ABOUT GENEVIEVE - OWNER

Adaptive Technology Solutions

My Story

Hi, I’m Genevieve McLachlan, owner of Adaptive Technology Solutions Ltd.

I provide expert guidance & training in making technology accessible through specialized solutions.

I was inspired to start my own business after spending many years working in the Disability Sector and realizing there was no one agency providing a holistic approach to assessment and training for people with multiple disabilities.

I grew up with Cerebral Palsy and a vision impairment, so I understand the difficulties faced by people with multiple health issues.

I use assistive technology on a daily basis to enable me to run a successful business. Having lived my whole life with the effect of disability, I relate well to others and am able to assess their needs with compassion and experience

I’m passionate about accessibility in general and through contracts with Be.Lab and Access Advisors, I also work with businesses and organisations wanting to make sure they’re fully accessible for the 24% of us who live with some form of access need.

I have won numerous business awards and in 2016 I was named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to People with Disabilities.

As well as running my Adaptive Technology Solutions business, I also teach people how to use essential oils to help manage their physical & emotional health. Learn more about that here.

Outside work I'm a member of two Toastmasters clubs. I'm a member of two book groups as I love reading. I also enjoy cooking; listening to good music; catching up with family and friends; going to the park with my guide dog, and getting out on my walking bike to keep fit. I attend FXU Vibration fitness training twice a week as part of keeping myself fit and mobile.

How can i be of service ?

CONSULTANCY

I am able to provide a full comprehensive assessment of your assistive technology needs, arrange product trials and follow up with suitable recommendations.

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TRAINING

I am an accredited trainer of Dragon Speech Recognition software, and can provide training in other assistive technology.

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SOFTWARE

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ACCESSIBILITY

Through contracts with Be. Lab and Access Advisors, I work with business and organisations wanting to become more accessible to the 2% of the population living with an access need.

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Mission

To enable people to participate fully in society through the use and integration of assistive technology into their lives.

Vision

We Aim To Be The Leading Provider In Communication Solutions For people Using Assistive Technology In New Zealand.

Values

Professionalism

Maintain a professional attitude in all our dealings with clients, business colleagues and staff.

Respect

Respect each other, our clients and business colleagues.

Choice

Provide clients with choices so they can make informed decisions about the assistive technology solution that best suits their needs.

Honesty

Be honest with each other, our clients and business colleagues.

Privacy

Respect people’s privacy, in particular that of our clients. Collaboration: Work collaboratively as part of a team with other staff as well as with clients and other agencies