Being seen - researching life outcomes for the Blind Low Vision community

eHealthTALK NZ

eHealthTALK NZ
Being seen - researching life outcomes for the Blind Low Vision community
Feb 15, 2026
Rebecca McBeth

This episode explores an IDI (Integrated Data Infrastructure) project from Blind Low Vision New Zealand, which is using data to illuminate the life outcomes of the blind and visually impaired, revealing insights that challenge perceptions and aim to drive policy change. 

Cain Richardson and Tori Van Loewenhout discuss the drivers behind the project, issues around data standardisation and the power of integrated data in advocating for better services and opportunities for what is often an invisible community.

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