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

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06 Nov 2024

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

18 Dec 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/a9d70936-21fd-48a5-9369-b24a003539eb/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Emma Bennison is the recipient of the Lesley Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, wrapping up the year in arts and a preview into events for 2025. 
Ella Edwards chatted about the personal support program. Ella can have up to 360 print pages transcribed into any preferred format - you can too.
Victoria Hunt, Manager, Access Services Unit at SBS Technology, breaking the news about Audio description on SBS On Demand - now available at the time of audience’s choosing. 

Resources:
Disability Leadership Institute Awards: https://disabilityleaders.com.au/disability-leaders/national-awards/award-categories/
Access 2 Arts: Call 8463 1689 or go to: http://www.access2arts.org.au
SBS Audio Description Feedback: Email: sbsondemandteam@sbs.com.au
SBS On Demand: http://www.SBS.com.au/ondemand

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Emma Bennison is the recipient of the Lesley Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement.</li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, wrapping up the year in arts and a preview into events for 2025.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ella Edwards chatted about the personal support program. Ella can have up to 360 print pages transcribed into any preferred format - you can too.</li>
<li>Victoria Hunt, Manager, Access Services Unit at SBS Technology, breaking the news about Audio description on SBS On Demand - now available at the time of audience&rsquo;s choosing.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Disability Leadership Institute Awards:&nbsp;<a href="https://disabilityleaders.com.au/disability-leaders/national-awards/award-categories/">https://disabilityleaders.com.au/disability-leaders/national-awards/award-categories/</a></li>
<li>Access 2 Arts: Call 8463 1689 or go to:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Gq2X2wAWgxMNVrMgXxFNtfqyQWeYEC15KUtfr14fG5ZcFX3cCnf4PcAjHIwk4EZz6PwUrwfjWuHGB_nAN7qypYbY8zeODfaTtac$">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a></li>
<li>SBS Audio Description Feedback: Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sbsondemandteam@sbs.com.au">sbsondemandteam@sbs.com.au</a></li>
<li>SBS On Demand:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.SBS.com.au/ondemand">http://www.SBS.com.au/ondemand</a></li>
</ul>

11 Dec 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/7520afa2-bd03-4d91-80a1-b243005b8e68/transcript

On FOCAL POINT: 
Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO for ANZACATA, is very concerned about the messaging from the NDIA regarding Arts Therapy. Australians with a disability who access Arts Therapy as a crucial therapeutic support have been left confused by an NDIS announcement last week regarding significant changes to the service. 
Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, sharing important and timely information about scams - particularly targeting social media, as well as text messages and conventional phone calls.  
Maureen O Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, with key dates for ordering braille books before Christmas, as well as some changes accessing books online,. Maureen also talks about a series of workshops for budding writers,
Ned Brewer-Maiga, vice captain of the Australian Blind Cricket Team, wrapped up Australia's clean sweep of the Blind Ashes.  

Resources: 
ANZACATA Website including Media relase concerning NDIA's decision regarding Arts Therapy: https://www.anzacata.org/
Crime Stoppers Victoria: 1800 333 00 http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Vision Australia Libaray: 1300 654 656 http://www.visionaustralia.org/library

On FOCAL POINT: 
<ul>
<li>Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO for ANZACATA, is very concerned about the messaging from the NDIA regarding Arts Therapy. Australians with a disability who access Arts Therapy as a crucial therapeutic support have been left confused by an NDIS announcement last week regarding significant changes to the service. </li>
<li>Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, sharing important and timely information about scams - particularly targeting social media, as well as text messages and conventional phone calls.  </li>
<li>Maureen O Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, with key dates for ordering braille books before Christmas, as well as some changes accessing books online,. Maureen also talks about a series of workshops for budding writers,</li>
<li>Ned Brewer-Maiga, vice captain of the Australian Blind Cricket Team, wrapped up Australia's clean sweep of the Blind Ashes.  </li>
</ul>
Resources: 
<ul>
<li>ANZACATA Website including Media relase concerning NDIA's decision regarding Arts Therapy: <a href="https://www.anzacata.org/">https://www.anzacata.org/</a> </li>
<li>Crime Stoppers Victoria: 1800 333 00 <a href="http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au">http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au</a> </li>
<li>Vision Australia Libaray: 1300 654 656 <a href="http://www.visionaustralia.org/library" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">http://www.visionaustralia.org/library</a></li>
</ul>

04 Dec 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/4980ae19-a7f8-436b-8a71-b23c004f475b/transcript

06 Nov 2024

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