NZ Disability Media Collective

...creating new spins for old stories

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

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A project of Diversityworks Trust

Blog Posts

'R-Word' Remark Prompts Emanuel To Meet With Disability Advocates

Posted by Philip Patston on February 9, 2010 at 3:00pm

Soap character spurs guide for disabled mums

Posted by Philip Patston on January 29, 2010 at 9:21am — 1 Comment

TIP FOR JOURNALISTS - Before interviewing disabled people

Posted by Philip Patston on January 28, 2010 at 11:30pm

Complain about Paul Henry

Posted by Philip Patston on November 26, 2009 at 9:28am

Paralympic crawls to bathroom due to Jetstar wheelchair policy

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

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Posted on be half of Jonny: I feel that BFTV should (particually Paul Henery) should ponder this article below and show some leadership. I’ve watched BFTV use the “R” word more than once over the years and it’s just sooo toe curling! 'R-Word' Rema…

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Alyson Bradley commented on Philip Patston's blog post 'Soap character spurs guide for disabled mums'

I so agree not enough information for the many diversities their are, many parenting books, information sheets when pregnant only say what is should be like, often not what's its really like, we all know no parent is perfect... but no one prepares p…

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Robyn Hunt Twitter

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Forum

Obsession with walking? 1 Reply

Started by Philip Patston. Last reply by Philip Patston Oct. 21, 2009.

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

Started by Alyson Bradley. Last reply by Alyson Bradley Oct. 5, 2009.

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, 2009.

ACC is not fully funding Physiotherapist anymore 1 Reply

Started by Jeannette Brock. Last reply by jeni claris Sep. 3, 2009.

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, 2009.

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.

If you are willing to be contacted by the media for comment on issues, please join the Commentators group.

If you work in the media and want to help promote change, join the Media allies group.