Robyn Hunt
@accease.bsky.social
Co-founder #CriptheLit. #Writer, #essays #writing #HumanRights, #disability, #access, #digitalaccess, #artsaccess, #disabilityarts, disability activist, feminist. Leftish. Views my own. https://tahahotu.org.nz/Meet-the-artists/robyn-hunt
Feeling aggrieved. Midsummer and the wind is perishing. People, including me are all rugged up in woollies & puffer jackets in Welly.
January 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Feeling aggrieved. Midsummer and the wind is perishing. People, including me are all rugged up in woollies & puffer jackets in Welly.
I feel an uncontrollable urge to give that belly a rub! :)
January 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
I feel an uncontrollable urge to give that belly a rub! :)
Its all about "lump thinking." You can take away people's humanity that way, "the" homeless, "the" elderly, "the" disabled, reducing people to stuff and labels. Ugh!
January 17, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Its all about "lump thinking." You can take away people's humanity that way, "the" homeless, "the" elderly, "the" disabled, reducing people to stuff and labels. Ugh!
Reposted by Robyn Hunt
This finding by international experts in suicide prevention further supports the points I raised in my Policy Options piece about the need for, among other things, the media to follow proper protocols consistent with covering suicide when covering MAiD.
policyoptions.irpp.org/2024/04/maid...
policyoptions.irpp.org/2024/04/maid...
Reality, not religion, is the reason people need MAiD-free health care
“On the question of religious hospitals, despite being a lesbian couple, Patricia and I would tolerate life-size crucifixes in the treatment room if it meant being safe from MAiD.” ~ Catherine Frazee,...
policyoptions.irpp.org
January 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
This finding by international experts in suicide prevention further supports the points I raised in my Policy Options piece about the need for, among other things, the media to follow proper protocols consistent with covering suicide when covering MAiD.
policyoptions.irpp.org/2024/04/maid...
policyoptions.irpp.org/2024/04/maid...
Reposted by Robyn Hunt
The International Association for Suicide Prevention, which is the only suicide prevention organization in official relations with the World Health Organization, has issued a statement about MAiD / euthanasia.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The International Association for Suicide Prevention, which is the only suicide prevention organization in official relations with the World Health Organization, has issued a statement about MAiD / euthanasia.
www.iasp.info/wp-content/u...
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This is heartbreaking, and not new for #disabled people or those with facial difference. I can personally relate to this, remembering my youth. Finding my #disability community and the irreverent and subversive humour we share can be liberating. thespinoff.co.nz/society/15-0...
Help me Hera: Am I too ugly for love?
How can I feel better about myself in a world obsessed with physical beauty?
thespinoff.co.nz
January 16, 2026 at 1:29 AM
This is heartbreaking, and not new for #disabled people or those with facial difference. I can personally relate to this, remembering my youth. Finding my #disability community and the irreverent and subversive humour we share can be liberating. thespinoff.co.nz/society/15-0...
This is very hard to read, but sadly not surprising. nonprofitquarterly.org/the-danger-i... #disability #HumanRights
The Danger ICE Poses to the Disabled Community | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Disabled people face increased rates of violence, abandonment, and medical neglect in ICE custody.
nonprofitquarterly.org
January 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM
This is very hard to read, but sadly not surprising. nonprofitquarterly.org/the-danger-i... #disability #HumanRights
There are way more important things in NZ and the world than the All Blacks. I’m over it.
January 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
There are way more important things in NZ and the world than the All Blacks. I’m over it.
2887 words, third draft of a difficult piece. I'm finally getting into the nonfiction personal #essay collection again. Phew. This one is complicated. Last year was so hard I achieved very little. #writing #smwriting
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 AM
2887 words, third draft of a difficult piece. I'm finally getting into the nonfiction personal #essay collection again. Phew. This one is complicated. Last year was so hard I achieved very little. #writing #smwriting
Also if image fails to load or images blocked, browser shows it in place of the image.
Search engines use alternative text and factor it into their assessment of the page purpose and content. #a11y #accessibility
Search engines use alternative text and factor it into their assessment of the page purpose and content. #a11y #accessibility
January 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Also if image fails to load or images blocked, browser shows it in place of the image.
Search engines use alternative text and factor it into their assessment of the page purpose and content. #a11y #accessibility
Search engines use alternative text and factor it into their assessment of the page purpose and content. #a11y #accessibility
Alt text is a text substitute for non-text content in web pages, including images, also applies to multimedia and other non-text content. Screen readers speak alt text in place of images, so users with visual or some cognitive disabilities access content & function of images. #a11y #accessibility
January 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Alt text is a text substitute for non-text content in web pages, including images, also applies to multimedia and other non-text content. Screen readers speak alt text in place of images, so users with visual or some cognitive disabilities access content & function of images. #a11y #accessibility
Some pretty wild alt text on here! It should be accurate & equivalent in showing content & function, succinct, not repeat info in text, not include phrases like "image of ..." or "graphic of ...", etc. Its info, not reflection, saga, or epic. #access #accessibility #a11y webaim.org/techniques/a...
WebAIM: Alternative Text
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January 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Some pretty wild alt text on here! It should be accurate & equivalent in showing content & function, succinct, not repeat info in text, not include phrases like "image of ..." or "graphic of ...", etc. Its info, not reflection, saga, or epic. #access #accessibility #a11y webaim.org/techniques/a...
Problem is, if I can't see the destination or number I can miss the bus, so yes they should have to stop, especially where many different routes use the same stop, as on Lambton Quay. #accessibility #transport www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Passengers urged to wave down buses - but not required
Wellington bus service provider MetLink fielded more than 1000 complaints about buses not stopping last year.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Problem is, if I can't see the destination or number I can miss the bus, so yes they should have to stop, especially where many different routes use the same stop, as on Lambton Quay. #accessibility #transport www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
But wait, there's more! The #arts are surely good for you in the best possible ways. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Art could save your life! Five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier and more hopeful
Engaging in creativity can reduce depression, improve immunity and delay ageing – all while you’re having fun
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
But wait, there's more! The #arts are surely good for you in the best possible ways. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
A daily dose of the arts. Just what we all need in these parlous times. Not only is it good for us, but it can make a difference in the world. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on living more creatively: a daily dose of art | Editorial
Editorial: It can make us healthier, happier and live longer. Engaging in culture should be encouraged like good diet and exercise
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:58 PM
A daily dose of the arts. Just what we all need in these parlous times. Not only is it good for us, but it can make a difference in the world. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Oh I do. Great stuff!
January 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Oh I do. Great stuff!
It was never a "nice to have," but I've been seeing articles like this since I began working in #a11y. It is essential for all web sites.
Website accessibility is essential for hotels to reach every guest, boost SEO, and reduce legal risk. Learn what accessibility means, common pitfalls, and actionable steps to improve your site’s inclusiveness.
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#Hotel #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #ADA #A11y #Hospitality
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#Hotel #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #ADA #A11y #Hospitality
Why Website Accessibility Matters and What Hotels Need to Know
Website accessibility is no longer just a “nice to have.” An inaccessible website can shut out guests with disabilities, frustrate users, and expose your property to real legal risk. Making your…
www.hotelnewsresource.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
It was never a "nice to have," but I've been seeing articles like this since I began working in #a11y. It is essential for all web sites.
A failure of standards in the Manage My Health debacle. www.openaccess.nz/blog/managem...
ManageMyHealth Hack: A failure of standards — OpenAccess
The ManageMyHealth breach exposes a system-level failure in how Aotearoa governs health IT security — relying on self-attestation, weak procurement controls, and the absence of enforceable standards.
www.openaccess.nz
January 7, 2026 at 4:54 AM
A failure of standards in the Manage My Health debacle. www.openaccess.nz/blog/managem...
I love this. The hidden river that shapes central Wellington www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The hidden river that shapes central Wellington
Most locals may not know the Kumutoto stream is flowing beneath their feet.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:16 AM
I love this. The hidden river that shapes central Wellington www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Still on #a11yfail, worst NZ govt web sites, of 462, automatic testing only. some r #education & #justice related. Supergold 17thh worst! Followed quite closely by End of life services, & stats. Illuminating to see which public orgs ignore #accessibility. 83% fail. www.openaccess.nz/blog/cwac/#nav
NZ Govt Website Accessibility Loserboard — OpenAccess
A ranking of NZ Government websites with the most accessibility failures.
www.openaccess.nz
January 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Still on #a11yfail, worst NZ govt web sites, of 462, automatic testing only. some r #education & #justice related. Supergold 17thh worst! Followed quite closely by End of life services, & stats. Illuminating to see which public orgs ignore #accessibility. 83% fail. www.openaccess.nz/blog/cwac/#nav
Deeply disappointed in NZ Festival of the #Arts. No mention of #access on home page or in top level of the menu. First up a horrible flicking and flashing image gave me a headache. Shame as it includes #disabilityarts Probably won't promote to us tho. #a11yfail #artsaccess
January 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Deeply disappointed in NZ Festival of the #Arts. No mention of #access on home page or in top level of the menu. First up a horrible flicking and flashing image gave me a headache. Shame as it includes #disabilityarts Probably won't promote to us tho. #a11yfail #artsaccess
Way too early for hot cross buns! I have rules. No mince pies til Dec 1. No hot cross buns til Easter week. Crass commercialism destroys seasonal magic.
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Way too early for hot cross buns! I have rules. No mince pies til Dec 1. No hot cross buns til Easter week. Crass commercialism destroys seasonal magic.
None of the academics will acknowledge or challenge the deep #ableism threaded through the design of most cities, public spaces & systems that exclude a large proportion of the population. #Disability data is too problematic, contested & manipulated. newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/23/f...
Fantasy Island
Opinion from Auckland University: If we want cities that serve everyone, we need to confront the unconscious desires driving our choices
newsroom.co.nz
January 5, 2026 at 3:52 AM
None of the academics will acknowledge or challenge the deep #ableism threaded through the design of most cities, public spaces & systems that exclude a large proportion of the population. #Disability data is too problematic, contested & manipulated. newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/23/f...
More #Braille: More Empowerment. int'l campaign promotes right to Braille #literacy World Braille Day, 4 Jan, Louis Braille birthday. Literacy, in #education, #employment, & independence for #blind people, unlimited by geography, income, & lack of trained teachers & materials. #HumanRights
January 5, 2026 at 3:33 AM
More #Braille: More Empowerment. int'l campaign promotes right to Braille #literacy World Braille Day, 4 Jan, Louis Braille birthday. Literacy, in #education, #employment, & independence for #blind people, unlimited by geography, income, & lack of trained teachers & materials. #HumanRights