This week on our program we hear from Thayana Mubila, originally from Zambia and now a vital member of the Perth community. Discover some of her interests and activities, including tandem cycling and social groups, that have helped her develop into a community leader and role-model.

Simon also talks to Ben Rowe, Executive Officer at Blind Sports WA and a big advocate for building inclusion in the community. Ben and others were instrumental in growing Blind Sports WA, and Ben played Goalball for Australia.

Here are links to some of the organisations mentioned by this week's guests:
Western Australian Tandem Cycling Advisory Council (WATCAC) website
WATCAC Facebook page
Blind Sports WA website
Blind Sports Australia website

This week on our program we hear from Thayana Mubila, originally from Zambia and now a vital member of the Perth community. Discover some of her interests and activities, including tandem cycling and social groups, that have helped her develop into a community leader and role-model.
Simon also talks to Ben Rowe, Executive Officer at Blind Sports WA and a big advocate for building inclusion in the community. Ben and others were instrumental in growing Blind Sports WA, and Ben played Goalball for Australia.
Here are links to some of the organisations mentioned by this week's guests:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://watcac.org/">Western Australian Tandem Cycling Advisory Council (WATCAC) website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WATCAC/">WATCAC Facebook page</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.blindsportswa.com.au/">Blind Sports WA website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blindsportsaustralia.com.au/">Blind Sports Australia website</a></li>
</ul>

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Abby Green 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 Abby would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Abby Green 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: <a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Abby would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight

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Thayana's Journey to Acceptance

This week on In Plain Sight, host Simon Chong dives into the fascinating world of audio description! 

Discover how it brings the visual arts to life for those who are blind or have low vision, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity.

Simon is joined by audio description advocate Jayde Abbott, singer, actor, voice-over artist and theatre lover Grace King, and Vision Australia Radio Perth volunteer Brigida Desebrock, who shares her passion for audio describing.

To keep updated on audio described events in WA, you can join the Audio Description Events, WA Facebook group mentioned by Brigida during her interview.

The National Gallery of Australia runs a monthly online program for people who are blind or with low vision from across the country. Each session includes audio description of works of art in the National Gallery’s collection and presentations by specialist staff, along with poetry and music to enhance the listening experience. Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 6632 if you require further information or assistance, or go to their website.

With thanks to Cate Mckenzie for recording Brigida's interview, and to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing Grace's interview.

This week on In Plain Sight, host Simon Chong dives into the fascinating world of audio description! 
Discover how it brings the visual arts to life for those who are blind or have low vision, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity.
Simon is joined by audio description advocate Jayde Abbott, singer, actor, voice-over artist and theatre lover Grace King, and Vision Australia Radio Perth volunteer Brigida Desebrock, who shares her passion for audio describing.
To keep updated on audio described events in WA, you can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/339442533331716">join the Audio Description Events, WA Facebook group</a> mentioned by Brigida during her interview.
The National Gallery of Australia runs a monthly online program for people who are blind or with low vision from across the country. Each session includes audio description of works of art in the National Gallery’s collection and presentations by specialist staff, along with poetry and music to enhance the listening experience. Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 6632 if you require further information or assistance, or <a href="https://nga.gov.au/events/art-by-description-online/#:~:text=Each%20session%20includes%20audio%20description,internet%2Dconnected%20computer%20to%20participate.">go to their website</a>.
With thanks to Cate Mckenzie for recording Brigida's interview, and to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing Grace's interview.

Every Picture Tells a Story: The Delight of Audio Description

This week Simon and Abby have a lively conversation with the energetic, engaging Tayla Taseff.

Tayla shares her journey from being a Telethon Child to becoming a dynamic public speaker.

We learn about life with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and explore some of the fabulous fun adventures this Tayla has, including her love of live music and musicals.

This week Simon and Abby have a lively conversation with the energetic, engaging Tayla Taseff.
Tayla shares her journey from being a Telethon Child to becoming a dynamic public speaker.
We learn about life with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and explore some of the fabulous fun adventures this Tayla has, including her love of live music and musicals.

CP = Cool Peoples. Talented Tayla & Telethon

In this week's show we talk with disability advocate Erika Webb. We discover some of the great advances in the provision of accessibility and inclusion for people with a disability. And, discuss some of the small things done well with thoughtfulness that can make life easier. 

We also learn what simple small things can still create big barriers for a person with a disability.

Do you know the history of Vision Australia Radio? 

Do you know the history of BCWA?

Stay with us to learn about this and much more.

With thanks to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing of the interview.

In this week's show we talk with disability advocate Erika Webb. We discover some of the great advances in the provision of accessibility and inclusion for people with a disability. And, discuss some of the small things done well with thoughtfulness that can make life easier. 
We also learn what simple small things can still create big barriers for a person with a disability.
Do you know the history of Vision Australia Radio? 
Do you know the history of BCWA?
Stay with us to learn about this and much more.
With thanks to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing of the interview.

Thayana's Journey to Acceptance

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