IN PERSON TRAINING
In-Person Accessibility Training – Practical, Powerful, EFFECTIVE
NZ Building Code Accessibility Training Backed by 16+ Years of Experience
Strawbridge Accessibility’s in-person training seminar is New Zealand’s leading accessibility training solution for professionals working within the built environment. Designed and delivered by accessibility consultant Jason Strawbridge, this full-day workshop is trusted by councils, architects, inspectors, and project teams across Aotearoa.
Since its launch in 2018, this training has been delivered to hundreds of professionals nationwide. It remains the most comprehensive, practical, and engaging accessibility training available—consistently updated to reflect the latest in the NZ Building Act 2004, New Zealand Building Code (NZBC), Acceptable Solutions, and key MBIE Determinations.
What Makes This Training Exceptional
✅Balanced and Dynamic Delivery
This isn’t a one-way lecture. It’s an engaging mix of technical presentation, group discussion, and interactive pen-and-paper activities designed to keep participants actively learning all day.
✅Real-World Application
Each session ends with a building walkaround—typically at a local library, civic centre, or public venue where attendees are joined by members of the disabled community. They share personal experiences, demonstrate how they engage with the built environment, and offer an authentic human connection to accessibility requirements. It’s a rare opportunity to ask honest questions and see the the impact of accessibility compliance (or lack of) in action.
✅Tailored for All Experience Levels
Whether you’re a council officer, BCA staff member, architect, or urban planner, the training is adjusted to suit the knowledge level and roles in the room. From beginners to seasoned professionals needing a refresher, everyone walks away with practical skills they can apply immediately.
Who Should Attend?
Council consenting and inspections staff
Architects, designers, and project managers
Urban and landscape designers
Community Action Groups
Book the Training That Gets Results
If you’re looking for in-person accessibility training in New Zealand that delivers real insight, compliance confidence, and improved end user outcomes, this is the training for you.
RECENT FEEDBACK
“Jason is an excellent presenter and facilitator he is exceptionally technical yet practical.”
“Excellent session. I put learnings into practice the same day!”
“I found that very useful because of this course comprises a lot of practicable examples. Well done!”
“The facilitator was awesome, I went away knowing more than arrived with”
“Jason is awesome facilitator, he made this course easy to understand and very engaging”
“I gained immense value from this training”
OUTCOMES
Participants walk away with:
Increased knowledge and confidence in navigating relevant Acts, Codes, and Standards
Clarity on key differences and interpretations within Acceptable Solutions
Practical techniques for applying accessibility requirements effectively and consistently
A deeper, human-centred understanding of the challenges faced by disabled people—grounded in real stories and lived experience