Accessibility remains an afterthought – how NZ’s digital health tools risk excluding people with disabilities

By Sally Britnell, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Auckland University of Technology

Alongside my career path from a PhD in computer science, work as a nurse and ambulance officer and now a university lecturer in nursing, I have become progressively Deafblind.

As a result, I have personal experience navigating New Zealand’s health system, both as an employee and patient living with dual sensory loss.

My experiences provide me with a unique perspective on how important it is to integrate technology well into healthcare practices. Currently, accessibility is often lacking or insufficient, both for staff and patients.

My work…

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