Opinion pieces

For Brittnee Watson, going blind after developing diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration meant saying goodbye to her hairdressing career.

Paul went completely blind six years ago due to retina detachment and glaucoma. 

He wondered if he could continue his career as an engineer and his hobby of restoring hot rods. 

A group of Vision Australia clients are better equipped to navigate inner-city Brisbane, after the most recent Vision Australia Travel Day.

The end of the financial year is only a month away, and Vision Australia Digital Access is encouraging organisations to make the most their training budgets and ensure their staff are trained in digital accessibility.

For Hannen Abdallah, Ramadan is a special time spent with family and eating great food. “Ramadan is something I can celebrate despite having a vision condition,” the 39-year-old said.

They’re cheap, easily downloaded, and hugely useful. Apps have made a world of difference for people who are blind or have low vision.

Vision Australia joined forces with LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre recently to introduce kids who are blind or have low vision to LEGO® Braille Bricks for the very first time.

Could you help young people who are blind or have low vision prepare for future employment? Vision Australia is currently on the hunt for volunteer mentors for its 2021 Careers Sampler on May 8 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Entries are now open to all artists who are blind, or have low vision, to submit their original artwork for the chance to be featured in the 2022 Vision Australia Large Print Calendar or Diary.

The Vision Australia Careers Sampler is back in 2021 and we want you involved on Saturday, May 8!