Clear and engaging communication isn’t just Vanessa’s profession - it’s her passion. With boundless enthusiasm and a deep commitment to advocating for people with disabilities, Vanessa Jessett is the perfect person for her role.

Join Simon and Abby this week for an insightful conversation with Vanessa Jessett, Organisational Development, Culture, and Engagement Manager at People With disabilities WA (PWdWA), as she shares exciting details about an upcoming event you won’t want to miss!

PWdWA’s State Conference
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Theme: “Participate and Contribute”, one of the pillars of the State Disability Strategy

PWdWA contacts
Website: pwdwa.org
Email Vanessa Jessett: vanessa@pwdwa.org

Clear and engaging communication isn&rsquo;t just Vanessa&rsquo;s profession - it&rsquo;s her passion. With boundless enthusiasm and a deep commitment to advocating for people with disabilities, Vanessa Jessett is the perfect person for her role.
Join Simon and Abby this week for an insightful conversation with Vanessa Jessett, Organisational Development, Culture, and Engagement Manager at People With disabilities WA (PWdWA), as she shares exciting details about an upcoming event you won&rsquo;t want to miss!
PWdWA&rsquo;s State Conference Thursday, 19 June 2025 Theme: &ldquo;Participate and Contribute&rdquo;, one of the pillars of the State Disability Strategy
PWdWA contacts Website: <a href="http://pwdwa.org">pwdwa.org</a> Email Vanessa Jessett: vanessa@pwdwa.org

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'.

Get in touch with the program team via: inplainsight@visionaustralia.org. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden &lsquo;in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

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Community, Connection & Commitment 

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This week, Simon revisits his chat with Ritchell Lim, a musician, singer, producer and sound engineer, devoted to her art and a natural at her craft. Ritchell is an extremely talented, highly intelligent, bright woman who is just launching herself into to a career as a sound engineer. And, she also happens to be blind.

Ritchell grew up playing the piano, and wrote songs every chance she got. She describes the studio as her second home and has experienced playing in parts of Asia and Australia.

Listen to some of Ritchell's music on her Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/user-540746094 

And connect with Ritchell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritchelllimmusic/ 

This week, Simon revisits his chat with Ritchell Lim,&nbsp;a musician, singer, producer and sound engineer, devoted to her art and a natural at her craft. Ritchell is an extremely talented, highly intelligent, bright woman who is just launching herself into to a career as a sound engineer. And, she also happens to be blind.
Ritchell grew up playing the piano, and wrote songs every chance she got. She describes the studio as her second home and has experienced playing in parts of Asia and Australia.
Listen to some of Ritchell's music on her Soundcloud page: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-540746094">https://soundcloud.com/user-540746094</a>&nbsp;
And connect with Ritchell on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ritchelllimmusic/">https://www.facebook.com/ritchelllimmusic/</a>&nbsp;

Exploring Sound, with No Sight (encore)

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This week, Simon reprises his chats with Kerrie Duff, a Paralympian bronze medalist, and Rayna Lamb, a dynamic disability advocate and passionate dancer

Kerrie is a disability advocate who currently works for Team Lab and has her own consulting business. She and Simon discuss mentoring, leadership, and equality.

kerrieduffconsulting.com 

teamlab.com.au 

To connect with the WA Spina Bifida community, you can go to the Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/SpinaBifidaWA  

Rayna shares her stories and experiences, from forming Women With Disabilities WA to performing in a groundbreaking production of The Little Mermaid. If you can move your arm or your hand, or express yourself no matter how minimally: you can dance.

This week, Simon reprises his chats with Kerrie Duff, a Paralympian bronze medalist, and Rayna Lamb, a dynamic disability advocate and passionate dancer
Kerrie is a disability advocate who currently works for Team Lab and has her own consulting business. She and Simon discuss mentoring, leadership, and equality.
<a href="https://kerrieduffconsulting.com">kerrieduffconsulting.com</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.teamlab.com.au">teamlab.com.au</a>&nbsp;
To connect with the WA Spina Bifida community, you can go to the Facebook page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpinaBifidaWA">facebook.com/groups/SpinaBifidaWA</a> &nbsp;
Rayna shares her stories and experiences, from forming Women With Disabilities WA to performing in a groundbreaking production of&nbsp;The Little Mermaid. If you can move your arm or your hand, or express yourself no matter how minimally: you can dance.

Trailblazers Kerrie & Rayna on leadership, movement and the importance of rest

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This week, Simon revisits the discussions he had earlier this year with Dr Rita Kleinfeld-Fowell, Deborah Kazich and Linni Oliver.

Legally Deaf and blind, Rita has faced - and overcome - immense challenges. Through resilience, strength and determination, she has transformed adversity into advocacy, using her lived experience to support and uplift others.

Now Head of Disability Law Practice at Sussex Street Community Legal Centre, Rita is passionate about empowering people with disability through knowledge, rights and representation.

For more information about Rita's work and the legal services available at Sussex Street Community Law Service, go to their website: sscls.asn.au

Deborah Kazich is a Deafblind advocate sharing her vibrant, active life, and Linni Oliver is a dedicated Communication Guide.

Deb has many interests including public speaking training with Toast Masters, and she never misses an opportunity to share her passion for her community and to help bring awareness of people living with Deafblindness.

More information about Deafblind West Australians can be found on their website.

This week, Simon revisits the discussions he had earlier this year with&nbsp;Dr Rita Kleinfeld-Fowell, Deborah Kazich and Linni Oliver.
Legally Deaf and blind, Rita has faced - and overcome - immense challenges. Through resilience, strength and determination, she has transformed adversity into advocacy, using her lived experience to support and uplift others.
Now Head of Disability Law Practice at Sussex Street Community Legal Centre, Rita is passionate about empowering people with disability through knowledge, rights and representation.
For more information about Rita's work and the legal services available at Sussex Street Community Law Service, go to their website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sscls.asn.au/">sscls.asn.au</a>
Deborah Kazich&nbsp;is a Deafblind advocate sharing her vibrant, active life, and Linni Oliver is a dedicated Communication Guide.
Deb has many interests including public speaking training with Toast Masters, and she never misses an opportunity to share her passion for her community and to help bring awareness of people living with Deafblindness.
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More information about Deafblind West Australians can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://dbwa.org.au/">on their website</a>.

Deafblind advocates empowering others

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