Have an eye test……it’s on my ‘to do list’ somewhere.
To be honest, I probably had an inkling that I needed glasses. Well, it had at least crossed my mind that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get my eyes tested. But did I? The short answer is no.
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Foreign aid saves sight
On Friday I was interviewed by Geraldine Coutts from Radio Australia on the growing concern over Australia's foreign aid budget. I believe Australia has an opportunity to transform the lives of millions and really make an impact on reducing global poverty. I hope the Government shares that vision and keeps its commitment to increasing foreign aid.
How do I ski given I am legally blind?
One of the most common questions I am asked is how do I ski given I am legally blind? Well it’s not easy but with adaptive technology I am able to get down a mountain just like anyone else.
Interview with Karen Hayes Chief Executive Officer, Guide Dogs Victoria
Karen Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of Guide Dogs Victoria talks about her experiences in the eye health and vision care sector and her passion for the work of Guide Dogs Victoria.
Britta – A day in the life of a Guide Dog
International Guide Dog Day is held on the last Wednesday of April each year. When Vision 2020 Australia asked Alecia to contribute a piece to celebrate this day for our blog, she was keen to spread the word about the amazing impact a guide dog can make on a person’s life.
Five tips for an accessible website
Vision 2020 Australia worked with Evolution 7 and Scenario 7 to develop our new website to the latest WCAG 2.0 accessible criteria. As many Australian government departments and other organisations start to redevelop their sites to the new criteria, here are some tips for embarking on a successful web development process.
National Close the Gap Day
On National Close the Gap Day, it is a good time to highlight a practical plan ready to be implemented which will make a difference and ‘Close the Gap for Vision’.
Why am I still here?
Jennifer Gersbeck has been CEO of Vision 2020 Australia for over seven years. In her first blog post she reflects on this time and how she is continually inspired.
Launch of the Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision
Worrelle Blow attended the launch of the Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision.
Effective working partnerships
Courtney Saville comments on her observations of the effectiveness of working in a Consortium model.