Joint statement from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT CEO Dale Cleaver, NextSense CEO Chris Rehn, and Vision Australia CEO Ron Hooton.
Electors who wish to vote using braille ballot papers for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections should apply now. Applications for braille ballot papers must be made to the NSW Electoral Commission by 6pm on 25 October 2021:
A world-first initiative by rideshare company Uber will allow passengers who travel with assistance animals such as Seeing Eye Dogs supported to travel without discrimination.
The white cane is a fundamental tool that has helped improve navigation and mobility for people who are blind or have low vision.
For many, the white cane is the first thing that is associated with blindness and vision loss, however it is much more than that and is a symbol of accomplishment and independence that we must celebrate.
For many, the white cane is the first thing that is associated with blindness and vision loss, however it is much more than that and is a symbol of accomplishment and independence that we must celebrate.
Navigating your way around when you are blind or have low vision can be difficult and fraught with danger at the best of times - but adding e-bikes and scooters to the mix are causing many to live in fear on our footpaths.
IncludeAbility is a new website resource initiative to help jobseekers who have lived experience with a disability, but also assists employers to make a more inclusive working environment.
Blind tech guru and Talking Tech host David Woodbridge can't live without the electronic personal assistant Siri. Hear his review of the revolutionary product.
The theme for National Carers Week 2021 is 'Millions of Reasons to Care' which aims to recognise the diverse reasons someone may be a carer.
The broadcast will share music from some of the community's favourite blind and low vision musicians, plus interviews with change makers and the latest news on advancements in assistive technology.
Telelink is a virtual social program that connects like-minded people who are blind or who are experiencing low vision across a wide range of interests through telephone or video conferencing.