Legal framework for discrimination in the workplace
1. State Legislation It is interesting to note that Australia’s discrimination laws, with the exception of Victoria, were largely established prior to the country’s ratification of the United Nations Convention […]
Read MoreAssistive Technology
People who are blind or vision impaired use a range of Assistive Technology, also known as adaptive technology, which is used for the purposes of reading and writing as well […]
Read MoreThe law and guidelines
Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) aims to eliminate, as far as possible, discrimination against people with a disability in a number of areas of […]
Read MoreHow does a person who is blind or vision impaired read information?
Every person who is blind or vision impaired is different and not all people will access information in the same way. A quick guide to adaptive technology Many people who […]
Read MoreWhat does the term legal blindness mean?
You might have heard the term “legally blind” before. Legal blindness does not mean that a person is totally blind; in fact very few people have no sight at all. […]
Read MoreQuick Guide to Discrimination Law
The Australian Human Rights Commission has an A-Z quick reference guide for employers available on their website. Check out the section on disability discrimination and vision impairment.
Read MoreHave you checked your assumptions?
No amount of glossy brochures will attract or be useful to people who are blind and people with minimal usable vision. Think about other ways to produce your information such […]
Read MoreAwareness Raising Fact Sheets
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) produced a series of fact sheets to bust myths about blindness and vision impairment as educational tools to increase awareness. They are available for download in […]
Read MoreEmployment Policy Suite
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) developed a suite of policies on employment for people who are blind or vision impaired to assist employers and recruiters. They are available for download in […]
Read MoreTo help you attract a diverse pool of candidates, we’ve put together this Fact Sheet with tips on how to write an inclusive job advertisement and position description. Inclusive Recruitment […]
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