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This is Dylan. He finished school last year and, just like many other young men, had always dreamed of moving out of home and into a flat.

“I refuse to let my disability stop me. The day I do - I’ll be dead.” …Intelligent and inspiring, but to the point, that’s how my interview with Peter McTavish started, and was the flavour of how it was to continue.

Riding along on a bike, with the wind in your hair, has got to be one of the most freeing sensations that we can experience. However, for Allan - who as well as being both severely intellectually disabled and autistic…

You might recognise Kevin from Pak’n’Save Te Awamutu. What you don’t probably know about Kevin is that he is supported by his very caring family, and ConneXu…

Sherryl and Terry Phillips can now enjoy each other's company in their retirement years, with the freedom of holidaying together when they want to….

Axel has been living in his own Tauranga flat with a ConneXu supporter for a year now. Axel was new to ConneXu when he first moved in and has always needed high levels of support.

Melissa and Gabbie used to live at home, but as many young people do when independence beckons, both longed to go flatting…

When Jesse wanted to learn to swim, Chrissie Burd made sure he did learn. She became a qualified swimming instructor, and already Jesse can float and kick.

Bethany contracted meningitis when she was only a few hours old. This left her with left-sided hemiplegia, which significantly affects her memory, meaning she often can’t keep track of what she’s doing in her daily life.

Gabbie has autism and life hasn’t always been easy. She lived with her family, and although they enjoy a great relationship, living at home didn’t give her the opportunities she wanted.