Blind woman criticises Ministry of Social Development accessibility

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 6 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A legally blind woman on the Supported Living Payment has criticised the Ministry of Social Development for being inaccessible to disabled people. She reported that her payments were cancelled because she could not see and respond to digital messages.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 6 Aug 2025, 10:45am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 47 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    Blind woman hits out at accessibility of MSD for disabled people (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'A real disadvantage': Blind woman hits out at MSD (opens in new tab)