26/05/2026
What does accessibility look like in practice?
At Whaikaha, it starts before someone even joins us. We design our work, systems, and culture with accessibility front of mind from day one.
We were proud to share this at the Government Digital Accessibility Forum for Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Our Deputy Chief Executive, Ginny Baddeley, talked about how we put accessibility into action - starting with recruitment. We offer different ways to apply and make sure the process works for a range of needs.
We don’t wait for people to ask for support. We check what people need early, share clear information upfront, and make sure there are no surprises. That helps people show up at their best.
Often, it’s the simple things that matter most: sharing information early, running meetings well, and making it easy for people to ask for what they need.
But accessibility doesn’t stop there. Needs can change over time, so we keep things flexible and keep the conversation open.
That’s how inclusive workplaces are built.
Ginny closed with a simple but important reminder: Ask, don’t assume. Listen, don’t defend. And start making small changes early.
