Opinion pieces

A significant component of Vision Australia’s proud traditions comes from the support of a small but committed number of fundraising groups throughout Victoria and New South Wales.

In the program for the week of August 11, the star of the show is Sam of RealSAM. RealSAM is a hand-held, voice-controlled, audio reader and player from Real Thing Entertainment.

In the program for the week of August 4, we explore the OwnFone and hear a tribute to a giant of braille.

Growing up with a vision impairment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to define someone.

In the program for the week of July 28, we talk about disability rights. The former Disability Discrimination Commissioner and the National Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia, have an extended conversation with Stephen Jolley.

Differing tactile features and layouts of keypads are among the concerns for people who are blind or have low vision when Personal Identification Numbers (PINS) instead of signatures for authentication of most credit cards and debit cards become mandatory from August 1.

Vision Australia has today announced it will soon be joining Bendigo’s new medical precinct on Bridge Rd, a move that will make it easier for the blindness and low vision community to access services.

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre staff members are coming to the Kensington office of Vision Australia to assist future further education students who are blind or have low vision with their VTAC applications, including Special Entry Access Scheme and Scholarship applications for study in 2015.

Talking Vision is Vision Australia's national radio program on blindness and low vision. This week, it’s electronic magnification and then the transition to pin.

An animation campaign called “I might not see you” has been released today to help make roads and footpaths safer for people with vision impairment.