The Accessibility Tick Programme

Our 9 focus areas

1. Commitment Only works if you have support throughout the organisation (starting at the top) Needs to be built in to your policies

2. Physical Environment Accessible Standards (e.g. NZS 4121:2001) Get the expert planner / auditor in

3. Employer Support / Workplace Adjustments Prepared to make modifications to: Physical worksite Tasks Processes Emergency processes Etc…

4. Communication and Marketing Born Accessible documents Accessible Formats (when requested) Etiquette training Alternative contacts Social media

5. Products and Services Consult and then design for all your customers Equal opportunity / choice Staff training on accessibility needs Welcoming service animals

6. Information Communication Technology Websites Online environments Phones Computers Tablets Conferencing systems Phone/table applications and more…

7. Recruitment and Selection Encourage applications Use plain English Job advertisements are accessible Interview adjustments / assistance Unconscious bias training

8. Career Development  Managers/supervisors have access to supporting careers for those with a disability Unconscious bias training Create the opportunity

9. Suppliers and Partners Help make change: Make it a strong value for those who want to do business with you Use accessibility to break close tenders or even better… Make it a core requirement that all must meet

Areas of focus Commitment Physical Environments Employer Support/ Workplace Adjustments Communication and Marketing Products and Services Information Communication Technology Recruitment and Selection Career Development  Suppliers and Partners   

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