Please Don’t Grab: How to Really Help a Blind Person
Lilly is confident, independent and knows her way around. Whether she’s catching a tram to university or navigating a busy train platform she knows what she is doing and how to do it. But for a good while something has been happening far too often. Strangers approach her silently and grab her arm, shoulder or
Build Solutions for EVERYONE
Inclusive tech starts with challenging the “default user” mindset When we design digital solutions, the simplistic approach is often to start by defining user personas,…
Further Accessibility Improvements at Ivanhoe Station
Last week we noticed additional directional TGSI has been installed around Ivanhoe Station, which is great news for accessibility! The new indicators extend beyond the…
Braille in Public Spaces: Why It Matters
A supporter recently shared a video by Molly Burke, a blind advocate and digital creator. In it, she stands outside a Female Ambulant Toilet at…
Victory! TGSI Installed at Ivanhoe Station
After months of tireless advocacy, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) have now been installed at Ivanhoe Station – a huge win for accessibility and inclusion…
Accessibility Update: Ivanhoe Station Works Scheduled for 30 May – 1 June
Ivanhoe Station will see some disruptions next weekend due to scheduled maintenance. From 1pm Friday 30 May to 10pm Sunday 1 June, temporary car park…