Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is calling out a new social media trend as harmful and disturbing, because it mocks blindness. Trending hashtags like #BlindChallenge and #BlindKidChallenge encourage parents to film their […]
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Becoming a better ally this White Cane Day
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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Australia’s first accessible greeting cards hit shelves
Hallmark Cards Australia and Guide Dogs Australia have partnered to create a range of accessible greeting cards for people with low vision or blindness. The practice of giving and receiving […]
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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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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT says “access means business”
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is taking action to ensure Sydneysiders with disability gain better access to restaurants and bars. The charity has launched the Access Means Business Campaign alongside the City […]
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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 […]