Visual Impairment
Campaign to make pictures accessible for the visually impaired
7 Oct 2019
Social media is no longer just about words, photos are often the main form of communication these days - thanks in large part to Instagram and Snap Chat. But what about those who can't see these… Audio
Touching the universe: astronomy for the blind
8 Oct 2016
How 3D printed models can be used to teach blind students about astronomy. This Way Up visits Manurewa High School in Auckland to experience 'tactile astronomy' in action. Audio, Gallery
Advances in assistive technology
26 Jan 2016
Advances in technology are making some every day tasks easier for people who are visually impaired. Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen has been blind since birth. He says thanks to the… Audio
The right note
6 Sep 2015
Five years ago, 21-year-old Georgia Steel hadn't picked up a viola. Now she's playing it in the National Youth Orchestra. Audio, Gallery