The Minister for Community Services, The Hon. Braille Week aims to raise awareness of braille literacy as a means by which people who are blind or vision impaired may achieve equal access to employment, education and lifestyle opportunities.
Braille is an important skill for anyone who is blind or vision impaired.
Surveys reveal people who are blind or vision impaired who learn braille are more likely to find employment than those who do not learn braille. RVIB is one of Victoria's leading providers of services, information and resources for children and adults who are blind or vision impaired. RVIB has country offices in Warrnambool, Wangaratta, Horsham, Ballarat, Swan Hill and Traralgon. RVIB Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Doug Kent. RVIB Education Consultant, Gillian Gale.