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A weekly program presented by Peter Greco, Focal Point covers services from blindness organisations and other providers, technology, current affairs, breakthroughs in advocacy campaigns about all manner of challenges and promoting activities and events for people who are blind or vision impaired.

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06 Nov 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Nathan Stock, from Seeing Hands (https://seeinghands.org/) with news on dictionaries that are accessible on braille displays and now available in a number of languages. You can access the : dictionaries here: https://projects.seeinghands.org/dictionary/ Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, shared news on how bystanders can be alert to Elder Abuse - signs to look out for and more. Call 1800 333 000 or go to: https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/ Anita Hancock, mother of 9-year-old Amelia, spoke about services available through Vision Australia; the journey to access them; advocacy and peer support. Graham Coulton invites all to a national blind cricket reunion in April 2025, at the Steve & Mark Waugh Pavilion in Bankstown Memorial Oval, Chapel Road, Bankstown, NSW. For more information call Graham on 0418 992 418 or email: graham_coulton@bigpond.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30 Oct 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Courtney Webeck, Cricketer; Tennis Athlete and student is the 2024 Blind Australian of the year. Mahesh Nath, from Pacific Vision, will be at Tech Fest - where, among other things, we will see the first showing of an electronic magnifier from HIMS. Nikki Brooke is about to Launch her first published book "Plagued Lands" Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, talks about the Christmas Pageant being audio described on Vision Australia Radio Adelaide, and a wrap of political events in the last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23 Oct 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Libby Henderson is the Co-Founder and Commercial Director for Big Purple Phone. Big Purple Phone is an accessible, user friendly, mobile phone. Learn more here: https://bigpurplephone.com.au/ Libby will be at Tech Fest 6th November 43 Franklin Street Adelaide. You can book by calling 1300 944 306 or go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techfest-see-differently-with-the-royal-society-for-the-blind-2024-tickets-1026616837597 Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, breaking the news that Vision Australia Radio will be audio describing this year's Christmas Pageant. Plus Rebeccas has more news on audio described shows. You can attend the pageant, to reserve your place call 8463 1689 or find out more here: http://www.access2arts.org.au Meredith Prain, from Able Australia, is just back from Spain. Meridith reports on the first Core-Set for Deafblindness. Find out more here: https://osf.io/a942k/ or to find out more here about ICF Core-Sets: https://www.icf-research-branch.org/icf-core-sets Maureen O'Reilley, from the Vision Australia Library, invited all to attend an online and also in-person event 6th November: a chance for you to discover the latest reading tools and technology. To find out more call 1300 654 656 or go to: http://www.visionaustralia.org/library See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16 Oct 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Tobias Stuntebeck is an Industrial Designer from “White Cane” in Duderstadt Germany. The re-engineered cane its history and is looking for feedback from users. which will be at Tech Fest 6th November at UCity, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide. Tech Fest is put on by See Differently. Find out more here: https://whitecane.com/ You can book your tickets for Tech Fest by calling 1300 944 306 or book online here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techfest-see-differently-with-the-royal-society-for-the-blind-2024-tickets-1026616837597 Marian Phua, Member Engagement Officer from Beyond Blindness, with a huge range of activities that members can get involved with. This includes yoga; coffee groups; Swish; music quizzes; and more. Beyond Blindness’s AGM will be held on Saturday 26th October 11am at the Southern office: 2/4 CLEMENT TCE, CHRISTIES BEACH call 8367 6088 for more information or go to: http://www.beyondblindness.org.au Cassie Hames, award-winning app developer, chatted about the See Me Bus Signalling app, enabling people who are blind or low vision to use buses more safely, confidently and predictively. Cassie will also be at Tech Fest. To give feedback about the app email seemetrial@sageautomation.com or go to https://www.sageautomation.com/see-me-bus-signalling-app Brendon Donohue, with news on what's available for people who are blind or have low vision to vote at the Queensland State Election 26th October 26th. Brendon also shared his views on recent announcements about the NDIS. For more information about voting call 1300 881 665 or go to: http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au Don’t forget to tune in to Leisure Link on Saturday. One of Peter’s guests this week is Ita Butrose! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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09 Oct 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Dr Ceecee Britten Jones, from the Centre for Eye Research, sharing news about work on The Advanced Genomics Collaboration to help find the genetic causes of many unidentified retinal diseases. 10th October is World Sight Day, you can find out more by calling 03 8344 3441 or emailing IRD@groups.unimelb.edu.au Darrin Johnson, Volunteer Business Advisor For EP Global, introducing us to an e-tandem. This is perfect for riders of all abilities. Roy Lucian Baza, recording and song writing artist has overcome a glaucoma diagnosis and just released his latest single Does Your Girlfriend Know About me" Find out more here: https://roylucianbazamusic.com/ David Woodbridge has just joined Humanware as a Blindness Products Specialist. David will be at Tech Fest 6th November at U City 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide. Book by calling 1300 994 306 Contact Humanware on 02 9686 2600 or go to: https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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02 Oct 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Mike Kent, from Curtin University, with an invitation to an Audio-description Symposium 16th October Curtin University. You can attend in person, or online; register here:https://research.curtin.edu.au/research-rumble/ad-symposium-2024/ The program will be live at: https://research.curtin.edu.au/research-rumble/ad-symposium-2024/ Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, with news on a campaign about illegal exotic pets/animals. Call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to: https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/ Arthur Pirika has recently commenced with Humanware as Blindness Products Specialist. You can call Humanware on 02 9686 2600 or go to: https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home Fiona Tuomy is the Artistic Director for "The Other Film Festival" The Festival is in its 20th year. Fiona encourages all to take in some of the festival - audio described and captioned. Find out more here: https://cinema3.acmi.net.au/ or https://www.artsaccess.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25 Sep 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Haben Girma, Deafblind Advocate Extraordinaire, is a guest speaker at UNSWCentre of Ideas. Haben is the first Deafblind Harvard Graduate;has been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and was awarded the WhiteHouse Champion of Change - presented by PresidentBarack Obama. Find out more here: https://www.habengirma.com/ If you want to hear the "Authentic" version of the interview: https://omny.fm/shows/vision-extra/haben-girma-extended-interview-version Andrew Davies, Technology Team Manager from See Differently, launching Tech Fest 2024; 6th November at 43 Franklin Street in the City, book by calling 1300 944 306 Maxine Parker and Judy O'Connor, Founders of AccessAbilityAustralia, have a series of comprehensive Access Guides, developed entirely online to make venues more accessible and inclusive, the platform not only offers DIY guides but also provides essential disability awareness training. Find out more here: https://accessabilityaustralia.com/ Phil Vandepeer, Co-Founder and Co-Presenter for Focal Point sharing Phil's thoughts on Bill Shorten leaving politics; what's next for the NDIS; the Queensland Election and comments by Pauline Hanson on accessible housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18 Sep 2024

ON FOCAL POINT: Reggie Sorensen, two-time winner of Big Brother, is an important part of the Blind Australian of the year Award's gala evening 26th October 26th in Brisbane. Reggie will be welcoming all on the Red Carpet. To nominate your individual and the Employer of Choice go to: https://blindaustralianoftheyear.com.au/ Sandra Gesuato, from Beyond Blindness, with a very comprehensive summary of the benefits members can access. Beyond Blindness will be at the DAL Expo 11th and 12th October Wayville Showgrounds. For more information call: 8367 6088 or go to: https://beyondblindness.org.au/ For more information about the Expo: https://dalexpo.com.au/dal-expo-adelaide-2024/ Sadam Ahmed, Software Teacher from Accessible Technology Solutions, with a wrap of the Apple announcement of their new series of phones, watches and ear pods. Find Accessible Technology Solutions here: https://accessibletechnologysolutions.com/ Natasha (Gem) Mcguire - the face of this year's Jeans for Genes - her father father Michael; Anouk and Linden Thorley; and Dylan Colombis are inviting all to a concert at Annandale Creative Arts Centre: Chapel and Foyer, 81 Johnston Street Annandale,Sunday 22nd September 2024 from 3 pm Find out about Jeans for Genes here: https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A weekly program presented by Peter Greco, Focal Point covers services from blindness organisations and other providers, technology, current affairs, breakthroughs in advocacy campaigns about all manner of challenges and promoting activities and events for people who are blind or vision impaired.