By Phil Turner Considering the role that I am in, you may think that a statement like “we need fewer disabled people in the workplace” would be a career killer, but only if you don’t understand the social model of…
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…
Christmas Shopping with Disability Social Enterprises
Inspired by the disability social enterprise market Air New Zealand organised for their staff the past two years. They have kindly shared this list of disability enterprises – and we have added some extras that we have been made aware…
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…
NZDEN Disability Inclusive Pathways Conference 2021 – photo gallery
It’s a wrap. See the photos from our 2021 NZDEN conference – Disability Inclusive Pathways.
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…
International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2020
Join us in celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities 2020 with these great events.
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…