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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2018 Scholarship Applications Now Open
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September 01, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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After an overwhelming response to our 2017 scholarships, we are excited to announce our second year of scholarships is now taking applications! The STME scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to university students who are vision impaired or blind, who are working toward a sustainable and rewarding career in their chosen field. Up…
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Scholarship Recipient #3: Kimberlee Brooker
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March 27, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Our second scholarship recipient is Kimberlee Brooker from the South Coast of NSW. Kimberlee is studying a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong. What is your visual condition and how has it affected you? I lost my sight suddenly over night at the age of five. I was diagnosed three months later with…
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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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Scholarship Recipient #1: Grace Jarrott
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March 02, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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See Through My Eyes has given four deserving and inspiring university students a scholarship to assist in their education. We received applications from across the country, all who shared their stories of persistence and passion. It was a difficult decision to choose only four and we are looking forward to our next round later this…
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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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Call For Adaptive Technology
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July 24, 2016
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By Chrissy Renee
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Do you own adaptive technology you no longer use? We are looking to expand our Adaptive Technology Loan Pool. See Through My Eyes offers adaptive technology for studying and in the workplace. Since purchasing adaptive technology can be quite expensive and assistance is not always available, we aim to bridge the gap to ensure every student…
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Scholarship Applications Now Open
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July 16, 2016
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By Chrissy Renee
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We our excited to announce our first ever See Through My Eyes University Scholarships! The STME scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to university students who are vision impaired or blind, who are working toward a sustainable and rewarding career in their chosen field. Up to four scholarships of $2000 each will be awarded…
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10 Tips for Studying With a Vision Impairment
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February 10, 2015
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By Chrissy Renee
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The new study year is upon us, I'll be in my final year of psychology and I'm sure there's many of you also returning to uni, school or college. I though it would be beneficial to put together a list of tips for studying with a vision impairment not just for anyone reading this but…
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Standing Up For Your Rights
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January 31, 2015
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By Chrissy Renee
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I haven't really touched on standing up for myself in terms of my rights as a person with a 'disability' since starting this blog almost five years ago now. Partly due to the fact that I am really bad at doing it! My most current problem is with studying at university. I am due to…
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