Visual Independence is proud to formally recognise the generous support given by the following:

All generous Australians

There are many who remain unnamed who support this project with heart mind and soul. For that and the generous contributions, we at Visual Independence on behalf of the blind thank you!

GS1 Australia

Without, the generous assistance with providing the Australian bar code database free of charge, we would not have been able to develop the technology to its present state. GS1 Australia continues to provide and enhance bar code data. A huge thank you from all the future users of this talking bar code scanner. You have helped make a dream true reality!

Vision Australia

We appreciate the corporate support, product endorsement and ongoing client involvement of Vision Australia who provide key blindness and low vision services to the entire eastern seaboard and Northern Territory of Australia.

Guide Dogs

The ongoing involvement with us, product endorsement and ongoing client support is gratefully acknowledged.

National Nine Reporter Kellie Curtain 

We are so pleased to have had Kellie working with us to launch the talking bar code scanner for the blind. Kellie, you have done a marvelous job well above the call of duty. Thank you so very much.

insignia

A huge thank you to insignia for the wonderful contribution of free sticky barcode labels for Australian users of the ID mate. This is a major ongoing contribution directly benefiting users of the talking barcode scanner.  insignia can be proud of this assistance, which is a worldwide first for the blind and low vision ID Mate community.  

Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)

As the peak blind and low visioned representative body, we appreciate the support shown by BCA

Lottery West

A great asset to us through their disability grants for eligible West Australians. Grants requests can now be made through the Association for the Blind W.A.

Association for the Blind of W.A.

We appreciate the support and ongoing client involvement.

Queensland Print and File Rockhampton

For the wonderful support , time and advice on bar code labels

The Royal Society for the Blind S.A.

We appreciate the support, and ongoing client support involvement.

First Impressions Nunawading Victoria 

For the donation of advice, design & printing of our business needs and brochures. Thanks so much!

APC Logistics

For the kind assistance in freighting the scanners for the blind to Australia