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JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion 2026 Official Release

JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2026 are now available, bringing powerful new features and functionality ...

Trust, grit and 65km: Capetonian adventurer and guide dog trek for a cause

Angela Blackwell and her beloved pup Jaydee have become the first blind person and guide dog pair to ...

The Sight Seeing Blind Bride Turned Vision Loss into Voice for Change

Sharon’s early years were overshadowed by the significant challenge of progressive blindness. Howe ...

Turning a blind eye: The stark realities of employment prospects for visually impaired persons in South Africa

The sad reality is that in over 10 years of researching the labour market plight of the blind and vi ...

The History and Progress in Communication Methods for the Visually Impaired

Over the last 150 years, communication methods for the visually impaired have improved dramatically. ...

South Africa's progress in newborn care faces new challenges as blindness in premature infants rises

In a remarkable achievement, South Africa has aligned its newborn survival rates with the Sustainabl ...

ONLY 1 IN 20 SOUTH AFRICANS AWARE THEY HAVE GLAUCOMA

World Glaucoma Week 10 - 15 March World Glaucoma Day – 12 March ...

Congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025

To every learner who has reached this incredible milestone: Take a moment to breathe and celebrate ...

Finding Power in Calm

This audio session combines gentle SOMA Breath? techniques with a guided meditation. SOMA Breath? is ...

Against the Odds: Six Learners Who Refused to Be Left Behind

Their paths through school were marked by illness, disability, bullying and exclusion — but not de ...

Matric Class of 2025: The First AI Generation Entering A Changed Job Market

They have grown up in a world shaped by smartphones, constant connectivity, and rapid technological ...

Partially sighted Limpopo learner recognised at national matric awards by Basic Education minister

For most matriculants, an invitation to the National Matric Top Achievers Awards — where top-perfo ...

Cape Town Teen Beats Blindness Risk to Shine as Miss SA Teen Finalist

When doctors warned that she could go blind, 15-year-old Tashney Brandt faced a future filled with u ...

Stop being a slob

One mistake that many of us make in our jobs is failing to organize our files, appointments, desks a ...

What Are Career Goals and How to Develop Them

There is one incontrovertible truth in life. If you want to accomplish something -- big or small -- ...

Starting Fresh in the Workplace Tips to Make the Most of the New Year

As we move through the beginning of 2026, we enter a time of new resolutions and goal-setting. Vista ...

12 Tips To Make a Positive Impact at Your Workplace

If you want your company to be a more enjoyable place to work, there are many things you can do. By ...

Message from the Chairman 2025

Wishes from the chairman ...

Coaching Success stories

In 2023, the Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund proudly launched its Coaching Programme in partnership ...

Farewell to Noretta

After more than 23 years of dedicated and loyal service to St Dunstan’s, we bid a fond farewell to ...

Eight cooking tips for people who are visually impaired

Check out these tips for organizing your kitchen to make cooking easier and safer, and get you to th ...

Toxic Work Environments: What Makes a Workplace Toxic

You deserve to earn a living in an environment where you make a meaningful difference and feel ackno ...

11 Job-Hunting Strategies

Navigating the job-hunting process effectively is essential when you’re looking for a new job or c ...

6 Tips on How to Beat Holiday Blues

The holiday season can hold great expectations for any individual or family who partakes in them. Of ...

How To Make 2026 The Best Year Of Your Life

Everyone wants a fresh start, a clean slate, a year that finally goes right. But how to make 2026 th ...

Do blind people have better hearing?

The sensation of sound occurs when the vibrations from sounds enter our ear and cause little hairlik ...

Five simple things employers can do to make their workplace VI inclusive that won't break the bank.

Visually impaired (VI people make just as good employers as sighted people and if you are an employe ...

Five reasons why you should employ a blind person and how it can benefit your company.

“I don’t understand why you, who are so talented and who has two degrees aren’t working in som ...

10 Empowering Travel Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers

With the right preparation, tools, and mindset, you can explore new destinations independently and c ...

Why Is It Important for People with Sight Loss to Be Online Interview with a typhlopsychologist

Today, the InviOcean team sat down with Mikhail Shchurov, a psychologist and psychotherapist special ...

A Little Bit of Tech Magic

Peet on his journey to upskill his technology. It's amazing to see the progress that happens when pa ...

Top Travel Trends for 2026: What’s Changing in Travel and How to Be Prepared

That world of travel is constantly changing, for better or worse, and it pays to be ahead of the cur ...

John and Esther Ellerman Long Cane Rally 2025

The John and Esther Ellerman Long Cane Rally took centre stage at the Cape Town Company Gardens this ...

Leading man at Corinthians Africa honored with Young Mandela 2025 Award

Jack promised to continue advocating for the visually impaired to have more opportunities. ...

Blind SA celebrates milestone of Braille innovation

Celebrating two centuries of Braille, Blind SA is leading the charge in literacy, innovation, and ac ...

The Revolution of AI Accessibility Features for Visually Impaired People

Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and nowhere is its impact more profound than in acces ...

SA launches new assistive tech to empower people with disabilities

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, says assistive technologies f ...

AI and the future of work

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace represents one of the most signif ...

An Introduction to AI Safety

Why might someone who wants to improve the world focus their efforts on AI safety? And what reasons ...

The best TVs for people who are blind or partially sighted

There are dozens of accessibility features that make TVs easier to use for people with sight problem ...

How we test TV accessibility

Finding what accessibility features are available on a TV isn't easy. If retailer or manufacturer we ...

World Unseen brings art to the blind

Canon South Africa and BlindSA are marking the bicentenary of braille by bringing inclusive art to l ...

How Checkers made Sixty60 better for blind South Africans

As part of an effort to improve the accessibility of the Sixty60 app for the Blind, Checkers worked ...

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PROGRAMME TO TRANSFORM INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO INNOVATION IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology, and Inno ...

Staying Safe Online for Visually Impaired Internet Users

In 2025, everything is now done online and navigating the internet safely is important for everyone. ...

Homegrown assistive tech transforms lives

South Africa is launching four locally developed assistive technologies—created by and for people ...

Barriers to learning: Visually impaired learners left behind by education system, experts warn at national Principals Forum

Thousands of visually impaired learners in South Africa are being excluded from meaningful access to ...

New device helps blind people to read and recognise faces

For the first time in South African history, blind people can now read text, recognise faces, naviga ...

South African Library for the Blind removes race from membership form

THE South African Library for the Blind (SALB) has removed the requirement for race identification i ...

Elections 2024: Little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters

A research study led by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Including Disability in Education in A ...

Cooking with the heart: Durban’s kitchen of unseen possibility

The scent of warm vanilla and golden-brown scones curled through the air, a silent announcement of d ...

Digital libraries: A lifeline for visually impaired students

More than 25 million people on the African continent have a form of visual impairment and they const ...

From Braille to AI: Shaping a more accessible future

Over 2.2 billion people worldwide live with visual impairment or blindness. Over 1 billion are force ...

Supporting Employees with Visual Impairment in the Workplace – A Guide for Employers

It’s predicted that the number of people with sight loss will double by 20501 meaning over 4 milli ...

Employing someone with visual impairment

If you employ, or are recruiting someone with visual impairment, we can help to ensure a positive ou ...

Blazing the Trail How Blind Entrepreneurs Are Changing the Business World

Blindness doesn’t stop people from running successful businesses. In fact, many blind entrepreneur ...

Get Ready for the Long Cane Rally!

We're thrilled to announce that the incredible Bonita Blankenberg will be our MC for the Long Cane R ...

Stars with Vision Loss Celebrities: Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Female Edition

According to the World Health Organization, at least 2.2 billion people around the world have a near ...

Benefits of Orientation and Mobility

"Ask virtually any newly blind or visually-impaired person what's the most difficult thing to deal w ...

How to Interact with a Blind Person – Part 3: At Work

Welcome to the third and final part of this series where I’m discussing how to interact with a bli ...

Beauty and the Blind: Why do blind people care how they look?

I would never describe myself as stylish and I’m definitely not cool, but I do care about how I lo ...

Inclusive interactions: Six accessibility best practices

A guide to accessibility best practices to make your interactions inclusive for everyone. ...

Fantastic New Tech for People With Low Vision or Blindness

Innovative devices help those with sight-stealing eye conditions navigate the world ...

10 Essential Leadership Skills To Develop

Developing strong leadership skills can help you in all phases of your career, from applying to new ...

Six Tips for Explaining Colors to a Blind Child

Because I have never seen colors, I don't think I really understand what they are. However, I do kno ...

How to Interact with a Blind Person – Part 2: Socialising

In this series I’m sharing some tips on interacting with people who visually impaired or blind. La ...

How to Interact with a Blind Person – Part 1: Offering Assistance

I can hear you asking ‘do we really need to discuss this topic?’ We live in a modern, forward th ...

How Do the Blind Safely Cross the Road?

Find a crosswalk, wait for the right moment, get to the opposite sidewalk by walking straight across ...

Blindness, Low Vision, What Are the Different Forms of Visual Disability

Approximately than 253 million people in the world. Who are they? What are their needs? How can we f ...

8 Clichés About Blind People

Maybe it’s because sight is the sense most used by humans or maybe it is because of our deep-roote ...

How To Manage Diversity and Inclusion in The Workplace

Diversity and inclusion, if managed correctly, provide a competitive advantage. Greater returns to s ...

How to make websites accessible to blind and visually impaired users

Accessible websites enable people who are blind or vision impaired to independently complete tasks o ...

How to Cultivate Workplace Inclusion for Blind Employees

The benefits of diversity and inclusion are becoming widely accepted. Whilst companies are required ...

Social etiquette in the workplace

Social etiquette in the workplace encompasses a set of behaviors and practices that promote professi ...

THE JOHN AND ESTHER ELLERMAN MEMORIAL TRUST LONG CANE RALLY 2025

John Reeves Ellerman always believed that to be able to enjoy a full working and social life, mobili ...

Tape King Talking Tape Measure with Spirit Level

The Tape King Talking Tape Measure is the world's first tape measure to talk that has an integrated ...

Blind student Azraa Ebrahim graduates cum laude, overcoming challenges

"Despite my initial challenges, I am immensely grateful for the relationships I’ve built, the know ...

As a blind individual -vhow can I upskill myself

To effectively upskill yourself as a blind person, focus on acquiring practical skills and exploring ...

Uganda's blind assistant app: a step forward in education

Many visually impaired students in Africa still struggle to access braille texts, leading to high sc ...

AI-powered software narrates surroundings for visually impaired in real time

A world of color and texture could soon become more accessible to people who are blind or have low v ...

3D printed models help blind and low-vision students learn more about their world

Students at the South Australia School for Vision Impaired are being given 3D models to help them ga ...

New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts

Screen-reader users can upload a dataset and create customized data representations that combine vis ...

ONLY 1 IN 20 SOUTH AFRICANS AWARE THEY HAVE GLAUCOMA

Only 1 in 20 people are aware they have glaucoma and 50% will be blind in one eye by the time they s ...

What Are the 7 Stages of Adjustment to Vision Loss?

The seven stages of adjustment to vision loss closely mirror the stages of grief that people often d ...

How AI Will Shape Communications In 2025

The communications landscape in 2025 will remain dynamic and multifaceted, shaped by advancements in ...

6 Key Vitamins and Supplements for Healthy Vision and Happy Eyes

Looking to give your eye health a boost These are the vitamins and supplements you should focus on. ...

Language structure shapes color-adjective links even for people born blind, study reveals

Humans are known to make mental associations between various real-world stimuli and concepts, includ ...

Elon Musk announces Neuralink’s first human implant of Blindsight coming this year

Musk says the implant will initially provide blind individuals with low-resolution sight with the po ...

Research reveals how sighted and blind people's brains change when they learn to echolocate

The study, led by Durham University, is the first of its kind to use MRI scans to analyze the brain ...

China Makes More Films Accessible for Blind People

Several of this year’s summer blockbusters include audio description for blind and visually impair ...

Our Students 2025

We are thrilled to introduce this year’s incredible group of students! ...

South African Workplaces Remain Inaccessible to Visually Impaired Individuals – It’s Time for a Change

Despite South Africa’s progressive labour laws, the country continues to fail its largest disabili ...

KPI’s for Visually Impaired Employees

When considering KPIs for blind individuals, the focus should be on metrics that measure their abili ...

Great news for smartphone prices in South Africa

South Africa will remove the 9% ad valorem tax from smartphones under R2,500 from 1 April 2025. ...

Be My Eyes and Meta Announce Accessibility Partnership

Be My Eyes to provide “Call a Volunteer” on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, unlocking hands-free acc ...

Meet Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide

Glide is the world’s first autonomous, self-guided mobility aid designed for people who are blind ...

Who Won't Qualify For A NSFAS Loan

The NSFAS loan covers essential expenses such as tuition, textbooks, and accommodation. However, not ...

Minister Confirms NSFAS Allowance Increases For 2025

The Minister of Higher Education has officially confirmed that NSFAS allowances will increase for th ...

Fitness videos and Blindness = BlindAlive

Fitness videos are a great way to stay motivated unless you’re blind and have no idea what to do w ...

Diabetic Retinopathy

If you have diabetes, it’s important to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. ...

Understanding How Blind Workers Perform Job-Related Tasks

How much do employers know about how blind people perform specific job tasks? In 2013, we conducted ...

Tips from a Blind Business Person

Meet Jessica Beecham, a blind business woman with a passion for making health and wellness accessibl ...

How Accessibility Enhances KPIs

A Deep Dive into How Accessibility Improves Innovation, Brand Perception, Market Reach, and Risk Man ...

Calculating the Impact of Accessibility

Discover how accessibility can boost your business's reputation, customer satisfaction, and revenue. ...

How to Own Pets While Visually Impaired (A Short Guide)

Owning pets is a source of comfort and joy to people from all walks of life, and those with visual i ...

Orientation vs. Navigation

My suspicion is that people who are sighted might confuse the terms. That confusion is less likely f ...

Welcome Hendrik

We are thrilled to announce that the board has welcomed Hendrik Schmidt as its new director. ...

Promising progress on eye health in African region, but challenges remain

Brazzaville – Despite important progress towards integrating eye health into primary health care s ...

SA blind community concerned over Copyright Amendment Bill

South Africa’s blind community has highlighted its concern over the provisions of the Copyright Am ...

Using Social Media with a Visual Impairment or Blindness: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

It wasn’t too long ago when people would bemoan: “The Internet is terrible for society. Using it ...

How can I upskill myself as a blind individual?

We thought we would compile a list of 5 skills that people often have to develop when they have a vi ...

Tips For Interviewing as a Blind and Visually Impaired Candidate

Market conditions currently favor those who are actively looking for work—sign-on bonuses, incenti ...

Three ways employers can make their application process more accessible and inclusive.

Within the application process, there are various additional barriers that visually impaired individ ...

How to Support a Child with Visual Impairment in School

Children with a visual impairment need extra support in school, so read this teaching wiki to find o ...

Reinventing Yourself for 2025: How to Plan, Pivot, and Thrive in the Year Ahead

As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to think about reinvention. Whether it’s exploring ...

Breaking Barriers: The Role of Technology

In an era of rapid technological advancement, the power of innovation knows no boundaries. From incr ...

How To Make a Life Plan in 6 Steps (And Why It's Important)

Creating a life plan can help you feel more in control of your life and provide a clear path to your ...

5 facts about blindness and the blind

Do blind people dream? Do blind people use computers? Here is a short list with 5?facts about the bl ...

Festive season safety tips

As South Africans prepare to unwind and spend time with family and friends, it is important to remem ...

Make sure your journeys are safe this festive season

As we enter the festive season, many of us will be on the roads heading to holiday spots or visiting ...

Resume Writing Tips for People who are Blind or have Low Vision

Creating a well-crafted resume is essential for standing out in the job market. For individuals who ...

Helping Others to Feel Comfortable with Someone Who Is Blind

Tips for people with visual impairments to put others at ease in the workplace regarding blindness a ...

Confidence Building Activities for Adults With Sight Loss

Living with sight loss can be an isolating experience, which may be challenging to come to terms wit ...

11 Great Jobs for Blind People How to Succeed With a Visual Impairment

The number of potential jobs for blind people keeps rising, a trend that will likely continue. That' ...

AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people

“AI has revolutionised my daily life,” says Louise Plunkett from Norwich. Ms Plunkett has a gene ...

Five dating tips for people who are blind or have low vision

Dating can be a nerve-wracking experience, but living with blindness or low vision doesn’t mean it ...

The Two Oceans Aquarium Welcomes Blind Visitors

The Two Oceans Aquarium recently hosted a special day dedicated to enriching the experiences of visu ...

The John and Esther Ellerman Long Cane Rally 2024

The John and Esther Ellerman Memorial Trust’s annual Long Cane Rally at the Sea Point Civic Centre ...

How blind people see the world

According to the World Health Organization, around 40 million people in the world are blind, while a ...

Challenges Blind People Face on a Daily Basis

What problems do the visually impaired encounter on a daily basis? Read on about six basic challenge ...

10 Free Screen Readers For Blind Or Visually Impaired Users

It is not difficult for a sighted person to imagine how being blind or visually impaired could make ...

Navigating the Job Market: Tips for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Finding a job can be a challenging process, particularly for individuals who are blind or have low v ...

How to support a colleague who is blind or partially sighted

It can sometimes be difficult to understand how a person with sight loss is able to do certain thing ...

Embracing accessible travel for all

The potential of inclusive tourism to boost Africa’s travel industry took centre stage at this yea ...

Blind Man Regains Sight After 4 Years of Darkness Thanks to Grace Vision Eye Surgery

Diphatole Dlulwana was plunged into darkness four years ago, losing not only his sight but also his ...

Blind reader breaks barriers at Funda Mzansi!

Anza Tshilidzi from Emang Mmogo Book Club in the Northern Cape has made history as the first blind p ...

A cappella school choir learners to showcase SA’s captivating Gwijo style at America’s Got Talent

A cappella school choir learners to showcase SA’s captivating Gwijo style at America’s Got Talen ...

Accessibility and LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a career-oriented social media site, where you can connect with colleagues, work contact ...

14 Practical Tips for Teaching Blind or Visually Impaired Students

The average classroom is designed for fully sighted students. But according to the CDC, nearly 3% of ...

Innovating Education – Lego Braille Bricks transforming classrooms at Athlone School for the Blind

The Lego Braille Bricks project, a groundbreaking collaboration between the LEGO Foundation, UCT’s ...

Behind the Scenes

A Look behind the scenes ...

Long Cane Rally Feedback

Sharon, O&M Practitioner, shares her thoughts on the Long Cane Rally The annual Long Cane Rally is ...

Google Shortcuts

I know most of you use Gmail through Outlook, but for those still using the web-based interface of G ...

Activities for Visually Impaired Adults

Engaging in adapted sports and games allows visually impaired adults to experience the thrill of com ...

An Overview: Activities for blind people

Visual impairment affects millions of adults worldwide, it’s necessary to recognize the importance ...

With the help of his guide dog, blind paralympic swimmer makes history at Stellenbosch University

Accompanied by his guide dog Julian to his doctoral oral examination, blind paralympic swimmer Hendr ...

Be My AI and ChatGPT-4 Are Revolutionizing How Blind People Interact with Art

I first encountered Be My AI last fall, when the app was in beta. Developed by Danish mobile app Be ...

Do you hear what I see How blindness changes how you process the sound of movement

Almost nothing in the world is still. Toddlers dash across the living room. Cars zip across the stre ...

Chinese researchers test robot ‘guide dogs’ to help the visually impaired

It’s less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot “guide dog” could ...

Audio Description: The ‘visual made verbal’ art form

Watch your favourite film on your TV, cinema or other screen ...

What is Cell phone blindness

Cell phone blindness is a phenomenon that involves temporary vision loss in one or both eyes after l ...

An Introduction to the White Cane

There are a wide range of Assistive Devices that have been developed and are available for persons w ...

How Do Friends and Loved Ones Respond to Your Vision Impairment?

Well, to me personally, their response has been “underwhelming” and a bit disappointing. But wai ...

11 Ways to Handle New Job Anxiety

Starting a new job can trigger a complex mix of emotions. You might feel proud of yourself and sati ...

20 Things To Do Well at Work

Developing positive work habits is essential for anyone who wants to excel at their job and make imp ...

How to manage stress in the workplace

Managing stress in the workplace may seem like just a task for employees, but the reality is that re ...

Blind People and their careers

Blind people and people with low vision can hold most of the same jobs as seeing people. Vision shou ...

10 Tips for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

Your child is first and foremost a child. While certain things can help to promote development, th ...

Vision loss - recreational activities

Many recreational activities can be adapted to suit a person who is blind or has low vision. Common ...

How To Create A Safe Home For The Visually Impaired And Totally Blind

If someone with a visual impairment lives with you — or if you’re facing some level of blindness ...

Workplace accommodations

Employers can provide job applicants and employees with disabilities “reasonable accommodations” ...

New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts

Screen-reader users can upload a dataset and create customized data representations that combine vis ...

Managing Blindness or Low Vision at work

Blindness or low vision can affect an employee’s ability to be safe, productive and independent at ...

CHEP And The DO MORE FOUNDATION Empower Youth With Disabilities And Boost Early Childhood Development

In an ongoing commitment to social upliftment, CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa and its long-standing partner ...

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations to this year's graduates. No words can describe how proud we are. ...

Long Cane Rally Throwback

We asked a few attendees of the previous year's Long Cane Rally to share their thoughts. ...

What to Know About Repressed Emotions

Repressed emotions are feelings you unconsciously avoid. These are different from feelings you activ ...

Spotify is forging new partnerships for audiobooks

Spotify is making a significant move in the audiobook industry, solidifying its commitment by formin ...

Are You Blind and Deaf to Your Feelings?

You can navigate emotions without sight or sound. ...

8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers

Travel is a feast for the senses. Yet it’s much harder to enjoy the sounds, smells, and tastes of ...

8 Everyday Items Originally Invented for People With Disabilities

There's something called the "Curb-Cut Effect." Research institute PolicyLink describes it as "a vib ...

UCT on board as innovative Lego Braille Bricks project enters new national phase

If you thought Lego’s interlocking bricks were designed solely to construct your next colourful bu ...

How to make your social media accessible

Social media accessibility means that everyone can join in the conversation and the weird and wonder ...

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Helps Improve Accessibility

In today’s digital world, information is power. But for people with disabilities, access to that i ...

Google TalkBack will use Gemini to describe images for blind people

The company announced that Gemini Nano capabilities are coming to the company’s accessibility feat ...

Guide Dogs Through the Ages

While there is evidence that man’s relationship with wolves stretches back 400,000 years, man’s ...

Athlone School for the Blind gets creative with origami to help children express themselves

Cape Town - Learners at the Athlone School for the Blind in Bellville South are expressing their cre ...

Accessibility of Facebook

Digital accessibility ensures that individuals with disabilities can access and interact with online ...

The World’s First Solar Audio Bible

Over 25 years ago, the founders of MegaVoice, Tom Treseder and Ken Crowell, pioneered the developmen ...

Build up to the JEEMT long Cane Rally 2024

The long-awaited Long Cane Rally is just around the corner! ...

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before Diagnosis, Study Finds

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one o ...

Mental Health Tips for Those Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We know that vision loss can cause a lot of grief, which we’ ...

History of the white cane

Blind people have used canes as mobility tools for centuries, but it was not until after World War 1 ...

An Interview with Shakila Maharaj on Making the Visual World Accessible

I recently had the opportunity of exploring the concept of making the visual world accessible to the ...

Higher Education deregisters four private institutions

The Department of Higher Education and Training has cancelled the registration of four Educor instit ...

5 great mobile games for blind people

Accessible gaming was for a long time a no-go area. It was just accepted that games couldn’t be ac ...

Kenyan’s invention turns sign language into audible speech

25-year-old Roy Allela created the Sign-IO gloves, which are meant to enable communication between d ...

Voiceye–Accessible Code

Similar looking to barcodes used on products at the grocery store, VOICEYE encodes large amounts of ...

New copyright bill gives Deaf and blind people a fair deal

The mother tongue for millions of Deaf people in South Africa is SA Sign Language (SASL), which beca ...

Interlocking bricks help the blind and visually impaired read

Various entities put to test a concept that will help the visually impaired and blind to read. The p ...

Braille in the Workplace

Braille can be a very important way for someone in employment who is blind and visually impaired acc ...

Do's and Don'ts When Interacting with a Person who is Blind

Do's and Don'ts When Interacting with a Person who is Blind ...

Tech giant Lenovo set to make accessibility enhancements to laptop keys

It has recently been reported that computer tech giant Lenovo is making accessibility improvements t ...

Restoring Vision: Blind “See” Through Sound with Smart Glasses

Researchers pioneered “acoustic touch” technology, allowing individuals with blindness or low vi ...

How to work with a Visually Impaired colleague

Tips to help you interact and work better with blind people in a professional setup ...

Attracting and Employing Talent with a Visual Impairment: Discover How Your Business Could Benefit

Developing positive strategies to attract and encourage people with a visualimpairment to apply for ...

Golden Globes 2023

First Blind woman appears on the red carpet with her guide dog ...

AI-Powered Robot Reads Braille Twice as Fast as Human

Researchers developed a robotic sensor using artificial intelligence to read braille at a remarkable ...

How to Create an Inclusive Workplace for Blind Employees

Establishing an inclusive workplace for blind and vision-impaired employees starts with organization ...

How People Who Are Blind or Low Vision Do Their Jobs, and Common Myths

Qualified employees who are blind or low vision are capable. They simply need tools to do their jobs ...

Tape Aids Avid Reader’s Audio Library

Tape Aids is a non-profit organisation that relies solely on donations to provide their services. T ...

Check your vision with WHOeyes

Visual acuity is the most common assessment of visual function. It is a simple, non-invasive measure ...

Let’s start an Accessible Document Revolution

It’s time to start a movement. An Accessible Document Revolution, if you will. ...

Blind mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer has new documentary 'Soundscape' that shares his journey

Mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer went into an active volcano with Will Smith to help install sensors. ...

Call to aid the blind to enter workforce

It is for commerce and industry to shift their focus from disability to how blind and visually impai ...

All Bursaries For 2024

Are you looking for a bursary for funding your education in South Africa? We have a comprehensive on ...

5 superfoods for sharp eyesight

While a balanced diet is essential for overall health, paying special attention to these eye-friendl ...

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Accessibility Standards Overview

This page introduces guidelines and other standards related to web accessibility. ...

Money - Distinct Shapes & Raised Patterns On Our Coins & Notes

In South Africa and in many other countries around the world, both Coins and Bank Notes have been de ...

NSFAS Funding 2024

NSFAS, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme is yet another South African government financial s ...

Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: Wishing You a Safe and Restful Festive Season

As we approach the end of 2023, it's time to reflect on the moments that shaped the year and express ...

Blind SA launched an isiZulu TTS SAPI voice for Windows

On 26 October Blind SA launched an isiZulu TTS SAPI voice for Windows that will work with any Window ...

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

The Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund’s visionary Partnership with The Centre for Coaching, situate ...

The Cenotaph was moved in time for Remembrance Day 2024

Cape Town’s famous war memorial, the Cenotaph, has been moved to its new and final resting place i ...

Myths About Employing Individuals Who Are Blind or Low Vision

So yes, individuals who are blind or low vision can perform almost any job. If you’ve thought othe ...

Embrace the festive cheer!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… a time for holiday fun, celebration, and joyous moment ...

What Is Your Dream?

When’s the last time someone asked you what is your dream? If you’re losing your vision, perhaps ...

AI and the future of technology for people with sight loss

AI and the future of technology for people with sight loss ...

Coping With Depression and Disability

Disability is defined as a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, ...

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a ...

Tactile Maps

Tactile maps are maps designed to be read by touch. They are primarily designed for blind and partia ...

Stay-at-Home Activities for Children with Visual Impairments

Some children may be able to be self-directed with homework and reading, while others will need more ...

5 best foods for eye health

You've probably heard it said at least once in your lifetime: "Eat more carrots! It will improve you ...

Daily Life Problems, Struggle and Challenges Faced by Blind People.

Blindness occurs when a person loses their ability to see due to an injury, disease, or a congenital ...

Long Cane Rally Feedback 2023

Our first Long CAne RAlly since the Covid period took place in Worcester. March 4, 2023 ...

JEEMT

Jeemt sponsors 25 Orientation and Mobility Officers in South Africa. Here are 2 of their stories on ...

Animals throughout history

In 1928, Buddy, a German Shepherd, becomes the 1st guide dog for a US citizen Morris Frank. ...

SGT M MTWANA

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My Eyes and the LEGO Group partner to bring inclusive play experiences to blind and low vision Lego fans

My Eyes and the LEGO Group partner to bring inclusive play experiences to blind and low vision Lego ...

How to Invert the Screen Colors on Your Android Phone

Eye strain is a common issue for smartphone users, often caused by prolonged use and high screen bri ...

How to Protect Your Eyes as You Age: 4 Important Tips

How to Protect Your Eyes as You Age: 4 Important Tips ...

Project Gutenberg releases 5,000 free audiobooks using neural text-to-speech technology

Project Gutenberg releases 5,000 free audiobooks using neural text-to-speech technology ...

Introducing Be My AI (formerly Virtual Volunteer) for People who are Blind or Have Low Vision, Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4

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Samsung previews a new TV mode for people with low vision

At CES 2023 on Wednesday, Samsung previewed a new TV mode to help people with low or limited vision. ...

12 Must-Have Apps for Blind or Visually Impaired People

For people with a visual impairment, accessing simple information can sometimes be difficult. How ca ...

10 Challenges faced by the parents of visually impaired children

Parenting is challenging, and it gets even more demanding when a child has a visual impairment. As p ...

Etiquette for interacting with people who are blind or who have low vision

Etiquette for interacting with people who are blind or who have low vision ...

The Smartphone: a Revolution for the Blind and Visually Impaired!

The Smartphone: a Revolution for the Blind and Visually Impaired! ...

Human Sight Could Be Restored for Blind People, Thanks to These 4 New Technologies

Human Sight Could Be Restored for Blind People, Thanks to These 4 New Technologies ...

How to Create a Smart City for Blind and Visually Impaired People?

How to Create a Smart City for Blind and Visually Impaired People? ...

‘New standard’ in wearable assistive vision tech unveiled at CES 2023

‘New standard’ in wearable assistive vision tech unveiled at CES 2023 ...

Women's Day

Women's Day marks the anniversary of the great women's march of 1956, where women marched to the Uni ...

Skills Development Hub for the Blind hosts cooking competition

Skills Development Hub for the Blind hosts cooking competition ...

OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT | Marrakesh treaty: 10 year wait for SA's blind people for ratification

SECTION27, Blind SA together with thirteen other endorsing organisations have written an open letter ...

Lake Geneva: Blind woman completes epic Lake Geneva swim

A Paralympic champion is thought to have become the first blind person to swim across Lake Geneva. ...

Blind boy, 14, has his vision restored by eyedrops that use inactivated HERPES VIRUS in potential breakthrough that could help millions

A 14-year-old who spent most of his life blind can now see after an enterprising Miami doctor had th ...

Gene therapy restores vision in blind teen, raises hope for millions

The treatment, known as Vyjuvek, uses an inactivated herpes simplex virus to deliver working copies ...

Activists including blind, visually impaired take to streets in bid for books

Activists, including the blind and visually impaired, took to the streets of Pretoria yesterday in a ...

New Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund Students 2023

Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund ...

Graduate Refuses to Pedal in Sauerkraut

Graduate Refuses to Pedal in Sauerkraut ...

11 Ways to Feel Better Every Day

11 Ways to Feel Better Every Day ...

Team SA’s Para Athletes Illuminate the World Para Athletics Championships

Team SA’s Para Athletes Illuminate the World Para Athletics Championships ...

Ruby Crane

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OneButtonPIN increases security for blind and low-vision tech users

OneButtonPIN increases security for ...

How do visually impaired people play video games?

How do visually impaired people ...

Estée Lauder Companies launch AI app for visually-impaired users

Estée Lauder Companies launch AI app ...

What to do when you meet a sighted person

What to do when you meet a sighted person ...

The story of the world’s first self-learning Braille device

Srivastava, co-founder of Thinkerbell Labs ...

How visually impaired and blind people use braille to read and write

How visually impaired and blind people use braille ...

JEEMT Long Cane Rally 2023

JEEMT Long Cane Rally 2023 ...

Wow! Off with the old and in with the new!

Wow! Off with the old and in with the new! ...

Human Rights Day 2022

Human Rights Day 2022 ...

Thriving with blindness: surviving really isn’t enough

Thriving with blindness: surviving really isn’t enough ...

A Caregiver's Guide to Coping With Vision Loss

A Caregiver's Guide to Coping With Vision Loss ...

Mobile app helps blind hikers explore France

Mobile app helps blind hikers explore France ...

Blind Learner is one of the top achievers in Class of 2022

Blind Learner is one of the top achievers in Class of 2022 ...

THE HISTORY OF WORLD BRAILLE DAY

THE HISTORY OF WORLD BRAILLE DAY ...

Guide dog shortage: The blind people who train their own guide dogs

Guide dog shortage: The blind people who train their own guide dogs ...

A dream come true by Braam Naude

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10 fascinating facts about the white cane

10 fascinating facts about the white cane ...

Matric results: Visually impaired Eldorado Park teen bags four distinctions, off to UCT

Matric results: Visually impaired Eldorado Park teen bags four distinctions, off to UCT ...

What do blind people see? What to know about sight for those with visual impairment.

What do blind people see? What to know about sight for those with visual impairment. ...

Panasonic announces ‘smart glasses for the visually impaired at CES 2023

Panasonic announces ‘smart glasses for the visually impaired at CES 2023 ...

Pope encourages association for visually-impaired to promote inclusiveness

Pope encourages association for visually-impaired to promote inclusiveness ...

'LET THE BLIND SING' TO SHOWCASE TALENTS OF ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES

'LET THE BLIND SING' TO SHOWCASE TALENTS OF ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES ...

How Going Blind Has Helped Me Better Manage Parkinson’s Disease

How Going Blind Has Helped Me Better Manage Parkinson’s Disease ...

Google launches Reading Mode app to help blind and partially sighted users

Google launches Reading Mode app to help blind and partially sighted users ...

‘Chatty’ Winston Dreams of Becoming the First Blind Tour Guide in South Africa

‘Chatty’ Winston Dreams of Becoming the First Blind Tour Guide in South Africa ...

Working for inclusivity, accessibility

Working for inclusivity, accessibility ...

Meet the UK's first blind, black, female barrister - who wants to change people's perceptions of what lawyers look like

Meet the UK's first blind, black, female barrister - who wants to change people's perceptions of wha ...

Kellogg’s changes cereal boxes to help blind, low-vision shoppers

Kellogg’s changes cereal boxes to help blind, low-vision shoppers ...

Colourful art brings light to blind Edmonton artist’s life ‘There’s always a way’

Colourful art brings light to blind Edmonton artist’s life ‘There’s always a way’ ...

Chairman's Foreword December 2022

Chairman's Foreword December 2022 ...

Long Cane Rally 2023

Long Cane Rally 2023 ...

Congratulations Manfred

Congratulations Manfred ...

OMASA Conference

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Fare Well Yaw

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Holiday Safety Tips

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Be Cyber smart - Passwords and pins

Be Cyber smart - Passwords and pins ...

Remembrance Day 2022

Remembrance Day 2022 ...

Haleon harnesses Microsoft’s Seeing AI technology to make health product information more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision

Haleon harnesses Microsoft’s Seeing AI technology to make health product information more accessib ...

After a lifetime of blindness, newly sighted can immediately identify human locomotion

After a lifetime of blindness, newly sighted can immediately identify human locomotion ...

Synesthesia in a congenitally blind individual

Synesthesia in a congenitally blind individual ...

This researcher builds ‘cool stuff for blind people.’ He’s also trying to help transform society

This researcher builds ‘cool stuff for blind people.’ He’s also trying to help transform socie ...

Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges

Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges ...

Blind SA allocates bursaries to blind and partially sighted persons

Blind SA allocates bursaries to blind and partially sighted persons Alrode’s Blind SA is grateful ...

How far away is a cure for blindness?

How far away is a cure for blindness? ...

New Technology Will Allow Those Who Are Completely Blind To Play Trackmania

New Technology Will Allow Those Who Are Completely Blind To Play Trackmania ...

100th guide-dog litter conceived via frozen semen artificial insemination at UP programme

100th guide-dog litter conceived via frozen semen artificial insemination at UP programme ...

Meet world's only blind cricket commentator: I rely on the stump microphones

Meet world's only blind cricket commentator: I rely on the stump microphones ...

Braille trail launched in Worcester

Braille trail launched in Worcester ...

Why we should observe Remembrance Day in South Africa

Why we should observe Remembrance Day in South Africa ...

City of Cape Town partners with Tape Aids to provide access to audiobook

City of Cape Town partners with Tape Aids to provide access to audiobook ...

Will it be possible to treat inherited blindness in adults?

Will it be possible to treat inherited blindness in adults? ...

Blind Football Coaching

Blind Football Coaching ...

Studying at Unisa

Studying at Unisa ...

No computer? No problem – visually impaired kids learn to code using old-fashioned puzzles

No computer? No problem – visually impaired kids learn to code using old-fashioned puzzles ...

Little Habits that make people stronger and more resilient

Little Habits that make people stronger and more resilient ...

Blind people can now convert material to braille as ConCourt rules Copyright Act unconstitutional

Blind people can now convert material to braille as ConCourt rules Copyright Act unconstitutional ...

Wonderdog

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App to help blind people navigate public transit to debut in Washington

App to help blind people navigate public transit to debut in Washington ...

For blind internet users, the fix can be worse than the flaws

For blind internet users, the fix can be worse than the flaws ...

5 Ways to Check the Accessibility of Your Website

5 Ways to Check the Accessibility of Your Website ...

Eyes closed to increasing number of avoidably blind

Eyes closed to increasing number of avoidably blind ...

World Sight Day

World Sight Day ...

Blindness and visual impairment

Blindness and visual impairment ...

October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month ...

September is Albinism Awareness Month

September is Albinism Awareness Month ...

Visually impaired youth wins art competition

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5 Facts about heritage day South Africa you need to know

5 Facts about heritage day South Africa you need to know ...

Quiet electric cars put blind people in danger warns, visually impaired man

Quiet electric cars put blind people in danger warns, visually impaired man ...

Australian audio-only video game made for visually-impaired people

Australian audio-only video game made for visually-impaired people ...

‘A dream come true’: Baylor Study uses 3D printing to make scientific data accessible for the blind

‘A dream come true’: Baylor Study uses 3D printing to make scientific data accessible for the bl ...

A breakthrough for blind people, plus more

A breakthrough for blind people, plus more ...

A Pakistani Student Invented Device For Blind People To Make them See The World

A Pakistani Student Invented Device For Blind People To Make them See The World ...

Casual Day in support of persons living with disabilities

Casual Day in support of persons living with disabilities ...

10 SA women in tech to watch

10 SA women in tech to watch ...

In Memory of Reinette Popplestone

In Memory of Reinette Popplestone ...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SHARON GOOSEN, INNOVATION FOR THE BLIND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY PRACTITIONER

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SHARON GOOSEN, INNOVATION FOR THE BLIND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY PRACTITIONER ...

Celebrating St Dunstan's Women

Celebrating St Dunstan's Women ...

Shani Little Graduates

Shani Little Graduates ...

Top 5 tips to ace the interview with a disability

Top 5 tips to ace the interview with a disability ...

Top ten apps for visually impaired students

Top ten apps for visually impaired students ...

Note-taking hacks for students with memory problems

Note-taking hacks for students with memory problems ...

A Visually Impaired Student’s Zeal To Defy Odds

A Visually Impaired Student’s Zeal To Defy Odds ...

SA Guide Dog Association Opens Applications for Autism Support Dogs

SA Guide Dog Association Opens Applications for Autism Support Dogs ...

Humans Can Learn to 'Echolocate' in Just 10 Weeks, Experiment Shows

Humans Can Learn to 'Echolocate' in Just 10 Weeks, Experiment Shows ...

How do you describe the beauty of mother nature to a blind child?

How do you describe the beauty of mother nature to a blind child? ...

Nelson Mandela University: Disability Services Gears Up To Serve Visually Impaired Students

Nelson Mandela University: Disability Services Gears Up To Serve Visually Impaired Students ...

PCB announces Rs1 million rewards for blind and deaf cricket teams

PCB announces Rs1 million rewards for blind and deaf cricket teams ...

Fourteen blind authors publish a book on life experiences

Fourteen blind authors publish a book on life experiences ...

Birthday Wishes - Zuko

Birthday Wishes - Zuko ...

SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND COMMUNIQUE

SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND COMMUNIQUE ...

Professional Speakers Association Recognises Speakers with Disabilities

Professional Speakers Association Recognises Speakers with Disabilities ...

Inaccessibility of railway system for disabled persons highlighted in user test

Inaccessibility of railway system for disabled persons highlighted in user test ...

WP Rugby For Francois

WP Rugby For Francois ...

New Project in the making

New Project in the making ...

The Story of Sophie

The Story of Sophie ...

Performing under pressure

Performing under pressure ...

Birthday Wishes

Birthday Wishes ...

Congratulations

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New Ian Fraser Students 2022

New Ian Fraser Students 2022 ...

The Story of Sophi

Being blind, Sophie's sons used to have to do absolutely everything for her. This included walking h ...

Brain stretching and eye opening By Archie Roberts

Brain stretching and eye opening By Archie Roberts ...

The Holiday Blues: Professional Tips on How to Cope

The Holiday Blues: Professional Tips on How to Cope ...

Message From the Chairman

Message from the Chairman - December 2021 ...

Advocate RW Bowen – the ‘St Dunstan’s effect’

Advocate RW (Mike) Bowen was widely known in South Africa during the years between 1922 and 1948 as ...

Ditsong SA National Museum of Military History - Maintenance Day

On Saturday 28th August 2021 some forty military veterans supported by ten learners from Pretoria Bo ...

Vier Vroue - Landi Engelbrecht

Landi het 'n paar insigte met ons gedeel oor haar lewe, die uitdagings wat sy oorkom het en om 'n ma ...

Farewell Les

Les Masterson is retiring from the Board of St Dunstan’s. ...

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Celebrating Women - Landi Engelbrecht Landi shared some insights with us about her life, the challe ...

More than 445 days in lockdown

For those of you who do not know us James was war blinded (A St Dunstan’s beneficiary). I have a p ...