VisAbility in Victoria Park, Western Australia | Public service

VisAbility

Locality: Victoria Park, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9311 8202

Address: 61 Kitchener Ave 6100 Victoria Park, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.visability.com.au

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25.01.2022 Were you one of the 100+ lucky people who joined us at our annual Family Picnic on Saturday? Families were treated to a very special sneak peek of the new VisAbility brand, as well as a host of exciting activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, tactile art exhibitions, market stalls, blind sports demonstrations and reptile encounters (not for the faint-hearted). At this special yearly event, we celebrate and recognise the many individuals, families, carers and volu...nteers who make up our blindness and vision impairment community. [Images show VisAbility staff and therapist in new uniform, talking with clients and showing off new VisAbility merch. VisAbility merch includes a tactile print of new logo, cupcakes with new logo, banners, business cards and pens with new logo] #VisAbility #NewLook #LowVision #Blindness #EverySupportAtAnyStage

23.01.2022 This year, we’ve been on an exciting journey of discovery. We took time to speak to the people who matter most: our clients, their families and carers, our staff, volunteers and the community. We asked ‘What does VisAbility mean to you?’ And, we listened.... Of all the fantastic input, there was one clear, definite response. It was consistent with everything VisAbility does from the services we deliver, to the people we support, to the staff we employ, and the facilities we deliver services from. VisAbility is for people with low or no vision. That’s why, from today, you’ll notice something different about VisAbility. [Image shows a bright and bold circular graphic made up of concentric V shapes. There are twelve colours ranging from fuchsia and maroon, through to apple green and teal, through to aubergine and purple.] #VisAbility #NewLook #ChangeIsComing #LowVision #Blindness

22.01.2022 It ended with a conga line...with people dancing off into the distance. White was the theme for this year's Community Activity Centre Christmas luncheon at the Duxton Hotel Perth, but it was the man in red, Father Christmas, who kept them entertained. Thank you to clients who came to the event. Everyone had a blast! ... Make 2021, the year when you do something new and join our Leisure Program. Meet new people and enjoy different experiences. For more info go here: https://bit.ly/38gmUMH [Images show different pictures from the party including people following each other in a conga line, sitting around a table enjoying lunch, being greeted by Father Christmas and dancing on the dance floor.] #WhiteChristmas #ChristmasFun #Community

21.01.2022 Christmas is a time to relax and unwind - right? Not for Bridie, a VisAbility client who'll be rehearsing for an upcoming show at Perth's Fringe World Festival. On her 48th Birthday, Bridie scooped a Silver Award in Latin American Dancing and a Bronze Award in Ballroom Dancing at the Super Star Spectacular Dance Competition organised by the Australian Dancing Society Ltd - West Australian Branch... She dances with Melissa who guides her with the movements. Now she's preparing for a Fringe show - ballroom Burlesque on 15 and 16 January produced by Ballroom Fit. Details here: https://bit.ly/3qVUBvJ Bridie has just 3% vision and only started dancing in August when she joined Ballroom Fit every Tuesday night at Perron Place Live life to the full with support from VisAbility. [Image shows Bridie pointing to her two medals hanging down from her arm.] #PerthDancing #Ballroom #VictoriaPark #FringeFestival

20.01.2022 We had an absolute blast at the VisAbility Family Picnic and Biennial Awards. What a fun fuelled day. There was so much to enjoy! Snakes, kids’ sensory zone, bouncy castle, market stalls, fairy dust, tactile art, glitter tattoos, Guide Dogs, blind sport demonstrations and lots (and lots) of food and drink not forgetting the VisAbility band. ... Does this sound like music to your ears? They say a picture speaks a thousand words, so here's plenty from the day. We look forward to sharing award winner photos on Monday - stay tuned as there are more super-wide smiles to come. [Images show a variety of pictures from the day, scroll through the gallery to view them all and read the alt text descriptions.] Blind Sports Australia Roaming Reptile Education KAMIL GALLERY Goalball Western Australia

20.01.2022 He's spent nearly two years involved in local politics and now Jesse Smith, Greens candidate for Cockburn is running in the WA State Election. Jesse started losing his vision when he was seven-years-old and has been receiving services from VisAbility for many years. The team at VisAbility's CoAct Employment services has been placing Jesse into work at Containers for Change WA, a role which aligns well with his values. As someone with vision impairment, I'll be champion...ing the rights of people with disabilities such as improving public transport and the frequency of bus routes. This will get more vehicles off the road as well. But will he cast his vote at VisAbility? For the first time ever the building will become a polling station in the WA state elections. More details here: https://bit.ly/2ZpuLDR [Images show Jesse campaigning in a shopping mall with a volunteer. Jesse's formal Green sho standing in a black shirt with a tree in the background. Jesse at the wheel of a boat steering it on the sea.]

20.01.2022 Ho, ho ho, it's the big jolly man in red - Santa Claus! He's a busy man, but he's set time aside to reply to letters in large print for children with low vision. Write the letter, post it in an Australia Post letterbox and receive a reply sent to your home in large print. It's as simple as that. Don't delay!... Our Digital Production Officer Lee-Ann had hers delivered in person. How great was it that Santa was passing by VisAbility in Vic Park? The address: Santa Mail (large text) NORTH POLE 9999 For more info: https://bit.ly/33eBGlq [Video shows Santa with big rd bag of goodies and letter in hand next to a post box. Lee-Ann is standing next to him looking excited.] #LargeText #LowVision #AustraliaPost

18.01.2022 From today, you’ll notice something different about us. Our new brand leads the way in accessibility Our new voice speaks to people with low or no vision, their families and carers Our new direction proudly says, We’re here for people who are blind or vision impaired.... Our new logo is a bold and simple wordmark with the highest level of contrast (black on white, or white on black) for maximum accessibility for people with low or no vision. The font is sans-serif and the V, A and b are all rounded in shape. There’s also a version of the logo that incorporates Braille dots below the wordmark. Like what you see? Drop us a comment or get in touch with your feedback. A big thank you to the amazing team at Key2 for bringing our vision to life. [Image shows the word VisAbility in bold typeface, white on black. The tagline underneath says ‘Every support at any stage.’] #VisAbility #NewLook #ChangeIsComing #LowVision #Blindness

16.01.2022 All change! Out with the old and in with the new. Have you been to VisAbility and did you spot anything different? We've been busy taking our old signage down and putting our new signage up. ... There were wide smiles for this uplifting experience. Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter - eViews, full of interesting stories and details of upcoming client events. The December edition is out this week. Go to our website and add your details to receive it. [Variety of images. Workmen on crane lifting signage into place. Big sign installed on side of building and banners outside the front. Man painting reception area in fluorescent work gear, waving, and therapist outside building with sign in background with a thumbs up.] #Branding #Signage #NewLook #VictoriaPark

13.01.2022 While we look a bit different, our services are the same. From early intervention, school age and adult therapies, right through to assistive technology, library services, employment, access support and Guide Dogs. We’re here to support and inspire people living with blindness or vision impairment to live the life they want, with confidence.... Our promise is to listen to you. To understand your vision of the life you want to live. And to give you the practical, emotional and peer support you need to do the things you love to do. Find out all about our new brand and our new direction by visiting our website www.visability.com.au. [Image shows a therapist in new VisAbility uniform laughing and playing with a toddler wearing glasses] #VisAbility #NewLook #LowVision #Blindness #EverySupportAtAnyStage

13.01.2022 Welcome to the VisAbility Award Winners 2020 and our Hall of Fame. Congratulations to all those involved in this year's awards. All of you showed great motivation to achieve the things important to you and to overcome individual challenges. We love hearing your success stories! ... We are so pleased to be able to recognise your accomplishments. You should be super proud of these accolades. Special mention to Tayla Arnold, who lives in Pemberton and wasn't able to make the presentation ceremony. She received an award for art and design. Her mum Melinda Arnold also received a Family Leadership Award, for encouraging Tayla to pursue her artistic talents.

13.01.2022 Pedal into something new! How about taking up tandem cycling in WA? It's great for people who are vision impaired because you're riding with someone else. There's a free come and try session on the 27 February. The Western Australian Tandem Cycling Advisory Council President Erin McGlew, who's also a VisAbility client, has taken part in a mammoth cycle from Bassendean to Busselton some 300km. That might be a bit far for you - but it sounds 'wheely' good fun. Watch the vide...o below for more. [First frame shows group of cyclists together in green area by the river.] #CyclingPerth #TandemCycling

12.01.2022 Do you know how to sign Merry Christmas in Auslan? Well let's show you. Are you ready? Auslan is short for Australian sign language, a language developed by, and for Australians who are deaf or hearing impaired. Jason Rowland, who works for CoAct - VisAbility’s Disability Employment Services in Victoria Park can sign in Auslan.... Jason has secured jobs for people who are vision impaired and deaf, so if you are looking for a new role in 2021, come and say hello to him. [First frame shows pupil with reindeer antlers on her head.] #MerryChristmas #Auslan #Work

04.01.2022 Fact: There are more than 700 candidates standing in the state election. How do we know? We've been recording all their names for Vote Assist to make the voting experience as inclusive as possible. Our Accessible Information team has also taken delivery of 25 large magnifiers. They'll be distributed to polling stations to support people who are vision impaired. ... We are super proud that the VisAbility building is to be an accessible polling station. Braille Officer Leone Carroll has been busy providing a Braille transcription of the instructions chart for Vote Assist. People can refer to them when they cast their vote. Go here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3dbtFnc [Image shows Leone with one of the large instruction charts with Braille.] #AssistiveTechnology #VictoriaPark #StateElection