This is my most asked question: How much can you see? Before I can answer this complex question, I need to explain the difference between the terms legally blind and low vision as there is lots of confusion when I am asked. Vision Australia defines the two terms as follows:
As Christmas approaches, it’s time for children to write that all important letter to Santa with what they’d like for Christmas.
This week’s Talking Vision focuses on two very different topics, with discussions about mental health and wellbeing as well as Carols By Candlelight.
Our #Vision4Vic campaign has extensively highlighted the barriers people who are blind or have low vision face to finding employment in the lead-up the to 2018 Victorian State Election.
Like countless other advancements over time, the invention of braille involved a good pinch of luck and trial and error.
Don’t Eat the Whole Elephant uses the lived experiences of people who are blind or have low vision to explore the challenges vision loss can have on wellbeing and the strategies that can be used to overcome them.
Living with blindness or low vision can make staying safe at home a challenge. With that in mind, we spoke to a Vision Australia occupational therapist about what can be done to prevent falls and keep you or your loved ones safer in their home for longer.
A Vision Australia Radio (VAR) program that opened Perth landmarks to people who are blind or have low vision has been recognised at the 2018 CBAA Community Radio Awards.
Dealing with the challenges that blindness and low vision can present is different for every individual, and for some it may mean impact their mental health and overall wellbeing.
With passion, perseverance and blind grit, fashion designer Nikki Hind believes you can achieve anything. That’s exactly what she’s done to become Australia first legally blind fashion designer, recently presenting her first collection at Melbourne Fashion Week.