On FOCAL POINT:
Sally Aurisch, CEO for Blind Citizens Australia,inviting those interested in applying for the executive leadership Program; an update on the Adelaide (South Australian Branch) and leadership by people with lived experiences in Agencies like the NDIA. For more information call 1800 033 660 or go to https://www.bca.org.au/
Sam Harding has just won Silver at the Commonwealth Games in the sport of para-triathlon,
Russ Weakly, head of Inclusive Training at Intopia Digital, is running public training for four courses this year: Designing for digital accessibility; Developing for web accessibility; Creating accessible content; and Testing web accessibility for teams. Find out more at https://intopia.digital/

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Sally Aurisch, CEO for Blind Citizens Australia,inviting those interested in applying for the executive leadership Program; an update on the Adelaide (South Australian Branch) and leadership by people with lived experiences in Agencies like the NDIA. For more information call 1800 033 660 or go to <a href="https://www.bca.org.au/">https://www.bca.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Sam Harding has just won Silver at the Commonwealth Games in the sport of para-triathlon,</li>
<li>Russ Weakly, head of Inclusive Training at Intopia Digital, is running public training for four courses this year: Designing for digital accessibility; Developing for web accessibility; Creating accessible content; and Testing web accessibility for teams. Find out more at <a href="https://intopia.digital/">https://intopia.digital/</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

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Focal Point (45 min) - 03 Aug 2022

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/2f94a35c-611b-47e5-aac0-aee60041217b/transcript

24 Apr 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/f149ce6c-4246-4a1b-a01a-b15c0055b771/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Paul Mugambi, Advocate and Founder of Disability Sausage Media, spoke about life in Kenya. You can find Disability Sausage media is on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3JB4k4kqiyDh15hozOMHg and facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074244916141
Frank Cirillo, Member Engagement Officer from Beyond Blindness, talked about the first event in Whyalla, a catch up the second Tuesday now each month; progress of the Hills group and more. Find out more here: https://beyondblindness.org.au/
Vanessa Iles, Manager for the Reading Writing Hotline, celebrating 30 years and going strong. You can call them on 1300 6555 06 or go to https://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au/
Tim Simms lost his brother Andrew to Meningitis. In Andrew's memory Tim is doing the MCA Rolling Dice Ride, a bike ride to raise funds and awareness about the condition and have the Meningitis B vaccine included Victoria's state immunisation plan.  Find out more here: https://fundraise.meningitis.com.au/mcarollingdiceride?fbclid=IwAR2BsM_fd_3FGUSpRbvXW-iArqY6CPQTsmXyWURGFK1nIyaKoDr7qwTuhXQ or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/s/roll-the-dice-meningitis-centr/725253666442558/?mibextid=9VsGKo&rdid=7WGfJdRZ7Xa7IxZN

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

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Paul Mugambi, Advocate and Founder of Disability Sausage Media, spoke about life in Kenya. You can find Disability Sausage media is on youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3JB4k4kqiyDh15hozOMHg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3JB4k4kqiyDh15hozOMHg</a> and facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074244916141">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074244916141</a></li>
<li>Frank Cirillo, Member Engagement Officer from Beyond Blindness, talked about the first event in Whyalla, a catch up the second Tuesday now each month; progress of the Hills group and more. Find out more here: <a href="https://beyondblindness.org.au/">https://beyondblindness.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Vanessa Iles, Manager for the Reading Writing Hotline, celebrating 30 years and going strong. You can call them on 1300 6555 06 or go to <a href="https://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au/">https://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au/</a></li>
<li>Tim Simms lost his brother Andrew to Meningitis. In Andrew's memory Tim is doing the MCA Rolling Dice Ride, a bike ride to raise funds and awareness about the condition and have the Meningitis B vaccine included Victoria's state immunisation plan.  Find out more here: <a href="https://fundraise.meningitis.com.au/mcarollingdiceride?fbclid=IwAR2BsM_fd_3FGUSpRbvXW-iArqY6CPQTsmXyWURGFK1nIyaKoDr7qwTuhXQ">https://fundraise.meningitis.com.au/mcarollingdiceride?fbclid=IwAR2BsM_fd_3FGUSpRbvXW-iArqY6CPQTsmXyWURGFK1nIyaKoDr7qwTuhXQ</a> or on facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/roll-the-dice-meningitis-centr/725253666442558/?mibextid=9VsGKo&amp;rdid=7WGfJdRZ7Xa7IxZN">https://www.facebook.com/events/s/roll-the-dice-meningitis-centr/725253666442558/?mibextid=9VsGKo&amp;rdid=7WGfJdRZ7Xa7IxZN</a></li>
</ul>
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

17 Apr 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/c962254b-09cd-4278-8e5a-b1550052b44b/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Maryanne Diamond AO, leading national and international advocate, reflecting on her time as President of the World Blind Union; working with the world Intellectual Property Organisation including the Marrakesh Treaty; international Women's Day; and so much more.
Meg Riley, Access and Inclusion Co-ordinator from Access 2 Arts, reviewing the recent festivals; previewing audio described shows coming up; and the two grant writing workshops currently being run. You can call 8463 1689 or go to: 
https://access2arts.org.au/
Bridget Jolley, women empowerment officer for Women with Disabilities Victoria , inviting women and non-binary people to apply for WWDV’s acclaimed Enabling Women Leadership Program. For more information call 03 9287813; email jolley@wdv.org.au or go to: https://www.wdv.org.au/
Dr Gerald Hartig has just been appointed NV Access's Chief Technology Officer. Geral talks about his background and outlines what's ahead for NVDA  



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

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Maryanne Diamond AO, leading national and international advocate, reflecting on her time as President of the World Blind Union; working with the world Intellectual Property Organisation including the Marrakesh Treaty; international Women's Day; and so much more.</li>
<li>Meg Riley, Access and Inclusion Co-ordinator from Access 2 Arts, reviewing the recent festivals; previewing audio described shows coming up; and the two grant writing workshops currently being run. You can call 8463 1689 or go to: <a href="https://access2arts.org.au/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://access2arts.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Bridget Jolley, women empowerment officer for Women with Disabilities Victoria , inviting women and non-binary people to apply for WWDV’s acclaimed Enabling Women Leadership Program. For more information call 03 9287813; email <a href="mailto:Bridget.jolley@wdv.org.au">jolley@wdv.org.au</a> or go to: <a href="https://www.wdv.org.au/">https://www.wdv.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Dr Gerald Hartig has just been appointed NV Access's Chief Technology Officer. Geral talks about his background and outlines what's ahead for NVDA   </li>
</ul>
Focal Point goes to air every Wednesday night at 7pm in Darwin and Adelaide.

10 Apr 2024

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/b854de2b-bca0-4a0e-aff6-b14e005525fc/transcript

Focal Point (45 min) - 03 Aug 2022

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