by Michael Tayler | Jun 9, 2015
For Pasifika people living with disabilities, negative stigma can be a significant barrier to accessing community support or leading the life they choose. Breaking down the barriers to access is one of Le Va’s priorities. By fostering positive attitudes we can reduce,...
by Michael Tayler | Sep 10, 2014
Keynote speech presented at GPS 2.0: Growing Pacific Solutions for our communities national Pacific conference, Auckland, New Zealand, in March 2014.
by Michael Tayler | Jun 30, 2014
In conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Faiva Ora, Le Va is pleased to provide Your guide to Disability Support Services, a directory of general information, services and community support available for people who have a disability and their families....
by Michael Tayler | Jun 30, 2014
The words we use can open doors to understanding, respect, dignity and support for people to lead the lives they want. Words can also create barriers, stigma or stereotypes that are demeaning and rob people of their individuality. Find out about positive...
by Michael Tayler | Jun 10, 2014
Suicide is preventable The reasons people attempt to take their own life are complex and there can be many contributing factors. We can all play our part in preventing suicide by learning how to identify when people need support, and speaking up when we need help. To...
