by Genevieve McLachlan | Jun 4, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Accommodation, Articles, Inclusive Design, Leadership, People with Disabilities, Social Change
This is an interesting example of a truly accessible city. From flattened cobbles to threshold ramps, the Dutch city of Breda has much to teach its neighbours. Read more…
by Genevieve McLachlan | May 28, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Be. Lab, 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 | Mar 26, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Book Launch, Celebration, Events, Leadership, People with Disabilities, Publication
On Sunday 24th March, I was privileged to attend the book launch of “Here we are, read us: Women, disability and writing”, a book that creatively explores the sometimes complicated and often neglected relationship between writing and disability. This...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Dec 11, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Accommodation, Articles, Employment, Human Rights, Leadership, People with Disabilities, Research, Technology
Here are some great tips for becoming a truly inclusive workplace. Read the full report here…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 27, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, CCS DisabilityAction, Employment, Events, International Day of Persons with Disailities, Leadership, My Life My Way, People with Disabilities, Presentations
“CCS Disability Action” and “My Life My Way” Are celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Monday 3rd December. Venue: 336 Cambridge Terrace Naenae, Lower Hutt from10am to 2pm. You are welcome to join CCS Disability Action staff for morning tea at...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 20, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Leadership, Medical Condition, People with Disabilities
“When a pub has steps, I’m disabled. When there’s wheelchair access, I’m Martyn” My name is Martyn Sibley. I am a regular guy who happens to have a disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This means I cannot walk, lift anything heavier than a book...
