Bunbury Business Accessibility Day

Bunbury Business Accessibility Day

Thursday 30 May, 9:30am – 4pm

Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse – Koombana Room

Bookings Essential at:

https://BunburyAccessibleBusiness.eventbrite.com.au

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The Department of Communities in association with the Centre for Accessibility Australia and Advocacy WA, is delivering a full day business accessibility workshop at Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse.

Improving the accessibility of businesses, services and events for people with disability is essential for the health and wellbeing of our society and also has significant economic benefits. Organisations committed to disability inclusion enjoy a distinct competitive advantage in the current marketplace.

This free event on 30 May including lunch, will be launched by Hon. Donald (Don) Thomas Punch MLA, supporting South West businesses in improving accessibility and enhancing customer service to people with disability.

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9:30am – 12:30pm

Dr Scott Hollier, Centre for Accessibility Australia presents:

Beyond Compliance: Implementing Digital Accessibility in Workplace Environments

What does digital accessibility mean for your business and how do people access your content?
How to write effectively for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities
What are your legal obligations and does your content meet policy obligations?

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12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch

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1:30pm – 4pm

Sara Gunning, Advocacy WA presents:

Beyond Accessibility: Improving Facilities and Services for All

How to improve customer service skills to people with disability
Tips for making your premises more accessible for a range of disabilities
How to create an achievable accessibility plan for your business

For more information, email community@advocacywa.org.au or 0499 014 110

About the Speakers:

Dr Scott Hillier, CEO at Centre for Accessibility Australia, specialises in the field of digital accessibility, and has a PhD in Internet Studies, a Master of Management, and senior management experience across the not-for-profit, corporate and Government sectors. Scott also holds academic positions at Edith Cowan University and the University of South Australia and is an Invited Expert for the W3C Accessible Platform Architectures Research Questions Task Force. Scott has a lived experience of disability as a person who is legally blind, and as such has both a professional and personal understanding of the importance of accessibility.

Sara Gunning, Community Disability Advocate at Advocacy WA, has worked as a trainer and facilitator, project manager and marketing consultant for a number of organisations in the UK and Australia. As a business owner, she provided marketing, communications and business development support to small and medium sized businesses in a range of sectors. Sara has also worked with several organisations delivering projects in the areas of disabilities, financial wellbeing and community resilience. She regularly facilitates workshops in disability accessibility, community capacity building as well as leadership and business skills.