Press Release – Kapiti Coast Chamber Of Commerce Kpiti Chamber Co-chair, Monique Leith, has met with Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Minister for Disability Issues, to advocate for much-needed accessibility legislation, drawing on her lived experiences as a business owner and industry leader. Accessibility …
Kāpiti
Chamber Co-chair, Monique Leith, has met with Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Minister for Disability Issues, to advocate for much-needed accessibility legislation, drawing on her lived experiences as a business owner and industry leader.
Accessibility is not just about creating equity for people with disabilities. Over half a million New Zealanders encounter access barriers in their role as family caregivers of young children, elderly, or disabled family members. The Government and all the Parliamentary parties are committed to accelerate accessibility through new legislation and regulations in the next two years. Currently, no laws or framework exists. Monique met with the Mini
Press Release – Kapiti Coast Chamber Of Commerce Kpiti Chamber Co-chair, Monique Leith, has met with Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Minister for Disability Issues, to advocate for much-needed accessibility legislation, drawing on her lived experiences as a business owner and industry leader. Accessibility …
Kāpiti
Chamber Co-chair, Monique Leith, has met with Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Minister for Disability Issues, to advocate for much-needed accessibility legislation, drawing on her lived experiences as a business owner and industry leader.
Accessibility is not just about creating equity for people with disabilities. Over half a million New Zealanders encounter access barriers in their role as family caregivers of young children, elderly, or disabled family members. The Government and all the Parliamentary parties are committed to accelerate accessibility through new legislation and regulations in the next two years. Currently, no laws or framework exists. Monique met with the Mini
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Monday, 15 February 2021, 4:01 pm
The Access Alliance is calling for
nominations of New Zealand businesses who are proving that
accessibility is good for business, especially in
challenging times.
From 15 February to 7 June, New
Zealanders with access needs, as well as their whānau,
supporters and allies can nominate businesses in their
communities who are demonstrating an ongoing commitment to
accessibility.
Making the most of the domestic market
makes more sense than ever, however many companies may be
missing out on significant income potential from the
estimated 1 million New Zealanders who have access needs .
International experience suggests businesses who embrace
accessibility can see a 20% uplift in sales. With