by Genevieve McLachlan | Apr 28, 2020 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Anxiety, Articles, Autism, Diversity, Hidden Disability, Learning Disabilitiy, Learning Support, Mental Health, People with Disabilities, Print Disability, Working from Home
Living with a differently-wired brain is challenging at the best of times – never mind in the midst of a global pandemic. Erin Kavanagh–Hall chats with six neurodivergent New Zealanders who share the obstacles they’ve overcome during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read the...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Apr 14, 2020 | Anxiety, Leadership, Mental Health, Research, Resources, Retina NZ
I recently read an extract from an article titled “Why You Aren’t Thinking Clearly. The Brain Science Of Fear In Uncertain Times” which was published in the Retina NZ newsletter. It was really interesting as it explained a lot about why we react the way we...
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…
