Accessible Communities

Every person deserves the opportunity to access their environments and fully engage in their communities.

What is Accessible Communities?

Accessible Communities is a dedicated hub for businesses and organisations that are committed to creating inclusive spaces and services for people who are blind or have low vision.

Here, you will:

  • learn about best practice accessibility
  • find resources to support accessible practices
  • explore customised training and support from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT to enhance your physical and digital accessibility.

Discover how we’re making a difference – learn about our approach to accessibility. Together, let’s foster an inclusive world where everyone thrives.

A person using their white cane at the train station while being guided by a train station attendant.
Accessibility means providing equal access to everyone.
New Braille and tactile bus stop signage.
There are many ways individuals and businesses can improve their accessibility. Get tips and resources to help here.
Two people seated at a cafe table looking at each smiling. Next to the table, at the feet of one of the people at the table, is a yellow labrador Guide Dog in harness who is looking at the camera.
Work with us to make your business more accessible, both in person and online.
Guide Dogs is proud to have a prominent voice for equal access in the community.

How can you create Accessible Communities?

An “Inclusion Ally” at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is a person who supports our work towards creating a society where people with low vision or blindness are respected, valued and included in all areas of life, like employment, education, healthcare, community belonging and safety.

As an Inclusion Ally, you will:

  • receive regular, informative newsletters about the Social Change team;
  • be kept up to date with local campaigns;
  • get invited to exclusive events and learning sessions;
  • support our policy asks by signing petitions; and
  • have opportunities to share your ideas about what needs to change and provide possible solutions.

There are so many ways you can get involved! You may want to be a quiet reader of our emails, or a more active participant. Either way, join us to help us create meaningful change in your community.

 

Are you in Government and Leadership?

When leaders champion accessibility and inclusion, real change happens. As an Inclusion Ally: Government and Leadership, you’ll join a growing network of policy makers, decision makers, and advocates working together to build a community where people with low vision or blindness are included every day. 

By standing with us, you help create a future that’s bright, bold, and fair. Where accessibility is not an afterthought, but a starting point. If you’re in Government and Leadership sign up using our specific form below and stay up to date on policy changes and actions. 

Make a tax-deductible donation before June 30!

Help change a life for a person with low vision or blindness.