Access For Success

12/10/2025

🎉 Access For Success is 2 years old! 🎉

I can’t believe it’s been two years since I started this journey! What began as a small idea has grown into something I’m truly proud of — helping make our community more accessible and inclusive.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way 💙
Here’s to more learning, more growth, and more positive change ahead!

www.accessforsuccess.nz/about

Meet Sarah Morrell, founder of Access for Success. Drawing from lived experience, Sarah provides practical accessibility consulting to help create inclusive, barrier-free spaces across New Zealand.

14/08/2025

'I’m here to raise awareness because, often, disability issues are an afterthought.'

21/07/2025

Better access makes everybody happy ♿️

7 Everyday Hacks You Wouldn’t Have Without Disabled People!You know the little ramp at the end of a pavement? That’s called a curb cut; made for wheelchair u...

30/05/2025

Such a great service to use. I definitely recommend giving Te Ngaru The Tide a go if you haven’t already! 🙌

Local disability advocate and consultant Sarah Morell, from Access For Success, recently took a ride on Te Ngaru The Tide to see how the bus service worked from the perspective of someone living with a disability.

Sarah says her experiences with public transport have not always been the greatest in the past, especially on bus services in larger cities where she found buses a bit cramped and not particularly accessible. However she was pleasantly surprised by the service in Whanganui.

“The fact that these buses are able to tilt down to the kerb and have a special ramp available for people like me in a wheelchair is really awesome. I also found the bus driver extremely friendly and helpful. The designated spaces for wheelchairs inside the bus were also great!"

Sarah says having an accessible bus service is a great way to provide disabled people with more options and more independence.

“Generally I like to make my own way into town using my motorised wheelchair. However it’s really nice to know that if the weather packs in – or if I’m running a bit low on battery – I have option of taking the bus home. It also gives me the option of traveling further afield independently, meaning I can catch up with friends in Castlecliff more often.”

“Another thing I was pleased to see was that many of the new bus shelters across town now have good weatherproof, wheelchair-friendly facilities. Overall my experience on The Tide has definitely opened me up to catching the bus more often – so I’ll be getting a Bee Card and encouraging other people in my position to give it a try too if they can.”

You can find out more about Te Ngaru The Tide, including timetables, here: https://buff.ly/3ZFC1eP

06/05/2025

At Access For Success, I believe accessibility isn't just about compliance—it's about creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

I'm passionate about guiding businesses and organisations to remove barriers, improve experiences, and build welcoming environments for people with disabilities.

Every step toward inclusion is a step toward success.

Want to join the movement? Get in touch to learn how your organisation can become more accessible and inclusive.

https://www.accessforsuccess.nz/

Access for Success offers practical, tailored accessibility consulting for businesses, councils, and healthcare providers across New Zealand. Create inclusive spaces that welcome everyone.

01/04/2025

**Exciting News! 🎉**

I’m thrilled to share that *Access For Success* now has a **live website!** 🚀

As a full-time wheelchair user, I started *Access For Success* to help businesses, organisations and communities become more accessible and inclusive. I know firsthand the challenges of inaccessibility, and my goal is to provide **practical, tailored solutions** that can make a positive difference.

With my new website, it is now easier than ever to learn about the services I offer and how I can support you in creating a more inclusive environment.

👉 **Check it out here:** www.accessforsuccess.nz

Together, we can break down barriers and make accessibility the standard! ♿💙

Thanks to Strictly Savvy for helping me with this project!

Access For Success is an Accessibility Consulting business focused on creating customised accessibility solutions for businesses, organisations, and communities.

09/05/2024

For anyone who might not know about my story, here’s the TV interview I did with Attitude last year on TVNZ One.

Sarah Morrell has a rare genetic condition called Morquio type IV (mucopolysaccharidosis ) This means she is missing an enzyme that removes the toxins that b...

01/05/2024

Hi everyone! Thanks for liking and following my Access For Success Buisness Page. I’m so excited to finally have proper business cards! Thanks H&A Print