New Horizons

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New Horizons Podcast

The weekly radio programme and podcast from Blind Citizens Australia, The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 876 - United Blind Leaders - Forum Recap

    This week's episode focuses on the forum held by United Blind Leaders, on the 12th of September. Hear about the organisation, what it stands for and why leadership development and the leadership of Blind people by Blind people is so important. My thanks to John who co-presented this program with me. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    15 min

  2. 17 SEPT

    Episode 875 - Accessible Tourism, Part II.

    This week's episode brings us part ii of the presentation given by Margo Carwardine, from QBWA. Once again, thanks to the Round Table for the use of this material. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    13 min

  3. 10 SEPT

    Episode 874 - Accessible Tourism

    This week, Margo Carwardine from the Queensland Braille Writers Association, also known as Braille House, discusses accessible tourism. The QBWA has been conducting a fascinating project to enable venues and other tourism-based businesses to be more accessible to Blind and Vision Impaired people. This project was made possible by a grant from the Queensland Government. This presentation was given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disability, and we thank the Round Table for the use of this recording. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    15 min

  4. 3 SEPT

    Episode 873 - The Federal Government's Response to the Disability Royal Commission

    In this week's episode, John Simpson speaks with Jonathan Craig, now Policy and Advocacy Manager with Vision 2020 Australia. Jonathan discusses the response from the Australian Government, to the 222 recommendations handed down in the final report of the Disability Royal Commission in September 2023. In particular, those recommendations most applicable to Blind and Vision Impaired people. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    15 min

  5. 27 AUG

    Episode 872 - Open Letter to Vision Australia Directors

    This week, we discuss an open letter to the Board of Vision Australia, Australia's largest provider of blindness and low-vision services. Graeme Innes is our guest to discuss the letter, what it's all about and how you can be involved in making change in your community. If you want to join the 200-plus people who have already supported this open letter, it can be found Here. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    15 min

  6. 20 AUG

    Episode 871 - Accessible Health Related Communications - Part ii

    This week, we bring you part two of the presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health.

    13 min

  7. 13 AUG

    Episode 870 - Accessible Communications in Health - part i

    This week, our main feature is a presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health. Also, some BCA announcements.

    15 min

  8. 6 AUG

    Episode 869 - Accessible Workplaces, part ii

    This week, we conclude our two-part program on accessible workplaces. Thanks again to the Round Table for the use of this material.

    15 min
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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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  • Creator
    Blind Citizens Australia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2020 . All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    New Horizons

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