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Vision Australia
Photograph (item) - Image, Blind and vision impaired people at work
... Blind and vision impaired people at work...Employment is a key area that blind or vision impaired...Two coloured photographs of people with vision impairments... Image Photograph Blind and vision impaired people at work Two ...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 -
Vision Australia
Award - Text, Inaugural World Championship for Vision Impaired Tenpin Bowling certificate of appreciation, 27 April 2002
... Inaugural World Championship for Vision Impaired Tenpin... The Inaugural World Championships for Vision Impaired Tenpin Bowling... Award Inaugural World Championship for Vision Impaired Tenpin ...Certificate reads "Awarded to Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Ltd in recognition of their valuable contribution towards The Inaugural World Championships for Vision Impaired Tenpin Bowling, Helsinki Finland in June 2002." Signed by Hazel Hockling, dated 27th April 2002.1 certificate with colour printingImage of a black bowling ball striking two white pins is located in the bottom left hand corner.royal victorian institute for the blind, recreation -
Vision Australia
Photograph (item) - Image, Blind and vision impaired people working on switchboards
... Blind and vision impaired people working on switchboards...Employment is a key area that blind or vision impaired... Image Photograph Blind and vision impaired people working ...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 as switchboard operators. In the first image, a man wearing a headset sits behind a small switchboard and on the desk is a sign that reads "Please buzz for attention. Our receptionist/telephonist is blind". In a second image, two people sit at a desk. The woman uses a device to locate a key on the switchboard whilst wearing a headset. Beside her a man points to the key and holds a telephone receiver to his ear. In the third image, a seated man reaches forward to find a socket in the switchboard, with an audio jack attached to his finger. Beside the switchboard a man stands and holds his wrist, possibly guiding him.employment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Marg Lane: Guide, volunteer, advocate for the vision impaired by Peter Baker and Marjorie West
... Marg Lane: Guide, volunteer, advocate for the vision...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...Summary update of Centenary AppealObituary of Marjory (Marg) Lane who passed away on March 27, 2001. The tribute, penned by her nephew Peter Baker and friend Marjory West, chronicle her early family life, experience as a student teacher, and lifetime involvement with the Guiding Association, volunteer service with 3RPH and helping establish Audio Description service for theatre goers. 1 photocopied article on cut down A4 sized pagenon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, marjory lane -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Moiz on track for fun run, 08/03/2017
... vision impaired... and won’t let a vision-impaired diagnosis stand in his way. ... a vision-impaired diagnosis stand in his way. moiz siddiqui vision ...Moiz Siddiqui is determined to knock off a 10km run and won’t let a vision-impaired diagnosis stand in his way. News article 1 page, black text, colour image.moiz siddiqui, vision impaired, eltham leisure centre -
Vision Australia
Image, Mrs Janet Conn, 1999
... support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired... support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired... support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired ..."RVIB is grateful for Mrs Janet Conn for her generous support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired. Mrs Conn's donation was made in loving memory of her late husband, Mr Charles Conn. June 1999." Beneath this script is the Braille text of the above. Digital image of plaque with writing and BrailleRVIB is grateful for Mrs Janet Conn for her generous support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired. Mrs Conn's donation was made in loving memory of her late husband, Mr Charles Conn. June 1999.royal victorian institute for the blind, janet conn, rvib burwood school -
Vision Australia
Object, Bequest Honour Board
... invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision... invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision... or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity ...Bequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch1 wooden tablet with 4 engraved gold coloured nameplatesBequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch.royal victorian institute for the blind, leslie beard, oriel grattan, vica & mitia yavitch -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Badge, For Those Who Cannot See, June 1921
... Vision Impaired... WHO CANNOT SEE, JUNE 1921. ' Badges Fundraising Vision ...Orange, yellow and brown circular badge.Text: ' FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SEE, JUNE 1921. 'badges, fundraising, vision impaired -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, John Wilson award - Maxwell, 1980
... or vision impaired Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell 6 October 2000... or vision impaired Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell 6 October 2000 From ...From 1979, the John Wilson Award was awarded to individuals who made a significant difference to the lives of those around them. In 2000 it was presented to Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell who have contributed over 40 years of service to blind sports (cricket, bowls, swish), governance (with various auxiliary and council positions), fundraising and public awareness.1 wooden block with two metal insertsVision Australia Foundation John Wilson Award for sustained devotion and personal contribution to people who are blind or vision impaired Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell 6 October 2000association for the blind, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
Vision Australia
Pamphlet - Text, The Kooyong story: Fifty years of service to the blind, Golden jubilee 1928-1978, 1978
... ground at Kooyong and growth of services for blind and vision... and growth of services for blind and vision impaired ...Brief overview of the establishment of a blind cricket ground at Kooyong and growth of services for blind and vision impaired by the Association for the Blind.16 pages of text and illustrationsassociation for the blind, victorian blind cricket association -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Pop Coin Minverose Limited, Coin holder, 1983
... , and was designed to assist vision impaired people to store and find coins...., and was designed to assist vision impaired people to store and find coins ...This coin holder has five holes for holding coins, and was designed to assist vision impaired people to store and find coins.1 black pentagonal shaped coin holderPop Coinassistive devices, equipment -
Vision Australia
Object, Tree of Life plaque, 2004
... the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. Mercy's contribution... the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. Mercy's contribution ..."This 'Tree of Life' is dedicated to the memory of Mercy Dickinson who some thirty years ago had an inspiration to form the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. Mercy's contribution to the Blind & Vision Impaired Community is symbolised by the tree and it's branches, which are forever blossoming and showing new growth. This Plaque was officially unveiled by the Hon Matt Foley Minister for Employment, Training & Youth and Minister for the Arts. 3rd February 2004"1 metal plate framed by woodRBF (with braille lettering below) Royal Blind Foundation Queensland "Tree of Life"royal blind foundation of queensland -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Braille on the bill by Claudelle Shaw
... are vision impaired.... for residents who are vision impaired. Elizabeth Maxwell Neil Maxwell ...Summary update of Centenary AppealNewspaper article about Neil Maxwell and the need for Yarra Valley Water to provide Braille water bills for residents who are vision impaired.1 article photocopied from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, yarra valley water, advocacy -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Jumbo remote
... by the vision impaired. ... by the vision impaired. Assistive devices Dynalink 'Dynalink A0977' 1 ...This jumbo remote features large, soft, 2.5 cm buttons and white writing on black backgrounds designed for easy use by the vision impaired. 1 jumbo silver and black remote 'Dynalink A0977'assistive devices, dynalink -
Vision Australia
Book - Text, Basil Shaw, Vision Queensland, QBIC and the Queensland Industrial Institution for the Blind : a history, 1883-1999 by Basil Shaw, 1999
... and vision impaired Queenslanders since 1883, with more focus... and vision impaired Queenslanders since 1883, with more focus ...Brief outline of the development of services to blind and vision impaired Queenslanders since 1883, with more focus on the changes that occurred in the last 20 years.65 pages with illustrations on development of servicesvision queensland, qbic industries, queensland industrial institute for the blind, john puttick, santo santoro -
Vision Australia
Pamphlet - Text, Glen Waverley Bowls Club (Inc.) Club Newsletter June 2002 Indoor Bias Bowls Section
... Small article on the Regional Vision Impaired Finals which... Small article on the Regional Vision Impaired Finals which were ...Summary update of Centenary AppealSmall article on the Regional Vision Impaired Finals which were held at the Glen Waverley Bowls Club on the 17th and the State finals on the 24th of May 2002.1 double sided page folded in halfnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, blind bowls victoria -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Apple, Apple IIe personal computer, c. 1983
... popular among blind and vision-impaired users due to its Textalker... computers to become popular among blind and vision-impaired users ...The Apple IIe was one of the first computers to become popular among blind and vision-impaired users due to its Textalker screen reader and Echo II synthesizer.Beige plastic CPU and keyboard audio equipment, assistive devices -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Robin Pleydell with female staff member and client
... with a vision impaired older woman working on a piece of pottery.... with a vision impaired older woman working on a piece of pottery ...Robin Pleydell looks on as an AFB worker reads from a Braille volume whilst sitting in front of a computer, and also with a vision impaired older woman working on a piece of pottery.Col. transparencies of Robin Pleydell in a pottery class and at a workdesk.association for the blind, robin pleydell -
Vision Australia
Image, 15/10/1979
... in Victoria that assisted the blind and vision impaired. Barry... and a square dance exhibition was held by vision impaired dancers ...October 15, 1979 was the very first publicly proclaimed White Cane Day in Victoria. Announced by Premier Hamer, onlookers were invited to learn more about the various societies in Victoria that assisted the blind and vision impaired. Barry Humphries was the guest of honour, and spoke with a small group before venturing out with his own white cane to test out Melbourne’s wet streets. Caravans were set up along Swanston Street to distribute information. The RAAF band played and a square dance exhibition was held by vision impaired dancers in Bourke Street. 13 B/W photographs w/ 20 negatives and 23 col. negativesOn the back of BRIP381.11 is a partially erased pencil description 'Kathy Zwald' and 'Doris Nothling".white cane day, barry humphries, doris nothling, kathy zwald -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 2008 Orientation and Mobility Graduates, 5/12/2008
... Six graduands with their Graduate Certificate in Vision... person Six graduands with their Graduate Certificate in Vision ...Six graduands with their Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment (Orientation and Mobility). Back row: Peter Merrick, Darius Krzeminski, Paul Hartley. Front row: Gillian True, Katherine Wallace, Stacey Meade.Coloured photograph of six people holding certificates with another personvision australia, orientation and mobility, peter merrick, darius krzeminski, paul hartley, gillian true, katherine wallace, stacey meade -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Helen Keller medallion, 1980
... in changing attitudes and rallying support for the blind and vision... and vision impaired community in the United States of America ...Produced by Lions International to commemorate the 100 years since the birth of Helen Keller, who was a pioneer in changing attitudes and rallying support for the blind and vision impaired community in the United States of America, as well as around the world.Silver medallion with profile of short-haired woman turned to the leftHelen Keller in profile with the words 'Helen Keller Centennial 1880-1980' on front side. "While they were saying among themselves it can not be done it was done' - Helen Keller (script on back) collectibles, medals -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Autofold Incorporated, White cane with walking stick handle
... or vision impaired. It is white with a red tip on the lower part... or vision impaired. It is white with a red tip on the lower part ...Cane is thick with walking stick handle to support weight as well as be an identification that the person using it is blind or vision impaired. It is white with a red tip on the lower part of the cane, a rubber grip on end and brown plastic handle.4 metal/plastic pieces joined together with an elasticized cordassistive devices, orientation and mobility -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Robotron Pty Ltd, Eureka A4 electronic secretary, 1990s
... to the PC and allowed blind and vision impaired people to utilise.... It attached to the PC and allowed blind and vision impaired people ...The Eureka A4 was invented in Melbourne by Milan Hudacek, and designed to capitalise on the growth of IBM PCs. It attached to the PC and allowed blind and vision impaired people to utilise screen orientated programs. It had a sockets for telephone lines, a Braille keyboard, an inbuilt disk drive, speed and volume controls as as well outlets for data ports and headphones. The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (now a part of Vision Australia) received both the Eureka Award and the Qantas Rolls Royce Award in 1990 for its participation in the development and promotion of the Eureka A4 computer. It was the first computer of its kind, designed specifically for people who are blind or vision impaired.1 black rectangular box with grey and orange keys with advertising leafletSerial no: 1897braille equipment, assistive devices, milan hudacek -
Vision Australia
Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Burwood register, 1977-1989
... Young clients with vision impairment or blindness require.... Young clients with vision impairment or blindness require ...Young clients with vision impairment or blindness require various types of educational support. This register provides listings of the name, address, date of birth, H.O.D. date, referred by whom, diagnosis and assessment programme recommended by the RVIB Visiting Teachers.1 v.rvib burwood school -
Vision Australia
Object, Wooden clock, 1993
... by the grateful community at Kelaston, to honour the work done for vision...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Upon his retirement in 1993, this clock was presented by the grateful community at Kelaston, to honour the work done for vision impaired people in Ballarat and across Victoria. Made by resident Jack Jones, it had a lacewood base and huon pine centre.1 x wooden clock with plaque attachedTo John O Wicking AM in grateful recognition of the outstanding care and time devoted to the Association for the Blind 1972-1993association for the blind, john wicking, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Text, Certificate of Appreciation - May 1999, May 1999
... and vision impaired people at the Kelaston/Mirridong Centre, May 1999... of their generous support of blind and vision impaired people ..."Presented to Kelaston Ladies Auxiliary/Centre Committee Bendigo in grateful recognition of their generous support of blind and vision impaired people at the Kelaston/Mirridong Centre, May 1999". Signed by John Cook (Chief Executive Officer) and John Moule (President)2 cream coloured sheets with blue and black writingVision Australia Foundation eye logo in top left hand cornervision australia foundation -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Hedge fight off by Mike Bruce
... for the vision impaired. Council implemented a new policy and the group... for the vision impaired. Council implemented a new policy and the group ...Summary update of Centenary AppealNewspaper article about complaints raised by a lobby group regarding 90 hedges that overhung footpaths and were dangerous for the vision impaired. Council implemented a new policy and the group dropped its equal opportunity complaint against Stonnington Council.1 newspaper article cut from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, advocacy -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 4 (1979-81), 1979-1981
... To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 red covered notebook with newspaper cuttingswhite cane day -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 3 (1978-79), 1978-1979
... To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 red covered notebook with newspaper cuttingswhite cane day -
Vision Australia
Text, Newspaper clippings 5 (1971-1972), 1971-1972
... To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired...) To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 blue covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsGuiding light press cuttings (written on spine)association for the blind