New Zealand – Disability Crosses Borders

Independent living and disability advocacy from Japan to NZ with Umi Asaka

Yuho and Umi at a concert in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Photo/supplied

The countries can learn from each other about self-determination and valuing disabled lives.

Growing up between Korean, NZ and US cultures, with Ju Hyeon Han and Miso Kwak

L: Ju Hyeon Han; R: miso Kwak. Photos/supplied

Two blind immigrants share their journeys navigating multiple school systems, parental expectations, disability identity and more.

“I’m not trash”: disabled immigrants confront New Zealand’s discriminatory immigration Policy

Eugene Liapin

Juliana Carvalho and Eugene Liapin are two disabled migrants to NZ. Their lives have been turned upside down by the layers of disability and health-based discrimination built into Immigration New Zealand’s policies.