A Cyma Amic alarm clock, composing of brass and metal. Raised dots to indicate each hour of the day instead of numbers, hands on clock exposed so can be felt by vision impaired person and alarm function is a round raised brass plate with a dot so can be set. Back of clock has alarm function and wind-up mechanism, no braille information, each function has engraved picture or words. Clock sits on a small square base.Metal clock with raised dotsassistive devices, braille

An alarm clock with tactile points for numbers and raised hands and alarm hand for the time. Back of clock has settings for alarm and wind up mechanism. Has a code 470884 on the back. Clock sits on metal base.Metal clock with raised dotsassistive devices, swiss

A black talking watch with plastic watchband. It consists of a LCD display and voice response. It is stored in a black cardboard box which has instructions on it.LCD watch with black plastic bandAbove watch display: Talking Left hand button below display: Mode Right hand button below display: Talking Upper circular button below middle of display: Hr. Lower circular button below middle of display: Minassistive devices, audio equipment

This device, which consists of 2 slideable cork balls on nylon thread, is designed to gauge the height of liquid (hot or cold) in a receptacle such as a tumbler, jug, bowl without having to touch the liquid with the fingers. Print instructions are included with the instrument on how to operate the instrument, the instructions mention a braille copy is included, however this copy is missing. 2 slideable cork balls on nylon thread with instruction leaflet, inside cardboard boxRoyal National Institute for the Blind Liquid dispenser Catalogue no. 9290assistive devices, equipment

To assist visually impaired people writing addresses, this guide was produced and could be placed over any envelope. 'Association for the Blind' is written in gold lettering at the top of the template.Plastic plate with 5 rectangular spacesassistive devices, association for the blind

To assist visually impaired people using their signature, this guide was produced and could be placed over any paper or form. Plastic plate with 1 rectangular spaceAssociation for the Blind Vision Victoria Signature templateassistive devices, association for the blind

On the front (rear) face of this metal firescreen is an image of the RVIB St Kilda Road building and front gardens, with the words 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' in curved lettering above the building. A name plate is attached by cord to the firescreen, which reads "In Memory Of M.N. Moylan Life Member Brighton Auxiliary". It is unknown whether the firescreen was made by blind metal workers, however it shows signs of use, quite possibly at the St Kilda Road building itself.Metal fire screen with etched image and attached plateRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind In Memory of M.N. Moylan Life Member Brighton Auxiliaryroyal victorian institute for the blind, m.n. moylan

A series of handbills produced to advertise upcoming concerts for the Blind Variety Entertainers, who toured around the state raising funds for the Association for the Advancement of the Blind. Combining comedy, songs, impersonations, acrobatics and musical interludes, these performers toured annually and visited various regional towns across the state of Victoria.1 rectangular white handbill with red and blue text with blue illustrationFriday January 23 Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Home for Adult Blind, Brighton Beach Presents The Blind Variety Entertainers The Most Popular Company now on tour A Unique Combination of Comedy and Classics It's a Show you cannot afford to miss Box Planassociation for the blind, marketing

An aid for learning the points of the compass. A circular aluminium plate mounted on a wooden base and embossed with 16 raised lines radiating from the center. 16 small plates each brailled with a different compass direction are provided. The set is accompanied by an instruction sheet. 1 silver aluminium plate on a larger black wooden circle with 16 metal spikes around edge housed in a cardboard box and 16 rectangular aluminum plates.assistive devices, orientation and mobility

Plaque commemorating the awarding of the Takeo Iwahashi Prize to Hugh Jeffrey in 1988. Takeo Iwahashi was the founder of the Nippon Lighhouse for the Blind in Japan. He made an enormous contribution to the lives and progress of blind people around the world, and was a great friend of Helen Keller. The annual Takeo Iwahashi Award was founded in his memory and is awarded to a "worker for the blind whose contribution to work for the blind in the fields of education, training, rehabilitation, placement, prevention and cure of blindness, administration of services for the welfare of the blind or any other program related to the welfare of the blind has been outstanding." The plaque features two roughly rectangular wooden veneer boards, one smaller layered on top of the larger, with the top edges aligning. On the smaller top layer is a round metal disc featuring a raised relief portrait of Takeo Iwahashi. Printed above in gold lettering is the following: The 13th Annual Takeo Iwahashi Prize Mr Harold Hugh Jeffrey" Below the disc is printed "March 16 1988. Nomination Committee Takeo Iwahashi Award. Nippon Lighthouse, Welfare Center for the Blind." On the back of the plaque is a metal plate with a Braille transcription of the text.1 wooden block with metal plaqueThe 13th Annual Takeo Iwahashi Prize Mr Harold Hugh Jeffrey March 16 1988. Nomination Committee Takeo Iwahashi Award. Nippon Lighthouse, Welfare Center for the Blind.hugh jeffrey, awards

Rectangular paper stamp with a dark blue background and white graphics and print. Graphic consists of a lantern. with beams of light extending outwards. Marked: On front: "PRICE THREEPENCE / ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE BLIND / Homes & Help.Rectangular postage stamp with white lantern streaming light against blue backgroundAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind Homes & Help Send donations to 10 Queen St Melbourne C1association for the advancement of the blind, fundraising

Gold circular badge with enamel front, back pin and part of the map of Victoria in green. Floral design in pink and green on dark blue background with gold lettering.Gold enamel circular badge with gold writing and outline of Victoria and pink heath (state emblem)Australian Blind Bowlers Championships 1988recreation, badges

To identify AFB staff a silver badge was struck.. A type written card name is located below the main part of the badge, which consists of the guiding light symbol with black 'wings' and a whtie light, against a silver background. The words 'Assocation for the Blind' sit around the symbol, in silver lettering, on a black background. 1 metal badge with name card holderAssociation for the Blind (silver on black background at base of badge)badges, association for the blind

Badge awarded to Senior Citizen of the Year, Mrs Kitty Rose, in recognition of her outstanding efforts for blind and vision impaired people within the Bendigo region. The top circular part of the badge has the council crest has four images which represent the shire's main industries at the time of it's establishment in 1866: wine, tanning, mining and farming.1 metal badge with circular top and rectangular baseShire of Strathfieldsaye Victorian 1866 (circular top) Mrs Kitty Rose Citizen of the Year 1988 (base)association for the blind, badges, katharine (kitty) rose

Cream badge with black lettering 'Association for the Blind' around the upper edge, 'Mrs Kath Martini' in larger font in middle, and 'Kooyong' on the lower edge.Round cream badge with black writingAssociation for the Blind Mrs Kath Martini Kooyongbadges, association for the blind

Purple badge with white lettering 'Association for the Blind' around the outer edge, and a white cane in the middle. These badges were designed to raise some funds for the Association as well as raise awareness among the general public. It has a white sticker on the back '20c'.Round purple badge with white writingAssociation for the Blind badges, association for the blind

Small VAF "Eye" logo shaped lapel or tie pin in blue and white with gold trim - safety clasp attached to pin on reverse.Small blue and white badgebadges, vision australia foundation

Circular metal badge. Convex in transverse section. Front of badge has a white background with blue graphics and writing. Marked: On front of badge: "INFORMATION / 3RPH 1629 / RADIO" A blue figure speaks into a microphone beneath a curved arc of lines representing sound waves.Small blue and white badgeINFORMATION / 3RPH 1629 / RADIO badges, 3rph radio station

Metal badge with orange background and white text (Buy a Candy Cane), with blue and pink 'candy canes' as graphics in background. There is a stylised sketch of a person with a white cane above the letters 'RVIB'. Possibly produced as part of White Cane Week celebrations, it was most likely used to raise funds and awareness.Large badge with orange background and white writingBuy a Candy Cane RVIB badges, royal victorian institute for the blind

With numbers increasing, the AFB began printing their own paper badges rather than relying on metal ones. The blank template could then be modified with a name, if desired. In this example, a laminted card is attached to a metal and plastic clip. The front of the badge has the guiding light symbol next to the words 'Association for the Blind', a space underneath and then 'Volunteer' at the bottom of the card.Large badge with yellow background and black writingAssociation for the Blind Volunteer badges, association for the blind

The DAISY consortium was established in 1996 to develop an industry standard for the emerging digital book market. It's partners recognised that by incorporating the same features when constructing digital recordings with text, and using an established structure, publications could be usefully exchanged and sent around the world. In 2011 the consortium celebrated it's 15th anniversary and commemoration badges were sent to it's members, which included NILS (the production and library divisions of the Royal Blind Society of NSW, Vision Australia Foundation and RVIB). The badge has a blue swirl above and below the words 'daisy consortium' with '15th anniversary' at the base.Small badge with black writing on white backgrounddaisy consortium 15th anniverary badges, national information library service

To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 burgundy wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. John O Wicking AM In appreciation of your outstanding support as Patron and Benefactor of the successful $7.5M Centenary Appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, john wicking

In 1975 the Australian Honours System was established, with the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) created to recognise the contribution for Australian citizens for outstanding service or achievement. It consists of a round medallion with gold-plated silver insignia with the word 'Australia' inscribed and surrounded by two sprigs of mimosa. Above the medallion sits the red Crown of St Edward which hangs from a royal blue band, with gold mimosa blossoms running down the middle. The box contains spaces for the ribbon, medal, a epaulette bar, a pin and a smaller medallion.1 illustrated ribbon, medal, a epaulette bar, a pin and a smaller medallion.Rear of medal is inscribed with recipient's name: John Oswald WICKING HAROLD HUGH JEFFREYmedals, john wicking, hugh jeffrey

A silver Kiwi bird against a gold background. The Nicholas Kiwi Limited company tie pin symbolises the strong bond and history that existed between John Wicking and Malcolm Daubney as friends and colleagues at Nicholas Kiwi Limited and as Presidents and Board Members of Vision Australia Foundation.1 metal tie clip, a silver raised Kiwi bird against a gold/brass circular background. john wicking, vision australia foundation

To identify the AFB Regional Chairperson members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'Regional Chairperson' is located beneath the wearer's name. 1 plastic name badge with AFB Guiding Light logoassociation for the blind, badges

To identify AFB staff members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a silver background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black - to the left of the logo and above the staff members name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit to the right of the symbol, whilst 'Braille & Talking Book LIbrary' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Rose Blustein. 1 plastic name badge with AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

To identify AFB board members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'Board Member' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by John Wicking. 1 plastic name badge with AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

To identify committee members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Association' and 'for the Blind' sit above and below the symbol respectively, whilst 'Regional Chairperson' and 'Blind Members' occupy the right hand side. Plastic rectangular badge with AFB logo in blue and black writing on white backgroundRegional Chairperson Blind Membersassociation for the blind, badges

With numbers increasing, the 3RPH began printing their own paper badges rather than relying on metal ones. The blank template could then be modified with a name, if desired. In this example, a laminted card is attached to a metal and plastic clip. The front of the badge has a person facing upwards to a microphone whilst sound waves radiate around them. To the right of this symbol are the words 'Association for the Blind', '3RPH 1629' and then 'Radio for the Print Handicapped' above the name of the badge holder. The wearer's name is then embossed in Braille at the base of the badge on a blue background. This badge was donated by Marjorie West.Large badge with white background and black writing and braille at the baseAssociation for the Blind 3RPH 1629 Radio for the Print Handicapped Marjorie West badges, association for the blind

Awarded to Mrs Kitty Rose by the Business & Professional Women's Club in 1970. In the background is the shape of mainland Australia, with the letters 'BPW Club' above a space which is engraved 'Bendigo Award'. Metal badge in white boxassociation for the blind, badges, katharine (kitty) rose