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AFB (American Foundation for the Blind) November/December newsletter now available
With a focus on Albinism, this newsletter has so much information. Take time to have a look and perhaps subscribe if you would like to receive the newsletter regularly. click on the link below to read the full newsletter:...
read moreINDEX OF CAUSES OF VISION IMPAIRMENT – CA School for the Blind
This is a great resources for parents, carers, teachers and older children who have vision impairment. Follow the link below to access this resource:...
read moreDigital stories about inclusion – ILC grant program
What’s my Story? Digital stories about inclusion are five stories about people with a disability who share their experiences about inclusion in employment, education, sport, creative and community activities. These stories form part of the Inclusion Ready project to...
read moreMicrosoft launches free navigation app, Soundscape in partnership with Vision Australia
Click on the links below to read more about the app and the headphones required to be used with it: https://www.computerworld.com.au/article/646738/microsoft-blind-navigation-app-soundscape-launches/...
read moreSchool holiday activities at Art Gallery of New South Wales
Some fabulous free activities including: making light boxes, drop in and make: marvellous mementos and shake it up. Click on the link below to view the free activities and some which have charges: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/type/kids/ Be sure to...
read moreArt Gallery of NSW “Spacemakers and roomshakers” for visitors who are blind or with low vision
Audio-description tour: Spacemakers and roomshakers For visitors who are blind or with low vision Saturday 20 October 2018, 1pm Free, bookings required Bookings and enquiries: 02 9225 1740 Or email pp@ag.nsw.gov.au Assisted access for individuals or groups with...
read moreAustralia-wide events for people of all ages
Vision Australia has a great listing of events happening, right around Australia - there's theatre such as Evita and The Jersey Boys; Cooking Classes; Employment programs; NDIS information sessions and so much more. Take a look and see what's happening in your...
read moreEarly Learning Program – Vision Impairment Family Handbook now available
The link below gives you access to the RIDBC Family Handbook which has lots of information about the Early Learning Program (ELP) which aims to support children who are blind or vision impaired....
read moreUpcoming Events – Australian Braille Authority
There are some fantastic upcoming events which you might be able to attend or participate in. Some are: Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi - Verbal descriptions of the sculpture visited during the tours are offered to participants who are blind or vision-impaired. When: Mon...
read moreRIDBC eNews now available
This monthly enewsletter is designed to be a quick and easy read. You can subscribe to...
read more5 Sensory play activities you can do at home
Some great things to do at home with children with a vision impairment - lots of fun :) https://www.ridbc.org.au/sensory-activities-children-vision-impairment
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