Less than five percent of the world’s print information is avaliable in a format that someone with a print disability can access.
But now, thanks to technology, this growing number of people can keep up to date with news about what is happening in their local area.
Vision Australia, the nation’s leading blindness and low vision services is currently transitioning ten local newspapers to a digital format.
“The new system builds on the current service by using digital technology to produce a high quality product that can easily be navigated. Vision Australia clients can skip through the content to find the information that is of interest to them and they will receive their newspaper at around the same time as their sighted neighbours,” says Michael Ward, National Coordinator Audio Description & Talking Newspaper, Vision Australia.
Select your local newspaper from the list below to read the full media release.
- Central Coast Express Advocate Talking Newspaper
- Griffith Area News Talking Newspaper
- Macarthur Chronicle Talking Newspaper
- Melton Leader Talking Newspaper
- Moonee Valley Leader Talking Newspaper
- Mordialloc Chelsea Leader Talking Newspaper
- Mornington Peninsula Leader Talking Newspaper
- Murrumbidgee Irrigator Talking Newspaper
- Newcastle Star Talking Newspaper
- Port Stephens Examiner Talking Newspaper