Jason Strawbridge

Accessibility specialist, Training facilitator & Universal Design advisor

I provide a perspective that is rarely represented within a single practitioner. My 22 years of professional experience spans the full accessibility ecosystem from end users and advocacy groups, through design, review and construction, to regulatory review and compliance assessment.

Throughout my career I have operated at the intersection between disabled people, designers, developers, building owners and regulators, frequently acting as a bridge between these groups when expectations, terminology, priorities or interpretations differ.

What drives my work is the belief that good accessibility benefits everyone. Whether it’s minimising costly rework, achieving faster consents, or creating spaces that genuinely serve a diverse range of people. I’m here to build lasting collaborative relationships with firms and organisations that share my values, and help the building industry deliver buildings that are better designed and inclusive by default.

I’ve contributed to a broad range of public and private sector projects, many of which have received national architecture and landscape awards. These outcomes prove that accessibility and great design are not mutually exclusive.

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SAL COMPANY DETAILS

100% NZ owned and operated. Strawbridge Accessibility Limited (SAL) is a registered limited liability company that was incorporated on 12 April 2012. NZBN: 9429030710351

My Services Include:

• Independent accessibility reporting
  Supporting building consent applications, reducing back-and-forth with BCAs, and ensuring compliance with the NZ Building Act 2004 and NZ Building Code.

• Conflict Resolution Support
  Providing support when designers and councils reach an impasse

• Best practice & universal design advice
  Helping design teams go beyond minimum standards to deliver people-first, inclusive spaces.

• Accessibility training for professionals
  Delivered in-person or online, I’ve trained hundreds of council staff and industry professionals across Aotearoa. My sessions are practical, engaging, and designed to leave attendees confident and informed.

SAL is fully independent. It does not receive any third party funding or grants to push an agenda, and does not accept product endorsement deals. This ensures you are always getting honest, independent advice.