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Talking Vision: Going behind the Apple hype
Government News
In this program, following the recent Apple announcements, we explore the benefits of these developments for people who are blind or have low vision. Also the Premier of Victoria is part of the program.
New technology helps Janine live life to the full
Vision Australia
Janine Plummer, who runs a garden maintenance company with her husband Ian, has Retinitis Pigmentosa an hereditary condition that causes a degeneration of the light sensitive cells and pigment layer of the retina. Janine has no vision in her left eye and only tunnel vision with no colour perception in her right.
Technology opens up a new world to Patricia
Vision Australia
When Patricia Ross lost her sight to Macular Degeneration, it knocked her flat. She felt she had lost her independence. But now, thanks to expert training from Vision Australia, this 76 year old Great Grandmother from Colyton is right up to speed with the very latest accessible technology.
New technology helps Laurinda live life to the full
Vision Australia
Forty-four year old, Laurinda Martin, from Mount Warrigal is legally blind, but thanks to the latest technology, and expert training from Vision Australia, she doesn’t let her vision impairment slow her down.
Supporting research into social inclusion for people with a disab...
Government News
Vision Australia supports valuable research into the social inclusion of people with a disability. This research is being carried out by Scope Victoria, who provide a range of disability services, including accommodation and respite care, across Victoria.
Facebook Granny stays connected
Vision Australia
Two years ago, 73 year old Marilyn Pursche from Albury, was devastated when she lost her eyesight overnight. Now, she attends a weekly technology training group at Vision Australia’s Albury centre on Olive Street and keeps in touch with friends and family via Facebook.
iPad helps Patricia stay connected
Vision Australia
Thanks to an iPad and some training from Vision Australia Argentinian born Patricia Cardozo, 61, from Southport is able to connect with friends and family from overseas.
Exhibition showcases latest technology
Vision Australia
Four years ago, sixty two year old Bruce Blackshaw from Croydon Park, was devastated when he lost his eyesight overnight. The then TAFE head teacher had a form of optic neuropathy known as Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). Now he attends Vision Australia's Texpo annually to keep up to date with the latest technology.
Innovative online book player makes a big difference
Vision Australia
Although she has very poor vision, thanks to an innovative Online talking book player developed by Vision Australia, Lesley McEwan, 60 from Willoughby reads more than sixteen books per month.