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.