Focal Point
Focal Point
Playlist by Focal PointA 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 mann…Follow the podcast:
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24 Apr 2024
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17 Apr 2024
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 Cirill…
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10 Apr 2024
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 an…
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03 Apr 2024
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27 Mar 2024
On Focal Point Gareth Downing, Acting CEO for the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network with information on the soon to close down 3G network and what phones will be impacted. Find out more here: www.accan.org.au Michael Zannis, Braille and Adaptive Technology Specialist from See Diffe…
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20 Mar 2024
On FOCAL POINT: Robin Weis, Director for International Affairs for the Zero Project, explains some of their objectives; achievements and awards. Robin also has an invitation for individuals and organisations to be involved. Email: office@zeroproject.org or go to: https://zeroproject.org/ Rachel, …
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13 Mar 2024
On FOCAL POINT: * Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez, from the Centre for Eye Research, sharing the latest news on glaucoma research. Find out more here: https://www.cera.org.au/ * Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with an abundance of Shows that are audio described in the last week of the Fringe…
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06 Mar 2024
On FOCAL POINT: Andrew Flatres and Larissa Byass, Manager for Braille Products and the Accounts Manager at Humanware, introducing us to “Annie” the World's first braille self-learning device. You can contact Humanware on 02 9686 2600. Catherine Fitzgerald, spoke about “If Fabrics Could Speak” a ne…
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28 Feb 2024
On FOCAL POINT: Sue-Ellen Lovett, Paralympian; Author’ Public Speaker and extraordinary fund raiser. Sue-Ellen has just been Recognised with an OAM. You can find out more here, including how to get a copy of her book: https://theblindchick.com.au/ Grace King chatted about spiritual wellness. You…
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21 Feb 2024
On FOCAL POINT Chris Finnen has been nominated for the Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame. Chris has been called, "The Guitarist's guitarist" You can vote for Chris here: https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/our-venues/galleries/walk-of-fame Rachel, from Beyond Blindness marketing, with…
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