Vision Australia manager of advocacy and government relations Chris Edwards joins Sam on the show this week, to speak about Vision Australia's priorities for an incoming Victorian government, particularly in the areas of travel, employment and pedestrian safety.

You'll also hear from Amazon Echo user Val Smyth, who was a participant in Vision Australia's 12 week Smart Speaker course, she chats to Sam about what this has meant for her independence, and the skills she's gained when using her smart devices around the home.