New Horizons Blind Citizens Australia

This week we revisit the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities. Specifically, we feature a presentation given by David Swayne, Disability Policy Officer with the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, and Vision 2020's Jonathan Craig. Hear about Accessible ICT Procurement - what is it? Why is it important? Where does Australia lie in context with other countries, and what can we do to improve the situation? Thanks to the Round Table for the use of this material.

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This week, in follow-up to last week's episode, we hear from Sophie Coppenhall. Sophie is currently undertaking a PHD in Inclusive Technologies. Hear about Sophie's background and what her PHD is all about. If you'd like to get involved, you can E-mail Sophie.

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This week, we are joined by Matt Butler, Associate Professor at Monash University. Matt joins us to discuss an opportunity to undertake a PHD in Assistive Technology.
They are strongly encouraging applications from Disabled People so if this is something that interests you, or you'd like more information, E-mail Matt or follow the link above.

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Join us this week, for a brief update on happenings within BCA. We're joined by CEO, Deb Deshayes, President Fiona Woods and Vice-President, Helen Freris. You can read more in this week's Member Update.

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Greens Senator, Jordon Steele-John spoke at the recent Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Perth. We hear an edited version of his presentation this week, discussing barriers to information access, the current status and hopes for the future. My thanks to John Simpson and the Round Table for bringing us these recordings.

John Simpson attended the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities in Perth - and this week, we bring you the first in our series featuring presentations from this year's conference. Corey Crawford, Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia, discusses disaster management and preparation for people who are Blind or Vision Impaired. Our thanks to the Round Table and to John for this recording.

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