Vision Australia Bendigo is giving its community the opportunity to experience what it would be like to have little or no vision, and use a white cane to get around.
As part of International White Cane Day on October 15, Vision Australia is offering the chance to experience the blindfold challenge.
Many people associate dog guides with blindness, but few realise it is the white cane that is the most widely used mobility aide among people who are blind or have low vision.
Come down to Bendigo Marketplace from 9.30am to 4pm where you can also find out more about Vision Australia and the supports that are available to people who are blind or have low vision.
Merchandise such as print calendars, diaries and small Christmas stocking fillers will also be for sale.
From 10am to 12pm, Vision Australia invites any interested member of the public to participate in a blindfold challenge.
You will be taught how to use a long cane, then blindfolded and challenged to walk within the facility with your cane.
Low vision goggle simulators will also be provided. Each participant will be closely accompanied, and monitored, by a Vision Australia staff member or trained volunteer.
The white cane is vital in giving a person who is blind or has low vision independence and mobility in their everyday life.
Come down to learn more and show your support for the 330,000 Australians who are blind or have low vision, including the 2000 from the Bendigo region.
For further information contact Diana Saunders, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, on 5445 5709.
As part of International White Cane Day on October 15, Vision Australia is offering the chance to experience the blindfold challenge.
Many people associate dog guides with blindness, but few realise it is the white cane that is the most widely used mobility aide among people who are blind or have low vision.
Come down to Bendigo Marketplace from 9.30am to 4pm where you can also find out more about Vision Australia and the supports that are available to people who are blind or have low vision.
Merchandise such as print calendars, diaries and small Christmas stocking fillers will also be for sale.
From 10am to 12pm, Vision Australia invites any interested member of the public to participate in a blindfold challenge.
You will be taught how to use a long cane, then blindfolded and challenged to walk within the facility with your cane.
Low vision goggle simulators will also be provided. Each participant will be closely accompanied, and monitored, by a Vision Australia staff member or trained volunteer.
The white cane is vital in giving a person who is blind or has low vision independence and mobility in their everyday life.
Come down to learn more and show your support for the 330,000 Australians who are blind or have low vision, including the 2000 from the Bendigo region.
For further information contact Diana Saunders, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, on 5445 5709.