We celebrate World Braille Day this week on Talking Vision with some special interviews celebrating the life changing impact braille has had and continues to have for users around the world.

We celebrate World Braille Day this week on Talking Vision with some special interviews celebrating the life changing impact braille has had and continues to have for users around the world.

Let 'Talking Vision' be your national radio reference on blindness and low vision. On this weekly radio program presented by Sam Colley, you’ll hear discussions of issues relating to blindness and low vision, stories of inspiration and achievement from people living with vision loss, find out how you can access services from Vision Australia and how you can get involved in assisting Vision Australia to assist people who are blind or have low vision to life the life they choose. We welcome your comments and suggestions: talkingvision@visionaustralia.org

Let 'Talking Vision' be your national radio reference on blindness and low vision. On this weekly radio program presented by Sam Colley, you&rsquo;ll hear discussions of issues relating to blindness and low vision, stories of inspiration and achievement from people living with vision loss, find out how you can access services from Vision Australia and how you can get involved in assisting Vision Australia to assist people who are blind or have low vision to life the life they choose. We welcome your comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:talkingvision@visionaustralia.org">talkingvision@visionaustralia.org</a>

Let \'Talking Vision\' be your national radio reference on blindness and low vision.

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Vision Australia Radiothon is on now. Donate via www.varadio.org and make a tax deductible donation of $2 or more to support our service to the blind, low vision and print disability community.

Let 'Talking Vision' be your national radio reference on blindness and low vision. On this weekly radio program presented by Sam Colley, you’ll hear discussions of issues relating to blindness and low vision, stories of inspiration and achievement from people living with vision loss, find out how you can access services from Vision Australia and how you can get involved in assisting Vision Australia to assist people who are blind or have low vision to life the life they choose. We welcome your comments and suggestions: talkingvision@visionaustralia.org

Vision Australia Radiothon is on now. Donate via <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> and make a tax deductible donation of $2 or more to support our service to the blind, low vision and print disability community.
Let 'Talking Vision' be your national radio reference on blindness and low vision. On this weekly radio program presented by Sam Colley, you’ll hear discussions of issues relating to blindness and low vision, stories of inspiration and achievement from people living with vision loss, find out how you can access services from Vision Australia and how you can get involved in assisting Vision Australia to assist people who are blind or have low vision to life the life they choose. We welcome your comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:talkingvision@visionaustralia.org">talkingvision@visionaustralia.org</a>

Talking Vision 709 Week Beginning 1st of January 2024

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Sam speaks to Anne Diez, mother of five-year-old Iko. At age two Iko lost his vision due to leukemia but thanks to Vision Australia he's been able to adapt to play and be as active as ever.

Iko is one of our Carols ambassadors this year, if you'd like to buy a ticket and head along there's still time, simply head to the Carols website.

You'll also hear from Gino who joins us with some gift ideas for that friend or family member who is blind or has low vision, so if you need some last minute Christmas shopping ideas, Gino's got you sorted!

Sam speaks to Anne Diez, mother of five-year-old Iko. At age two Iko lost his vision due to leukemia but thanks to Vision Australia he's been able to adapt to play and be as active as ever.
Iko is one of our Carols ambassadors this year, if you'd like to buy a ticket and head along there's still time, simply head to <a href="https://carols.visionaustralia.org/">the Carols website</a>.
You'll also hear from Gino who joins us with some gift ideas for that friend or family member who is blind or has low vision, so if you need some last minute Christmas shopping ideas, Gino's got you sorted!

Talking Vision Week Beginning 15th of December 2025

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We kick off the show with a library update from Vision Australia Library manager Sarah Bloedorn, who gives us a sneak preview of what the library has in store for members in 2026.

You'll also hear from singer and songwriter Summer Giddings, who has recently released a single for Christmas entitled Paper Hats and Mistletoe, alongside her new album Christmas with Summer.

Then finally to wrap up we get the latest on the Telelink January interest groups from Telelink programs coordinator Maria Markou, and Frances joins the show with a Reader Recommended.

We kick off the show with a library update from Vision Australia Library manager Sarah Bloedorn, who gives us a sneak preview of what the library has in store for members in 2026.
You'll also hear from singer and songwriter Summer Giddings, who has recently released a single for Christmas entitled <a href="https://gyro.to/PaperHatsandMistletoe">Paper Hats and Mistletoe</a>, alongside her new album <a href="https://gyro.to/ChristmaswithSummer">Christmas with Summer</a>.
Then finally to wrap up we get the latest on the Telelink January interest groups from Telelink programs coordinator Maria Markou, and Frances joins the show with a Reader Recommended.

Talking Vision 809 Week Beginning 8th of December 2025

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Sam welcomes back Santiago Velazquez Hurtado, who is one of six ambassadors for this year's International Day of People with Disability. He talks about his role, the day itself and what days like this can do to raise awareness and provoke positive change for people with disabilities.

You'll also hear from Liz Dalakouras as she gives a final run down of For Your Information for 2025, and we finish up with a Reader Recommended.

Sam welcomes back Santiago Velazquez Hurtado, who is one of six ambassadors for this year's International Day of People with Disability. He talks about his role, the day itself and what days like this can do to raise awareness and provoke positive change for people with disabilities.
You'll also hear from Liz Dalakouras as she gives a final run down of For Your Information for 2025, and we finish up with a Reader Recommended.

Talking Vision 808 Week Beginning 1st of December 2025

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Talking Vision 709 Week Beginning 1st of January 2024

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