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Amazon Echo Dot helps Rhonda bake up a storm
Client Stories
Like many people Rhonda was a bit unsure about learning to use new technology, but thanks to the right support her Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker has become invaluable.
This week on Talking Vision: Voting at the Victorian election
Vision Australia Radio
Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. This week Peter Greco caught up with Sue Lang, the director of communication and engagement from the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), who provided all the latest information for the upcoming Victorian election.
Remembering Tilly Aston: Australia’s first blind advocate
News
These days, Tilly Aston isn’t a household name. In fact, very few people have heard of her at all. In her lifetime though, Tilly accomplished great things, and she deserves to be remembered.
Free alternative formats: Vision Australia’s best kept secret
Print Accessibility
Vision Australia clients are eligible to have 360 pages of their chosen personal materials converted into an accessible alternate format.
Peter Greco's push for accessible voting in South Australia
Advocacy and exercising your rights
On Vision Australia Radio, Peter Greco is the voice of Vision Extra and Focal Point, which covers a range of topics, including accessible technology, accessible services, and accessible voting. He's been involved with community radio for over 30 years, and one of the things that Peter is extremely passionate about is the lack of accessible voting in South Australia.
Alexa helps Riri reconnect with her heritage
Client Stories
Riri lives with glaucoma, and her vision is gradually deteriorating. But her Amazon Alexa not only gives her confidence in her ability to maintain her independence as her vision fades, but also helps her reconnect with her Greek heritage.
From literary England to murder in paradise, something for everyo...
Library
Over 731 exciting titles in a fabulous range of genres have been added to the library catalogue. to help you on your way, we’ve complied a shortlist of some of our new favourite titles.
Gail Finds joy with Amazon’s Alexa
Client Stories
Gail likes to cook, and with Amazon Alexa, her hobby has gotten a whole lot easier.
Astronomy from an accessibility point of view
Blind tech guru David Woodbridge gives a rundown of some great options for the space obsessed including great image descriptions of the new James Webb telescope.