Talking Vision Now

June 13 is International Albinism Awareness Day with the theme Made to Shine. We hear from Matt who tells us about living with Albinism, how he first knew he was different and his father's favourite quote.

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May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) a day that focuses on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments.

Jamie Kelly, from the Library, is in conversation with Vision Australia’s National Manager of Digital Access, Neil King about the work his team does and what inclusion looks like in the digital landscape.

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For the sake of personal hygiene people are being told to not to touch too many things and to keep our personal distance. Where does this leave people who are blind or have low vision who often relay of touch and guiding? We hear from O&M Specialist Bashir, who has extensive knowledge in this area and has some suggestions many of those are things he says blind and low vision people have been practicing for years.

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We speak with Access Technology Advisor for the Vision Shop, David Woodbridge about the educational tool, Cod Jumper,  that opens up the world of computer coding to blind children.

Launched recently by Vision Australia, Code Jumper, was originally designed by Microsoft and developed by American Printing House, and assists 7-11 year olds, regardless of their level of vision, to learn the basics of computer coding and programming skills. A tactile system of oversized buttons, knobs and cords, means that students learn by touching and listening, exciting the hands as well as the imagination.

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The Holman Prize is a major award from the Lighthouse Foundation worth $25,000, awarded for a project that encompasses a spirit of adventure for those who are blind or have low vision.

Singer, musician and Vision Australia braille music transcriber Jordie Howell is entering the Holman Prize with the aim of recording an album, in collaboration with Australian composers and composers who are blind or have low vision.

She's in conversation with Tess Herbert and talks about the inspiration and her dream of making the album. 

You can help Jordie fulfill a lifelong dream of sharing her voice with the world by going to the link and liking her video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3bkXe1d

More likes for her project proposal will help Jordie progress to the semi-finals, so please 'like' her video on YouTube and share with your friends! 

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Vision Australia responds to Covoid 19

Vision Australia CEO, Ron Hooten, said while these were challenging times for all,  the organisation’s response is one of supporting the Australian Government in flattening the curve of Covoid 19.

This involves implementing a number of measures everyone has been asked to do including  social distancing.

For now however, as much as possible it is about providing the services for our blindness and low vision community.

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Dating can be a nerve-wracking experience, but living with blindness or low vision doesn’t mean it’s off limits. In honour of Valentine's Day we bring you the top five dating tips when you're blind or have low vision. 

Presented by Sarah Taylor, co-facilitator of our Telelink dating program Table for One, we have five scenarios and follow Bernard, Ravi, Gigi and Felicity - who all have lived experience and are ready to date!

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