Member story
Category description.
While we are here, i recommend changing this category to plural.. “Member Stories”
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Auslan in the Deafblind community
Many Deafblind people in Victoria use Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Our member survey in 2020 showed that three quarters of our members use some Auslan. We might use “tactile signing” (hand-over-hand), “visual frame” signing in a small space near the face, or “tracking” where we hold the wrists of the person who is signing to…
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Deafblind artist Joe’s artwork at the State Library of Victoria
Great news! Talented Deafblind Printmaker, Joe Monteleone’s iconic Flinders’ Street Linocut artwork is now, and ALWAYS proudly on display at the State Library of Victoria, after they purchased the 1st Edition to put up on display for everyone to enjoy! It’s amazing to see members of the Deafblind community, like the talented artist Joe, continue…
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Member story – Fish finger
Hi, I’m Heather. I want to introduce you to my little friend Fish Finger! Whenever my fingers get tired of reading braille, my darling friend Fish Finger helps me lighten the mood. He’s much more clever than I am, and very good at reading braille! I learned braille over 35 years ago, and it has…
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Member story – Robert & photography
Hello, My name is Robert Lokmer. I love taking photos! The bright LCD display on my camera makes it hard to see, so I changed the background to a black colour. I use the Zoom function to make the image closer. I’ll show you. I enjoy taking photos at Deafblind Victoria activities, such as the…
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Deafblind guest speaker Jael from USA
Today 15th Feb 2023 at Deafblind Café, 15 Deafblind people were introduced to new member Jael, who is also Deafblind and has moved to Melbourne from Texas, USA. Jael talked about the services available for Deafblind community in the States. Funding for supports in America varies, depending on which state you live in. Jael worked…
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Member story – Jeanette’s cat Bobyn
Hello everyone, hope you all are well. I just wanted to tell you little story about my cat Bobyn. My friend gave me kitten, very cute, I fell in love with her. Then 6 years ago, when my husband Frank was in palliative care, my daughter told me that Bobyn was deaf. I was surprised…
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Medical trial – new drug for Usher Syndrome RP
DBV member Joseph Heenan visited DBV today to share news about a medical trial that he is involved in. Doctors are testing a new tablet to see if it can help stabilise Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) for people with Usher Syndrome. In the video, Joseph talks in Auslan about the trial. A transcript is below. Joseph…
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International day of People with Disability – Dec 3
December 3 is the United Nations’ International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD), a day to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. To celebrate IDPwD, the ABC has a wonderful project to tell stories by and about people with disability across ABC Online, Radio, TV and iView. One of the stories told…
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Gina Pontelandolfo’s story about macramé and crafts
I’m Gina and I have Usher Syndrome. Now my eyesight is getting worse, things look foggy. I had an operation two years ago but my eyes have changed. It’s sad. However, my hobby for many years has been doing craft – macramé, mosaic, knitting, crochet, etc. I love making different things with my hands and…
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Member story – Maree Heenan and swimming
Some of you may or may not be aware that there are many inspirational people with Deafblindness in the world. What a pleasure to see another inspirational story about a Deafblind woman in Victoria who is one of our DBV members, Maree Heenan. She is well known in the Deafblind community. Here is an amazing…
