For 20 years we’ve been empowering people with disabilities through innovative research.
We’ve worked hard to ensure equitable opportunities for everyone by listening, caring, and sharing.
The Trust remains active and this website continues to be available. The Trust can be contacted on burwoodacademynz@gmail.com
We connect with individuals living with various abilities to learn about their experiences and challenges. We listen to understand what’s important from their perspective, using their insights to guide future research, advocacy, and education.
Our work reflects real-life experiences by involving people with lived experience (PLEx) throughout the process. We support PLEx to participate, guide, and lead research in an inclusive and safe manner.
We communicate our findings—and those of others—in a clear and accessible way. Our outreach is tailored to suit different audiences, using simple language to maximize impact. We share knowledge to improve the lives of people with disabilities and the broader community.
We bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications that improve the lives of people with disabilities and their support networks.
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