Created for an exhibition, this sign shows in large print and braille the first 13 lines of the Tilly Aston poem 'And the eyes of the blind shall be opened' from her book 'Maiden Verses'.White plastic board with black writing and Braille overlaybraille, tilly aston

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including a membership of 276, nearly 1000 visits made to people in their homes with several taking the opportunity to learn Braille, leasing of 'Woodburn' to accommodate those who were unable to provide for themselves or convalescent rather than provide short term financial help, an extension of the Railway Permit was secured so that the holder is able to travel with a guide and pay only one fare on the Brighton Electric Tramway and Williamstown Ferry Boat club, commitment by the Federal Government to extend the invalid pension to blind persons, the Department of Education is improving lighting which will help some children with eye difficulties and the loss of Sir Malcolm McEachern, F.S Grimwade, Mr Quayle and Dr McBurney, (the latter for whom a portrait will be placed in the Home for the Adult Blind due to his professional and personal support of the Association).1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

In 1875 John William Wood left a legacy of 5000 pounds for a building to be erected for the benefit of people who were blind. A site near William Street was agreed upon, and building commenced of a two storey sandstone in Boomerang Street. Some months after its completion, a public meeting was held to inaugurate the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution, outline its rules and regulations and elect a board of management. To publicise it's work and gain donor support, the SIBI produced an annual report outlining the finances, facilities and programs offered.1 volume, illustrationssydney industrial blind institution

Employment is a key area that blind or vision impaired people are under-represented. These photographs were taken to demonstrate and provide examples of how blind and visually impaired workers can undertake skilled positions. A woman works at a switchboard, using an assistive device, whilst another woman sits beside her. A young man dressed in a blue coverall and goggles, uses a bandsaw to cut through an object, whilst another uses a circular saw to cut wood. A man in a workshop, with a large toolset on the wall, operates a machine.employment, royal victorian institute for the blind

Colour photograph taken of the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales building in Enfield, as viewed from Mitchell Street. The two storey building has a car park underneath, with a separate external car park in the front of the building and a sloping driveway and footpath up to the covered entrance. To the right of the driveway is a short term visitors park. Gum trees are planted amongst a well kept lawn. Image was taken around the later 1970s-mid 1980s. A "Royal Blind Society' sign points up the driveway.Digital Image of Enfield building taken from Mitchell Streetroyal blind society of new south wales, buildings

Photograph of deaf, dumb & blind group (unknown) 5 males & 3 females."A. Marks & Co. Elgin Street Carlton"group photo, deaf, dumb, blind

17 silver plastic letters that spell out Royal Blind Society, that were used for signage inside the Enfield office until the merger in 2004. Believed to have been part of a bequest.17 silver plastic letters royal blind society of nsw, fundraising

In 1894 the Victorian Braille Writers Association was established in order to create a braille lending library. Such an endeavor also meant a need of space for storage. At first the library was accommodated in the home of Mrs May Harrison before moving to the home of Mrs Dickinson two years later. Eventually, with the help of donors, a space was rented in the Block Arcade to house the 1300+ volumes it held and the yearly increase produced by its braille transcribers. Fortunately in 1918 the Trustees of the Edward Wilson Estate provided 4000 pounds to pay for a new building in Commercial Road. Despite some misgivings from the RVIB at the time, this building was home to both braille volumes and talking books (albums and cassettes) for many years.1 b/w photograph of people on a stageFree Lending Library for the Blind. Senator G. Fairbairn, on behalf of the Edward Wilson Trust, presenting the key of the building to Miss Aston, a Braille reader, representing the Braille Writer’s Association. 26th April 1919. (Label on mount board)tilly aston, braille and talking book library

In this example, nineteen 33-speed gramophone records are needed for a single title. Labelled with His Master's Voice, and recorded solely for the use of the blind by the Sound Recording Committee by Arthur Bush, they were dispatched via post to members who were in possession of commercial record players. Australian blindness agencies were purchasing overseas titles to expand their libraries for a growing number of users.19 vinyl records :12 in., 33-speed ;in paper sleeves, Reference number JG5433-JG5451audio books, royal national institute for the blind

, Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership total of 185, loan of 10 pounds to a member to start his own wool and coal business which has been a success, a typewriting machine has been purchased and instruction of this for our members will be made available, and a suggestion was taken to hold a demonstration of what the Association does which resulted in a successful gymkhana at the Glacierium. From this event a total of 223 pounds was raised and will be used as a building fund to help find more employment for blind workers.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

A plastic device to enable a sighted person to communicate with a person who is Deaf-Blind in either standard Braille or Moon. The centre radius of the disc has the ordinary alphabet printed in black. Moving outwards from the centre, are the corresponding letters embossed in Braille, then on the outer edge are the corresponding letters in Moon. The user moved the indicator arm around the disc until the desired letter and corresponding symbol was positioned under the cut-out in the centre of the arm. The deaf-blind person could then touch the disc to determine the letters being communicated. Numbers and punctuation are not included.White plastic disc with black indicator armbraille equipment, assistive devices

Nine coloured photographs of the residents and surrounds of the Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind Inc., Oume City, Tokyo, Japan. A brief description describes the scene: Princess Chichibu-no-miya welcomed by the Australian & Japanese representatives for the sisterhood & 30th Anniversary Ceremonies. Residents Band and Choirs. Origami made by Residents. Displaying sister organisations Proclaimation, 8th June 1985. Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind, Oume City, Tokyo. Staff enjoying celebrations. Japanese artefacts. Residents enjoying mealtime. Garden outside entrance and Kotobuki-so Nursing Home.Digital Image of photographs and text in frameassociation for the blind, seimei association for the welfare of aged blind inc.

Interior view of a building owned by Queensland Industrial Institute for the Blind, and used to store cane and make cane baskets. Several examples of partially finished product sit in each of the work areas used by individuals.1 x B/W photograph of cane area at QIIBqueensland industrial institute for the blind, employment

In 1977 the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales was awarded the HRH The Prince of Wales trophy for outstanding community service. The certificate was signed by P.R. Mitchell (National Chairman) and Reg Lusford (Regional Chairman).1 cream page with seal of Queens Silver Jubilee TrustAt the head of the page: the Royal crown then below a spray of flowers sit either side of the initials "ER II" and the dates "1952" and "1977" amongst the flowers. Beneath that reads "The Queens Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Trust for Young Australians". All text and illustrations are in blue.royal blind society of nsw, awards

Copy of article from the Telegen magazine on blind switchboard operators and training centre set up by the RVIB. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). 1 foolscap photocopied page from magazineroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment, stanley marsden, john keast, joan barrett, brenda simpson, dawn neylon, margaret fleming, lorraine howard, gloria fielding

Articles in annual report include: President's report, Vision Resource Centre, Blind Members, Finance report with Balance sheet, Service Overview, Pattern of Regional and Community Services,Volunteers - our most valuable resource. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records

Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Sports Ground and Club House for the Blind at Kooyong for the year ending 30th September 1939 and the liabilities of the trustees (W. Paterson, B. Goold, H. Lightfoot) being advances not bearing interest.2 typewritten sheets of financial informationassociation for the advancement of the blind, william paterson, kooyong club house

Colour photograph taken of the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales building in Enfield, as viewed from Henley Park. A red buildng with grey stairwells and window fixtures, surrounded by a concrete balcony that overlooks the park. Digital Image of Enfield building taken from parkroyal blind society of new south wales, buildings

Overview of events that occurred in 1963-4 : six children in residence at Deaf-Blind unit, a Residential Rehabilitation Centre for blind adults was opened and has catered for more than 20 clients, visit from Dr Richard Hoover, school children have participated in camps, visiting a Russian whaling ship and a poultry farm, and performing in a radio program, 10 students gained Honours in pianoforte AMEB, and one former student graduated with a Bachelor of Law from Melbourne University. Everton Soccer team visited the school, Swish was introduced and APEX adopted talking books as it's Association Service.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind