On FOCAL POINT:

• Dr Frank Lin, from John Hopkins University, with recently published research linking hearing loss with a greater risk of cognitive decline or even dementia. Find out more here: https://hearingnumber.org/
• Frank Cirillo, from Beyond Blindness, with activities in the Adelaide Hills; western suburbs; cooking; dance groups and more. Contact Beyond Blindness on 8367 6088 or go to: https://beyondblindness.org.au/
• Damian Papps, Executive Director for See Differently, inviting all to Tech Fest on 2nd November at U-City 43 Franklin Street in the city. Damian also had reflections on the Royal Commission's report into disability.  You can still book tickets to Techfest: https://www.seedifferently.org.au/techfest2023/
• Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, with an insight into the history of 43 Franklin Street; the Beyond Blindness AGM; telephone voting at The Voice referendum and the Royal Commission's report and recommendations. Phil and Peter also launched Focal Point from the Vault, a podcast series with a selection of interviews featuring on Focal Point since the show commenced in August 1993.  You can download the first episode here: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/focal-point-from-the-vault-part-1-a-special-podcas