05/19/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2022 15:33
Published: 19 May 2022
MBIE's purpose is to grow Aotearoa New Zealand for all. 1 in 4 New Zealanders identify as disabled and they have a right to accessible information.
MBIE has signed the Accessibility Charter, making a commitment to ensuring all public information is accessible to everyone. It also commits us to providing alternate formats like NZSL videos, braille, and Easy Read.
First, we will focus on MBIE's digital accessibility. We have created a work programme to make sure all our MBIE websites are accessible. This will guarantee we provide an accessible platform for New Zealanders to access MBIE services and information.
We understand how important it is to provide accessible services for disabled people. We know there are areas where we need to do better, and we are on a journey to get there.
To help on the journey, we have appointed Callum McMenamin into a new role, Principal Advisor - Accessibility. This role will provide leadership, strategy, and advice to our MBIE people to help create an accessible Aotearoa for all.
Callum brings experience in Government accessibility. He has previously worked on improving accessibility at the Ministry of Social Development, with a focus on the accessibility of digital welfare services.
For Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Thursday, 19 May 2022, Callum is sharing his top tips to help you on your digital accessibility journey!
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