Accessibility
Video
Lunch & learn: blindness and vision impairment in the workplace
This recorded webinar by Ben Moxey, Emerging Technology and Accessibility Manager at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, presents practical ways to design accessible workplaces where people with blindness or vision impairment can thrive. It highlights key accessibility considerations and technologies that remove common barriers and support full participation for employees in diverse professional settings
Report
Towards neuroinclusive public open spaces: evidence and implications from the City of Sydney
This report examines how neurodivergent adults experience Sydney’s public open spaces and identifies environmental factors that shape participation. Drawing on lived‑experience insights, it highlights how sensory load, predictability, legibility and supportive amenities influence comfort and inclusion. The findings provide practical guidance for strengthening urban policy, planning and design.
Journal article
What makes a person accessible? Exploring the characteristics of ‘accessible people’ from the perspective of adults with learning disabilities
This study explores how people influence accessibility for individuals with learning disabilities. Co‑researchers with learning disabilities examined the idea of “Accessible People” through discussion and creative activities. The research found that people can enhance or hinder accessibility and identified ten key traits such as openness, friendliness and good communication that help make spaces, activities and...
Strategy
NSW disability inclusion plan 2026–2029
This plan to make life better for people with disability sets out 30 key actions the New South Wales (NSW) Government has committed to, as required under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW). Structured around four focus areas, the plan ensures accountability and progress toward greater inclusion, accessibility and equity across services and communities.
Report
The most, most livable homes: how Victoria builds alot, and builds accessibly
This research assesses the impact of the Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) on housing supply. It examines how Victoria has maintained its position as a leader in housing construction while implementing minimum accessibility standards. The findings offers lessons for policymakers navigating the tension between housing quantity and housing quality.