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:
Janelle Colquhoun
Tim Carter
Charles Gilles
Jacqui O'Connor

Focal Point: from the Vault will be broadcast on Vision Australia Radio during the Christmas/New Year break. We wish you a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in 2024.

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>Janelle Colquhoun</li>
<li>Tim Carter</li>
<li>Charles Gilles</li>
<li>Jacqui O'Connor</li>
</ol>
Focal Point: from the Vault will be broadcast on Vision Australia Radio during the Christmas/New Year break. We wish you a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in 2024.

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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From the Vault: PART 5 - A special Podcast Presentation

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa7924ac-d4fd-4bff-b1b4-ac7f006dda87/clips/5fb6e0b8-8fb8-45d6-b03a-b0c9002741ab/transcript

On FOCAL POINT:
Daniel Hewitt is the Founder and Director for Future Labs, whose  technological expertise was used by Cadburys for their Accessible Easter Egg Hunt Find out more here: 
https://www.futurelabsco.com/
Wonho Kim and Eileen Zhang are studying UX design (User Experience) at the General Assembly.  Wonho and Eisleen shared their Passion project - inviting feedback about accessible public transport using the Tripview app and other public transport apps and experiences.  To get involved contact Wonho: wonho.juk.kim@gmail.com
Janene Sadhu shared her recent involvement in the Action For Happiness movement, spreading happiness and doing it in an accessible and inclusive way.  You can contact Janene
jsadhu@bigpond.com. Learn more here: https://actionforhappiness.org/
Phil Vandepeer, Co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, spoke about the upcoming Federal Budget; State Cabinet reshuffle and Phil's reflections on ANZAC day for Blind Bowlers in Victoria, previewing this year's national championships in July.

Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin. 

On FOCAL POINT:
<ul>
<li>Daniel Hewitt is the Founder and Director for Future Labs, whose  technological expertise was used by Cadburys for their Accessible Easter Egg Hunt Find out more here:  <a href="https://www.futurelabsco.com/">https://www.futurelabsco.com/</a></li>
<li>Wonho Kim and Eileen Zhang are studying UX design (User Experience) at the General Assembly.  Wonho and Eisleen shared their Passion project - inviting feedback about accessible public transport using the Tripview app and other public transport apps and experiences.  To get involved contact Wonho: <a href="mailto:wonho.juk.kim@gmail.com">wonho.juk.kim@gmail.com</a></li>
<li>Janene Sadhu shared her recent involvement in the Action For Happiness movement, spreading happiness and doing it in an accessible and inclusive way.  You can contact Janene jsadhu@bigpond.com. Learn more here: <a href="https://actionforhappiness.org/">https://actionforhappiness.org/</a></li>
<li>Phil Vandepeer, Co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, spoke about the upcoming Federal Budget; State Cabinet reshuffle and Phil's reflections on ANZAC day for Blind Bowlers in Victoria, previewing this year's national championships in July.</li>
</ul>
Focal Point is broadcast every Wednesday at 7pm in Adelaide and Darwin.

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

From the Vault: PART 5 - A special Podcast Presentation

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