Amy Ridley has advocated for herself all her life. Diagnosed with the autoimmune condition panuveitis, Amy has navigated the world with minimal sight. She’s seen how others treat people with a disability and how isolating it can feel for those who can’t see.
Speaking to hosts Polly Goodwin and Tess Herbert, Vision Australia occupational therapist Amy Matthews said new innovations in period care has made taking care of menstruation a lot easier for those with vision conditions.
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It takes a person with a special kind of soul to give their time freely to better the lives of those around them.

At Vision Australia, we are lucky enough to have thousands of these precious people volunteering for us and changing the lives of our blind and low vision community every single day.

This week marks National Volunteer Week and allows us a chance to give back to our volunteers whose contributions make a world of difference to our community.
As National Volunteer Week continues, enjoy some in-depth answers from three of our volunteers across our Library, Vision Australia Radio and Seeing Eye Dogs.
If you've ever wondered about volunteering with Vision Australia, here are several short stories from our volunteers sharing their experiences and delving into what makes them want to continue volunteering
Millions of older Australians with a disability are being forced to go without life-changing assistive technology as the government fails to address a funding gap that could change their lives.
It’s not just Ctrl + C or Ctrl + V. In this article we'll explore handy shortcuts that are useful for everyone.
Mental health is the topic of episode three of Vision Australia Radio’s podcast Nothing’s off Limits. Speaking to hosts Polly Goodwin and Tess Herbert, Courtney said many people with a vision condition or disability carry their grief with them every day.
People who are blind or have low vision are understandably at a disadvantage when trying to understand non-verbal cues. Episode two of Vision Australia’s Nothing’s Off Limits podcast delves into the fascinating world of communicating well, finding confidence and getting around safely for someone with a vision condition.