by Genevieve McLachlan | Aug 2, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Accommodation, Articles, Be. Lab, Inclusive Design, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Technology
As part of my contract with Be. Accessible (now Be. Lab) we’ve been doing some work with Microsoft’s NZ offices in Auckland & Wellington so it’s great to see that #accessibility is a key focus in the redesign of their main USA campus. Read...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Jul 9, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Web Design, Apple, Articles, Assistive technology, Blindness, Learning Disabilitiy, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Print Disability, Technology, Visual Impairment
This article provides an excellent introduction to testing websites with screen reading software for sighted developers. Besides the design, loading time and performance, accessibility determines the user experience of the web apps that you’re building...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Feb 15, 2019 | Access Citizen, Be. Lab, 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...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 21, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Web Design, Articles, Be. Lab, Inclusive Design, Microsoft, Newsletter, People with Disabilities, Technology, Travel
This month, our newsletter features articles on Accessible Travel, Web Accessibility and Inclusive Design. Enjoy and feel free to share. Read our newsletter…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 2, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Assistive technology, Blindness, Inclusive Design, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Seniors, Technology, Uncategorized
“Every decision we make can raise or lower barriers to participation in society. It’s our collective responsibility to lower these barriers through inclusive products, services, environments, and experiences.” – Microsoft Design Read the full...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 1, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Events, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Social Change, Technology, Transport, Visual Impairment
Over the weekend of 21 – 23 September 2018, the NZ Transport Agency hosted an All Access Hackathon in Auckland. This focused on unleashing the potential of technology to create a more inclusive transport system. The overall winners were ParkRite who came up with a...
