I finished Uni! – by Alicia Kapa
I finally finished uni!! 4 and a half years later and I have a degree in a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology and minoring in Māori Studies from the University of Auckland! Well, not officially because Covid has something against me and graduating because it’s been postponed 3 times but fingers crossed for March.
Is the carer/support worker relationship important? – by Ian Walker
It took an inordinate amount of thought when I decided to devote this blog to carers and/or support workers and their importance. It is a subject close to my heart, so I want to do it justice. In the end, I have decided to produce it as a personal account of how my carer or support person or whatever title you wish to bestow on them, came about to assist me to live my life as fully as I am able to. They are that important, as simple as that may sound.
New Year Goal Setting for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts - by Paralympian, Susan Seipel
The new year has arrived! Time to reflect on the past 12 months and start to plan for the future. January is the start of the domestic competition season for my sport of Paracanoe. So, it is the perfect time to set goals for the coming year and the next Paralympic cycle. Goal setting is an important part of being an athlete and I thought I would share some of my tips.
Working Class Man – by Tyrone Cook
The last time I was employed ended in 2010 after I was unfairly dismissed, this of course added to the PTSD I already had. I lost my confidence and wasn’t sure I could work again, other than advocacy work… until that is, I moved into residential care services and the Regional Manager for our service decided she wanted to employ service users and pay them.
At the time there was no administration at the office and so they created the role of Casual Administrator specifically for me as they knew I had the skills from previous roles and that I was eager to learn new skills.
Music as Therapy - an update - by Jessica Cochran
Sometimes I hear a song on the radio and it hits me like a wave, the wall comes crashing down and I feel the emotion run through me, and this isn't necessarily a bad thing. (Cochran, 2020)
The constant worry of discrimination – by Geoff Trappett OAM
Every disabled person knows outright discrimination. From not being allowed into a space ‘because you are a fire hazard’, not providing communication in applicable formats, to refusing entry to a space due to a guide or assistance animal. These acts of discrimination are abhorrent and must be stopped through every avenue both legal and social we have at our disposal as a society.
How I cope with lockdowns – by Alicia Kapa
Lockdown has become the new normal for life these days as we struggle to keep Covid-19 under control. It has come with a lot of mixed emotions, feelings and discovery of things we did not know existed before.
There are many ways people have dealt with hard times during this pandemic. Here in New Zealand, we are currently in our 4th lockdown, so we have figured out what works best for us! I’d like to share with you what has helped me during this current lockdown and hopefully, it might help you!
Job hunting as a person with a disability – by Eliza Ault-Connell AM
There are many challenges around employment for people living with a disability. The statistics show that 48% of people with a disability are employed compared to 80% of people ages 16-64 without a disability. Sadly, what these statistics show is that people without a disability are twice as likely to be employed as their disabled counterparts.
Queen of the castle: Access at its best! – by Marlena Katene
When is a home truly a home?
Push Mobility, Abbotsford - Dealer Profile
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Push Mobility is an Australian Disability Equipment Provider and Distributor that focuses on supplying products that improve the lives of people living with disabilities. Established in 2013 by Shane Hryhorec, who is himself a wheelchair since 2007, Push Mobility aims to provide the world's best products and equipment to their customers.