On this week's episode Simon has a chat with Paralympian and project officer at Rebound WA Natalie Alexander. Natalie discusses her wheelchair basketball career from winning silver in the U25 World Championships in 2011 and 2015 to competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 

She uses her passion for sport, community and resilience in her Project Officer role at Rebound WA, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people with physical disabilities engage in sport and recreation opportunities. Natalie chats with Simon about how wheelchair basketball operates, her role at Rebound WA and the joy of helping people find themselves and community through sport. 

If you're interested in learning more about Rebound WA you can click here to get involved.

On this week's episode Simon has a chat with Paralympian and project officer at Rebound WA Natalie Alexander. Natalie discusses her wheelchair basketball career from winning silver in the U25 World Championships in 2011 and 2015 to competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.&nbsp;
She uses her passion for sport, community and resilience in her Project Officer role at Rebound WA, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people with physical disabilities engage in sport and recreation opportunities. Natalie chats with Simon about how wheelchair basketball operates, her role at Rebound WA and the joy of helping people find themselves and community through sport.&nbsp;
If you're interested in learning more about Rebound WA you can&nbsp;<a href="https://reboundwa.com/">click here</a> to get involved.

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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Rebounding From Adversity with Wheelchair Sports

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This week Simon revisits his chat 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 revisits his chat 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 (encore)

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On this episode of In Plain Sight Simon and Andrew interview filmmaker Tony Sarre on his project "Road to Paran" which he made last year with his project partner Lincoln MacKinnon. Paran is a small community that rests at the foothills of the Andes north of Lima, Peru and is known for having high rates of blindness. There, Tony and Lincoln got to know the locals and learn about their daily experiences living in a community where one in every eight people is blind.

By documenting their journey through photos the team has created a series of tactile 3D printed models that pair with soundscapes and audio description for a totally unique experience. These installations were displayed late last year in the Fremantle Arts Centre for people to touch, listen and see. 

You can learn more about the "Road to Paran" from their facebook page or instagram. 

On this episode of In Plain Sight Simon and Andrew interview filmmaker Tony Sarre on his project "Road to Paran" which he made last year with his project partner Lincoln MacKinnon. Paran is a small community that rests at the foothills of the Andes north of Lima, Peru and is known for having high rates of blindness. There, Tony and Lincoln got to know the locals and learn about their daily experiences living in a community where one in every eight people is blind.
By documenting their journey through photos the team has created a series of tactile 3D printed models that pair with soundscapes and audio description for a totally unique experience. These installations were displayed late last year in the Fremantle Arts Centre for people to touch, listen and see.&nbsp;
You can learn more about the "Road to Paran" from their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Road-to-Paran/61575267303749/">facebook page</a> or <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.instagram.com/roadtoparan/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjVuZLjw5mSAxVCUfUHHVWgClsQFnoECBwQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2kNym7NTQH2SGd-TXrnFVM">instagram</a>.&nbsp;

Tony Sarre: Making Pictures Tactile

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This week Simon revisits his chat with Maxine Drake, a powerful voice for inclusion and human rights.

As an advocate with Developmental Disability WA, Maxine stands up for students with disabilities and brings passion, heart, and action to the disability movement.

In this thought-provoking chat, Simon and Maxine explore advocacy, pride, dignity, and what it really takes to create an accessible world where everyone belongs. Acknowledging that sometimes activism is needed to make change happen; social change is easier when we bring people together and are there beside them.

Find out more about the work of Developmental Disability WA by visiting their website: ddwa.org.au

This week Simon revisits his chat with Maxine Drake,&nbsp;a powerful voice for inclusion and human rights.
As an advocate with Developmental Disability WA, Maxine stands up for students with disabilities and brings passion, heart, and action to the disability movement.
In this thought-provoking chat, Simon and Maxine explore advocacy, pride, dignity, and what it really takes to create an accessible world where everyone belongs. Acknowledging that sometimes activism is needed to make change happen; social change is easier when we bring people together and are there beside them.
Find out more about the work of Developmental Disability WA by visiting their website:&nbsp;<a href="https://ddwa.org.au/">ddwa.org.au</a>

The Disability Liberation Movement (encore)

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Rebounding From Adversity with Wheelchair Sports

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