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!

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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16 Oct 2024

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