AI glasses providing independence for visually impaired

AI smart glasses conjure up images of predatory and invasive behaviour, their ability to capture photos, videos, and audio of you without your explicit knowledge or consent. But, they're having a life...

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Verb Wellington

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World acclaimed NZ artist Susan Te Kahurangi King unknown to many Kiwis

A recent article in The New Yorker paid tribute to the unique, non-verbal New Zealand artist.

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World's first indigenous language robot interpreter

There is no official Maori sign language but increasingly, signs for Maori concepts are being used within New Zealand Sign Language, as Turi Maori, Maori who are deaf, gain more chances to participate...

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Why a chronically underfunded arts sector will make NZ poorer—and duller | News | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Consuming arts and culture is good for our wellbeing and the economy. Despite this, the arts sector remains a perennial poor cousin when it comes to state spending, argues James Wenley.

wgtn.ac.nz

I’m less and less willing to be the only disabled person in the room

Not even on principle. Just for my own nervous system

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Returning the gaze

Using art to transform representations of people with albinism

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Why our toughest moments can also be our best

If you had one last meal, what would you choose? This is a question that begins every episode of a podcast called Last Meal with Tom Nash. But food is just the entree into much bigger conversations. T...

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Disabled people need access information to make their own decisions

OPINION: Clear details about ramps, toilets and noise help disabled people choose.

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Verb Wellington literary festival returns

The capital city's annual literary festival is back, bigger than ever, after last year's hiatus. Verb Wellington is active again, much to the delight of authors and booklovers. Anya Fielding reports.

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AI extinction is only one way the future is frightening

Analysis - Over the weekend the CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, published an essay with the headline We Must Pace the Frontier.

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What's On

Find upcoming events for and by Deaf and disabled artists, including exhibitions, performances, workshops and community gatherings across Aotearoa.

tahahotu.org.nz

No, chronically ill people aren't faking it

A response to The Telegraph's (flop) article, ‘How having a disability became cool’.

thedlist.co.nz

Is the Total Mobility scheme no longer a Total Mess?

Four of the six Total Mobility scheme proposals put forth by the Ministry of Transport will be going ahead.

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Waitangi Tribunal finds disability system breaches Te Tiriti

The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in its provision of disability services for tāngata whaikaha Māori.

teaonews.co.nz

She was cleared of attempted murder. Now she owes $220,000 in legal aid

A mother acquitted of the attempted murder of her severely disabled adult daughter has been left with a legal aid bill of more than $220,000.

stuff.co.nz

Disability heritage guide: Janet Frame House

Writer and poet, Lavi Small checks out the nooks and crannies of Janet Frame's childhood home in Oamaru.

thedlist.co.nz

Events

Find accessible arts and cultural events across Aotearoa, including audio-described, NZSL-interpreted and relaxed performances, workshops, exhibitions, and events by or for Deaf and disabled people.

artsaccess.org.nz

Residencies | Discover Art Opportunities — Visit Today — Toi Aro - Home

Apply for Artist Residencies at Toi Aro, showcasing local artists. Discover upcoming residencies, plan your visit, and experience art and culture in Wellington.

toiaro.nz

Looking ahead: Why we need to do things differently

creativenz.govt.nz

Visiting Helen Keller’s Birthplace While Deaf: What it Means to Navigate Accessibility

On a sticky Saturday morning in July, I stepped out of the air-conditioned car, and the Alabama summer hit me like a wet blanket. The brick pathway at my feet passed through a small ornamental fenc…

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