Vision Extra

In a preview to tonight's Focal Point, Peter talks to musician Ben Rowe about his latest song "Feels like Home" and we hear a special extended exert from the song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Morris, from the Australian Electoral Commission, with news on the options available for people who are blind or vision impaired to vote at the May 3rd Federal Election - including important dates and phone numbers. Australian Electoral Commission: Call 13 23 26 or go to: https://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/ways_to_vote/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwtdi_BhACEiwA97y8BECz3XpaVJZO2mEvuCI6j3lu3O1wF8s1WQgemBgA5CMoRAv8hxfTrBoCdOYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO for ANZACATA, is very concerned that Australians with a disability who access arts therapy as a crucial therapeutic support have been left confused by an NDIS announcement last week regarding significant changes to the service.   Find out more here: http://www.anzacata.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Holmes-Brown is Service Area Manager from APM employment, the winner of this year's Link Vision Blind Australian of the year Employer of Choice Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter's guest on Vision Extra is Courtney Webeck. Cricketer; Tennis Athlete and student Courtney is the 2024 Blind Australian of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kelly Schultz is the Founder and Director for knowable.me - a platform to share your thoughts about almost everything; take part in surveys; mystery shopping and product testing.  Find out more here: https://knowable.me/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross McGregor, talks about NAIDOC week. Ross also tells us how he found about his indigenous heritage at the age of 32See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Brown, from audio described Aotearoa, and Brad Cohen, General Director for New Zealand Opera, with the world's first use of refreshable braille displays for readers to access surtitles for NZ Opera. To find out more go to: https://nzopera.com/whats-on/accessibility/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aymen Majeed has just written a book "RP and Me" recounting diagnosis; education; bullying; and now with a family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Louise Milligan, investigative journalist and author, talked about being at "In Conversation" with the Vision Australia Library for the Melbourne Writers Festival.  Louise's book, "Pheasants Nest" is available through the Library.  Go to http://www.visionaustralia.org/librarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nihal Iscel was inducted into the Western Australian Women Hall of Fame for her advocacy work. Nihal talked about Global Accessibility Awareness Day and how Instagram has become less accessible - in particular for people who are blind or vision impaired,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annette Leishman, involved with Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria as well as Parks Victoria, encouraged all to try "Birding By Ear" communing more with nature, for physical and mental healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter talks to Dr Luis Alarcon-Martinez, from the Centre for Eye Research, sharing the latest news on glaucoma research.  You can find out more here: https://www.cera.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  Please be advised that as of next week we will not be podcasting Vision Extra, however the interview from the broadcast show is available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of the start of this year Vision Extra in Adelaide has been subsumed by Peter's other Wednesday night show Focal Point.  For the time-being Vision Extra (as is being broadcast in the other states) is being podcast as well However this interview is also available in the Focal Point Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Vision Extra Sam Taylor, Pacific Vision's Blindness Specialist Consultant talks about the just released Sense Player from HIMSTH a Candy Bar Style mp3 and book player, which can also stream internet radio - it has a tactile numeric  keypad which can be connected via Bluetooth to smart phones. You can contact Sam on 0420 355 996 or 1800 756 849 or go to  https://au.1lowvision.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Raissa Martin, a member of the Aussie Belles - the Australian women's goalball team - spoke to us from Portugal, at a championships in preparation for Birmingham in 2023 and hopefully Paris in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Brendan Spencer is just back from the first official competition for the Bilbies, Australia's Blind Football team, from India at the Pacific Oceania-Asia Championships. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/ausblindfootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Stormy Meiying Liu, author, spoke about some of the influences on her writing and shared tips for other writers, you can contact Stormy: call 0478 656 650 or email stormy.magnoliadreamer63@gmail.com  On Facebook search for Maggie Meiying Liu (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071079362469) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRAAngela Schiller has just been elected to the Victor Harbor City Council.  Angela, we believe, is the only person with a vision impairment elected on to a local government position in South Australia this election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Associate Professor Heather Mack, from the Centre of Eye Research Australia, is the lead author of this study about the need for more education about gene therapies among those with IRDs (Inherited Retinal Disease) https://www.cera.org.au/patients-need-education-on-future-gene-therapies/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Adam Fayad, winner of the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Masters Sportsperson of the Year Award - Adam plays blind tennis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Connor Wink, singer/songwriter, Launching his new album “Fire In My Heart” at the Carrington Bowling Club in Newcastle Friday 11th November. You can also download the album from Spottify and other platforms.  Find out more here: https://www.connorwink.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Samantha Connor, Chair of People with Disabilities Australia, talked about the review into the NDIS, and reflected on the recent Federal Budget. You can find People With Disabilities Australia here: https://pwd.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Pramit Bharvaga, Founder of “Louie Voice", has featured on NDTV (India's leading English News Channel) and has now developed a Louie Voice SDK that can integrate with any app in the world Android or iOS and make it completely voice-enabled.  If you'd like to get involved send an email to pramit@louicevoice.com You can also find out more here: https://louievoice.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Hon. Ngaree Ah Kit MLA Minister for Corporate and Digital Development; Minister for International Education; Minister for Disabilities; Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The minister spoke about some of the key issues facing people with disabilities living in the NT; the recently Launched Disability Strategy and action plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Professor Robert Casson, Vice-Chair of Sight For All, talked about World Sight Day - with the theme; Love Your Eyes, and the difference the Foundation is making to people with sight conditions https://sightforall.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Robin Fenley, Chair of The United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2022.  You can learn more here: https://www.un.org/development/desa/ageing/international-day-of-older-persons-homepage.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On VISION EXTRA: Professor Steve Chapman, Vice-Chancellor from Edith Cowen University, talked about a  new partnership between ECU and global technology giant IBM - bridging an industry-ready skills gap in the Australian jobs market. The partnership focuses on attracting more female; Indigenous; LGBTQI+ and neuro-diverse graduates. Learn more here: https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/news/ecu-and-ibm-partner-to-bridge-industry-ready-skills-gapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.