20 Mar 2024

Disability advocate on funding changes

From Midday Report, 12:17 pm on 20 March 2024

A disability advocate says they are repeatedly missed out from the consultation process about changes that directly affect their quality of life.

The Ministry of Disabled People's made a shock announcement on Monday morning which restricts the way funding can be spent on respite care, out of town accommodation, travel and food, and support technologies.

Disability advocate and lawyer Huhana Hickey spoke to Charlotte Cook.