As Ming Luo walks across the stage in Winthrop Hall at the University of Western Australia as a graduate in December, a Bachelor degree in Economics and Finance under her belt, her future will stretch out before her. A bright, shimmering horizon full of possibility. Full of adventure and excitement. It’s hard to believe only…
Two thirds of white cane users with vision impairment are grabbed by the public VisAbility and Guide Dogs WA remind community what they ‘Cane Do’ to lend a helping hand: ‘Just ask us first’. New research from two different surveys has revealed an over-eager Australian public misunderstand how to best assist people who are blind…
“As the ageing population increases, we now find ourselves at a time when we see a significant amount of people over 65 who are or will be transitioning to MyAgedCare funding. This can be very daunting for people as they navigate this new system.” says Manager, Specialist Services, Andrew Lyons. Though Andrew believes that asking…
We’d love you to meet Shannon, our new Occupational Therapist (OT) who has recently joined our team at the VisAbility Children’s Therapy Centre. Shannon and her boyfriend towed a U-Haul trailer some 4000 km, all the way from Kalgoorlie (Western Australia) to start a new life in Tassie. Shannon’s interest to become an OT was sparked…
Do you ever feel school is more difficult than it needs to be? Do you ever feel frustrated that teachers don’t seem to understand your learning needs? VisAbility is creating a website to empower high-school students with disability to share their unique learning and accessibility needs with their teacher. We want your help in creating…
Last week, Microsoft launched a new navigation app, called Soundscape. A cutting-edge application that empowers people living with vision impairment and blindness the ability to explore the world around them through 3D sound. We’re so proud that two of our team members, Vithya Vijayakumare and David Vosnacos played an important role in contributing to the apps…
VisAbility was delighted to host the Royal Guide Dogs Australia Board and the Guide Dogs Australia Chief Executive Officers at the Perron Centre on Saturday 8 September. The 13 attendees, which include VisAbility’s CEO Dr Clare Allen and VisAbility’s Chair of the Board Mrs Debbie Schaffer (OAM), meet bi-annually to discuss progress against the GDA…
This month, 21 year old Logan Shepperd is hosting a Dining in the Dark event to help raise money and awareness for Guide Dogs Tasmania. Logan lost his sight 18 months ago, and has been working with VisAbility on his orientation and mobility for the past year to become more independent and active. The sessions…
Welcome back to our collection of Stories of Independence. Guest writers are invited to share their own personal experiences, or express their views on the world around them. Below, Chloe Von and Caitlin Hannen-Williams, two clients of VisAbility Children’s Services recalls the excitement and fun they had on the recent July School Holiday Program. Let’s step into Chloe and…
Earlier this year we called for some brave, adventurous youths in our Children and Youth Services to head out to sea on the STS Leeuwin, a unique three-masted 1850’s barquentine. Thanks to Telethon, VisAbility was able to offer 10 keen explorers over the age of 14 to undertake a 7-day Youth Explorer Voyage. As Ryan…