Volunteers are the lifeblood at 5RPH Adelaide, a radio reading and information service for the print-handicapped delivered through the 1197AM frequency, and thanks to four dedicated retirees, South Australians get to hear about life on the land through a weekly reading of the Stock Journal.
In this program, a lady who is blind explains the joy of ballet as we hear about the welcoming approach of the Elancé Adult Ballet School in Melbourne. Also, we find out about the experience of Australia’s blind cricketers at the recent 40 overs per side World Cup event in South Africa.
Distinguished blind Australian, Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum AM, has recently completed six years of service with the United Nations Committee monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In the program for the week of January 5, Stephen Jolley marks this significant milestone through an extended chat with him.
Vision Australia was saddened to learn of the passing of Gordon Merry - one of the founders of VA Radio
Maryanne Diamond, General Manager Advocacy and Engagement, Vision Australia presented ‘An Information Revolution for the Blind’ at TEDxPlaceDesNations in Geneva, Switzerland last month.
Queensland state election has been called for the 31 January. For the first time voters who are blind or have low vision can vote electronically in the election using e-Assist.
Seeing Eye Dogs play a vital role in helping those who are blind stay mobile and active in the community, but a faithful Labrador can help people in so many ways – as the children of Diamond Valley Special Developmental School have recently discovered.
In the program for the week of December 29, we take the time to enjoy again the fun and fellowship of a program first broadcast in July last year. Do tune in to the joy of braille and music with the 2014 National Braille Music Camp.
Braille is used by people who are blind or have low vision as an essential communications tool and yesterday marked the birthday of inventor Louis Braille.
Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve event is now only days away. So with this iconic annual celebration raising funds to support Vision Australia Children Services, it is timely in the program for the week of December 15, to examine the support offered to young children and their families by the nation’s leading blindness organisation.