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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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Focal Point 17 Feb 2021

In August 1993 Peter Greco and Phil Vanderpeer started a Focal Point, a show on Vision Australia that aired every Wednesday and looked at issues relating to the Blind and Vision Impaired community.  To celebrate the show’s 30th year we present a series of interviews from across the show’s history. 

This episode’s guests are:
Julee-Anne Bell
Barbara Blackman
Peter Ellson
Aiden Barry
Sarah Benoy

Focal Point: from the Vault will also be broadcast on Vision Australia Radio during the Christmas/New Year break. Watch this feed for more instalments.

In August 1993 Peter Greco and Phil Vanderpeer started a Focal Point, a show on Vision Australia that aired every Wednesday and looked at issues relating to the Blind and Vision Impaired community.  To celebrate the show’s 30th year we present a series of interviews from across the show’s history. 
This episode’s guests are:
<ol>
<li>Julee-Anne Bell</li>
<li>Barbara Blackman</li>
<li>Peter Ellson</li>
<li>Aiden Barry</li>
<li>Sarah Benoy</li>
</ol>
Focal Point: from the Vault will also be broadcast on Vision Australia Radio during the Christmas/New Year break. Watch this feed for more instalments.

From the Vault: PART 4 - A Special Podcast Presentation

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/78e6af73-a953-4e37-803b-b0c900146ea5/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Cassie Hames is a winner of the Centre For Access Australia's initiative of the year.  Cassie's app “See me bus signalling” enables people to catch buses with reliability and predictability.  You can try out the app in Adelaide now and in NSW in December and January in 2024.  See Me is available on google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seemeholmanyear.app or through the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/see-me-bus-signalling/id1669366958
Leeanne Surjadi, Community Engagement Co-ordinator for National Programs at the Vision Australia Library, with news on “Treat your Shelf” coming up 11th December; a telelink summer series; and some writing and wellbeing workshops being planned for 2024. Find out more here: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library
Gem, Dee and Michael McGuire spoke about the brilliant benefits of Vision Australia's personal support service. This service provides 360 print pages every  year to be transcribed into your preferred format.  For more information call 1300 74 84 66 or email printaccess@visionaustralia.org
Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, shared some thoughts on 100 years of radio; audio description of the Christmas pageant and more.

Go back in time with Focal Pont: From the Vault:

Part 1: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-1-a-special-podcas

Part 2: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-2-a-special-podcas

Part 3: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-3-a-special-podcas

And now Part 4: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/from-the-vault-part-4-a-special-podcast-presentati

Focal Point is broadcast 7pm Wednesdays on Vision Australia Radio in Adelaide and Darwin.  

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Cassie Hames is a winner of the Centre For Access Australia's initiative of the year.  Cassie's app “See me bus signalling” enables people to catch buses with reliability and predictability.  You can try out the app in Adelaide now and in NSW in December and January in 2024.  See Me is available on google Play <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seemeholmanyear.app">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seemeholmanyear.app</a> or through the App Store: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/see-me-bus-signalling/id1669366958">https://apps.apple.com/au/app/see-me-bus-signalling/id1669366958</a></li>
<li>Leeanne Surjadi, Community Engagement Co-ordinator for National Programs at the Vision Australia Library, with news on “Treat your Shelf” coming up 11th December; a telelink summer series; and some writing and wellbeing workshops being planned for 2024. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/library</a></li>
<li>Gem, Dee and Michael McGuire spoke about the brilliant benefits of Vision Australia's personal support service. This service provides 360 print pages every  year to be transcribed into your preferred format.  For more information call 1300 74 84 66 or email <a href="mailto:printaccess@visionaustralia.org">printaccess@visionaustralia.org</a></li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, shared some thoughts on 100 years of radio; audio description of the Christmas pageant and more.</li>
</ul>
Go back in time with Focal Pont: From the Vault:
Part 1: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-1-a-special-podcas">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-1-a-special-podcas</a>
Part 2: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-2-a-special-podcas">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-2-a-special-podcas</a>
Part 3: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-3-a-special-podcas">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-3-a-special-podcas</a>
And now Part 4: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/from-the-vault-part-4-a-special-podcast-presentati">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/from-the-vault-part-4-a-special-podcast-presentati</a>
Focal Point is broadcast 7pm Wednesdays on Vision Australia Radio in Adelaide and Darwin.

29 Nov 2023

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/c70e4a44-1513-47df-9434-b0c900548c73/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Patrick Dwyer, has an invitation to the Launch of Blind Golf Tasmania, on Sunday 3rd December at 2 pm at the Kingston Beach Golf Club. You can call Pat on 0417 368 878 or find Blind Golf Tasmania on facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550643969057
Andrew Davies, Technology Team Manager at See Differently, wrapping up a successful 2023 Tech Fest and encouraging you to do the survey for feedback about the event: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xtojIOrTfkKRPf0eqK6Ds4tfZxM_e-hPqWM4Ihlda1dURE1YTU40RUVFOVhQVTJDWkk5RlFFMUU2Ty4u
Zoe Grant has just commenced with Pacific Vision, providing training and support for blindness products. You can contact Zoe: grantsats@outlook.com
Katie Wyatt, head of Diversity Inclusion People & Culture at Coles, spoke about the increased opportunities for "quiet hour" shopping and other inclusive initiatives at Coles. You can share your feedback with Customer Care.  For Quiet Hour go to: hhttps://www.coles.com.au/help/accessibility/quiet-hour or Customer Care  https://www.coles.com.au/help

Go back in time with Focal Pont: From the Vault:

Part 1: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-1-a-special-podcas

Part 2: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-2-a-special-podcas

Part 3: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-3-a-special-podcas

Part 4 and 5 coming soon

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Patrick Dwyer, has an invitation to the Launch of Blind Golf Tasmania, on Sunday 3rd December at 2 pm at the Kingston Beach Golf Club. You can call Pat on 0417 368 878 or find Blind Golf Tasmania on facebook: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550643969057">https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550643969057</a></li>
<li>Andrew Davies, Technology Team Manager at See Differently, wrapping up a successful 2023 Tech Fest and encouraging you to do the survey for feedback about the event: <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xtojIOrTfkKRPf0eqK6Ds4tfZxM_e-hPqWM4Ihlda1dURE1YTU40RUVFOVhQVTJDWkk5RlFFMUU2Ty4u">https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xtojIOrTfkKRPf0eqK6Ds4tfZxM_e-hPqWM4Ihlda1dURE1YTU40RUVFOVhQVTJDWkk5RlFFMUU2Ty4u</a></li>
<li>Zoe Grant has just commenced with Pacific Vision, providing training and support for blindness products. You can contact Zoe: <a href="mailto:zoe.grantsats@outlook.com">grantsats@outlook.com</a></li>
<li>Katie Wyatt, head of Diversity Inclusion People &amp; Culture at Coles, spoke about the increased opportunities for "quiet hour" shopping and other inclusive initiatives at Coles. You can share your feedback with Customer Care.  For Quiet Hour go to: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.coles.com.au/help/accessibility/quiet-hour__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!BHiVSGBPqAvAAm1GkrLra1Yxr-uZ0wdiRKjctIq6waCWxdMn5rRwrLwvhvjMRopxlXamQZpgXqQ5YoJktdu0QAlwuh9BtxLkOnM$">hhttps://www.coles.com.au/help/accessibility/quiet-hour</a> or Customer Care  <a href="https://www.coles.com.au/help" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://www.coles.com.au/help</a></li>
</ul>
Go back in time with Focal Pont: From the Vault:
Part 1: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-1-a-special-podcas">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-1-a-special-podcas</a>
Part 2: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-2-a-special-podcas">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-2-a-special-podcas</a>
Part 3: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-3-a-special-podcas">https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-3-a-special-podcas</a>
Part 4 and 5 coming soon

22 Nov 2023

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/03fef199-2953-45ee-888b-b0c20073cd8c/transcript

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