Braille and Low Vision Aids
You can participate in an online focus group to discuss audio description for television.
Follow the final link to watch and hear The Lion King - fantastic. Researchers at Curtin University are currently conducting research into audio description (AD) on television in Australia. While disability advocates have been lobbying for audio description on...
read moreAnother fabulous article with videos explaining the advantages of bat-like echolocation
Rising popularity of bat-like echolocation helping more blind people see through sound By Nicola Gage Photo: Daniel Earle uses castanets to make noises that allow him navigate in a manner similar to bats. (ABC News: Nicola Gage) Related Link: How echolocation can help...
read moreAccessibyte launched a new learning to type package called TYPIO for students with a visual impairment
This may be worth investigating - you can get a licence for use at home or the school can get a licence for up to 100 people. Accessibyte offers both online and traditional software for visually impaired students. An interactive typing tutor called TYPIO...
read morePerkins School for the Blind – fabulous articles and videos now available
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read moreHumanware – Audio Braille Update, Edition 1, 2018 Australasia – now available
Humanware's new Australasian newsletter keeps up to date with new technologies available for people with vision issues. Some amazing devices/resources are available for purchase. Click on the link below to read about some of the new innovations:...
read moreNew APPS and other educational resources available – APH
There are some great resources on this site, some free, others for a nominal cost. Definitely worth bookmarking this website. Some of the new items available are listed below: NEW! Math Robot App for iPhone NEW! Best for a Nest (UEB) NEW! Feel ‘n Peel Stickers:...
read moreBraillehouse activity programs suitable for ages 5-15 – now available to borrow
Innovation at its best!! If you would like to borrow an activity box or find out more information, there is a link at the bottom of the following article: Source: June Newsletter QBWA From Little Things Big Things Grow Early 2017, Braille House was approached...
read moreQuantum – Reading, Learning, Vision – newsletter
Introducing OrCam MyEye 2.0 - a great article on an aid for reading. Click on the link below for more information:...
read moreAmerican Printing House for the Blind – fabulous resources, competitions and heaps more
This amazing website has resources for everyone! There are game apps, algebra tiles, reward stickers (smiley faces, stars and heaps of others all done in Braille), storey books, competitions where you can win awesome prizes and so much more. Have a look by clicking on...
read moreGetabout Term 1 Magazine now available – Guide Dogs Victoria
There is so much packed into this magazine - take a look. Click on the link below to read more:...
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