First deaf Miss Samoa contestant a role model for Samoa's vulnerable
Afele said she wanted to use the competition as a platform of social inclusion.
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Employers attitudes big barrier to disabled employment
"It’s just about being flexible, accommodating and willing."
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'Appalling' employment gap for disabled people needs urgent attention - advocacy group
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Dannevirke woman recognised for contribution to community
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Police to pay $45k after locking claustrophobic man in cell nine times
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Silver and bronze for NZ swimmers at para world champs
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Northland disability advocate calls for quota in Government agencies
"By having our own ministry, we are no longer the poor relation of health."
Record-breaker: Para sprinter Mitch Joynt overcomes the odds to achieve major athletics goal
Para sprinter Mitch Joynt has achieved his dream of qualifying for the 2024 Paralympics.
16yo accused in torture-murder trial was 'vulnerable to exploitation', expert testifies
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Mum Briar worries about whether multiple languages are a help or hindrance.
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Troy Robertson knocked off the first milestone on his journey to the Paralympics.
Intellectually disabled man choked to death on uncut sausage in care home
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