News, Information, and Resources
Short educational guides on topics connected to our areas of focus. Organizational news will be published here when available.
Awareness · Resource guide
Understanding Visual Impairment
Visual impairment ranges from total blindness to many forms of low vision. Two people with the same diagnosis may experience the world very differently.
The most respectful approach is simple: ask the person what works for them.
Digital Accessibility · Resource guide
The Importance of Accessible Websites
Many public services now live online. When a website cannot be used with a screen reader or keyboard, people are effectively locked out.
Proper headings, labelled forms, text alternatives and good contrast make a large difference.
Independent Living · Resource guide
Independent Living and Accessibility
Independence is about choice — deciding how to live, travel, work and spend free time.
Accessible environments and information make those choices possible.
Communication · Resource guide
Inclusive Communication
Say who you are when you greet someone, speak directly to the person, and describe visual information when it matters.
Offer help, and accept the answer if it is "no, thank you".
Technology · Resource guide
Assistive Technology Awareness
Screen readers, Braille displays, magnifiers and voice assistants open up reading, writing and communication.
They work best when the content they access is accessibly designed.
Employment · Resource guide
Employment Inclusion
Blind and visually impaired people work in a wide range of professions.
Accessible software and reasonable accommodations often cost little and remove significant barriers.
Education · Resource guide
Accessible Education
Learners need materials in formats they can use — Braille, audio, large print or accessible digital text — at the same time as their classmates.
Inclusive teaching benefits everyone in the room.
Community · Resource guide
Community Participation
Cultural, social and sporting life should be open to everyone.
Small steps — accessible invitations, described visuals, a welcoming attitude — make events more inclusive.
Literacy · Resource guide
The Value of Braille
Braille is a tactile writing system of raised dots, arranged in cells of up to six dots, that allows reading and writing by touch.
Alongside audio and digital tools, Braille remains an important foundation of literacy for many blind people.
Communication · Resource guide
Respectful Disability Language
Language shapes attitudes. Avoid describing people as "suffering from" blindness or being "confined" by it.
When in doubt, use plain, neutral words — and follow the preference of the person you are speaking about.