Deafblind Awareness Week (the last week of June) honours Helen Keller’s birthday and shines a light on the Deafblind community. To mark the occasion, Deafblind West Australians have a special event celebrating connection, creativity, and advocacy.

This week on our podcast, meet Deborah Kazich, Deafblind advocate sharing her vibrant, active life, and Linni Oliver, 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.
Event Details:
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Perth City Farm
Activities: DBWA will unveil a new tactile art piece, alongside the 2023 community mosaic
Inspiring stories, sensory art, and community connection

Be part of this powerful celebration! If you can't attend on the day, head down to Perth City Farm anytime to experience the artwork installation.

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

Deafblind Awareness Week (the last week of June) honours Helen Keller&rsquo;s birthday and shines a light on the Deafblind community. To mark the occasion, Deafblind West Australians have a special event celebrating connection, creativity, and advocacy.
This week on our podcast, meet Deborah Kazich, Deafblind advocate sharing her vibrant, active life, and Linni Oliver, 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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<li>Event Details:</li>
<li>Tuesday 24 June 2025</li>
<li>Perth City Farm</li>
<li>Activities: DBWA will unveil a new tactile art piece, alongside the 2023 community mosaic</li>
<li>Inspiring stories, sensory art, and community connection</li>
</ul>
Be part of this powerful celebration! If you can't attend on the day, head down to Perth City Farm anytime to experience the artwork installation.
More information about Deafblind West Australians can be found <a href="https://dbwa.org.au/">on their website</a>.

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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Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 - Celebrate, Connect, Learn

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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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This week Simon catches up with Louisa Norman, Engagement and Regional Manager at Perth Festival.

Perth Festival will light up Perth city for a massive summer of art and culture from 6 February to 1 March (with the Lotterywest Films program already underway). The Festival will activate the city and your imagination across a dazzling array of art forms, with numerous venue locations, there's something for everyone no matter your interest, ability or access needs.

The Perth Festival team has gone to a lot of effort to ensure that many of the program and events are as accessible and inclusive as possible, which is clear through Simon and Louisa's conversation. The Festival website has been designed to make finding shows and places that are suitable for different accessibility needs easy to find, with lots of detailed information.

Find out more about the Perth Festival program on their website. The accessibility widget can be found in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.

You can read more about the Festival's commitment to accessibility here on their website.

And replay their recent Access Information Evening session on YouTube here. 

This week Simon catches up with Louisa Norman, Engagement and Regional Manager at Perth Festival.
Perth Festival will light up Perth city for a massive summer of art and culture from 6 February to 1 March (with the Lotterywest Films program already underway). The Festival will activate the city and your imagination across a dazzling array of art forms, with numerous venue locations, there's something for everyone no matter your interest, ability or access needs.
The Perth Festival team has gone to a lot of effort to ensure that many of the program and events are as accessible and inclusive as possible, which is clear through Simon and Louisa's conversation. The Festival website has been designed to make finding shows and places that are suitable for different accessibility needs easy to find, with lots of detailed information.
Find out more about the Perth Festival program <a href="https://www.perthfestival.com.au/program">on their website</a>. The accessibility widget can be found in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
You can read more about the Festival's commitment to accessibility <a href="https://www.perthfestival.com.au/access">here on their website</a>.
And replay their recent Access Information Evening session <a href="https://youtu.be/9OcR3oyycMo?si=FmIlb2gIeh2sBuRr">on YouTube here</a>.&nbsp;

Perth Festival: your city, your festival

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This week, Tayla Taseff, disability content creator, returns to the program for a positive, interesting chat with Simon. We first heard from this dynamic advocate back in November 2024, and she made such an impact we had to have her in again and find out what she's been up to.

We discover that sharing important information about accessibility can be delivered with a smile, from a star. Tayla is not your typical 'influencer', but something much more. 

Active on social media and in person by attending an array of events and participating in different activities, Tayla dedicates a great deal of her time to trying to educate and inform people about the benefits of accessibility and inclusion. 

Tayla is diving into the Super Swim this February to raise vital funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation.


Did you know that every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital? For many of them, it's a scary and isolating experience – but with your support, we can help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most.


Tayla will be swimming two kilometres to brighten the lives of children in hospital – and needs your help to reach her fundraising goal. Find out more and donate here.

Find Tayla on Instagram: 'accessibility_with_tayla - Tayla Taseff'.

This week, Tayla Taseff, disability content creator, returns to the program for a positive, interesting chat with Simon. We first heard from this dynamic advocate back in November 2024, and she made such an impact we had to have her in again and find out what she's been up to.
We discover that sharing important information about accessibility can be delivered with a smile, from a star. Tayla is not&nbsp;your typical 'influencer', but something much more.&nbsp;
Active on social media and in person by attending an array of events and participating in different activities, Tayla dedicates a great deal of her time to trying to educate and inform people about the benefits of accessibility and inclusion.&nbsp;
Tayla is diving into the Super Swim this February to raise vital funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation.
 Did you know that every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital? For many of them, it's a scary and isolating experience &ndash; but with your support, we can help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most.
 Tayla will be swimming two kilometres to brighten the lives of children in hospital &ndash; and needs your help to reach her fundraising goal. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/1820103005305552/1820103045305548/">Find out more and donate here</a>.
Find Tayla on Instagram: 'accessibility_with_tayla - Tayla Taseff'.

Access with Tayla

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Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 - Celebrate, Connect, Learn

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