Enjoying school to the Max
Starting school is a big milestone for any child, but what made it different for Max Goodfellow is that he can’t see.
Losing your sight shouldn’t mean you have to lose your way of life
Hello,
I know from personal experience, it can be very challenging to negotiate the dramatic life changes that vision loss brings. It has an enormous impact on you both physically and emotionally.
I can tell you just how frustrating and depressing it can be to always depend on friends and family for help with your day to day activities.
I know from personal experience, it can be very challenging to negotiate the dramatic life changes that vision loss brings. It has an enormous impact on you both physically and emotionally.I can tell you just how frustrating and depressing it can be to always depend on friends and family for help with your day to day activities.
Kaylah can’t see the path, but she knows where she’s going…
When a child is born blind or with low vision, it can leave a family feeling desperate and unable to cope.
David and Seeing Eye Dog Zahra
“I was always tripping over in shopping centres, and I was starting to trip over gutters. With Zahra, I’ve had no falls and no trip ups. You don’t walk into things with a Seeing Eye Dog.”
Caren and Seeing Eye Dog Reba
Caren was born with glaucoma and has always had problems with her vision. However, once she began studying at RMIT she found it increasingly difficult to navigate around the campus.
“My mobility instructor at Vision Australia suggested a Seeing Eye Dog,” Caren explains. Reba, a golden retriever, was matched with Caren and will provide her with a lot more independence.
“My mobility instructor at Vision Australia suggested a Seeing Eye Dog,” Caren explains. Reba, a golden retriever, was matched with Caren and will provide her with a lot more independence.
John and Seeing Eye Dog Umali
Hi, my name is John and I lost my sight overnight 7 years ago. I literally woke up one morning thinking it was still dark outside.
The specialists told me that I suffer from a number of conditions including Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Degeneration, so I’m totally blind in my left eye and have only 3% vision in my right.
I was matched with my Seeing Eye Dog, Umali. She immediately bonded with the whole family and on the first weekend she followed me around everywhere.
The specialists told me that I suffer from a number of conditions including Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Degeneration, so I’m totally blind in my left eye and have only 3% vision in my right.
I was matched with my Seeing Eye Dog, Umali. She immediately bonded with the whole family and on the first weekend she followed me around everywhere.
Vaughan and Seeing Eye Dog Deva
Sydney-based criminal lawyer Vaughan (39) has been legally blind since birth and, along with his Seeing Eye Dog Deva, is a regular presence at Parramatta Local Court.
“Having the right dog is essential for my job. Vision Australia matched me with Seeing Eye Dog Deva and she is fitting in beautifully,” says Vaughan.
Dawson access’s a world of information
"I'd stay at home to avoid talking to people, being unable to read newspapers and magazines made me feel so isolated and out-of touch. But now I can join in when friends talk because I've read the same articles. I feel like part of the world again." Dawson, aged 31.
Domenic's first steps towards independence
“As a parent you’d do anything for your children. Joe and I want to give Domenic the best possible start in life. We know the work we do now will make a big difference to him when he is an adult.” – Jacqui, mum to 16-month-old Domenic
Moana's story
Moana’s Story
“Moana notices that people treat her differently. She says, ‘Mum, it’s just my eyes that don’t work, everything else about me works just fine; why do people feel they need to speak to me as if I’m a baby?’” Honi, mother to Moana, aged 12.