-14
07:22

Royal Commission apology: ‘Survivors need disabled allies’

Gary Williams calls on all disabled people to be allies of survivors to support tangible change for our communities.Written by Olivia Shivas.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
03:01

What makes a cool, disabled villain?

As Verb Wellington kicks off, we asked disabled authors about reimagining disabled villains. By The D*List.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-08
03:08

Writing about 'the other' when 'the other' is you

Award-winning playwright Helen Vivienne Fletcher shares her roundabout journey in disabled theatre.By Eda Tang.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-08
04:37

‘Smashing the guys from Oz’: Iconic match for Whaikaha Kiwis

It was a nail-biter at the first ever international Physical Disability Rugby League game in Tāmaki Makaurau.By William Sangster.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
02:30

How self-diagnosis is helping autistic women make sense of their worlds

After being gaslit by medical professionals for not fitting their neat autistic boxes, Amy Clements went down the path of self-diagnosis and speaks to others travelling the same road.Written by Amy Clements. Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
07:37

Juicy, warm and joyful: WTF is DAT?

With a disco, an NZSL interpreted taxidermy session and a cabaret brunch amidst its colourful programme, there’s something for everyone at DAT Fest next month.Written by Eda Tang.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
03:28

Is it an aisle chair or a kinky chaise? Ranking airport wheelchairs

From the Buttcheek Express to the classic Stock Image Wheelchair, we reviewed the best (and worst) airport wheelchairs on a trip from Tāmaki Makaurau ki Ōtautahi.Read the full list at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
04:23

Five musicians who have become my heroes - and you should know them too

From one-armed drummers to modified drum kits, here are some of Marlo Schorr-Kon's favourite music icons.Written by Marlo Schorr-Kon.Read the list at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
03:54

Bravi for Braille! Opera becomes more accessible

Librettos are notoriously hard to understand. Live Braille is making that easier.Written by Eda Tang.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
03:19

Burnout Blessings: How 'killing it' was killing me

My burnout didn’t appear as a fully fledged monster overnight. I was in my Girlboss era when burnout inhabited my body like a creeping vine. Then one day, I couldn't get out of bed. Written by Van Mei. Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
09:58

Computer Love through the ages

From clunky old websites to swiping on Tinder, Chris Ford shares his highs and lows (and romance scams) of online dating.Written by Chris Ford.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
04:00

Things I'm learning in a neurodivergent relationship

Until swiping right on a Bumble profile that read 'AuDHD', I'd been living my life as a closeted neurodivergent person. Written by Eda Tang. Read the article at thedlist.co.nz.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
08:27

The love/hate relationship we have with our teacher aides

Our teacher aides helped us in the classroom when we needed it the most, despite our resentment for making us stand out when we just wanted to fit in.Written by Semi Cho.Read the article at thedlist.co.nz.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
05:22

The pain of the policy that splits disabled kids from their parents

Jap Sahib and his mother Prince are one of many families who have endured the pain of living split between countries. Prince shares their story with Áine Kelly-Costello from Migrants Against the Acceptable Standard of Health Aotearoa.If you would like to support the campaign to end discrimination and abolish the Acceptable Standard of Health criteria, you can find out more here.Read the article at thedlist.co.nz.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
05:10

Five mobility aids our community are obsessed with

Mobility aids are visual cues to strangers of our impairments, but they're also essential to helping us get through the day with dignity. Here's some that we love and why.Read the list, and see the photos at thedlist.co.nz. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
03:57

Scuffed doors and an open mind: The complicated truth about inter-abled flatting

To bust some myths about flatting with a disability, Cait Ruth Lawrence interviews their flat to find out what makes their happy and inter-abled household work.Read the article at thedlist.co.nzSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The D*List Delivered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
07:39

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