Phil Turner, Author at Accessibility Tick

When disabled and neurodiverse people truly belong, everyone benefits

By Phil Turner Where does your organisation sit in relation to disability and neurodiversity on the above Belonging Continuum? At the Accessibility Tick and New Zealand Disability Employers’ Network we work with organisations on their disability and neurodiversity inclusion. But…

NZDEN Letter to the Minister re Disability Systems Transformation and Accessibility Legislation

Today the New Zealand Disability Employers’ Network (NZDEN) wrote to Hon. Minister Sepuloni as Minister of Disability Issues congratulating her on the recent announcements for Disability Systems Transformation and the planned accessibility legislation. The NZDEN is largely supportive of the…

The Accessibility Tick welcomes Sandra Budd

The Accessibility Tick is very pleased to announce that Sandra Budd has joined the Accessibility Tick team as a Relationship Manager. Sandra brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge. Her previous roles include Chief Executive and senior executive in the Australasian…

NZ Disability Employers Network (NZDEN) Meeting – 23rd November 2020

Guest speakers for our last NZDEN meeting of 2020 are:
Tania Reed – Vulnerable Customer Programme Lead at Westpac New Zealand; Dr Chandra Harrison – Managing Director at Access Advisors;
Vivian Naylor – Barrier Free Advisor and Educator at CCS Disability Action
built environment accessibility; Sharleen Tongalea – Regional Disability Leadership Coordinator at CCS Disability Action.

Disability Employers’ Network Meeting – 7th September

Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, our next Disability Employers’ Network meeting will be held over Zoom on Monday 7th September. The Zoom link will be shared with members over email. If you wish to attend but have not received the…

Monday Mythbusting on Disability Employment – How many do you know?

We are busting disability employment myths. People with accessibility needs are quite often discriminated against based on incorrect information. We are seeking to educate people about their true value, one myth a week.

Thumbs up to Powerco

Congratulations to Powerco, who have recently achieved the Accessibility Tick reflecting their focus and commitment to disability inclusion. Emma Bennett, Group HR Manager says it’s confirmation Powerco is on the right track. “We’re committed to offering an equitable and accessible…

ATEN Vision for #VisionWeekNZ

The Accessibility Tick Employers’ Network is made up of 27 of New Zealand’s leading organisations committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities, chronic health conditions and facing mental health crises. We have a vision of New Zealand becoming the…

Mental Health Crises – Helping your staff avoid or manage them

Very few people will be able to claim that COVID-19 has not increased their stress levels in some way. Whilst New Zealand as a country has managed through their lockdown exceptionally well, many New Zealanders are at risk of, or…

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Making Online Meetings Accessible

There are many things that you can do to ensure your virtual meetings are usable by everyone, including those with accessibility needs. I thought that we would take the opportunity to share a few of them with you – Assume…

Author: Phil Turner