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Talking Vision: Travelling 3000km a month with a white cane
Edwin has glaucoma, but at 63, he lives a very active life, travelling across NSW independently with his white cane. Hear how he overcame his hesitation of assistive equipment.
Talking Tech update: Splitting JAWS into left or right headphones
Popular screen reader JAWS has enhanced their software to allow users a way to isolate the audio in one ear and isolate the JAWS output in the other.
Vision Australia 2021 Annual General Meeting
The 17th Annual General Meeting of members of Vision Australia Ltd (“the Company”) will be held at 3.30pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 27th October 2021. Registration will commence from 3.00pm.
White cane beginners guide
If you are new to the world of white canes, read this guide to get your head around what's available and what might suit your needs.
United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons: Digital equit...
By Ron Hooton. No matter who you are, there is no escaping the ever-growing role technology plays in our lives. Whether it’s everyday tasks like banking or shopping, or the act of staying in touch with family and friends, it’s more and more likely technology in some form is what we turn to. For many people this means convenience, but it’s important we don’t forget those who progress might leave behind. Today, October 1, is the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons. For Vision Australia, this year’s theme of “Digital Equity for All Ages” is extremely important.
Talking Vision preview: X Ambassadors, The Wiggles headline White...
The line-up also includes Australia’s best blind and low vision artists like Michael Leonardi, Rachael Leahcar from The Voice 2012, Lara Nakhle from The Voice 2012.
Talking Tech update: FaceTime without an Apple device
As an answer to the popularity of Zoom video calls, the new iOS 15 update means Apple users can connect with Android and Windows users via a FaceTime link.
Vision Australia Library takes Greg to another world
Science fiction buff and Vision Australia Library member, Greg Smith, has read so many books in his favourite genre at one stage it looked as though he had read through the entire catalogue.
Talking Tech update: The latest from Apple
Apple has released some new shiny toys. While many might feel it’s the same products spruced up with a new hat, there are a few upgrades that are interesting for the blind and low vision community.