Reaching Those Who Need You Most: Accessibility in Health Technology

Learn practical ways to design accessible health technologies that reach and work for the people who need them most.
About this Event

Calling all researchers and clinicians interested in the development of accessible health technologies – this is not your ordinary workshop!

This one-day workshop, led by accessibility sector leaders, introduces the core ideas behind accessibility for researchers and practitioners, using real stories, practical examples, and simple frameworks to show who gets left out and why. You will learn clear, practical ways to design health services, communicate, and work with disabled people so more can take part and your work has a greater impact in the real world.

Meet the Facilitators

• Leo Goldie-Anderson Chief Advisor Disability, Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand

As Chief Advisor, Leo works to build a more accessible, inclusive and effective health system for disabled people. With expertise spanning disability health, equity, accessible information and disability data, Leo brings valuable insights into designing health services and technologies that better reflect the needs, experiences and voices of disabled people.

• Dr Chandra Harrison Managing Director, Access Advisors

Chandra is a leading accessibility and user experience specialist with over 25 years of experience working across health technology, research, academia, and industry. As Managing Director of Access Advisors, she helps organisations turn accessibility principles into practical, inclusive solutions that work for everyone.

Who should attend this workshop?

Join us for this exclusive one-day workshop designed for early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) and clinicians throughout New Zealand who are interested in developing health technologies.

Travel funding is available for EMCRs outside of Auckland. The travel fund application will close on 21 October. Spaces are limited.

Event details:

• Location: Room 341, Faculty of Arts and Education, 10 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010.

• By registering, you confirm your availability to attend the workshop in person from 9:00 am–4:00 pm on 12 November. If you are unable to attend, please notify the person who sent the calendar invitation at least 7 days in advance.
• Refunds are available for cancellations made up to 7 days before the workshop. Once the catering has been confirmed, the payment is non-refundable.

Cost: $50.00 (incl. GST and booking fee). Catering provided