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Barrier Free Trust
The Barrier Free New Zealand Trust's mission is to encourage, promote and facilitate the creation of environments that are accessible and usable by everyone in the community including people with disabilities. This encapsulates the concept of Universal Access for all people.
The Trust has developed considerable technical expertise and established itself as a first port of call for accessibility advice and information. We have registered an advisor network of accredited Barrier Free Advisors who are trained by our well established education programme.
New Zealand is known internationally for its advancement in implementing
access requirements. Through training and education, the provision of technical advice, and overseeing the display of the International Symbol of Access (ISA), the Barrier Free NZ Trust aims to be recognised as being the leader of promoting the Accessible Journey.
Our Training Pathway Education Programme is divided into four primary Modules: Experience of the Accessible Journey, The Law, Design and Assessment. Participants will increase their skills, knowledge and understanding of the Accessible Journey for all people, including people with disabilities.
The Barrier Free NZ Trust training is recognised by BOINZ, the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and the Department of Building and Housing. Seminar attendees will be eligible for Continued Professional Development (CPD) points or Skills Maintenance Points upon satisfactory completion of training modules.
2009 Training Pathways Calendar - 2-day Barrier Free Seminars
| Location |
Date |
| Auckland |
3-4 March 2009 |
| Wellington |
31 March-1 April 2009 |
| Christchurch |
5-6 May 2009 |
| Hamilton |
16-17 June 2009 |
| Taupo |
11-12 August 2009 |
| Auckland |
15-16 September 2009 |
| Wellington |
14-15 October 2009 |
| Christchurch |
17-18 November 2009 |
For more information or to register, please go to www.barrierfreenz.org.nz