New Horizons Blind Citizens Australia
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The weekly radio programme and podcast from Blind Citizens Australia, The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.
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Episode 861 - BCA Update
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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Episode 860 - The Disability Royal Commission and Information Access
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.
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Episode 859 - Managing During A Disaster
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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Episode 858 - National FVolunteer Week
We hear this week, from Project Manager with BCA, Bettina Twyman. Bettina outlines the importance of celebrating our volunteers this week, National Volunteer Week. It's a good opportunity to consider the millions of hours each week undertaken by unpaid workers and acknowledge their input.
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Episode 857 - 2RPH Listener Survey
This week, we're joined by Barry Melville, Manager of Radio 2RPH in Sydney. Find out more about 2RPH, an upcoming presentation Barry is giving to the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disability, and how you can provide feedback on 2RPH's programming and style. Check out the 2RPH Website for more information.
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Episode 856 - University Accord
Graeme Innes is our guest this week. He discusses his role as Chancellor of Central Queensland University, and the University Accord; why we should be concerned about it and what can be done to ensure that universities continue to provide accommodations and access for disabled Australians.