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Jobs and growth for whom?
Vision Australia
We’re now at the sharp end of the 2016 federal election campaign and the mantra of Jobs and Growth has featured first and foremost – but why don’t we hear more about job creation for people with disability?
Ski season in Debbie's sights this winter
Vision Australia
An avid skier since the age of five, Debbie King has continued the sport she loves after losing her vision essentially overnight.
Rethinking the cane
Media Releases
This episode is a stark reminder that we blind have been using sticks as mobility aids since ancient times. It also reminds us of the fear of the loss of sight which was, and perhaps still is, prevalent in the public mind.
Creating tools to drive an accessible future
Vision Australia
Technology is an integral aspect of our world. It touches nearly every activity in our lives. But despite this, not everyone is able to access it.
Behind the Scenes at Carols by Candlelight
Media Releases
Carols by Candlelight has been an Australian tradition for 77 years. On Christmas Eve families gather around the television, or visit the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne to watch well-known celebrities sing our favourite songs.But how much do you know about what goes on behind the scenes to put on the show?
Braille: a vital companion for any age
Vision Australia
Has Braille been left behind in this digital age? Have smartphones and tablets replaced this old-fashioned reading and writing tool? I, an avid and passionate braille user, am here to assure you that braille is not only just as important as it ever was, but that it has kept up with developments in technology and even enhances it.
The getting of wisdom
Vision Australia
Vision loss at the age of 24 had changed the course of my life. The undergraduate degree in film and television that I had completed when I was fully sighted, was no longer of much use or interest to me.
Using your ears to hear
News Categories
Imagine being able to learn information about your surroundings from sound. Similar to a system used by bats to help them find their prey in the dark, people who practice echolocation, or flash sonar, have developed an ability to use sound to help them navigate.
Opening doors for working dogs
Media Releases
As a blind person, I have been turned away from restaurants and even airlines. Why? Because I have a seeing eye dog.