On FOCAL POINT:
Liz Symons has set up “My Talking Kitchen” sharing tips; tricks and devices to cook safely and independently for yourself and others. Check out My Talking Kitchen on Youtube https://youtube.com/@mytalkingkitchen607?si=T_ZdDLW9RLqt7aP5 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mytalkingkitchen
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on SALA; audio described shows and courses to do audio description. Call Access 2 Arts on 8463 1689 or go to: access2arts.org.au
Les Pobjie was a newspaper editor and now is an author. Les's latest book “Whispers in Empty Rooms” is available through the Vision Australia Library. You can find the library here: visionaustralia.org/library
Kate Gooden, from Amazon, spoke about “The Story Sauce” application and its development; sponsoring Happy Pants on Vision Australia Radio; and a chance to win an Echo Show 5 with Alexa. Email radio@visionaustralia.org

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Liz Symons has set up “My Talking Kitchen” sharing tips; tricks and devices to cook safely and independently for yourself and others. Check out My Talking Kitchen on Youtube <a href="https://youtube.com/@mytalkingkitchen607?si=T_ZdDLW9RLqt7aP5">https://youtube.com/@mytalkingkitchen607?si=T_ZdDLW9RLqt7aP5</a> and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mytalkingkitchen">https://www.facebook.com/mytalkingkitchen</a></li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on SALA; audio described shows and courses to do audio description. Call Access 2 Arts on 8463 1689 or go to: <a href="http://www.access2arts.org.au">access2arts.org.au</a></li>
<li>Les Pobjie was a newspaper editor and now is an author. Les's latest book “Whispers in Empty Rooms” is available through the Vision Australia Library. You can find the library here: <a href="http://www.visionaustralia.org/library">visionaustralia.org/library</a></li>
<li>Kate Gooden, from Amazon, spoke about “The Story Sauce” application and its development; sponsoring Happy Pants on Vision Australia Radio; and a chance to win an Echo Show 5 with Alexa. Email <a href="mailto:radio@visionaustralia.org">radio@visionaustralia.org</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.

Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio

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

14 Aug 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/bbe38d42-bcaa-4a01-83e0-b1cc004d8d9c/transcript

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/

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>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: <a href="https://research.curtin.edu.au/research-rumble/ad-symposium-2024/">https://research.curtin.edu.au/research-rumble/ad-symposium-2024/</a><a href="https://events.humanitix.com/2024-audio-description-symposium"> </a> The program will be live at: <a href="https://research.curtin.edu.au/research-rumble/ad-symposium-2024/">https://research.curtin.edu.au/research-rumble/ad-symposium-2024/</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/">https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Arthur Pirika has recently commenced with Humanware as Blindness Products Specialist. You can call Humanware on 02 9686 2600 or go to: <a href="https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home">https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="https://cinema3.acmi.net.au/">https://cinema3.acmi.net.au/</a> or <a href="https://www.artsaccess.com.au/">https://www.artsaccess.com.au/</a> </li>
</ul>

02 Oct 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/0a96783a-a390-48e7-b34b-b1fd005d1e12/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Haben Girma, Deafblind Advocate Extraordinaire, is a guest speaker at UNSW
Centre of Ideas. Haben is the first Deafblind Harvard Graduate;
has been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and was awarded the White
House Champion of Change - presented by President
Barack 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.

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Haben Girma, Deafblind Advocate Extraordinaire, is a guest speaker at UNSW Centre of Ideas. Haben is the first Deafblind Harvard Graduate; has been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and was awarded the White House Champion of Change - presented by President Barack Obama. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.habengirma.com/">https://www.habengirma.com/</a>  If you want to hear the "Authentic" version of the interview: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/vision-extra/haben-girma-extended-interview-version">https://omny.fm/shows/vision-extra/haben-girma-extended-interview-version</a> </li>
<li>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</li>
<li>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: <a href="https://accessabilityaustralia.com/">https://accessabilityaustralia.com/</a></li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>

25 Sep 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/45d12be9-a51d-4afe-aa77-b1f6005aa6b0/transcript

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/

ON FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>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: <a href="https://blindaustralianoftheyear.com.au/">https://blindaustralianoftheyear.com.au/</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="https://beyondblindness.org.au/">https://beyondblindness.org.au/</a> For more information about the Expo:  <a href="https://dalexpo.com.au/dal-expo-adelaide-2024/">https://dalexpo.com.au/dal-expo-adelaide-2024/</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="https://accessibletechnologysolutions.com/">https://accessibletechnologysolutions.com/</a></li>
<li>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:  <a href="https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/">https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/</a> </li>
</ul>

18 Sep 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/4422d30d-07d2-4a13-b506-b1ef00544b02/transcript

14 Aug 2024

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