Bunbury Business Accessibility Day

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.

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. This free event including morning tea and 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.

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?

12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm – 4pm

Sara Gunning, Advocacy WA presents:

Beyond Accessibility: Improving Faciliites 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 enquiries, email community@advocacywa.org.au or 0499 014 110

About the Speakers:

Dr Scott Hillier 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 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-building. She regularly facilitates workshops in disability accessibility, community capacity building as well as leadership and business skills.