braille
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Deafblind tips 2 – Jean buttons
I have three jeans in the same design. The jeans feel the same, but I have a way of labelling them so I know which colour I am choosing. I create a label by stamping the colour code in braille onto Dymo tape then stick the tape onto the button of the jeans. I read…
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New resource for blind and deafblind women: ‘Our Right to Safety and Respect’
In 2018, Women With Disabilities Victoria (WDV) developed a guide about violence, abuse, safety and respect. The guide was made by and for women with disabilities. Versions were made in plain English, Easy English and Auslan. WDV saw that the resources may not be accessible to women who are blind or deafblind. These women already…
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Tech Talk 1 – Zoom meetings for Deafblind braille users
Health advice during the Covid-19 pandemic includes keeping physical distance from others. This can be challenging for Deafblind people who rely on touch for communication. Some DBV members have been exploring if the popular Zoom videoconferencing service can offer anything to Deafblind people. Although Zoom is mainly for live video and audio, it also supports…
