❝If you learn to play a musical instrument such as a guitar, you’ll always have a friend for life.❞
Powerful words from Les Brooks from Bunbury, an avid musician and guitar enthusiast who’s been making his own cigar box and lap steel slide guitars for fourteen years.
Do you have your own personal style? It was a question asked to our vision impaired clients who attended our ‘Look Good, Feel Confident’ series of workshops. The group program consisted of three sessions, developed and facilitated by one of our qualified occupational therapists, Rebecca Comber-Short. Aspects covered included wardrobe management, make-up and grooming, and…
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.
This past year has been a time of great change for everyone at VisAbility. As we welcome in a new decade, it’s a good time to take stock on all our achievements in 2019. Our new CEO, Elizabeth Barnes has been reflecting on our accomplishments across WA and Tasmania. Here she shares her thoughts to…
The rise of the digital age means we are less socially connected than ever before. Being socially connected is about building personal relationships with others, the bonds we forge and the rapports we establish. We know there are many benefits if we have strong connections including better physical and mental health. The beginnings of Befriend…
Does Australia have enough homes built with accessibility at the forefront of design? Sadly, it seems not. Latest figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that 36% of households contain a person with a disability. However, there’s only a few specially-built homes which are accessible to all. That’s why it’s always refreshing to learn…
It’s a new technology which has so much potential – 360 video and audio. It adds an extra dimension and can captivate an audience. For those with a disability it opens-up opportunities, making the impossible possible. VisAbility was invited to demonstrate its potential at the National Disability Scheme (NDS) WA State Conference with a presentation…
Technology opening the doors to accessibility for White Cane users in Tasmania
If you’ve got a condition which affects your sight, what better way than explain it to your friends than through a blind obstacle race? That’s exactly what 11-year-old Harry Nicholls did to raise awareness of his condition. He wanted his friends to walk – or run – in his shoes and experience what it’s like…
It’s Occupational Therapy Week and to mark the occasion we thought we’d shed a spotlight on our newest member of the team Sophie Stockwell. Sophie graduated from university just over a year ago and is keen to share her experiences as an occupational therapist. The 22-year-old works in our Children and Youth Services team and…