Is the pavement too small? Having issues getting to the bus stop? Or maybe the footpath isn’t friendly for that sprained ankle – if you’ve experienced any kind of accessibility issues then
Be.Accessible is just for you.
Be.Accessible is a social enterprise that believes every person has their part to play in the creation of accessibility – regardless of how big or small the change is. It can be as simple as identifying and understanding what accessible communities are.
The Fab 50
Auckland Council has a strong presence in the Be.Accessible network, with chief executive Stephen Town, Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse, Transformation Director Patricia Reade, Auckland Champion Sir Bob Harvey and Design Champion Ludo Campbell-Reid all members of the Fab 50 Network.
The Fab 50 Network supports the vision of creating an accessible nation and forging new relationships.
Stephen Town says, “Auckland has a vibrant and diverse population, and as an organisation we need to reflect and celebrate our diversity. Part of that means we need to focus on accessibility – of our workplace, our city and our region.”
How to design for accessibility
There are many ways to understand the concept and to become more accessible in your day-to-day environment. The Auckland Design Office video demonstrates how accessibility and best practice urban design helps our built environment.
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For more information on Universal Design read Auckland Council Principal Specialist Claire Wilson’s article Universal Design: what is it and how can it help us?
And be sure to watch To.Be.Me to find out about accessibility in Aotearoa and how you can make a difference.
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