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Pages tagged "disabilityprideweek2019"


Fiona Green is setting the agenda for Disability Pride

Posted on Stories by Fiona Green · September 16, 2019 3:13 PM

I am standing for the Whangarei District Council in the Okara Ward 2019. If successful, I will be the first Māori autistic female in New Zealand to be elected to a District Council.

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Disability Pride: Setting the Agenda from Sweden

Posted on Stories by NZ Human Rights Commission · September 10, 2019 10:19 AM · 1 reaction

The kaupapa of disability pride, to me, is about living in this empowered way, where we as disabled people are free to be our whole selves

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What Makes You Beautiful

Posted on Stories by Winnie Taylor · September 05, 2019 11:06 AM · 2 reactions

Image: Winnie on her pony at a riding event with her wheelchair on the ground beside her.

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My Dream - Trish McQueen

Posted on Stories by NZ Human Rights Commission · August 20, 2019 10:42 AM · 1 reaction

 

 

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Proudly advocating for people with intellectual disability

Posted on Stories by David Corner · August 19, 2019 1:50 PM · 2 reactions

David Corner

David represents people with intellectual disability, ensuring their voices are heard both national and internationally.

 

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Hear Us Roar! - Tony King

Posted on Stories by NZ Human Rights Commission · August 14, 2019 11:11 AM · 1 reaction

There are a million of us in NZ...We have a rightful place in society and we have very much to offer. 

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Claiming my Place - Sue Mellsopp

Posted on Stories by NZ Human Rights Commission · August 12, 2019 3:48 PM · 1 reaction

"I am a published writer, avid reader, classical music lover and concert-goer...the opinion of others on my life challenges are not important" 

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As part of Disability Pride Week, the New Zealand Human Rights Commission are helping to raise the voices of disabled New Zealanders by sharing their stories.

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