We marked International White Cane Day with a hands-on tactile experience at a Perth art gallery.
Contemporary artist Nigel encouarged clients to feel their way around artwork created out of sand. So what did they make of it? Read more to find out.
Eamon Doak has been selected as a Bright Little Star for this year’s Telethon 7. The bubbly seven-year-old, who has Ushers Syndrome is receiving some cane training from our O and M Therapist Jodie Bruce.
He’s decorated his cane orange and can’t wait for his television debut.
We’ve reached another milestone at VisAbility notching up our 15,000th audio book. It was recorded and narrated in our studio.
Of course we wanted to mark the event and thank all the volunteers involved as we reached this milestone achievement.
A new bottle and plastics recycling scheme has been introduced across WA.
Called Containers for Change it aims to reduce plastic waste ending up in landfill sites.
Find out how VisAbility’s Disability Employment Service has been placing people into various positions and meet Matthew who’s enjoying his new role.
Peter Smirke was in his fifties when he lost his sight. He says he fell into a dark hole but with the support of therapists he’s growing in confidence.
To mark World Sight Day, we thought we’d share Peter’s journey to regaining confidence.
David Vosnacos, Program Manager Assistive Technology and Specialist Services for VisAbility and self confessed ‘tec geek’. Working in all areas of access, from access consultancy, print access, web access, access to premises, accessible media and assistive technology.
Have you ever been to a gallery where you can touch the art? Well an exhibition in Perth is doing just that with some tactile sand paintings.
You’re invited to a private viewing to mark International White Cane Day.
Want to keep your children active and engaged during school holidays?
Join us for some fun, fitness classes to keep them moving and energised.
Would you exercise with your partner? There’s a great deal of evidence which suggests it’s a good idea.
One of our client’s Narelle Spaans, who is blind, recently encouraged her husband Matt to make use of the Exercise Clinic at VIsAbility. He could access sessions through his NDIS plan. Together they’re achiveing great results. Take a read of the article to find out more.
Ever wondered what life is like for a regional therapist? It’s a varied but hugely rewarding role helping people with their specific requirements.
Occupational Therapist Jack Beer kept his own diary during his recent work trip to Geraldton. Read the article to find out more.