On FOCAL POINT:
Jenna Jones has just been selected in the Australian Paralympic team and will swim for Australia in Paris.
Rachel, from Beyond Blindness, updates us on events and activities: including a book club at the Campbelltown Library; coffee group in the Adelaide Hills; and a friendly group at Whyalla You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to beyondblindness.org.au
Sha Also-Shawi, from Audika, sharing research showing 87% of people are aware of having their eyes checked, only 73% aware of having their hearing tested. Find out more here: https://www.audika.com.au/
Suzi Tegen, CEO for the National Rural Health Alliance, with major concerns about new extras offered by some of Australia's biggest health insurers, with the claim that they will be an offset to high premiums. Learn more here; https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/



Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Jenna Jones has just been selected in the Australian Paralympic team and will swim for Australia in Paris.</li>
<li>Rachel, from Beyond Blindness, updates us on events and activities: including a book club at the Campbelltown Library; coffee group in the Adelaide Hills; and a friendly group at Whyalla You can call Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to <a href="http://www.beyondblindness.org.au">beyondblindness.org.au</a></li>
<li>Sha Also-Shawi, from Audika, sharing research showing 87% of people are aware of having their eyes checked, only 73% aware of having their hearing tested. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.audika.com.au/">https://www.audika.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Suzi Tegen, CEO for the National Rural Health Alliance, with major concerns about new extras offered by some of Australia's biggest health insurers, with the claim that they will be an offset to high premiums. Learn more here; <a href="https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/">https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/</a></li>
</ul>
 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

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

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19 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/cc756642-1c59-41b9-a772-b194006f48bb/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Paul Brown, from audio described Aotearoa, and Brad Cohen, General Director for New Zealand Opera, with the world's first use of refreshable braille displays for readers to access surtitles for NZ Opera. To find out more go to: https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/
Tammy Franks, Greens spokes-person for Disability in South Australia, talked about the amendments to the Disability Inclusion Bill passed last week wee by the SA Upper House.
Meredith Prain, National Head of Research and Centre of Excellence Deaf Blind, about deafblind awareness week; and the meeting and "yarn bombing" of 3 politicians on the steps of parliament house in Victoria.  Find out more here: https://ableaustralia.org.au/https://visionaustralia.org/https://www.chargesyndrome.org.au/ or  https://usherkidsaustralia.com/ and https://deafblindvictoria.com/
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paying a short tribute to the Late Michael Wehr; commenting on deafblind awareness week; the State Budget and more.



Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Paul Brown, from audio described Aotearoa, and Brad Cohen, General Director for New Zealand Opera, with the world's first use of refreshable braille displays for readers to access surtitles for NZ Opera. To find out more go to: <a href="https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/">https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/</a></li>
<li>Tammy Franks, Greens spokes-person for Disability in South Australia, talked about the amendments to the Disability Inclusion Bill passed last week wee by the SA Upper House.</li>
<li>Meredith Prain, National Head of Research and Centre of Excellence Deaf Blind, about deafblind awareness week; and the meeting and "yarn bombing" of 3 politicians on the steps of parliament house in Victoria.  Find out more here: <a href="https://ableaustralia.org.au/">https://ableaustralia.org.au/</a>  <a href="https://visionaustralia.org/">https://visionaustralia.org/</a> <a href="https://www.chargesyndrome.org.au/">https://www.chargesyndrome.org.au/</a> or  <a href="https://usherkidsaustralia.com/">https://usherkidsaustralia.com/</a> and <a href="https://deafblindvictoria.com/">https://deafblindvictoria.com/</a></li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, paying a short tribute to the Late Michael Wehr; commenting on deafblind awareness week; the State Budget and more.</li>
</ul>
 
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

26 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/632aedd1-5570-495b-9b70-b19b0059baa4/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Helen Boardman, President of Blind bowls Qld, is also one of Australia's leading lawn bowlers.  Helen previews a number of events happening in the next few days, including competing against sighted athletes; the Australian Open and Australian Nationals for bowlers who are blind.  Learn more here: https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access22Arts, with the latest news in audio-described shows and events for Pride Month.  Phone 8463 1689 or go to: https://access2arts.org.au/
Jodie Doolan,  Australia's representative to the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Code Maintenance Committee and its Technical Subcommittee, shared some excellent news from the 8th General Assembly held in Auckland New Zealand - including work on braille emojis.  You can learn more here: https://iceb.org/
Rachel DeSumma, Program Manager at Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, invited all to a come'n'try day of gymnastics and tennis.  The day is Sunday at Boroondara Sports Complex 271c Belmore Road Balwyn.  Call 03 9822 8876 or email dominique.holland@ymca.com.au  You can also book here: https://services.nabooki.com/booking/step1?token=5fa38eaa556256.81762640 

Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Helen Boardman, President of Blind bowls Qld, is also one of Australia's leading lawn bowlers.  Helen previews a number of events happening in the next few days, including competing against sighted athletes; the Australian Open and Australian Nationals for bowlers who are blind.  Learn more here: <a href="https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/">https://blindbowls.bowls.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access22Arts, with the latest news in audio-described shows and events for Pride Month.  Phone 8463 1689 or go to: <a href="https://access2arts.org.au/">https://access2arts.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Jodie Doolan,  Australia's representative to the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Code Maintenance Committee and its Technical Subcommittee, shared some excellent news from the 8th General Assembly held in Auckland New Zealand - including work on braille emojis.  You can learn more here: <a href="https://iceb.org/">https://iceb.org/</a></li>
<li>Rachel DeSumma, Program Manager at Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, invited all to a come'n'try day of gymnastics and tennis.  The day is Sunday at Boroondara Sports Complex 271c Belmore Road Balwyn.  Call 03 9822 8876 or email dominique.holland@ymca.com.au  You can also book here: https://services.nabooki.com/booking/step1?token=5fa38eaa556256.81762640 </li>
</ul>
Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin.

12 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/6fd329c4-a099-421b-9e7b-b18d0055b0d1/transcript

On FOCAL POINT
Aymen Majeed has just written Aymen's book "RP and Me" recounting diagnosis; education; bullying; and now with a family.
Bri Norton, Co-Chair of Ozewai: the Web Accessibility Access Initiative, sharing news on their work advocating and educating in the area of digital access.  Find them here: https://ozewai.org/
Jordie Howell pays a beautiful tribute to the remarkable Dorothy Hamilton OAM, a trail blazer in education; music; braille and was an incredible role-model.
Sonali Marathe, from the Round Table of Information Access for People With a Print Disability, with a comprehensive summary of their recent conference in Perth.  The 2025 conference is in Melbourne from May.  Find out more here: https://printdisability.org/

Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin. 

On FOCAL POINT
<ul>
<li>Aymen Majeed has just written Aymen's book "RP and Me" recounting diagnosis; education; bullying; and now with a family.</li>
<li>Bri Norton, Co-Chair of Ozewai: the Web Accessibility Access Initiative, sharing news on their work advocating and educating in the area of digital access.  Find them here: <a href="https://ozewai.org/">https://ozewai.org/</a></li>
<li>Jordie Howell pays a beautiful tribute to the remarkable Dorothy Hamilton OAM, a trail blazer in education; music; braille and was an incredible role-model.</li>
<li>Sonali Marathe, from the Round Table of Information Access for People With a Print Disability, with a comprehensive summary of their recent conference in Perth.  The 2025 conference is in Melbourne from May.  Find out more here: https://printdisability.org/</li>
</ul>
Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin.

05 June 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/7f7cb19e-ab6f-4334-a445-b186006babac/transcript

19 June 2024

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