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Thank you so much to everyone who voted for Access Matters Aotearoa’s documentary, Disability Activism in New Zealand, in the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival. We really appreciate all your support and for helping to amplify our story and mission.

Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa is here to help you talk to your local MP about the need for strong accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Concerned about Access Barriers and change?

Kia ora from Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa! I am here to help you engage with your local MP on the need for strong accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Curious about Access Barriers? What if they're not resolved? Are there penalties? And what about disputes?

IHC’s call widens for an inclusive public education system

IHC New Zealand, along with 65 education and disability sector organisations, are calling on New Zealand’s politicians to get on with it and -build a public education system that works for disabled and neurodiverse learners.

Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa, is back to assist you in communicating with your local MP about the urgent need for robust accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ever faced an Access Barrier? Wondering how to address it and who to approach?

Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa, is here to guide you in addressing your local MP about the pressing need for robust accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ever encountered an Access Barrier? Wondering who's accountable for rectifying it and what the timeline for fixing it is? Who ensures that corrective action is taken?

News Alert!

Amy Hogan and Rebekah Graham, Co-Chairs of Access Matters Aotearoa, along with Juliana Carvalho, Lead Campaigner, recently delivered an oral submission on the ‘Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill' to the Social Services and Community Select Committee.

[NZSL Summary of Oral Submission]

Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa, is here to provide you with the tools you need to engage with your local MP concerning the urgent need for strong accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ever wondered about the rules when you encounter an Access Barrier? Access Matters has you covered!

Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa, is here to guide you in initiating a conversation with your local MP about the need for strong accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

But what exactly do we mean by accessibility?

Exciting news! Access Matters Aotearoa is thrilled to announce that our short documentary ‘Access Matters Aotearoa – Disability Activism in New Zealand’ has been selected as a contender for Best International Documentary at the Focus on Ability™ Short Film Festival.