Neil Jarvis

Neil helped develop practical guidance that Australian higher education providers can use to build accessibility into technology purchasing. The guide connects policy and contract requirements with example testing procedures, helping buyers assess whether products will serve students and staff with disability. Acknowledged contributions to national digital-accessibility guidance also support organisations working towards equal access.

Neil Jarvis is an independent digital accessibility consultant based in New Zealand, advising organisations on strategy, policy and practical methods for making digital products and services accessible to people with disability. While at Intopia, Neil co-developed an accessible technology procurement guide with Andrew Arch and Jen Vass, commissioned by the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training and the National Disability Coordination Officer Program.

Written for Australian higher education providers, the guide helps institutions build accessibility into purchasing decisions for software, hardware and services. The resource provides example policy wording, contract clauses and testing procedures for evaluating prospective tools against Australian standards. Contributions from Neil are also recognised in the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2025 digital accessibility guidelines, assisting organisations with expectations around equal access to digital goods and services.