harness. You can call GDV Reception if you want to take part. Lil Deverell (O&M specialist) will be conducting these interviews, and they can happen face-to-face, over the phone, or via email. An interview is completely voluntary and if you go ahead, you can withdraw at any time. The subjective well-being of people who are blind or vision impaired An opportunity for you to have your say about what makes for a quality life. Student researcher: Paula Hobley Principal Researchers: Professor Beth Crisp and Assoc. Prof. Keith McVilly Are you aged between 18-34? Are you legally blind? Have you had vision loss since birth, or had your vision impairment assessed before the end of primary school? Do you feel that the personal challenges of people who are blind or vision impaired are often overlooked? I am seeking people who are blind or vision impaired to give their opinions as to what contributes to or takes away from subjective well-being. This is an online survey that is being conducted as part of the research for a PhD degree at Deakin University. If you would like to participate, please go to the on-line survey located at: If you would like more information, please contact Paula Hobley: Email: ; Telephone: 03 9244 3842 What’s happening at GDV Thursday 5th November – ABI Client Day Tuesday 17th November – Electronic Aid Day in Wangaratta. Come and explore the latest in electronic aids. A range of products will be demonstrated ranging from mobility aids to CCTV’s. Details are: Where: Wangaratta Library, Community Meeting Room, 21 Docker Street, Wangaratta. When: Tuesday 17th November at 11:00am – 3:00pm Lunch will be provided. Places are limited so contact John-Ross on 9854 4450 or to reserve your spot.
Guiding Tech – Technology and Gadget news HumanWare Launches the Trekker Breeze+ More Accurate for More Informed Travel HumanWare is excited to announce a new travel tool to add to the navigation toolbox. The Trekker Breeze+ is the next generation of HumanWare’s popular Trekker Breeze talking GPS. Based on the feedback received from vision impaired travellers, the new improved Breeze+ is the most accurate, intuitive, and effective navigation aid designed for travellers who are vision impaired. Based on popular user feedback, the Breeze+ uses the same effective design as the original Trekker Breeze while on the go. With well pronounced tactile buttons, all device functions can be operated using one hand, leaving the other hand free for your white cane or dog guide. The Breeze+ uses the latest in GPS technology to provide you with the fastest, most accurate travel information when and where you need it. Updates include: Significantly improved GPS acquisition time Greatly improved performance in built-up city environments Improved GPS accuracy Higher quality GPS signal Other features include: Breeze+ provides you specific walking or driving instructions as you travel. Use the “Where Am I Button”. This button tells you your current cardinal direction, next intersection, nearest address and current street. The ‘What’s Around’ feature lets you know what interesting points of interest are around you. Simply drop a landmark in front of your house and Breeze+ will walk you back to that exact spot whenever you want. For more information about the Trekker Breeze+ contact John-Ross Barresi at Guide Dogs Victoria on 9854 4450. Borrow Box- Audio books for everybody! The BorrowBox app is a fantastic way to access a huge range of free audio books from many different libraries around Victoria. The app can be downloaded free of charge from the iTunes store for apple products or Google play for android. Many