by Genevieve McLachlan | Sep 3, 2019 | Film, Social Change, Travel
Has anyone watched ‘The Kindness Diaries’ a documentary on Netflix by Leon Logothetis? Here’s a sneak peek if you haven’t tuned in already. Once an uninspired & unfulfilled broker in London, Leon left everything behind to travel the world to spread kindness. Since...
by Genevieve McLachlan | May 21, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Blindness, Eye Specialists, Film, Hidden Disability, Macular Degeneration NZ, Medical Condition, Newsletter, Talking Books, Technology, Testimonial, Travel, Visual Impairment
Check out our May newsletter, which features a testimonial from someone who uses Alexa to listen to talking books; a NZ feature film Hook, Line & Sinker about a truck driver who had to give up the career he loved due to sight loss; and much more. Click on the...
by Genevieve McLachlan | May 8, 2019 | Access Citizen, Blindness, Eye Specialists, Film, People with Disabilities, Visual Impairment
This NZ film takes a few weeks in the lives of a very believable kiwi family and shows what happens when PJ, a truck driver fails an eye test and consequently can’t continue the job he loves. Watch film…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Jan 25, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Film, People with Disabilities, Transport, Travel
UK charity, Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People has been involved in putting together this film so people considering flying with their powerchair can see exactly what is involved when taking a flight. As someone who travels a lot, this is of particular...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Jul 27, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Education, Events, Film, Guide Dogs, Visual Impairment
The New Zealand International Film Festival is screening a film called ‘Pick of the Litter’, which follows a litter of Labrador puppies as they are put through their paces with the ultimate goal of becoming guide dogs. There are two audio described...
