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

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Nathan Stock, from Seeing Hands (<a href="https://seeinghands.org/">https://seeinghands.org/</a>) with news on dictionaries that are accessible on braille displays and now available in a number of languages. You can access the : dictionaries here: <a href="https://projects.seeinghands.org/dictionary/">https://projects.seeinghands.org/dictionary/</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/">https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Anita Hancock, mother of 9-year-old Amelia, spoke about services available through Vision Australia; the journey to access them; advocacy and peer support.</li>
<li>Graham Coulton invites all to a national blind cricket reunion in April 2025, at the Steve &amp; 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</li>
</ul>

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.

A weekly program presented by Peter Greco,&nbsp;Focal Point&nbsp;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.

Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio

Visit <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> for more.

06 Nov 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/880b8e76-40cf-49fa-910a-b221004f978a/transcript

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.

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Courtney Webeck, Cricketer; Tennis Athlete and student is the 2024 Blind Australian of the year. </li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Nikki Brooke is about to Launch her first published book "Plagued Lands"</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>

30 Oct 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/50dacd58-3b10-4cda-bc74-b219004431ee/transcript

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

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>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: <a href="https://bigpurplephone.com.au/">https://bigpurplephone.com.au/</a>   Libby will be at Tech Fest 6th November 43 Franklin Street Adelaide.  You can book by calling 1300 944 306 or go to: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techfest-see-differently-with-the-royal-society-for-the-blind-2024-tickets-1026616837597">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techfest-see-differently-with-the-royal-society-for-the-blind-2024-tickets-1026616837597</a>  </li>
<li>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: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a></li>
<li>Meredith Prain, from Able Australia, is just back from Spain. Meridith reports on  the first Core-Set for Deafblindness.  Find out more here: <a href="https://osf.io/a942k/">https://osf.io/a942k/</a>  or to find out more here about ICF Core-Sets: <a href="https://www.icf-research-branch.org/icf-core-sets">https://www.icf-research-branch.org/icf-core-sets</a> </li>
<li>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: <a href="http://www.visionaustralia.org/library" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">http://www.visionaustralia.org/library</a></li>
</ul>

23 Oct 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/ee5e4ab4-48ac-4c66-a8bc-b21200406938/transcript

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!

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>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:  <a href="https://whitecane.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://whitecane.com/</a>  You can book your tickets for Tech Fest by calling 1300 944 306 or book online here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techfest-see-differently-with-the-royal-society-for-the-blind-2024-tickets-1026616837597">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techfest-see-differently-with-the-royal-society-for-the-blind-2024-tickets-1026616837597</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="http://www.beyondblindness.org.au">http://www.beyondblindness.org.au</a></li>
<li>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 <a href="mailto:seemetrial@sageautomation.com">seemetrial@sageautomation.com</a> or go to <a href="https://www.sageautomation.com/see-me-bus-signalling-app">https://www.sageautomation.com/see-me-bus-signalling-app</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au">http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au</a></li>
</ul>
Don’t forget to tune in to Leisure Link on Saturday.  One of Peter’s guests this week is Ita Butrose!

16 Oct 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/c16fb0f2-f33b-4344-88b1-b20b00409d45/transcript

06 Nov 2024

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