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17/04/2026

Next week, we will be at the Aged & Disability Expo in Launceston!

Why not come down, say hi, and chat the latest VisAbility Tasmania news with our team?

When: Friday 24 April 2026, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Tramshed Function Centre
How Much: Entry is Free!

And remember, the A&D Expo is an inclusive event. Whether you have a disability, are an NDIS or My Aged Care participant, a caregiver, friend, or a family member, everyone is welcome!

And a big thankyou to Disability Expo Australia for having us!

16/04/2026

Wild Light – an exhibition with audio description. 🔉

Wild Light is a solo exhibition by Tasmanian designer Duncan Meerding Design, currently showing at the Cradle Mountain Hotel Wilderness Gallery until the end of May. What makes this exhibition particularly exciting is the audio description, created to support visitors living with low or no vision to engage more fully with the work.

The audio description can be accessed online via the link below, or listened to in person at the gallery. Duncan has shared that this audio component will remain available beyond the exhibition dates, allowing people to experience Wild Light in their own time and from home if visiting isn’t possible.

Duncan’s work draws on the hidden wild of nature, using light and material to create calm, reflective spaces. The audio description thoughtfully guides listeners through the exhibition, focusing on form, atmosphere, and the feeling of light in the landscape.

🎧 Listen to the audio description here:
https://soundcloud.com/duncan-meerding/wild-light-solo-exhibition

If you attend or listen, we’d love to hear what you think.

01/04/2026

A special invitation for VisAbility clients. 🎭

We’re pleased to invite our clients to an audio-described performance of Lighting the Dark on Friday 10 April at 7.30pm, at the Theatre Royal, Hobart.

Lighting the Dark is a contemporary dance work by Dancenorth Australia, led by Chris D**e - a Kaurna (Adelaide) based dancer and choreographer living with Down syndrome. Through movement, sound, and story, the work explores imagination, identity, and what it means to be seen.

The Theatre Royal has generously offered 8 complimentary tickets for VisAbility clients who would enjoy this audio-described performance.

If you’re interested, please get in touch with our team to express your interest and find out how to book. We’d love to help you experience this powerful work together.

For more information about Lighting the Dark, head to: https://bit.ly/4bZVL1k

03/03/2026

Ready to feel more confident and secure online? 💻

After the great feedback from our Cyber Security workshops last year, we’re excited to offer one‑on‑one Cyber Safety Sessions to help you with any questions or concerns about keeping your devices safe.

These short sessions are designed with accessibility in mind, giving you personalised support to make safe online practices simpler, clearer, and easier to use every day.

Hobart : Thursday 12 March from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at VisAbility Hobart, 164 Elizabeth Street, Hobart.

Launceston: Thursday 19 March from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at VisAbility Launceston, 259 Hobart Road, Youngtown.

Bookings are essential, and places are limited. To book your session, call 03 6232 1222 or email referralstas@visability.com.au and let us know which location you’d like to attend.

02/03/2026

The WeWALK Annual Summit 2026 is a free, global online event held on March 3, 2026, at 20:00 CET (2:00 PM ET) focusing on independent mobility and smart cane technology. This event unveils new developments in assistive technology and invites the community to shape the future of accessible, independent travel.
Date/Time: March 3, 2026, 20:00 CET / 2:00 PM ET.
Please note this timezone converts to 3:00am AWST 6:00am AEST on Wednesday March 4, 2026.
Format: Free, Online, Global.
Focus: Unveiling the next steps for the WeWALK Smart Cane and independent mobility.
Registration: Available via Microsoft Form link : https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=JZNshYChpE6KKTyBLxITNywU9gphK-1NohELswAiiPtUMVVYNDRYMlcxTTc0TlpVQjZTMTJXSkZWWi4u&route=shorturl

28/02/2026

As we wrap up Low Vision Awareness Month, we asked our staff to share their personal insights, the purpose behind everyday features they’d never questioned before....

“Before working at VisAbility, I never noticed the purpose of the bumps (tactile markers) on footpaths at road crossings.”

Those raised dots aren’t decorative - they’re information you can feel. They help people identify key points like crossing locations and changes in the environment.

Our Orientation & Mobility specialists teach people how to use cues like these to travel safely and confidently, using practical strategies tailored to the person and the places they move through every day.

Want to learn more about how Orientation & Mobility training can support independence? Head to: https://www.visabilitytas.com.au/services/therapies/orientation-and-mobility/

27/02/2026

Did you know that our Resource Centre sells the revolutionary Meta Glasses? Here's our Assistive Tech expert, Jordan, modelling them. 😎

If you’re interested in using wearable technology to support everyday independence, our team is here to help.

This game-changing piece of technology can assist with reading signs, recognising faces, taking hands‑free photos, and getting spoken information when you need it. They’re a great option for people living with vision impairment who want simple, quick access to information.

Our Orientation & Mobility specialists can also show you how to use the glasses safely and confidently in your daily routines - at home, at work, or when travelling.

Ready to purchase your very own pair? Head to the online VisAbility shop: https://livingaids.com.au/
Or you can visit the shop in person from Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 4:30pm

If you already have a pair and would like to know more about support, contact our Client Experience Team:
Email: cetenquiries@visability.com.au
Phone: (03) 6232 1222

25/02/2026

It’s Low Vision Awareness Month, and this February, we’re paying closer attention to the environment around us.

We asked our staff to share their personal insights, the everyday obstacles they didn’t notice until working at VisAbility.

“Before working at VisAbility, I never noticed how many people park blocking the footpath in residential areas, and how challenging this can make it for people with low or no vision.”

A car across a footpath might feel minor, but it can force someone into the road or into unexpected hazards. Keeping pathways clear helps everyone travel safely.

If you want one simple way to make your street safer:
• Keep footpaths clear
• Leave room at curb ramps and crossings
• Remember the footpath is someone’s route and not a spare parking bay

Small choices. Big safety impact.

22/02/2026

It’s Low Vision Awareness Month, and this February, we’re highlighting how information is presented.

We asked our staff to share their personal insights and the barriers they didn’t see until they started working at VisAbility.

“Before working at VisAbility, I never noticed that so much of the world assumes everyone can access information visually.”

Tiny text. PDFs that won’t read properly on screen readers. Important details shown only in charts, colours, or images.

Access should never be an afterthought, especially when it's information people need to live, learn, work, and connect.

Did you know that our Accessible Information Services team helps convert content into formats that people can actually use, including accessible documents and alternative formats?

Want to find out more about how accessible information works? Head to: https://www.visabilitytas.com.au/services/specialist-services/accessible-information-services/

18/02/2026

It’s Low Vision Awareness Month, and this February, we’re highlighting the way we communicate.

We asked our staff to share their personal insights, the habits they didn’t realise they had until they worked closely with people with low or no vision...

“Before working at VisAbility, I never noticed how often people point, or say ‘over there,’ instead of giving clear verbal directions.”

It’s so automatic, until you realise how many people it leaves out.

A small swap makes a big difference:
• “Two steps to your left”
• “It’s on the table in front of you, near the edge”
• “The doorway is at 2 o’clock”

What’s something you never noticed before learning about low vision?

17/02/2026

It’s Low Vision Awareness Month, and this February, we’re highlighting tools that support independence.

We asked our staff to share their personal insights, the things they didn’t know before joining VisAbility and working with people with low or no vision.

“Before working at VisAbility, I never noticed that an air fryer could talk to me.”

Talking appliances aren’t novelty gadgets. For many people living with low or no vision, features like voice prompts, tactile buttons, and accessible displays make everyday tasks safer and more achievable.

Our Assistive Technology team helps people explore tools just like this, including accessible products available through our Resource Centre.

Want to learn more about Assistive Technology and how it can support independence? Head to: https://www.visabilitytas.com.au/services/therapies/assistive-technology-options/

Interested in the talking air fryer or other daily accessible tools? Head to our online shop: www.visabilityshop.com.au

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Hobart, TAS
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