NZ Disability Media Collective

...creating new spins for old stories

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NZDMC aims to build a network of disabled commentators and media sources, to improve how disability is portrayed in the New Zealand media.

Blog Posts

Philip Patston

Paralympic crawls to bathroom due to Jetstar wheelchair policy

Posted by Philip Patston on November 25, 2009 at 10:13am

Philip Patston

Paul Henry offends intellectually disabled people

Posted by Philip Patston on November 24, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Philip Patston

British first for disabled actors

Posted by Philip Patston on November 16, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

Philip Patston

Non-disabled Glee casting frowned upon by industry

Posted by Philip Patston on November 11, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Philip Patston

Disability media flavour of the week

Posted by Philip Patston on November 10, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

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Members

  • Philip Patston
  • Anna Nelson
  • lois williams
  • Jeannette Brock
  • Red Nicholson
  • Martin Sullivan
  • Hilary Stace
  • Meg Torwl
  • Anaru Ranapia
  • Darren Andrews
  • Curtis Ian Palmer
  • Thane Pullan
  • jeni claris
  • Cameron Leslie
  • Michelle Hill
  • Alyson Bradley
 

Latest Activity

Philip Patston commented on Philip Patston's blog post 'Paul Henry offends intellectually disabled people'
Hello I need to share our experience with Paul Henry – New Zealand Sign Language Week 2007, our first ever NZSL Week. After an absolutely wonderful clip on NZSL itself the show went back to the studio where Paul Henry did a very offensive bit whe...
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Hilary Stace commented on Philip Patston's blog post 'British first for disabled actors'
Pity that actor on Glee whose character is a wheelchair user, isn't a real disabled actor.
November 17
Philip Patston commented on Philip Patston's blog post 'Disability media flavour of the week'
Great points, Meg - thanks. I agree that we have a hell of a long way to go in combatting the effects of dysfunctionphobia. The ultimate would be a law prohibiting the abortion on the grounds of impairment. I wonder if there's a politician ballsy ...
November 17

Forum

Philip Patston

Obsession with walking? 1 Reply

Started by Philip Patston. Last reply by Philip Patston Oct 21.

Alyson Bradley

People are not labels: MENTAL HEALTH WEEK here in NZ 2 Replies

Started by Alyson Bradley. Last reply by Alyson Bradley Oct 5.

Philip Patston

Campbell Live: Anaru Ranapia is pursuing his goal to become an animator, despite being legally blind. 7 Replies

Started by Philip Patston. Last reply by Anaru Ranapia Sep 9.

Jeannette Brock

ACC is not fully funding Physiotherapist anymore 1 Reply

Started by Jeannette Brock. Last reply by jeni claris Sep 3.

Philip Patston

TV3's "Target" targets accessible transport...and dyslexia...all in one episode! 6 Replies

Started by Philip Patston. Last reply by Philip Patston Sep 1.

Welcome to the NZ Disability Media Collective

This social network aims to help the New Zealand media deal with disability better. It offers:

  • videos, forums and blogs promoting examples of constructive images and language
  • a network of disabled commentators and sources for the media to consult when researching stories involving disability issues
  • a space to discuss and debate for mediaphiles with and without the experience of disability.

So sign up, participate and help create new spins for old stories. Please note: We are working with Ning, the developer of this free platform, to enhance sign-up features for people with low vision. Please email us if you need assistance.

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