Attitude

G A medical stroke impacts the lives of more than 9000 New Zealanders every year. Here, we visit Middlemore Hospital and follow Max and Iutita as they adapt to life after surviving a stroke.

We give you a sneak peek at some of the finalists who will be recognised at this year's Attitude Awards. We also take a look back at some of the best moments from the past 11 years of the event.

G Australian singer-songwriter Rachael Leahcar was born with retinitis pigmentosa and at 25-years-old is legally blind. With only 5% of her vision left she makes a living as a full time musician.

G Southland Disability Enterprises employs over 80 people who live with a disability. For Mary-Ellen Joyce and Neville Clode, it's much more than just a workplace - it's an extended family.

G Part 2 of 2: Ava and Natalie meet at SheLift, a retreat that brings girls and women with a physical difference together. Friendships are formed and confidence boosted through challenging team building activities.

G Part 1 of 2: Natalie, a sassy photographer from Massachusetts, was born without her lower left arm. Ava, a pre-teen from New York, has Nail patella syndrome. Together, they buddy up for this year's SheLift Camp.

G Mahia and Tipene Stephens were born with a congenital eye disorder, causing their eyesight to deteriorate rapidly. As they grow into young men, mum Lane is determined to foster their independence.

G Though born with CHARGE syndrome, 22-year-old Sarah Dalton doesn't let it define her. She's an equestrian, a Special Olympics Global Messenger, and after 32 surgeries, somewhat of a medical expert too.

G Born with a rare condition that affects her outward appearance, Erica Perry proves it's what’s on the inside that counts. She lives by herself, runs half marathons, and talks to kids about self-belief.

G Part 2 of 2: We join the Fergusons on their trip of a lifetime, attending the World Federation of the Deaf Congress in Paris.