Soon after she was born, Daisy was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia, a condition where the optic nerve never fully develops.
City of Melbourne is investigating the current perception and usage of braille tactile street signage that is installed at intersections within the central city.
Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective. On this week’s episode, Sam speaks with athlete Jess Gallagher to celebrate her two gold medals in the para cycling program at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Sulari’s Gentill reveals what inspired her to write her latest literary thriller, The Woman in the Library
Vision Australia’s LEAP (Learn, Engage, Act, Perform) program has returned for another year, and young people aged 14 to 18 living with blindness or low vision are encouraged to participate.
On this week’s episode Sam speaks to Nicole Lee, board member of People with Disabilities Australia (PWDA), which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Members of the Vision Australia Library enjoyed a wide variety of books this July, with mysteries, thrillers, Australiana, non-fiction and biographies all proving popular. Check out the 10 most borrowed books below and you’ll understand why the Vision Australia Library’s huge catalogue is so popular!
Dead bodies, secrets, madcap villagers, subterfuge and heroics are just some of the goings on that take place amongst the stacks in the library.
Bethany Cody caught up with Brittnee Watson to chat about the experiences of getting tattoos as somebody who is blind or has low vision.
Cassandra Chui was the first woman in Singapore to use an assistance dog and while the societal challenges were steep the “unparallel benefit” she experienced ignited her passion for advocacy.