This International White Cane Day, Guide Dogs is calling on all Australians to become allies for the thousands of Australians who use a white cane. The organisation says White Cane […]
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Blind or low vision Australians could lose early intervention
After Robyn Delaney was diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2023, her central vision deteriorated rapidly. Within a matter of months, the then-70-year-old former psychologist from Greater Western Sydney had to give up […]
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Esri book explores importance of tactile maps
A new research collection shows just how important tactile mapping is for people who are blind or have low vision. Global location intelligence and mapping company Esri has published Tactile […]
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Vision Australia Radio sets new award nomination record
Vision Australia Radio has achieved a new milestone with nine finalist nominations at the upcoming Community Broadcasting Awards. It beats the radio network’s previous record of eight nominations last year […]
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Blind runner raising funds for Vision Australia
Ballarat man Dale Pierce will run 100km in less than 24 hours to raise funds for people who are blind or have low vision, as part of Vision Australia’s 100K […]