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The first of its kind, the Microsoft Enabler Program combines cloud & AI training with Be. Lab's employment programme for access citizens as well as accessibility education for employer partners, Datacom, DXC Technology and HCL Technologies.

Many of us are likely to develop access needs due to unforeseen health setbacks at some point in our lives, and while this can cause a knock to our self-confidence in the short term, with the right support and opportunity, we can reimagine what we are capable of and rebuild new and wonderful professional career pathways. Read Duncan’s story to learn more about how he worked with Be. Lab’s Talent Shop to rediscover his strengths and pursue a career that is more fulfilling than ever.

Welcoming and helpful customer service is the number one issue for access citizens wanting to participate in public activities and events. Find out how your business can get this right.

It's with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Mark Bagshaw - one of the original Trustees of the Be. Institute. Mark was a pioneer of the accessibility movement and played a pivotal role in shaping Be. Lab's approach to social change. He will be enormously missed by so many. Read Minnie's farewell and tribute to Mark here.

In this op-ed for Management Magazine, we highlight why access employees are key to business resilience in the 21st Century.

Minnie speaks to RNZ about how access citizens are being shut out of the digital revolution.

Be. Institute Chair, John Allen, speaks to Management magazine about what New Zealand's future might look like post Covid-19 and how we can support accessibility going forward.

Speaking about the Be. Lab journey and what's new for 2020!

About the social change conversation around possibility that is fit for the 21st century.