by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 22, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Accommodation, Articles, Inclusive Design, People with Disabilities, Seniors
Working in the area of Accessibility, and living with the effects of disability, I was shocked to read that Accessibility & Inclusive Design principals are not included in the upcoming Building Act Reforms. Read the article…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 4, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Diversity, Events, Fashion, People with Disabilities, Social Change
A fantastic blog from the very awesome Grace Stratton. “I have lived my whole life as a wheelchair user. At 20 years old, I actually really like my wheelchair and I like my body. Fashion helped give me an avenue for expressing myself beyond my chair, changing my power...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Sep 25, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Web Design, Adaptive equipment, Articles, Assistive technology, Blindness, Braille, Digital Inclusion, Events, Inclusive Design, Newsletter, People with Disabilities, Seniors, Technology, Visual Impairment
Our September newsletter features the Seniors Expo; a Braille keyboard for smartphones & articles on a Disability Collaborative Network; Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Tips for Teams. Enjoy & feel free to share. Read our newsletter…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Sep 10, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Digital Inclusion, Inclusive Design, Leadership, Networking, People with Disabilities, Publication, Research, Resources
This looks like an excellent initiative by the Museum Industry in the UK. There’s lots of useful tips, case studies, information for inclusive practice in the service provision, working practice and workforce in museums and heritage organizations. Read...
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 | Aug 16, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Adaptive equipment, Articles, Assistive technology, Communication Impairment, Hidden Disability, People with Disabilities, Technology
There is a great need for people to have access to communication technology. NeuroNode Trilogy, the latest system from Australian-based company Control Bionics, is a ground-breaking AAC solution combining three different access methods to transform the lives of those...