On FOCAL POINT: 
Natale Cutri was recognised as part of the  King's Birthday Awards with the prestigious Public Service Medal. This was for outstanding leadership and advocacy for people with disability.
Ruth Weldon, Audio Describer at Access 2 Arts, spoke about her background; work at A2A; and some events coming up - including an award for designing the poster for the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Festival. 
Natalie Moss, Campaign Manager 30 Days 30 Ways - from SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), seeking your input to produce 1 minute videos to  support people who are blind; vision impaired; or have any disability, to feel more confident and prepared for emergencies.
Mark Townend, CEO, from Spinal Life, shared thoughts on the review to the Disability Discrimination Act; and calling for more funding for infrastructure to make tourism more accessible and inclusive. 

Resources: 

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

Natalie Moss: Phone 0477 052 261 email: natalie.moss@eso.sa.gov.au

To give feedback to the DDA review call 02 6141 6280 or email ddareview@ag.gov.au

Spinal Life: http://www.spinal.com.au

On FOCAL POINT:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Natale Cutri was recognised as part of the&nbsp; King's Birthday Awards with the prestigious Public Service Medal. This was for outstanding leadership and advocacy for people with disability.</li>
<li>Ruth Weldon, Audio Describer at Access 2 Arts, spoke about her background; work at A2A; and some events coming up - including an award for designing the poster for the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Festival.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Natalie Moss, Campaign Manager 30 Days 30 Ways - from SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), seeking your input to produce 1 minute videos to&nbsp; support people who are blind; vision impaired; or have any disability, to feel more confident and prepared for emergencies.</li>
<li>Mark Townend, CEO, from Spinal Life, shared thoughts on the review to the Disability Discrimination Act; and calling for more funding for infrastructure to make tourism more accessible and inclusive.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
Access 2 Arts: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">http://www.access2arts.org.au</a>
Natalie Moss: Phone&nbsp;0477 052 261 email: <a href="mailto:natalie.moss@eso.sa.gov.au">natalie.moss@eso.sa.gov.au</a>
To give feedback to the DDA review call 02 6141 6280 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ddareview@ag.gov.au">ddareview@ag.gov.au</a>
Spinal Life: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.spinal.com.au__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!ChrtmIdPVjGwEhV9jUmoM_3qz7xVEBtorMwHcKNyGHkl7XqQjcZDMMbzi4FImllA6Fa-O4rsRn7Gk5TMUT2qqeS0UyXjubHM0mg$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">http://www.spinal.com.au</a>

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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Focal Point on Vision Australia Radio

13 Aug 2025

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