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Made to Shine: International Albinism Awareness Day

Each year, June 13 marks International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD). IAAD aims to raise awareness about people who live with Albinism and also counter the continued stigma and mis-conceptions people with Albinism continue to face. At Vision Australia, we’re marking IAAD by highlighting three separate stories, illustrate how life has changed in Australia for people with albinism over the last five to six decades.

International Albinism Awareness Day: Grant Wilson

Grant Wilson lives with albinism. As part of of International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) 2020, read Grant's story of growing up in the 1960s and '70s and forging a career supporting others who are blind or have low vision.

International Albinism Awareness Day: Matt Collins

Matt Collins lives with albinism. As part of of International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) 2020, read Matt's story of navigating school, university, life and establishing his career in the communications industry.

International Albinism Awareness Day: The Bradley family

Rebecca is a mother of three boys. Two of those Ethan and Samuel were born with Albinism. Read Rebecca's account of being a parent of children with albinism as part of of International Albinism Awareness Day 2020.

Max’s hobby leads to success

Client Stories

Vision Australia client Max Bergman is a former Paralympian, holds two PhDs and is the entrepreneur behind a revolutionary skincare brand.

Bursary puts Connor on track to creating a more accessible world

Connor McLeod is passionate about accessibility and a Vision Australia Further Education Bursary has him on track to reach his career goals

Stand-up for Your Rights webinar: Accessing the Digital World

Have you visited a website and found it difficult or impossible to navigate? Have you tried to access information or accomplish a task using a smartphone app and found it frustrating or impossible?

Bursary helps Fabian meet the challenges of tertiary study

The Vision Australia Further Education Bursary program has assisted Fabian Jones in his ambition to study a double degree at Griffith University.

Meet Kelsey: A Vision Australia orientation and mobility speciali...

As one of our orientation and mobility specialists, Kelsey Shekelton supports people who are blind or have low vision by teaching them how to safely and independently navigate their surroundings.