majarch@vdd.com.au | 0409 404 941
552 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, Victoria
Visionary Design Development Pty Ltd is an award-winning, transdisciplinary consultancy operating at the intersection of human needs and the built environment. We strive to deliver an equitable, accessible, built environment and believe that the best, people-centred, outcomes result when accessibility is continuously considered from the project outset to completion and beyond.
Director
PhD (in progress), M. Environment, Grad.Dip.Urban Plan., B.Arch., B.App.Sc. (Blt.Env)
Project Director, award-winning national and international sustainability competition entries. Educator, approved accessibility and design courses. Guest lecturer and invited speaker. Author, peer-reviewed papers. Member IAAP Accessible Built Environment Taskforce.
Project Services Manager
M.Int Dev Prac, Architect (ARBV), M.Arch (Melbourne), B.Arch (Mumbai)
Project Services Manager and registered Architect with 10+ years experience in built environment research, design, implementation and assessment. Has been hands-on with Access Consulting work and NDIS home modifications. She also has a lived experience of hearing impairment.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 75 Years On
humanrights.gov.au
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 75 Years On In a video series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we hear from a diverse group of Austr...2 months ago
'My voice mattered': Seven-year-old wins bid to make Queensland playground more accessible
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The council initially said "site challenges" had made it impossible to make a truly inclusive playground, but have now committed $100,000 to upgrades.3 months ago
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worldblindunion.org
Localization to Solve the Accessibility Crisis; Recommendations to States Parties for Immediate Action June 14, 2023 7:25 am Published by Fridah Mlemwa Humanity is facing a crisis of growing inequalit...3 months ago
How volunteer gardeners are helping older Australians to live independently
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Monica Collins, 97, wants to live in her own home, but she can't maintain her garden and it could produce trip hazards. Enter an army of volunteer gardeners.3 months ago
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Research Handbook on Disability Policy
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‘Research Handbook on Disability Policy edited by Sally Robinson and Karen Fisher is a timely and important contribution to the emerging literature on disability, human rights and social policy. Gro...5 months ago
Greig 'HG Nelson' Pickhaver on why planning out life is 'a complete crock'
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He's one half of much-loved comedy duo Roy and HG, but Greig Pickhaver says a diagnosis of dyslexia was both a "blessing and a curse" as he carved out a successful career "making up things on the spot...In the spirit of reconciliation Visionary Design Development also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.