Blind Citizens Australia Highlights Upcoming Events and Initiatives
Source: Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) has shared updates on several upcoming events and initiatives:
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Eyes on the Horizon Walk 2027: Retina Australia is organizing this event to raise funds for research, information, peer connection, and advocacy for people living with inherited retinal diseases (IRD). Participants will support efforts to ensure individuals with IRD and their families have access to essential resources. More details and registration are available on Retina Australia's website.
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Discover the Latest Reading Tools and Technology: Vision Australia Library is hosting a free online event on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm AEDT. The session will provide an overview of accessible reading tools and devices for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Further details and registration can be found on Vision Australia's website.
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2026 Asian Individual Chess Championship for the Blind and Vision Impaired: The Pakistan Blind Sports Federation, in collaboration with the Pak Christian Foundation and the International Braille Chess Association (IBCA), invites eligible players to the championship in Karachi, Pakistan, from November 23 to December 3, 2026. The tournament is open to players from all IBCA Asian member countries. More information is available on the IBCA's official event page.
These initiatives reflect BCA's commitment to supporting and connecting the blind and visually impaired community through various programs and events. (bca.org.au)