by Genevieve McLachlan | Dec 10, 2019 | Access Citizen, Access Matters, Accessibility, Accessibility Legislation, Articles, Human Rights, People with Disabilities, Seniors, Social Change
On United Nations Human Rights Day today, John Mulka, Blind & Low Vision NZ Chief Executive, says the time for access legislation is now. “It seems that it’s not until we’re in the shoes of people wondering how they might tackle a flight of stairs – or...
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 16, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Anxiety, Articles, Autism, Seniors, Shopping, Social Change
From Wednesday, 23 October 2019 Countdown stores around New Zealand will hold a weekly Quiet Hour on a Wednesday from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. This comes after overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers and communities in the 10 stores where Quiet Hours have been held...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 8, 2019 | Access Citizen, Epilepsy, Events, Exhibition, Health Services, Seniors, Services, Technology
Today I was at the Seniors Expo with both my Adaptive Technology Solutions business & my Essential Oils. Sharing the stand with me was Krystle Crimmins from Epilepsy First Aid. This was an excellent opportunity for seniors to come along & find out what’s...
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 | Aug 27, 2019 | Access Citizen, Events, Seniors
The annual Seniors Expo is on again this year, with the theme of Be Connected. Date: Tuesday 8th October.Where: Petone Workingmen’s Club. 47 Udy Street. Petone.Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Come and find out how you can be more connected with what is going on in...
