‘Hidden disabilities’ now catered for in airports after Australia-first program at Brisbane Airport

‘Hidden disabilities’ now catered for in airports after Australia-first program at Brisbane Airport

by | May 4, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Anxiety, Articles, Autism, Be.Accessible, Children with Disabilities, Depression, Hidden Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health, People with Disabilities, Support, Travel

The way in which big, noisy airports deal with people who have hidden disabilities is about to change, with Brisbane Airport launching an Australia-first program to help those who are managing anxiety, depression, autism or hearing loss. Read more… I’ve...
Blind Woman Told to Get Off Buss ‘Because Guide Dogs Can’t be Black”

Blind Woman Told to Get Off Buss ‘Because Guide Dogs Can’t be Black”

by | Jan 11, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Anxiety, Articles, Blindness, Guide Dogs, Medical Condition, People with Disabilities, Transport, Visual Impairment

It seems issues with people with disabilities using public transport isn’t just limited to New Zealand. A woman in the UK was told to get off the bus by a passenger who didn’t believe guide dogs could be any colour other than yellow. Read the full...
Adaptive Technology Solutions’ August 2018 Newsletter

Adaptive Technology Solutions’ August 2018 Newsletter

by | Aug 22, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Anxiety, Articles, Assistive technology, Be.Accessible, Events, Leadership, Mental Health, Newsletter, People with Disabilities, Seniors, Technology

In this month’s newsletter, I talk about presenting Wellington’s Cable Car with a Platinum Accessibility rating and share an Accessibility in Technology blog post I contributed to for Rasbri Recruitment. I also share the second part in Be. Accessible CEO,...