deafblind victoria
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Tech Talk 4 – iOS 15 accessibility features
Deafblind Victoria attended the Lunch and Learn online workshop held by Guide Dogs Victoria on Tuesday the 7th of September, 2021. Presenter Glen Morrow discussed the new Apple iOS15 for iPhones and iPads, as well as various accessibility settings like individual app settings for high-contrast, dark background with white large text, adding descriptions to photos…
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Deafblind tips 5 – Raised dots and labels for appliances
For many years I have used a microwave oven to cook or heat up food. I stick raised dots on to the screen of the microwave on top of the stop and start button. This helps me to feel which dots to press for restart or to stop cooking. Also when travelling anywhere and staying…
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NDIA awareness training workshop
On Tuesday 3rd August, Deafblind Australia (DBA) and Deafblind Victoria ran a Deafblind awareness workshop for NDIS workers in metro Melbourne. The workshop was delivered online from Ross House due to Covid-19 restrictions. This was the first time that DBV held a workshop for NDIA staff online. Four Deafblind presenters presented information about the Deafblind…
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DBV met with NDIA CEO & self-advocacy groups
On Wednesday the 17th March, disability self-advocacy groups met with the CEO of the NDIA, Martin Hoffman. The meeting was arranged by SARU. It was a hybrid meeting with some in person and some online. People with disability shared their experiences of abuse and isolation in institutions and the community. They talked about how self-advocacy…
