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The golden age of assistive technology
We are living in a golden age of assistive technology for people with vision loss. With advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence there are now apps using image recognition technology that can describe people, objects and the physical environment.
WCAG confusion around audio description
Parts of the Web Content Accessibility Guideline 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) can be difficult to understand, especially if you're rapidly trying to get your head around it and apply it before your website or article is launched to the public.
Vision Australia clients get some expert kitchen advice
Living at home
A group of Vision Australia clients recently got busy in the kitchen thanks to a cooking masterclass with Chef Daniel. Held at Chef Daniel's At Baker Street restaurant in Gosford, the TV personality chef provided clients with a range of different tips to help them overcome the challenges that living with blindness or low vision can pose to being active and independent in the kitchen.
Vision Australia Melbourne School Holiday program
Arts, sport and recreation
Children aged eight to 12 years old who are blind or have low vision took part in an exciting school holiday program run by Vision Australia in Melbourne.
Persistence is the key to opening doors
When Geraldine lost her vision, she initially felt as if all of life’s doors had closed on her. But, as the saying goes; when one door closes, another opens. And for Geraldine, life is full of open doors.
Star Wars comes to Newcastle for young Vision Australia clients
Children who are blind or have low vision from across the Newcastle region were able to get in touch with their inner Jedi last week, thanks to a school holiday program.
Vision Australia helps young Vision Australia clients reach new h...
A group of children who are blind or have low vision were able to reach new heights last week thanks to a Vision Australia holiday program.
Vision Australia Digital Access proud to be IAAP founding member
Print Accessibility
In 2014 Vision Australia’s Digital Access team were asked to lend their expertise, along with other international leading authorities in the accessibility and inclusion space, to drive forward the concept of an International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). Five years on we are very proud to have been named the Australasian founding member of the IAAP.
Tahmoor resident wins place on national calendar
For Gordon Gray, being legally blind isn’t something that’s going to keep him from his passion for art. That commitment has resulted in Gordon’s artwork being selected for a place in the 2020 Vision Australia Calendar.