Stop pitying the person in the wheelchair: for morality’s, society’s, and medicine’s sake
In this article, our CEO & Co-founder, Anna Wright, challenges the belief that disability is “wrong” or needs fixing. They advocate for recognising individuals with disabilities for their capabilities and unique experiences, promoting a more inclusive society. Through the “social model of disability,” our CEO emphasises that societal barriers, not the condition itself, create disability. Join us in changing cultural norms and embracing diversity in all its forms.
Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Impact, Resilience and Innovation
2023 has been a big year for BindiMaps, our users, community and clients!
As we wrap up this remarkable year, we are excited to share our key highlights of this year with you all.
Celebrating Accessibility Champions: 5 Minutes with…Tami from St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney!
Meet Tami Ebner, the Diversity and Literacy Health Coordinator at St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.
We dive into her role, what a typical day is like, and why BindiMaps is helping her achieve her diversity and accessibility goals!
Accessible wayfinding at the Australian Open
Did you hear?
We are mapping the biggest sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere, ‘The Australian Open’, for the second year in row!
The Importance of Accessibility in Shopping Centres
People with a disability constitute a significant group of consumers. However, shopping centres may miss out on engaging these customers and providing an enjoyable shopping experience because of a lack of accessible indoor wayfinding and signage.
A podlet with Dylan Alcott
When Dylan Alcott OAM grabs you to record a podcast with him, you have to say yes!
Our wonderful Customer Success Manager Cassandra Embling popped into the ‘podlet’ studio to chat to Dylan on the NEC Creating Value series during Ability Fest last year.
Sydney Disability Expo’22 is BindiMapped!
We’re excited to be partnering with Sydney Disability Expo’2022, to provide digital navigation services during the program.
Disability expo is Australia’s largest program that brings the disabled community together in a face-to-face environment, and we’re beyond thrilled to have the expo Bindimapped. – This means 100% accessibility!
How to help people with a disability evacuate during an emergency
Are your evacuation plans accessible? As more people return to the workplace, and workforce participation from people with a disability is increasing, it is essential to ensure that people with a disability can evacuate your building quickly in an emergency.
Want to get somewhere? First, look for this thing
When I look at different wayfinding and navigation systems for people with vision impairment, one thing that stands out to me is the number of systems that require their users to “look around” and find a thing that holds the directions. That is, in order to use the system, the first thing you need to […]
Taking to the Skies with Cora
As I have previously shared, one of the best parts of guide dog mobility for me is the sense of freedom, confidence and independence it brings. When this extends to brand new destinations, it is something special. I love seeing Cora flourish in totally new places. Having her stop perfectly at a kerb on an […]