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Vision Australia's 2022 election priorities
Around 453,000 Australians are blind or have low vision - a figure that is expected to increase rapidly over the next 10 years as the result of an aging population. With this in mind, it’s important we not only aim to improve outcomes and opportunities for our community now, but ensure we advocate for the fundamental infrastructure and systems to support those who will be blind or have low vision in the future.
Celebrate Pride Month with these glittering books from LGBTQI aut...
June is Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQI culture and voices, while advocating for recognition and protection of LGBTQI rights. Read on for a selection of recent additions to the Vision Australia Library collection in both gay and lesbian fiction and non-fiction, as well as a preview of titles currently in production.
Studio 1 update: MasterChef winner Christine Ha
Christine Ha was the first ever blind contestant to enter, and eventually win, a season of the US Masterchef series.
Talking Vision preview: Making a complaint about a disability wor...
A complaint begins a process of checks and balances that helps protect the sector as a whole, Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner Dan Stubbs says.
Memorable mothers in literature
Despite what greeting cards imply, mothers aren’t one-dimensional creatures whose only purpose in life is to care for children. Mothers are women who can be complex, tough, outrageous, wise, funny, and/or just plain bad. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8, the Vision Australia Library has put together a list of some memorable mothers in books.
Talking Vision: Blind AFL looks to national presence
Blind AFL is hoping to foster a national program as it establishes clubs outside of its Victorian base.
Talking Tech: Blind Paralympian launches fitness app
The audio-based fitness program is unique in that it includes directions from a blind perspective; either by using clockface directions, reference points, and step-by-step instructions.
Supporting Australian voters living with disability
The Australian Electoral Commission is providing voters living with disability and mobility restrictions with some convenient options to help them cast their vote for the 21 May federal election.
Delve into some award-winning women writers in the library
Following the Stella Prize shortlist announcements for 2022, the library has put together a list of some of the winning and shortlisted titles available in the library for you to enjoy. All of the books are a brilliant testament to the diverse writing talent of Australian women writers.