- Deafblind tips for managing at home & in the community
- Tech Talk – deafblind technology information
- Member stories – individual DBV members tell us about themselves
1. Deafblind Tips
Deafblind tips 21 – Blind seating for sporting events
Can Deafblind people enjoy live sporting events too? Deafblind Victoria…
Deafblind tips 20 – Braille on tram/train stop button
DBV member Andrew noticed that “stop” buttons on some newer…
Deafblind tips 19 – Picnic Table and Bag
Video translation: Heather Lawson: Hello, I have another tip. Going…
Deafblind tips 18 – Folding cane
Hello, Heather here. I would like to share another Deafblind…
Deafblind tips 17 – Custom made tactile embroidery
DBV member Andrew shares his new cap, embroidered with DBV…
Deafblind tips 16 – Cooking with Alison
Alison shares some kitchen labelling tips.Video and translation below. Hello,…
Deafblind tips 15 – Shower bottles
Hello, Jeanette Loftus here. At my shower at home, I…
Deafblind tips 14 – High-viz mobility canes
Hello, my name is Trudy Ryall. I bought a new…
Deafblind tips 13 – Flashing wristband
Hello, it’s Andrew Howard here. I want to tell you…
Deafblind tips 12 – Travel water bottles
Hello, it’s Heather here with Deafblind Tips 12: travel water…
Deafblind tips 11 – Reflective tape
Hi! I’m Andrew. I sometimes have trouble finding my hearing…
Deafblind tips 10 – Public transport number signs
Deafblind Victoria member Andrew Howard has a great tip for…
Deafblind tips 9 – Ross House lift
Ross House is in central Melbourne. Deafblind people come to…
Deafblind tips 8 – Rubbish bins with shoe laces
I live in a nice unit shared with other 4…
Deafblind tips 7 – Hospital communication
Before my surgery last year I thought to try and…
Deafblind tips 6 – QR code cards
I created the card called QR code card. I tested…
Deafblind tips 5 – Raised dots and labels for appliances
For many years I have used a microwave oven to…
Deafblind tips 4 – Braille labels
Hello! Many years ago I was taught how to use…
Deafblind tips 3 – Carton flaps
When I go shopping, I like to buy milk and…
Deafblind tips 2 – Jean buttons
I have three jeans in the same design. The jeans…
Deafblind tips 1 – Bananas
DBV’s Heather Lawson has some useful suggestions for living as…
2. Tech Talk
Tech Talk 22 – Explore 12 magnifier, large print keyboard, and Roger mic
To highlight the ways deafblind staff utilise technology in their…
Tech Talk 21 – Brailliant BI 20X
DBV member Taron loves the Brailliant BI 20X display and…
Tech Talk 20 – Adjusting speed on JAWS screen reader
DBV team member Alex Sar chats with Andrew about his…
Tech Talk 19 – Braille frame and stylus, Roger Pen and rainbow cane
At DBV we love to highlight the different ways our…
Tech Talk 18 – Miniguide and Tactile Watch
A Miniguide is a vibrating proximity sensor. Steven Hellier talks…
Tech Talk 17 – Phone stands and phone lanyard
Have you ever been on a video call and couldn’t…
Tech Talk 16 – iPhone with screen reader… and a “technology” that’s alive!
DBV employee Jael Espinal-McCoskey explained to Andrew what technology she…
Tech Talk 15 – Explore 12 portable video magnifier
Video Translation Hi, my name is Andrew Howard. Today I’m…
Tech Talk 14 – Apple Vision Pro
Deafblind Victoria member Robert Lokmer tried out a new device:…
Tech Talk 13 – Portable charger (power bank)
Many of us know the stress of our phone or…
Tech Talk 12 – Phone stands for video calls in sign language
Video 1 translation: Hi, it’s Andrew Howard here. I want…
Tech Talk 11 – Accessible Keyboards
Video Translation: Andrew: Hello, my name is Andrew Howard. I’m…
Tech talk 10 – Explore 8 magnifier with external screen
Video translation: Hello, my name is Andrew Howard. I want…
Tech Talk 9 – El Braille
Michelle and John review the El Braille portable braille computer:…
Tech talk 8 – Apple watch
Peter Tarrant talks in Auslan about his Apple watch. Below…
Tech Talk 7 – Explorer 12 CCTV by Humanware
DBV member Andrew talks about the new Explorer 12 CCTV.…
Tech talk 6 – Sunu band and Dot watch
A Sunu Band is an electronic bracelet that vibrates. It…
Tech talk 5 – Live captions on Samsung phones
DBV member Joseph discusses how to use live captions on…
Tech Talk 4 – iOS 15 accessibility features
Deafblind Victoria attended the Lunch and Learn online workshop held…
Tech Talk 3 – Seeing A.I. app for smartphones
The Artificial Intelligence app “Seeing A.I.” 2020 is an app…
Tech talk 2 – Speech to text
Hi everyone! For those who may not know me, my…
Tech Talk 1 – Zoom meetings for Deafblind braille users
Health advice during the Covid-19 pandemic includes keeping physical distance…
3. Member stories
Shepparton Deafblind World workshop
In country towns, community connections can be strong – but…
New member Paul Tatt shares about joining DBV
G’day everybody! My name’s Paul. I live in country western Victoria and I’m one of the…
Deafblind Community NSW
We are so proud to learn about what our Deafblind…
Jasper on diHARD Radio: Lived Experience, Access, and Community
Last year, Jasper was interviewed on diHARD: Diversity and Inclusion…
Member story – Steven Hellier Work at Royal Society for the Blind
Steven Hellier is a Deafblind man who lives in Adelaide.…
Media appearance – DBV members on ABC news
Congratulations to Jael Espinal-McCoskey, who was featured recently on ABC…
Deafblind West Australians – DBWA visits Melbourne
We were delighted to host two special guests from our…
Generation Women – Heather Lawson’s Presentation
Generation Women Australia is a series of storytelling events that…
Member Story – Kathy plays blind tennis
DBV member Kathy Wise was featured on Blind Sports and…
Remembering Joanne Porter
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news…
Auslan in the Deafblind community
Many Deafblind people in Victoria use Auslan (Australian Sign Language).…
Deafblind artist Joe’s artwork at the State Library of Victoria
Great news! Talented Deafblind Printmaker, Joe Monteleone’s iconic Flinders’ Street…
Member story – Fish finger
Hi, I’m Heather. I want to introduce you to my…
Member story – Robert & photography
Hello, My name is Robert Lokmer. I love taking photos!…
Deafblind guest speaker Jael from USA
Today 15th Feb 2023 at Deafblind Café, 15 Deafblind people…
Member story – Jeanette’s cat Bobyn
Hello everyone, hope you all are well. I just wanted…
Medical trial – new drug for Usher Syndrome RP
DBV member Joseph Heenan visited DBV today to share news…
International day of People with Disability – Dec 3
December 3 is the United Nations’ International Day for People…
Gina Pontelandolfo’s story about macramé and crafts
I’m Gina and I have Usher Syndrome. Now my eyesight…
Member story – Maree Heenan and swimming
Some of you may or may not be aware that…
DBV member tells Kokoda story in Hireup video
DBV’s Joe Monteleone used “Hireup” to support him in walking…
Social isolation is not new to us – Podcast with DBV’s Heather Lawson
Heather Lawson was invited to participate in an interview for…