Marching young people, some in powered wheelchairs wearing white shirtsADVOCACY

“What do we want? Freedom! When do we want it? Now!”

OI impacts much more in our lives than just the direct health related aspects. OI can cause temporary or permanent mobility issues. These disabilities can create other challenges like inaccessibility, lack of independent living support, economic and social problems as well as discrimination and ableism. OIFE’s volunteers are therefore also engaged in advocacy on other…

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Activist with OI: Umi Asaka

Umi, who is originally from Japan, moved to New Zealand after the nuclear disaster in Fukushima back in 2011. Today, she is living in an accessible house on South Island together with three friends. Umi talks about her life and what it means to live in New Zealand as an immigrant with a disability. My…

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