Dunedin disability advocates John Marrable (left) and Simon Fogarty, are keen to highlight everyday issues faced by people with disabilities as they move around the city. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOODDunedin disability advocates will give Dunedin city and Otago regional councillors, staff and contractors a taste of the daily challenges they face during an ‘‘accessible walkabout’’ next week. ‘‘Often, there is no indication that driveways are there at all, which is a safety hazard,’’ Mr Fogarty said. ‘‘These were just some of the issues we found in the central city, and they are multiplied across Dunedin,’’ Mr Marrable said. Photo: suppliedCall to update building codeThe Government needs to update the building code in order to improve accessibility, a Dunedin City Council adviser says.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2020 15:22 UTC