On FOCAL POINT:
Professor Lauren Ayton, from the Centre of Eye Research, spoke about CERA's World Sight Day Forum and  CERA's new role in the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Find out more here: https://www.cera.org.au/international-effort/ and the clinician awareness of Usher Syndrome go to: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/clinicians-unaware-of-usher-syndrome-impact-urgent-need-for-multidisciplinary-education/
Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on Audio Described Shows and some thoughts about the Royal Commission's report into Disability. You can find out more here: https://access2arts.org.au/
Larissa Byass, Accounts Manager for Humanware, spoke about what Humanware are bringing to Tech Fest 2nd November - featuring the Monarch, the multi-line refreshable braille display. You can find Humanware here: https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home
Ben Clare went to a "special school" and is working as a professional in the education sector nationally and internationally. Ben spoke about his personal views on the Royal Commission Recommendations around education. 



You can also take part in the Vision Australia Radio's listener survey and put yourself in the draw for a $100 Coles simply go to: https://visionaucx.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doRyjTSXXNT0gTA or call 1800 442 300

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Professor Lauren Ayton, from the Centre of Eye Research, spoke about CERA's World Sight Day Forum and  CERA's new role in the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.cera.org.au/international-effort/">https://www.cera.org.au/international-effort/</a> and the clinician awareness of Usher Syndrome go to: <a href="https://www.physiciansweekly.com/clinicians-unaware-of-usher-syndrome-impact-urgent-need-for-multidisciplinary-education/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.physiciansweekly.com/clinicians-unaware-of-usher-syndrome-impact-urgent-need-for-multidisciplinary-education/</a></li>
<li>Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news on Audio Described Shows and some thoughts about the Royal Commission's report into Disability. You can find out more here: <a href="https://access2arts.org.au/">https://access2arts.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Larissa Byass, Accounts Manager for Humanware, spoke about what Humanware are bringing to Tech Fest 2nd November - featuring the Monarch, the multi-line refreshable braille display. You can find Humanware here: <a href="https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home">https://www.humanware.com/en-australia/home</a></li>
<li>Ben Clare went to a "special school" and is working as a professional in the education sector nationally and internationally. Ben spoke about his personal views on the Royal Commission Recommendations around education. </li>
</ul>
 
You can also take part in the Vision Australia Radio's listener survey and put yourself in the draw for a $100 Coles simply go to: <a href="https://visionaucx.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doRyjTSXXNT0gTA">https://visionaucx.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doRyjTSXXNT0gTA</a> or call 1800 442 300

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.

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Focal Point (Podcast) - 11 Oct 2023

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