Latest News – Blind Citizens Australia

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Media Release: Australia Takes Landmark Step Towards TV for All

June 23, 2020

, Audio Description, Media release

After twenty-five years of campaigning, people who are blind or vision impaired will finally be...

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Audio description on the ABC and SBS – they want to hear from you

June 22, 2020

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The ABC and SBS recently launched audio description services, providing greater access to their programming...

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Media Release: Campaign to support people who are blind or vision impaired during COVID-19

May 22, 2020

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For people who are blind or vision impaired, COVID-19 presents unique challenges. Social distancing is...

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Onkyo Braille Essay Competition 2020

April 2, 2020

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The World Blind Union Asia Pacific Onkyo Braille Essay competition is now open for entries....

Blind Citizens News – April Edition

March 27, 2020

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The latest edition of Blind Citizens News is now available to read online. Learn more...

Editorial

March 27, 2020

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By Jonathan Craig Listen Let's talk about Stevie Wonder. Is that an outtake from his...

Traveling Alone: A first-timer’s perspective

March 27, 2020

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By Dean Calder Listen Like many people, I had the desire to have an overseas...

Australian Disability Parking Permits – a win in Queensland

March 27, 2020

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By Martin Stewart and Angela Jaeschke Listen If you subscribe to Blind Citizens Australia’s email...

Register for Upcoming Training in our Aged Care and Service Provider Resources

March 27, 2020

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By Jane Britt Listen Service Providers Expectation Policy Resource Training What is the Service Providers...

When Blindness Isn’t Your Only Disability

March 27, 2020

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By Krystel Malcolm Listen For many of us, blindness or vision impairment isn’t our only...