Journal
Explore our collection of stories, news articles and portfolio pieces from the Able team and community.
A collection to educate and inspire
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Tuhinga
28 November 2023
Navigating authentic representation of disability
During the annual SPADA conference this year, our CEO Dan Buckingham facilitated a panel with Jai Waite…
Ngā kōrerorero
6 November 2023
Decade of Able: Virginia Philp, team leader, audio describers
Virginia Philp leads our small crew of audio describers. She overseas everything audio description: recruiting, training and…
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6 November 2023
Decade of Able: David Kent, trustee
David Kent is a trustee on the Able board. Since 2005, David has chaired the Southern Hearing…
Kōrero
6 November 2023
Decade of Able: Clive Lansink, Chair, Blind Low Vision NZ
Kia ora, Clive. I’ve heard that you were instrumental in audio description advocacy, prior to its introduction…
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6 November 2023
Decade of Able: Wendy Youens, founding CEO
Wendy Youens was the founding CEO of Able, having led its establishment as an independent organisation in…
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6 November 2023
Decade of Able: Lewis Grant, Chair
Lewis Grant played a crucial role in supporting Able’s journey to become an independent charitable trust, and…
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6 November 2023
Decade of Able: Jane Wrightson
Jane Wrightson is New Zealand’s Retirement Commissioner. Before that, she was the Chief Executive of NZ On…