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

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>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: <a href="https://hearingnumber.org/">https://hearingnumber.org/</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="https://beyondblindness.org.au/">https://beyondblindness.org.au/</a></li>
<li>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: <a href="https://www.seedifferently.org.au/techfest2023/">https://www.seedifferently.org.au/techfest2023/</a></li>
<li>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: <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></li>
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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.

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Focal Point (Podcast) - 25 Oct 2023

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