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Vision Australia Award recognises Apple’s commitment to workplace...

Today, November 3, Apple’s support for accessibility in the workplace was recognised with the presentation of the 2025 Vision Australia Corporate Award.Part of the annual Vision Australia Awards, which honour organisations and individuals making a positive impact on the blind and low vision community, the Corporate Award was presented by Vision Australia CEO David Williamson to Apple Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Lisa Jackson, at Apple Sydney.“Apple has long had a commitment to accessibility across its product range, and that extends to accessibility in its employment practices and workplaces as well. Apple has been a great supporter of the Vision Australia Employment Services program, which has helped blind and low-vision jobseekers find employment at Apple Store locations across Australia,” said David Williamson, CEO, Vision Australia.“Apple’s consideration of accessibility in hiring and employment, providing support and accommodations for people who are blind or have low vision to find the right opportunity and, most importantly, succeed, should be applauded. This doesn’t only benefit those individuals, it creates a workforce strengthened by accessibility, where all are valued,” concluded David.The relationship between Vision Australia and Apple has been a long one, with Apple’s support of people who are blind or have low vision previously being acknowledged with a Vision Award in 2013. 

Monumental safety rule takes effect today: Vision Australia welco...

Media Releases

From today November 1, all new electric vehicles will be required to be fitted with an alerting system which emits an acoustic sound when the vehicle travels at or under 25km/hr.

2025 Vision Australia Award winners acknowledged

Vision Australia acknowledged the 2025 Vision Australia Award winners at the organisation’s AGM in Kooyong on Thursday, October 30.

Vision Store and WeWALK team up to celebrate White Cane Day

Vision Store

Vision Australia marked International White Cane Day with a walk, celebrating independence and mobility for people who are blind or have low vision.

New Mindful Minutes Journal supports Older Australians in their w...

The Mindful Minutes Journal was developed to give older Australians a simple, meaningful way to check in with themselves through their mind, body, and spirit with short, guided reflections and gentle wellbeing activities.

Stand up for your rights: Public spaces, and travelling with a Se...

Advocacy

Being blind or having low vision shouldn’t mean you’re turned away at a café, left stranded by a taxi, or forced to risk your safety just to cross the street.