Talking Vision Now

Your Story Disability Legal Support is a national service specifically established to offer free legal advice to people wishing to make a submission Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission).

We chat with lawyer, Michelle Bowler and the specific ways the service can assist people. 

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There are some subjects which are felt to be too awkward or embarrassing to ever get talked about in a straightforward and open way.

Instead, we skirt around them because we think we should know all the facts. Or we suppose that someone else has covered the topic – and much better than we ever could.

Subjects like sex, dating, personal care, style, safety, nutrition, periods, starting a family, having ‘that’ conversation with...

In celebration of World Sight Day, Felix librarian, Sarah Bloredorn, chats with children’s book writer Susan Gervay about her book The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses.

Sammy has to wear glasses. His parents, teacher, family are happy for Sammy, because life is no longer blurry. So, the great miscommunication begins. The superhero is still heroic, funny, determined as he uses clever tactics and quick thinking to stay on top. But...

In a new partnership with Lifeline Australia, Vision Australia Radio (VAR) is airing episodes of the podcast series Holding on to Hope across its radio network.

Holding onto Hope shares the stories of people who have come through the darkness of suicidality and the connection that gave them hope to continue living.

VAR's Jason Gipps discusses how the series aims to help people who are experiencing depression or anxiety and al...

May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) a day that focuses on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments.

Jamie Kelly, from the Library, is in conversation with Vision Australia’s National Manager of Digital Access, Neil King about the work his team does and what inclusion looks like in the digital landscape.

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For the sake of personal hygiene people are being told to not to touch too many things and to keep our personal distance. Where does this leave people who are blind or have low vision who often relay of touch and guiding? We hear from O&M Specialist Bashir, who has extensive knowledge in this area and has some suggestions many of those are things he says blind and low vision people have been practicing for years.

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We speak with Access Technology Advisor for the Vision Shop, David Woodbridge about the educational tool, Cod Jumper,  that opens up the world of computer coding to blind children.

Launched recently by Vision Australia, Code Jumper, was originally designed by Microsoft and developed by American Printing House, and assists 7-11 year olds, regardless of their level of vision, to learn the basics of computer coding and programming ...

The Holman Prize is a major award from the Lighthouse Foundation worth $25,000, awarded for a project that encompasses a spirit of adventure for those who are blind or have low vision.

Singer, musician and Vision Australia braille music transcriber Jordie Howell is entering the Holman Prize with the aim of recording an album, in collaboration with Australian composers and composers who are blind or have low vision.

She's in c...

Vision Australia responds to Covoid 19

Vision Australia CEO, Ron Hooten, said while these were challenging times for all,  the organisation’s response is one of supporting the Australian Government in flattening the curve of Covoid 19.

This involves implementing a number of measures everyone has been asked to do including  social distancing.

For now however, as much as possible it is about providing the services for our bl...

Dating can be a nerve-wracking experience, but living with blindness or low vision doesn’t mean it’s off limits. In honour of Valentine's Day we bring you the top five dating tips when you're blind or have low vision. 

Presented by Sarah Taylor, co-facilitator of our Telelink dating program Table for One, we have five scenarios and follow Bernard, Ravi, Gigi and Felicity - who all have lived experience and are ready to date!

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