We are looking forward to seeing you at our last NZ Disability Employers’ Network meeting for 2020.
This event is for members of the Accessibility Tick/NZ Disability Employers’ Network or by invitation only.
Event Details
Date and Time
Monday 23rd November 10am – noon (with a light lunch afterwards)
Hosted by:

Employment and Manufacturers Association
Auckland Office
145 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland
(Google Maps)
Note: Video conference facilities available for those unable to join us in person.
Agenda
- 10.00am – Welcome/Introductions/Formalities
Vicky O’Neill (EMA) / Phil Turner (Accessibility Tick) - 10.10am – Guest Speaker – Tania Reed, Vulnerable Customer Programme Lead at Westpac
Westpac’s Extra Care Programme – Tania will be sharing her experiences around amplifying disability inclusion practices across Westpac. - 10.30am – Guest Speaker – Dr Chandra Harrison, Managing Director at Access Advisors
What is the value of ensuring that our online/digital platforms are inclusive of everyone? Why does it make sense? - 10.50am – Reflections on first session
- 11.00am – Brief Break (grab a coffee/tea/water)
- 11.05am – Welcome back
- 11.10am – Guest Speakers – CCS Disability Action
- Vivian Naylor, Barrier Free Advisor and Educator
Hear about the work Vivian does to help organisations with their physical accessibility practices. - Sharleen Tongalea, Regional Disability Leadership Coordinator
Sharleen will be sharing with us some experiences around getting people in to work.
- Vivian Naylor, Barrier Free Advisor and Educator
- 11.40am – General Business
- New Accessibility Tick posters
- International Day of People with Disabilities – 3rd December
- Hidden diabilities through a digital lens webinar
- Air New Zealand Disability Social Enterprise Christmas Market
- PurpleLightUp
- Changing Places Open Day
- Paralympics Spirit of Gold Mufti Day
- Review of programme to date (questionnaire / facilitated session) early 2021
- Midday – Finish
A light lunch and networking will happen for those attending at Auckland.
Registration
If you haven’t already registered, please remember to do so by using the below form.