by Genevieve McLachlan | Jan 10, 2020 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Adaptive equipment, Articles, Blindness, Inclusive Design, People with Disabilities, Publication, Technology, Transport, Visual Impairment
Auckland bus travelers could soon receive audio announcements of upcoming stops in a new plan to improve accessibility for blind and low vision users of public transport. Read more…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 25, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Disability Action Plan, Minister for Disability Issues, NZ Disability Strategy, People with Disabilities, Publication, Resources, Social Change
Hon Carmel Sepuloni, the Minister for Disability Issues launched the new Action Plan on 14 November. The Disability Action Plan presents priority work programs and actions developed through a co-design process by government agencies, disabled people and their...
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 | Apr 23, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Assistive technology, Awards, Be. Lab, 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 | 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 | Mar 5, 2019 | Access Citizen, Articles, Blindness, Medical Condition, People with Disabilities, Publication, Visual Impairment
This article on Glaucoma comes from the NZ Optics newsletter & is something I understand, having family members with this condition. Being diagnosed with a life-changing condition is always going to have a profound effect on someone, but when you’re young and...
