Sam is joined by Jeanna Manifold and Kate Gooden from Amazon's Alexa department to give us some updates on what Amazon is up to in the accessibility space with regards to their Alexa speakers, and what they got up to at the recent Round Table Conference covering topics related to blindness, low vision and print disability.

Sam is joined by Jeanna Manifold and Kate Gooden from Amazon's Alexa department to give us some updates on what Amazon is up to in the accessibility space with regards to their Alexa speakers, and what they got up to at the recent Round Table Conference covering topics related to blindness, low vision and print disability.

Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

Interview Highlights from Vision Australia Radio

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Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
Remember to like, subscribe and share. 
Learn more: <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> 
Get in touch: call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email <a href="mailto:radio@visionaustralia.org">radio@visionaustralia.org</a> 
Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

Interview Highlight: Jeanna Manifold and Kate Gooden - Amazon Alexa

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Kathryn O'Toole, a client of Seeing Eye Dogs and Katie Farrell, SED Mobility Instructor, chat with Peter Greco about VA Trek for Vision 2026, coming up 8 -10 May. Trek for Vision takes you along the Great Ocean Walk, where every step you take and dollar you raise supports the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.

Register here:  VA Trek For Vision

Kathryn O'Toole, a client of Seeing Eye Dogs and Katie Farrell, SED Mobility Instructor, chat with Peter Greco about VA Trek for Vision 2026, coming up 8 -10 May. Trek for Vision takes you along the Great Ocean Walk, where every step you take and dollar you raise supports the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.
Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://hs.inspiredadventures.com.au/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026-reg"> VA Trek For Vision</a>

Interview Highlight: VA Trek For Vision 2026

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A look back at a special moment for writers and readers.

In 2025, Hear This marked the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival with a very special broadcast celebrating storytelling, creativity and community. This reflective edition revisits that occasion, when we proudly announced the winners and runners-up of the festival’s 2025 Microfiction Competition, showcasing powerful short works from across the Brimbank community.

As we prepare to share the 2026 edition, on Froday 13 March, this episode stands as a reminder of the voices, ideas and imagination that made the 2025 festival such a memorable celebration of writing and reading.

Learn more about the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival via Brimbank Libraries.

Find out about the free Vision Australia Library Service, supporting people who are blind or have low vision with accessible books, newspapers and magazines.

Listen to Vision Australia Radio on air, online and via podcast.

A look back at a special moment for writers and readers.
In 2025, Hear This marked the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival with a very special broadcast celebrating storytelling, creativity and community. This reflective edition revisits that occasion, when we proudly announced the winners and runners-up of the festival&rsquo;s 2025 Microfiction Competition, showcasing powerful short works from across the Brimbank community.
As we prepare to share the 2026 edition, on Froday 13 March, this episode stands as a reminder of the voices, ideas and imagination that made the 2025 festival such a memorable celebration of writing and reading.
Learn more about the Brimbank Writers &amp; Readers Festival via Brimbank Libraries.
Find out about the free Vision Australia Library Service, supporting people who are blind or have low vision with accessible books, newspapers and magazines.
Listen to Vision Australia Radio on air, online and via podcast.

Hear This  Special: Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival - 2025 Micro-fiction Competion 

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Nicola Ettridge is a highly respected and accomplished advocate. Nicola talks with Peter Greco about losing her hearing at 21 and getting a cochlear implant a few years later. Nicola also reflects on International Women's Day, and her work finding employment opportunities for people of all abilities, especially in non metropolitan Australia.

Nicola Ettridge is a highly respected and accomplished advocate. Nicola talks with Peter Greco about losing her hearing at 21 and getting a cochlear implant a few years later. Nicola also reflects on International Women's Day, and her work finding employment opportunities for people of all abilities, especially in non metropolitan Australia.

Interview Highlight: Nicola Ettridge

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Interview Highlight: Jeanna Manifold and Kate Gooden - Amazon Alexa

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