Opinion pieces

In this program, we learn of an upcoming national eye health study and hear reflections from a retiring braille producer.

Vision Australia and NetCentric Technologies, makers of the popular CommonLook suite of software and services for accessible electronic documents, have announced that the companies have signed a strategic agency agreement.

Over 4,500 applications for spectacles have been received following Vision Australia’s relaunch of the NSW Spectacles Program in July 2014.

Access to coursework and written material is being made easier for tertiary students who are blind or have low vision thanks to technology grants available each year from Vision Australia.

Yes it’s out. The August 2014 edition of our client audio newsletter, Your Vision Australia Roundup. This magazine, available on DAISY, CDA and online, show cases Vision Australia through the voices of key people across the organisation.

In the program for the week of August 18, there is more to tell about the Commonwealth Games.

The secret to living to 100 is sensible eating, keeping active, everything in moderation and not going to sleep angry, according to Vision Australia client Helen Cavanagh.

Vision Australia would like to sincerely thank the Allport Bequest for the generous grant of $5,000.

Vision Australia, in conjunction with the newly-launched Gold Coast Light Rail, are holding an orientation session for people who are blind or have low vision on Thursday, August 7.

Sixteen women who are blind or have low vision attended Vision Australia in Sydney to learn about women’s health and well-being, fashion, make-up and relaxation.