On FOCAL POINT:
Amanda Heal, Author; Advocate and public speaker, has an offer to support professional women in shifting from feeling unfulfilled; unmotivated; and unappreciated to living a life of purpose and passion that makes a real difference.  
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on many audio described and accessible shows and events during the Adelaide Fringe and Festival
Maureen O Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, with invitations to a number of in-person and online events - including an In-Conversation with renowned author Emily Maguire and outstanding news for VCE students in Victoria and year 12 students in Queensland and more. 
Andrew Flatres, Braille Product Manager from Humanware, shares highlights from ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) Conference just held in Orlando.

Resources: 
Amanda Heal: info@purposevisionfuture.com
Access 2 Arts: http://www.access2arts.org.au
Vision Australia Library: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library/news 
ATIA Conference: http://www.atia.org
Humanware: http://www.humanware.com

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Amanda Heal, Author; Advocate and public speaker, has an offer to support professional women in shifting from feeling unfulfilled; unmotivated; and unappreciated to living a life of purpose and passion that makes a real difference.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on many audio described and accessible shows and events during the Adelaide Fringe and Festival</li>
<li>Maureen O Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, with invitations to a number of in-person and online events - including an In-Conversation with renowned author Emily Maguire and outstanding news for VCE students in Victoria and year 12 students in Queensland and more.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Andrew Flatres, Braille Product Manager from Humanware, shares highlights from ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) Conference just held in Orlando.</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Amanda Heal: <a href="mailto:info@purposevisionfuture.com">info@purposevisionfuture.com</a></li>
<li>Access 2 Arts: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a></li>
<li>Vision Australia Library: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library/news">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library/news</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>ATIA Conference: <a href="http://www.atia.org">http://www.atia.org</a></li>
<li>Humanware: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.humanware.com__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!AMOkzIuKZIJbXzrSxlLTIKYeIIehGG0Idu2JO5yIB_OQmxhc_RGx5hb60LFEQlTUZl7DWPKfyL1Y25P0ac1-Zt2BKYuBTAVwaDA$">http://www.humanware.com</a></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.

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12 Feb 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/8e57d1c1-a36d-4b09-b778-b28200541a5f/transcript

On Wednesday 18th March 2026 Peter Greco presented his first lot of Live Radio since the COVID Pandemic.  

Peters Guests are: 

Stephen Farrawell from Special Olympics South Australia

Will Crowe from Stretchy-Tech

Mac Bollalla from SA Electoral Commission

On Wednesday 18th March 2026 Peter Greco presented his first lot of Live Radio since the COVID Pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Peters Guests are:&nbsp;
Stephen Farrawell from Special Olympics South Australia
Will Crowe from Stretchy-Tech
Mac Bollalla from SA Electoral Commission

Live at the ATSA Expo - A special Podcast Presentation

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/d068868c-63dc-42a8-914c-b416001dab74/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Tony Clark, Mayor of the Hepburn Shire Council, spoke about the challenges; lessons learnt and  achievements to attain this Role as well as a number of portfolio positions Tony holds.
Rachel, from marketing at Beyond Blindness, paid tribute to 4 volunteers recently recognised for over 89 years combiner valued service - other volunteer roles available.
Mona Hemsley, Head of Audiology at Audika, shared research for World Hearing Day that revealed concerning findings showing too many people are neglecting having a hearing test, tell-tale signs to listen - look out for in family and  friends,
John Duncan, Chief Operating Officer for Brake Driver Awareness, spoke about  Australia's first national school-based e-mobility program addressing rising e-scooter accidents, and the positive impact their training may have on pedestrian safety,

Resources:

Beyond Blindness: http://www.beyondblindness.org.a

Audikia: http://www.audika.com.au

Brake Driver Awareness: https://www.brake.org.au

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Tony Clark, Mayor of the Hepburn Shire Council, spoke about the challenges; lessons learnt and&nbsp; achievements to attain this Role as well as a number of portfolio positions Tony holds.</li>
<li>Rachel, from marketing at Beyond Blindness, paid tribute to 4 volunteers recently recognised for over 89 years combiner valued service - other volunteer roles available.</li>
<li>Mona Hemsley, Head of Audiology at Audika, shared research for World Hearing Day that revealed concerning findings showing too many people are neglecting having a hearing test, tell-tale signs to listen - look out for in family and&nbsp; friends,</li>
<li>John Duncan, Chief Operating Officer for Brake Driver Awareness, spoke about&nbsp; Australia's first national school-based e-mobility program addressing rising e-scooter accidents, and the positive impact their training may have on pedestrian safety,</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resources:
Beyond Blindness: <a href="http://www.beyondblindness.org.a">http://www.beyondblindness.org.a</a>
Audikia: <a href="http://www.audika.com.au">http://www.audika.com.au</a>
Brake Driver Awareness: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.brake.org.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!BH5Whad_OLRAwDVO-ADOF_2ZE0iW4pko49ILpDTi9BtPORNkYPpJuDFQ-u-m8ds4r7EixU0miT7Dvb4XoPpaI2DmJK5MP648prU$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://www.brake.org.au</a>

18 Mar 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/4025604e-d07e-4f28-8770-b41100527fd7/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar,
Chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India, gave us an insight into how popular the game is in India for athletes and how well it is supported and the opportunities the game enables, a blind cricket version of IPL?
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with information about  Next Level Creative Mentorships (A $3,000 project funding); "The Chronicles" Audio Described Show  - Part of the 2026 Adelaide Festival; The Mill Disability Access Studio - a 6-month studio opportunity in 2026, and more. 
Professor Pete Williams, from the Centre for Eye Research, studying ways to support the cells affected by glaucoma and treatments that support them to say alive - treatments that go beyond lowering eye pressure with drops or stents. 
Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library (What do you think of our new intro music?)  with news about i-Access Library catalogue update; a  chance to meet librarians with a strong focus on new release titles - you may choose to get involved; and  free In Conversations with 3 authors from the Melbourne Writers Festival - these will be live streamed, 


Resournces:

Blind Cricket India: https://blindcricket.in/

Access 2 Arts: http://www.access2arts.org.au

The Mill: Email: visualarts@themilladelaide.com or go to: https://www.themilladelaide.com

Centre for Eye Research: http://www.cera.org.au

Vision Australia Library: www.visionaustraliaorg/library

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, Chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India, gave us an insight into how popular the game is in India for athletes and how well it is supported and the opportunities the game enables, a blind cricket version of IPL?</li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with information about&nbsp; Next Level Creative Mentorships (A $3,000 project funding); "The Chronicles" Audio Described Show&nbsp; - Part of the 2026 Adelaide Festival; The Mill Disability Access Studio - a 6-month studio opportunity in 2026, and more.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Professor Pete Williams, from the Centre for Eye Research, studying ways to support the cells affected by glaucoma and treatments that support them to say alive - treatments that go beyond lowering eye pressure with drops or stents.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library (What do you think of our new intro music?)&nbsp; with news about i-Access Library catalogue update; a&nbsp; chance to meet librarians with a strong focus on new release titles - you may choose to get involved; and&nbsp; free In Conversations with 3 authors from the Melbourne Writers Festival - these will be live streamed,&nbsp; <a href="http://www.visionaustraliaorg/library" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
Resournces:
Blind Cricket India: <a href="https://blindcricket.in/">https://blindcricket.in/</a>
Access 2 Arts: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a>
The Mill: Email: <a href="mailto:visualarts@themilladelaide.com">visualarts@themilladelaide.com</a> or go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.themilladelaide.com/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!Etm4JRV9t5yFXLeb-RFQW3YK2xQ0e3nRiEay5360n7ZNgRK9Hx5wNY-KOwIOOyMrJ0Vq5LwlAZGITJqdKHIQemdH1yIDfcaPRps$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.themilladelaide.com</a>
Centre for Eye Research: <a href="http://www.cera.org.au">http://www.cera.org.au</a>
Vision Australia Library: <a href="http://www.visionaustraliaorg/library" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">www.visionaustraliaorg/library</a>

11 Mar 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/e7d85770-596c-4087-9af1-b40a0038140f/transcript

12 Feb 2025

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