45 episodes

Ablequest is a series of 15 minute programs which examines developments in assistive technology and initiatives for those people living with a wide range of disabilities. Presented by Barbara Sullivan, Marni Roper and Elaine Wziontek. Produced in the studios of 2RPH in Sydney.

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Ablequest is a series of 15 minute programs which examines developments in assistive technology and initiatives for those people living with a wide range of disabilities. Presented by Barbara Sullivan, Marni Roper and Elaine Wziontek. Produced in the studios of 2RPH in Sydney.

    Professor Sarah Wilson (Part 2)

    Professor Sarah Wilson (Part 2)

    Part 2 of a conversation with Professor Sarah Wilson, well known as a pioneer of music neuroscience research in Australia. She talks to Barbara Sullivan about how music and singing can enhance brain function and facilitate recovery after a brain injury such as a stroke.
    Original broadcast date: 28.06.24
    Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min
    Professor Sarah Wilson (Part 1)

    Professor Sarah Wilson (Part 1)

    Part 1 of a conversation with Professor Sarah Wilson, well known as a pioneer of music neuroscience research in Australia. She talks to Barbara Sullivan about how music and singing can enhance brain function and facilitate recovery after a brain injury such as a stroke. 
    Original broadcast date: 14.06.24
    Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min
    Lonestar Makoni - Breaking Barriers Disability Services

    Lonestar Makoni - Breaking Barriers Disability Services

    Lonestar Makoni, founder and CEO of Breaking Barriers Disability Service at Wyong on the Central Coast is the winner of Most Outstanding CEO/Director in the 2023 Australian Disability Awards.
    Elaine Wziontek asked him about his management style, his background and his philosophy of matching rather than allocating staff with clients. 
    Original broadcast date: 31.05.24
    Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min
    ChoppA Green - Studio Artes

    ChoppA Green - Studio Artes

    Studio Artes is a not for profit organisation in Sydney delivering creative programs in visual arts, performing arts and life skills to adults living with a disability. Marni Roper discusses the programs with ChoppA Green, manager of the Studio Artes Hornsby studio.
    Original broadcast date: 17.05.24
    Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min
    Kathleen Davey - Social Science Translated

    Kathleen Davey - Social Science Translated

    Social Science Translated is a social enterprise which produces a computer-based program with a spy theme to help solve the mystery of social encounters. It prepares children with autism, ADHD and anxiety for life's social and emotional challenges. In this episode of Ablequest, Elaine Wziontek speaks with Kathleen Davey, CEO of Social Science Translated.
    Original broadcast date: 03.05.24
    Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min
    Hugh Kingley and Rachel Dekar - Obi

    Hugh Kingley and Rachel Dekar - Obi

    Elaine Wziontek discusses cutting edge robotics with guests Hugh Kingley and Rachel Dekar. The focus is on the Obi robotic dining assistant which gives people who are fed by others the ability to take control of their meals. Obi helps people living with any condition which limits upper arm function.
    Original air date: 19.04.24
    Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min

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