by Genevieve McLachlan | Dec 10, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Disabled Leadership Group, Events, Inclusive Design, People with Disabilities, Recreation, Social Change
On Wednesday 4th December, I was MC for the launch of Accessible Beach mats at Days Bay beach. Hutt City Council has purchased these accessible mats, made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, to allow people with mobility issues to access the beach, something they...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 8, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Celebration, Events, International Day of Persons with Disailities, Networking, People with Disabilities, Recreation
To celebrate the ‘International Day of People with Disabilities’, Hutt City Council is launching a new access mat on Days Bay Beach. Join us for a BBQ at the beach and to try out the new access mat. There will be an official opening ceremony at 12 pm. Date: Tuesday 3...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Apr 2, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Be. Lab, Inclusive Design, People with Disabilities, Recreation, Technology
Last year Be. Accessible began working with Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, DOC and Fabriko to map New Zealand’s top walkways, cycleways, and waterways, and to develop an app to share this information with accessibility in mind. This fantastic partnership is...
