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Conference brings world leaders in the field of low vision to Aus...
Vision Australia
According to the World Health Organisation, more than 246 million people worldwide have low vision. Here in Australia, that figure is estimated to be around 330,000, a number that is set to increase dramatically as the population ages.
Talking Vision: Dreams for Seeing Eye Dogs come true
Vision Australia
The program for the week of March 24, covers the opening of the new Seeing Eye Dog National Kennel and Puppy Centre.
Voters who are blind or have low vision can cast a telephone vote...
Government News
Telephone voting in the 2014 WA Senate election is now open for people who are blind or have low vision.
Talking Vision: New Vision Australia Library book players
Vision Australia
The program for the week of March 17 begins with a fascinating item involving volunteering with an edge. There’s talk of a modern way for reading and a little sport.
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia opens the doors to its new facility
News Categories
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, a division of Vision Australia, held its first public Open Day to celebrate the launch of its new, state-of-the- art Kennel and Puppy Centre in Kensington, Victoria.
Talking Vision: Maryanne Diamond to Chair the International Disab...
Vision Australia
For the program of March 10, we turn to the international scene. In early March, it was announced that Former World Blind Union President Maryanne Diamond will be taking up new international duties as Chair of the International Disability Alliance.
New bus signage easy on the eye
News Categories
Destinations signs on Sydney’s newest buses are proving to be a hit, with customers who are elderly and vision impaired declaring the new easy-to-read LED displays a resounding success.
The February Your Vision Australia Roundup is Here
Vision Australia
This magazine, available on DAISY, CDA and online, show cases Vision Australia through the voices of key people across the organisation.
Talking Vision: Moving about using echo location
Vision Australia
The program for the week of March 3, comprises discussion of a different way of thinking about a blind person’s orientation and mobility.