Opinion pieces

Some tips on how to read at-home covid test results.

Self-described blind poet, Dave Steele speaks to Studio 1 about expressing his emotions on vision loss through song and poetry.

This week on Talking Vision, Stella Glorie speaks to one of three 2021 Holman Prize winners on the opportunity she has been able to plan thanks to the winnings.

For those venturing into braille’s tactile world, a few custom-made devices can help with the process.

There’s no doubt of the challenges schools have faced over the past two years as they grapple with how to deliver education while dealing with all the COVID pandemic has had to throw at them. But as we begin a new school year with a focus on keeping students in the classroom, it’s also an important time to consider the education of students who are blind or have low vision and the need for inclusive schools.

As a supporting partner of Perth Festival, Vision Australia is committed to supporting events to be accessible to people who are blind or low vision.   As such we will be providing FREE orientation and mobility sessions in advance of the Festival to the venues providing audio described and tactile tour events.

An accessible Australian made Connect 4 is now on the market, with self-sorting, tactile tokens and an improved gameplay.

After six years as president of Blind Citizens Australia (BCA), John Simpson AM is stepping back.

The cost of buying purpose-built products for users who are blind or have low vision can be overwhelming. David Woodbridge reviews the in-built screen reader and magnifier options on Windows, Apple and Android.

Partnering with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to ensure Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) participants can access the new TTSS Smartcard