Blind Spot is a programme produced by the Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand – Southland Branch (ABC). The ABC is a blind consumer organization established by blind people in 1945.
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates us on Blind Low Vision NZ, and has in Viviane to chat more about Blind Low Vision NZ!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn from Blind Low Vision NZ has award winning athlete Hannah Pascoe in for a chat! #RadioSouthland #SouthlandRadio #BlindLowVision #Disabilities #Athlete #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Carolyn from Blind Low Vision NZ is back again with an amazing interview! Find out about the manuhiri, what they do, where they're from, and all the updates by tuning in! #RadioSouthland #SouthlandRadio #BlindLowVisionNZ #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Carolyn, from Blind Low Vision NZ, has guest Francesca in to discuss her life with a newly blind husband; as well as Blind Low Vision NZ updates! #RadioSouthland #SouthlandRadio #BlindLowVisionNZ #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Southlands own athlete, Hannah Pascoe, presents 'Blind Spot' this week with a familiar face from Invercargill City Libraries and Archives - and discusses their role, as well as what is accessible down at the library! #RadioSouthland #SouthlandRadio #BlindSpot #HannahPascoe #Athlete #ICC #InvercargillCityLibraries #AccessibleSouthland
Carolyn has an on the phone guest, Jamie, who answers questions about Blind and Low Vision business owners and how he and his team assist them on continuing to operate! She also let's us know of some upcoming events and talks about 20yrs of Blind Spot! Join her to hear more! #RadioSouthland #BlindAndLowVisionNZ #BlindSpot #Aotearoa #NewZealand
This week the tables have turned - Caroline puts Hannah Pascoe in the hot seat and chats about training, competition and how she did in the Belgium cycle races. #RadioSouthland #Athlete #Paralympics #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Hannah catches up with Carolyn on April's Blind Spot - she's out of hospital, at home, and tells us about her experience after her accident & in hospital, as a seriously injured person with low vision.
Hannah talk to Helen on Blind Spot today, who has recently moved into a retirement village townhouse, about what it's like to transition from a big home to a village setting, especially with low vision!
Hannah Pascoe talks to Anna from Macular Degeneration NZ about what Macular Degeneration is, how it affects your sight, and what treatment options there are on Blind Spot this month!
Carolyn brings you a music show for the summer holidays on Blind Spot, plus a catch-up on everything that happened in the low vision community in 2021!
Carolyn catches up with Rose Wilkinson - the Executive Officer at the Association of Blind Citizens NZ. They sum up the year and events and progress made during 2021.
Carolyn talks to Judy Small - the board of The Association of Blind Citizen's chair today on Blind Spot!
Carolyn brings you the latest news for the low vision community - she talks with Anna Crane about the busy month of events coming up!
Carolyn talks to John Marrable, access advisor & educator and advisor to the SDHB about what accessibility really means, and why he's so passionate about it on Blind Spot for August!
Carolyn has a catch-up with fellow Association member Victor about driving services, meet-ups; and what to do if the crossing lights don't make a sound, so low vision people know when to cross!
Carolyn shares some music from Ray Charles, Eddy Low and more - and shares some notices for the low vision community on Blind Spot this month!
Carolyn discusses the Deaf Blind workshops she and colleagues recently attended, and shares concerns about the effects of road works and construction on accessible parking in the CBD.
Carolyn talks to Gail and John, who have been working on the newly released Disability Strategy for the Southern DHB, about how this policy will benefit consumers, especially those with low vision.
It's an interesting topic this episode - live audio description services for theatre events like plays, ballet, and concerts; guided walks - find out what you can't see!! Nicola Owens, an audio describer tells you more!
Carolyn talks to Amanda Stevens from Deafblind Association NZ about her role and the services they offer.
BlindSpot is back for 2021, and Carolyn has some local and national news and notices for the blind and low vision community!
Carolyn finishes the year with a special music show - including a piece she produced herself!
Carolyn talks about Blind Low Vision Southland's win for most members per low vision population, and talks to Liz about what it's like to change jobs when you are sight impaired!
Rose Wilkinson from the National Office of the Association of Blind Citizens talks to Carolyn about what's been going on and what's coming up for the Association and it's members!
Carolyn finds out about the experience of people in residential care over the COVID pandemic
Caroline talks to Hannah Pascoe about life as a blind mother of a baby.
Carolyn talks to Isobel in Timaru about the Ritchie Bus Service, and MyWay - their service which helps people with disabilities use public transport.
Carolyn catches up with Russell Pearson from the Invercargill City Council, about the new bus card payment system being released here!