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New initiative to support travelling with assistance animals
A world-first initiative by rideshare company Uber will allow passengers who travel with assistance animals such as Seeing Eye Dogs supported to travel without discrimination.
Celebrating White Cane Day
The white cane is a fundamental tool that has helped improve navigation and mobility for people who are blind or have low vision. For many, the white cane is the first thing that is associated with blindness and vision loss, however it is much more than that and is a symbol of accomplishment and independence that we must celebrate.
‘More dangerous than ever’: Blind and low vision pedestrians fear...
Navigating your way around when you are blind or have low vision can be difficult and fraught with danger at the best of times - but adding e-bikes and scooters to the mix are causing many to live in fear on our footpaths.
Talking Vision preview – IncludeAbility, jobseeker and employer r...
IncludeAbility is a new website resource initiative to help jobseekers who have lived experience with a disability, but also assists employers to make a more inclusive working environment.
Talking Tech update – Apple’s Siri turns 10
Blind tech guru and Talking Tech host David Woodbridge can't live without the electronic personal assistant Siri. Hear his review of the revolutionary product.
Celebrate National Carers Week 2021
The theme for National Carers Week 2021 is 'Millions of Reasons to Care' which aims to recognise the diverse reasons someone may be a carer.
Vision Australia Radio partner with Uber for White Cane Day broad...
The broadcast will share music from some of the community's favourite blind and low vision musicians, plus interviews with change makers and the latest news on advancements in assistive technology.
Connect with others via Telelink!
Telelink is a virtual social program that connects like-minded people who are blind or who are experiencing low vision across a wide range of interests through telephone or video conferencing.
World Sight Day 2021: Love Your Eyes
World Sight Day is held annually on the second Thursday of October and aims to raise awareness about the issue of eye health globally.