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National Volunteer Week 2021: Expanded stories
As National Volunteer Week continues, enjoy some in-depth answers from three of our volunteers across our Library, Vision Australia Radio and Seeing Eye Dogs.
National Volunteer Week 2021: Stories from our volunteers
If you've ever wondered about volunteering with Vision Australia, here are several short stories from our volunteers sharing their experiences and delving into what makes them want to continue volunteering
Government funding gap leaves millions of older Australians witho...
Millions of older Australians with a disability are being forced to go without life-changing assistive technology as the government fails to address a funding gap that could change their lives.
Useful keyboard shortcuts from a screen reader user
It’s not just Ctrl + C or Ctrl + V. In this article we'll explore handy shortcuts that are useful for everyone.
Grief, sadness and depression when losing sight - Nothing’s Off L...
Mental health is the topic of episode three of Vision Australia Radio’s podcast Nothing’s off Limits. Speaking to hosts Polly Goodwin and Tess Herbert, Courtney said many people with a vision condition or disability carry their grief with them every day.
Understanding body language when you can’t see – Nothing’s Off Li...
People who are blind or have low vision are understandably at a disadvantage when trying to understand non-verbal cues. Episode two of Vision Australia’s Nothing’s Off Limits podcast delves into the fascinating world of communicating well, finding confidence and getting around safely for someone with a vision condition.
‘Systemic issue’: Blind and low vision Australians denied entry t...
Blind and low vision people with Seeing Eye Dogs are being turned away from various public places including taxis and restaurants in what is being called a ‘systemic issue’.
Start your engines: Blind and low vision drivers hit the track
More than 50 people who are blind or have low vision were given the rare chance to get behind the wheel at the inaugural Blind Speed Track Day at Wakefield Park Raceway on Tuesday, May 4.
Nothing’s Off Limits for Vision Australia Radio
Vision Australia Radio is set to explore some of life’s more awkward, embarrassing and uncomfortable topics in its new audio series, Nothing’s Off Limits.