by Genevieve McLachlan | May 28, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Be.Accessible, Inclusive Design, Leadership, Shopping, Social Change
Kiwi Property Group is making big changes in accessibility. KPG has been working with Be. Accessible to enhance the accessibility of their shopping centres and also investing in their people and their approach to accessibility. I was lucky enough to assess two of...
by Genevieve McLachlan | May 24, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Be.Accessible, Minister for Disability Issues, People with Disabilities, Shopping, Social Change
On 8th May Be. Accessible were delighted to attend the opening of the new Countdown Hawera and see the fabulous outcome of a two-year consultation process. This is an outstanding example of a highly-motivated organisation committed to re-imagining what is possible in...
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 | Apr 23, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Assistive technology, Awards, Be.Accessible, Blindness, Book Launch, Events, Exhibition, Newsletter, People with Disabilities, Publication, Technology, Visual Impairment
Our April newsletter is filled with interesting articles; including a book launch; accessible walkways app; tactile paintings; a partnership between Google & Be My Eyes and the Wellington Accessibility Awards. Read our newsletter…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Apr 2, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Be.Accessible, Inclusive Design, People with Disabilities, Recreation, Technology
Last year Be. Accessible began working with Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, DOC and Fabriko to map New Zealand’s top walkways, cycleways, and waterways, and to develop an app to share this information with accessibility in mind. This fantastic partnership is...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Feb 15, 2019 | Access Citizen, Be.Accessible, Employment, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Technology
Be. Accessible’s Be. Employed team are excited to announce the launch of a new employment programme designed to positively impact the lives of many New Zealanders looking for work. This programme provides innovative professional development opportunities to...
