D.I.Y. accessibility

DIY accessibility fishhooks.

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones27 May 2021Accessibility

What is the difference between accessibility and Universal Design?

An example to help explain.

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones15 March 2021Accessibility

Shifting Attitudes

Creating built environments to truly include people with disabilities.

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones25 January 2021

Why is contrast so important?

The value of standing out

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones19 November 2020Contrast, Accessibility

Accessible Counters

What about pull-out and tilt-up shelves?

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones8 October 2020Disability

Who Counts?

We all do.

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones9 June 2020Disability

Universal design and viruses

A tribute to the automatic door

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones1 April 2020

Peanut butter and technology

Pic’s peanut butter and autonomous cars

Choosing accessibility

Supporting businesses that support accessibility

Determining access

Deciding where access is required.

Accessible egress

How to make buildings safer for everyone, including people with disabilities

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones10 September 2019Accessibility, Universal Design, Disability, Impairment, Benefit

Is your digital content accessible?

Do you have a website or publish a blog? If so, is it accessible?

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones24 June 2019Digital Accessibility

Does accessibility apply to you?

You may be surprised to find it does!

Diversity and inclusion - including disability

The advantages of diversity and inclusion that includes disability.

Disability, Diversity, InclusionColleen Jones31 March 2019Diversity, Inclusion, Disability

Buildings for everyone!

A resource for designing more inclusive buildings, available from the New Zealand government.

Accessibility, Universal DesignColleen Jones19 February 2019Accessibility, Universal Design, MBIE, Impairment

Why hire a professional?

The value of professional expertise.

Professional serviceColleen Jones27 January 2019Expertise, Access consultant, DIY, Confidence

Exciting news from the beehive

New Zealand government announces accessible work programme.

GovernmentColleen Jones11 December 2018Accessibility, Workplace, Government, Universal Design, Employment

The difference between accessibility and universal design

Welcome to the Jones Consultancy blog

This is where I will be sharing news and ideas about inclusive design with a focus on the built environment.

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