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Puppies are on the Cats

Today, a group of seven Labrador puppies, aged from eight weeks to 16 months, rode a CityCat for the first time on the Brisbane River.

Jobs and growth for whom?

We’re now at the sharp end of the 2016 federal election campaign and the mantra of Jobs and Growth has featured first and foremost – but why don’t we hear more about job creation for people with disability?

Ski season in Debbie's sights this winter

An avid skier since the age of five, Debbie King has continued the sport she loves after losing her vision essentially overnight.

Rethinking the cane

This episode is a stark reminder that we blind have been using sticks as mobility aids since ancient times. It also reminds us of the fear of the loss of sight which was, and perhaps still is, prevalent in the public mind.

Creating tools to drive an accessible future

Technology is an integral aspect of our world. It touches nearly every activity in our lives. But despite this, not everyone is able to access it.

Behind the Scenes at Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight has been an Australian tradition for 77 years. On Christmas Eve families gather around the television, or visit the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne to watch well-known celebrities sing our favourite songs.But how much do you know about what goes on behind the scenes to put on the show?

Braille: a vital companion for any age

Has Braille been left behind in this digital age? Have smartphones and tablets replaced this old-fashioned reading and writing tool? I, an avid and passionate braille user, am here to assure you that braille is not only just as important as it ever was, but that it has kept up with developments in technology and even enhances it.

The getting of wisdom

Vision loss at the age of 24 had changed the course of my life. The undergraduate degree in film and television that I had completed when I was fully sighted, was no longer of much use or interest to me.

Opening doors for working dogs

As a blind person, I have been turned away from restaurants and even airlines. Why? Because I have a seeing eye dog.

No sight, no problem

Being vision impaired isn’t an obstacle for a group of active Vision Australia clients in Mildura who have recently taken up cricket.