After seven decades of fighting, disabled people are still vulnerable when it comes to support
- Written by Hilary Stace, Honorary Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
The recent Facebook announcement by Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People on changes to funding for carers and equipment modification and services has put the media spotlight, once again, on respite care for families with disabled children.
Much of the discussions since have centred on the ministry’s NZ$65 million budget overrun a...
