This exhibilition features objects from Vision Australia's heritage collection, compelling accounts and examples of new technologies that are increasing the independence of thousands of Australians.
The exhibition aims to educate about eye conditions, as well as offer an insight into how Australians who are blind or have low vision learn, work, play sport, create art and carry out everyday household tasks.
Objects on show include a cylindrical rotating braille map created by Australia's RF Tunley in the 1940s; Sonicguide glasses from the 1960s, which used sounds to identify objects; a Taylor slate from the early 20th century that assisted people who were blind to learn maths as well as examples of modern technology such as a phone that can capture text in image form and read it aloud to the user.
Paralympian Anthony Clark's judo jacket and cyclist Lindy Hou's helmet and jersey are on display and there is also a copy of a braille Playboy from 1974.
The exhibition features braille and large print labelling and audio guides are also available.
Venue
Powerhouse Museum
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street
Ultimo
Phone: 02 9217 0111
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