An Equal World is an Enabled World
An equal world is an enabled world is a mantra that resonates with Kim Ryan who has spent the last two decades helping people to live their lives more independently
Author: Fiona Harding
New team leader for VisAbility Tasmania
By listening to our community we can gather information about issues which are important and can develop strategies and priorities for the future which meet peoples’ needs.
Song Bird
Confidence in orientation and mobility (O&M) has helped to give me confidence in my singing. Learning to walk on my own again has helped me have confidence in my music.
Lifting the Load
This year Phil Menzie received the Local Inspiration Award during the Day of People with Disability celebrations in Glenorchy from the Glenorchy City Council for his charity work and sporting achievements in powerlifting.
My Cane My Way
Technology opening the doors to accessibility for White Cane users in Tasmania
Beyond Sight
Beyond Sight is an inclusive multi-sensory exhibition in which visitors can explore the artworks through touch, sound, smell, sight and imagination.
Architecture Beyond Sight
Artists from all over the world including Tassie’s own Duncan Meerding were invited to tutor in the Architecture Beyond Sight course.
Pound the pavement with Jane
Tassie girl Jane Bartlett has just moved back home from Melbourne and is starting a running meet up, for the blind and vision impaired community who would like to start running/ walking or jogging with like-minded people.
Move with Mim
Physiotherapist Mim, is part of our amazing team at the Children’s Therapy Centre. She works primarily with children with disability to help them move and do things they have difficulty accomplishing. Her sessions are always fun, and always play based.
Low Vision Menu launched Jul-EYE!
Leading the way for businesses across Tasmania, Hotel SOHO with the help of VisAbility launched their low-vision and braille menus during Jul-EYE (eye health month).