Christchurch for everybody

An accessible Christchurch for all 

Christchurch has the opportunity to become one of the most accessible cities in the world and the Earthquake Disability Leadership Group was established to bring this vision to life. We are leading the way towards a universally accessible city that every person can enjoy. 

 
 
Christchurch_2.png

Advocacy

We lobby and work with central and local government to create stronger accessibility regulations for all buildings, infrastructure and public spaces. This includes supporting key organisations to commit to and implement access-for-all across Christchurch. 

 
 
iStock -wheelchair.jpg

Education

We improve awareness of the need for and positives of accessibility among groups who can influence or benefit from a universally accessible city. This includes educating government organisations, local businesses, tourism operators and the community. 

iStock-Cathedral-small.png

Promotion

We promote the value of Christchurch as an accessible destination to New Zealanders, visitors and potential visitors. We highlight and support accessible initiatives, businesses and public spaces that are already embodying the principle of ‘access-for-all’. 

 
 

News and Events 

 

Latest project

Projects
Canterbury Accessibility Charter
Canterbury Accessibility Charter

EDLG and Barrier Free NZ Trust initiated and launched the Accessibility Charter in Canterbury in late 2017. The Charter is a landmark document that challenges organisations involved in the rebuild and regeneration of our city and region to go beyond minimum accessibility compliance. 

Latest news 

Featured
Enabling Good Lives Independent Facilitator Required
Enabling Good Lives Independent Facilitator Required

We are wanting to recruit someone with lived experience of disability to work as an Independent Facilitator with Enabling Good Lives, Christchurch.. This work is on a contract basis and the successful candidate would work for a limited number of hours with families who select them as their Independent Facilitator, in addition they would have access to paid professional development and supervision. 

Events

Featured
December Network Meeting
December Network Meeting

The EDLG hosts quarterly meetings for its wider group network.  Friday 7th December is the next scheduled meeting, to be held from 10am – 12pm at the Papanui RSA, 55 Bellvue Street, Papanui. These sessions are open to the public and have sign language interpreters and refreshments available.

edlg-tealbox.png