In today's increasingly digital world, accessibility is not just a priority - it's a necessity. For visually impaired individuals in the Australia, access to inclusive digital tools and resources can make a profound difference in their daily lives. From navigating websites to using essential applications, the role of digital accessibility cannot be overstated. Thankfully, numerous organizations and resources are dedicated to empowering the visually impaired community by championing accessibility and innovation. Thankfully, numerous organizations and resources are dedicated to empowering the visually impaired community by championing accessibility and innovation.
1. See Differently
- Focus: They are the largest and most experienced provider of low vision services in South Australia. Through their diverse range of services – from assistive technologies to guide dogs, they walk side-by-side with South Australians with blindness or low vision to create a new future.
- Website: https://www.seedifferently.org.au/
- Headquarters: 212 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
2. Blind Citizens Australia
- Focus: IT is the national representative organization of people who are blind or vision impaired. Its purpose is to achieve equity for people who are blind or vision impaired, so that they can live their lives in any way they choose, in a place that respects, recognizes and responds to their uniqueness and diversity.
- Website: https://www.bca.org.au/
- Headquarters: Ross House, 247 – 251 Flinders Lane, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3000, Australia
3. Blind Sports Australia
- Focus: Blind Sports Australia (BSA) is a national sporting organization for blind and vision impaired sport. BSA helps create pathways and opportunities for blind sports participation from grassroots community level, right up to elite competition at national and international level.
- Website: https://blindsportsaustralia.com.au/
- Headquarters: 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong, Victoria 3144, Australia
4. Statewide Vision Resource Centre
- Focus: SVRC aims to ensure inclusion and achievement for all learners who are blind or have low vision. They provide students with specialized teaching, support, materials and technologies. They also provide personalized advice, training and resources to school staff, visiting teachers and families across Victoria.
- Website: https://www.svrc.vic.edu.au/
- Headquarters: 370 Springvale Road, Donvale VIC 3111, Australia
5. VisAbility
- Focus: VisAbility has been providing practical, emotional and peer support services to Western Australians with low or no vision. Their professional therapy and support services are available to you at any stage of life, in homes, at school, at work and in the community.
- Website: https://www.visability.com.au/
- Headquarters: 61 Kitchener Avenue, Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia
6. Beyond Blindness
- Focus: Beyond Blindness provides high standard welfare, support and advocacy services to people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Website: https://beyondblindness.org.au/
- Headquarters: 516 Lower Northeast Rd, Campbelltown SA 5074, Australia
7. Blind Citizens WA
- Focus: Blind Citizens WA Inc. is a not-for-profit organization run by and for people who are blind, or vision impaired in Western Australia. Blind Citizens WA is a peer-led, peer support organization where their members share peer support and advocate for a better future.
- Website: https://bcwa.org.au/
- Headquarters: Suite 3, 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia
8. Blind Sports NSW
- Focus: Their mission and purpose are to support people with low vision and blindness to access all Active Recreation and Sports with the appropriate level of adaptation and to have access to information that supports them across community participation and contribution.
- Website: https://www.blindsportsnsw.com.au/home/
- Headquarters: Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia
9. Canberra Blind Society
- Focus: Canberra Blind Society provides information, services and assistance to people who are blind or have a vision impairment in Canberra and the local region.
- Website: https://canberrablindsociety.org.au/
- Headquarters: The Griffin Centre, 6 / 20 Genge Street, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
10. Eyes for Life Canberra
- Focus: They provide advice, counselling, and support services to people of all ages who are coming to terms with, or living with, a vision impairment. They can also provide advice, support, and information tailored to individual needs.
- Website: https://eflc.org.au/
- Headquarters: The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Why is All in One Accessibility an ideal fit for organizations and resources for visually impaired people in Australia?
All in One Accessibility is an ideal solution for organizations in the Australia supporting visually impaired individuals due to its robust accessibility features, including a screen reader, text-to-speech, and adjustable visual settings. It enhances compliance with Australian DDA compliance, Section 508, WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 standards, helping organizations meet legal requirements while fostering inclusivity. Additionally, it provides a cost-effective way to enhance digital accessibility, empowering visually impaired users to navigate websites independently. Reach out [email protected] for more information.
