Meet Our Scholarship Recipient Ming Luo
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April 13, 2018
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By Chrissy Renee
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'Real People' - Stories of Vision Loss, Chrissys Blog, Experiences, Inspiration
One of this year's scholarship recipients is 20 year old Ming Luo from Western Australia. Ming is studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Western Australia. We asked Ming about her goals and how she would use the scholarship funding. Did you vision loss contribute to your decision to study a Bachelor of…
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My NDIS Experience
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January 28, 2018
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By Chrissy Renee
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I have now had my NDIS plan for 3 months, and I've been meaning to reflect on the process and share what I've learnt. I had anticipated the rollout in my area for some time as there were many services I wanted to access but simply couldn't afford it. Here's the main parts of the…
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An Experience Participating in a Clinical Trial
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January 02, 2018
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By Chrissy Renee
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'Real People' - Stories of Vision Loss, Chrissys Blog, Experiences, Research & Clinical Trials
There are a variety of clinical trials taking place worldwide specifically for visual conditions such as Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macula Degeneration and Stargardt's Disease. Participating in a trial can be a difficult decision and comes with risks that need to be carefully considered. One such clinical trial taking place on people with Stargardt's Disease in the…
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Shaun Baldacchino
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September 04, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Living with vision loss is no barrier to success. I spoke with Shaun who is a twenty-something year old with Retinitis Pigmentosa who works as an Employee Relations Consultant for the NSW government. Read his journey of navigating high-school and university with low vision and how he hasn't led his circumstances stand in the way…
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Gift of a Guide: A Year On
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August 31, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Another milestone has come and gone; Lacey and I have been a team for a year now. As the day crept upon us, I really couldn’t believe it had been a year since she came into my life, but then again she has become such a part of not just my life but my family…
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Review: Into The Water by Paula Hawkins
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August 21, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Title: Into the Water Author: Paula Hawkins Other books by author: Girl on the Train Narrator: Imogen Church, Sophie Aldred, Daniel Weyman, Rachel Bavidge, Laura Aikman. Genre: Fiction, Psychological Thriller Length: 11 hours 31 mins Overall Rating: 2.5/5 I had high hopes for this book after reading Girl on the Train and watching the movie.…
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What it is like to look in the mirror and see nothing
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July 05, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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No, the title of this post isn’t a metaphor, it is literal. When I look in the mirror, I see nothing. I can’t see my own face. Growing up, I went through an awkward stage when I was uncomfortable with my body and the way I looked. I grew up a dancer and spent hours…
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International Women’s Day
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March 07, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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'Real People' - Stories of Vision Loss, Chrissys Blog, Inspiration
Today is a day we celebrate woman, all that they do, and push for greater quality. I thought I’d reflect on some of the amazing woman I have met, all over the globe, since losing my sight. Each has inspired and supported me through the uncertainty and fear of losing my sight. Liz I met…
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When your learning style no longer works
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January 23, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Have you ever considered what learning style you might have? I never really thought about it until it came up in a counselling module I was completing. Then it got me thinking; I am a clear visual learner, how am I managing to study now that I am legally blind? What are the different learning…
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From Puppy to Guide: Meeting Lacey’s Puppy Raiser
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December 29, 2016
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By Chrissy Renee
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How does a cute, fluffy puppy end up acting as a person's guide? The process is much longer and involves many more people than you would expect. I always knew there was a long process a puppy goes through to become a Guide Dog, but I wan't aware of the details. When I was asked…
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