by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 29, 2019 | Anxiety, Articles, Mental Health, Services, Support
Xero is offering something truly amazing to it’s more than 8,500 Small Business clients. The equivalent of an Employee Assistance Program, Xero Assistance Program. This is being offered as a free 12 month trial for Xero customers, their employees & families....
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 16, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Anxiety, Articles, Autism, Seniors, Shopping, Social Change
From Wednesday, 23 October 2019 Countdown stores around New Zealand will hold a weekly Quiet Hour on a Wednesday from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. This comes after overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers and communities in the 10 stores where Quiet Hours have been held...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Aug 23, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Accommodation, Anxiety, Articles, Autism, Employment, Hearing Impairment, Inclusive Design, Learning Disabilitiy, People with Disabilities, Visual Impairment
The pro’s and con’s of cubicle farms – they’re not great, but open floor plans come with a host of problems for people with a range of disabilities. Read the full article…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Jun 21, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Accommodation, Anxiety, Articles, Autism, Events, Transport, Travel
Vancouver Airport, in partnership with Canucks Autism Network, hosts an airport tour for those living with autism to experience airport processes. Read the full article…
by Genevieve McLachlan | 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...
by Genevieve McLachlan | 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...
