Michael Small runs a consultancy business based in Hobart working with people with disability, businesses, government and the building sector to assist in making buildings, public space and services more accessible.

From 1993 to 2011 Michael worked at the Australian Human Rights Commission developing guidelines and standards to improve access to public transport, the internet, education, local government services, banking and the built environment.

Michael is also a Director of Disability Voices Tasmania and chairs their Systemic Change sub-committee.

Louise has over 30 years’ experience in traffic engineering, road safety and infrastructure development in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Louise has worked in engineering consultancies, state and local government, which gives her a good understanding of the demands on the public sector.  Louise works extensively with Local Authorities and Government Agencies project managing the development of projects from concept through to detailed design.

The Accessible Design Group is close to Louise’s heart as it combines engineering with her personal experience of having a family member in a manual wheelchair.