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When we asked our community, 85% said they don’t believe manufacturers are creating accessible home appliances.*
— *Vision Australia Home Appliance Survey, 2025.
Bridging the gap
Real experiences, fresh perspectives, and ideas that expose the accessibility gap and highlight the need for change in home appliance design.
How brands measure up in our accessibility check
Advocacy
We’re creating a report card for manufacturers to encourage accessibility to be included from the start.
Workarounds and hacks that work
Advocacy
Home appliances need to improve, but these practical hacks can make them safer to use now.
The stories behind the design gap
Advocacy
Read the stories about living with home appliances that aren’t designed for everyone.
What to look for in your home appliances
Advocacy
A simple checklist to help you recognise accessible design when buying home appliances.
The cost of getting accessibility wrong
Advocacy
Accessible products can cost more, but designing accessibility at the start can bring costs down.
The home appliance gap podcast series
Over three episodes, hear real experiences, explore why accessibility is often overlooked, and discover practical solutions for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to make home appliances accessible from the beginning.
It’s time to take action
These templates help you share your experiences and ask manufacturers to design accessible appliances from the start, and retailers to make them easier to find and try in-store. You can print them as letters or send them as emails. The choice is yours. We’d love to hear from you after you’ve downloaded the templates. Let us know who you contacted, and keep us posted if you receive a response.
Download the letter to manufacturers
Use this template to share your story and ask manufacturers to design appliances that are accessible from the start.
Download the letter to retailers
Use this template to have your say and ask retailers to make it easier to find and try accessible appliances in-store.
How to tell your story
Use this guide to turn your experiences into clear, impactful examples in your letter.