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This week, Graeme Innes speaks with long-time host of New Horizons, Vaughn Bennison. Vaughn is set to become the next President of Blind Citizens Australia following its Annual General Meeting on the 5th of December. Hear about Vaughn's background and work, and his hopes for the future of Blind Citizens Australia and the New Horizons programme. Thanks to Graeme for bringing us this interview.
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Vantage Point Audio Description is a small company providing audio description services in Brisbane. Find out more about the company, what it does and a significant upcoming event in the Brisbane festival calendar. The Brisbane Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols is coming up on the 7th of December. You may purchase tickets from Ticket Master - don't forget to select your audio description headset when you get your tickets.
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This week we repeat episode 443, when in 2016, I spoke with Daniel Kish, president of World Access for the Blind. At that time, Daniel was visiting Australia conducting workshops, teaching Blind people how to use Flash Sonar. Please note that as this was in 2016, some information may not be current so please do your own research.
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This week we hear from QLD Branch president, Adrian Watson. Adrian talks about the recent Branch AGM, and some information for Blind and Vision Impaired people in regard to the upcoming QLD state election.
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This week, we celebrate International White Cane Day, speaking with Peter and Kathy Rickards. SensaBall is a tip for the White Cane, which allows for constant contact with the ground and is said to avoid many of the pitfalls of White Cane travel. Find out more about it and how you can support the project. Contribute to the Kick-Starter by going to this website.
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# This week, we repeat episode 439 - discussing the New Horizons Theme. This came out of the BCA conversation held last Thursday - thanks to all for your input.
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In this week's program, we introduce two of the new members of the New Horizons team; Jess Kendall and Noora Remi. They outline their backgrounds and their thoughts on the future of the program and what it means to the Blind and Low-Vision community.
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This week's episode focuses on the forum held by United Blind Leaders, on the 12th of September. Hear about the organisation, what it stands for and why leadership development and the leadership of Blind people by Blind people is so important. My thanks to John who co-presented this program with me.
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This week's episode brings us part ii of the presentation given by Margo Carwardine, from QBWA. Once again, thanks to the Round Table for the use of this material.
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This week, Margo Carwardine from the Queensland Braille Writers Association, also known as Braille House, discusses accessible tourism. The QBWA has been conducting a fascinating project to enable venues and other tourism-based businesses to be more accessible to Blind and Vision Impaired people. This project was made possible by a grant from the Queensland Government. This presentation was given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disability, and we thank the Round Table for the use of this recording.
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In this week's episode, John Simpson speaks with Jonathan Craig, now Policy and Advocacy Manager with Vision 2020 Australia. Jonathan discusses the response from the Australian Government, to the 222 recommendations handed down in the final report of the Disability Royal Commission in September 2023. In particular, those recommendations most applicable to Blind and Vision Impaired people.
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This week, we discuss an open letter to the Board of Vision Australia, Australia's largest provider of blindness and low-vision services. Graeme Innes is our guest to discuss the letter, what it's all about and how you can be involved in making change in your community. If you want to join the 200-plus people who have already supported this open letter, it can be found Here.
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This week, we bring you part two of the presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health.
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This week, our main feature is a presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health. Also, some BCA announcements.
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This week, we conclude our two-part program on accessible workplaces. Thanks again to the Round Table for the use of this material.
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This week, the first in a two-part series on access to workplaces. This presentation to the Round Table on Information Access for people with a Print Disability was given by Damo McMorrow, National Access Technology Manager with Vision Australia, and Rebecca Clark, Vision Technology Specialist with Quantum RLV. Once again, a big thanks to the Round Table for allowing us the use of this material.
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# This week, we bring you part ii of a presentation given by Dr. Scott Hollier. Again, thank you to the Round Table on Information Access for the use of this material.
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This week, We bring you another presentation from the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability. Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of the Centre for Accessibility Australia, delivered this presentation on Artificial Intelligence, AI, and its use by Blind and Vision Impaired People, and those with other Print Disabilities. Once again, our thanks to the Round Table for allowing us the use of this material.
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Ben Clare's presentation to the recently held Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, focused on AI and technology and its use in Pacific Island Countries. Ben discusses some of the enablers and barriers to the use of technology, and the use of Artifical Inteligence in education and the life of Blind and Vision Impaired People. Our thanks to the Round Table for allowing us the use of this material.
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This week we revisit the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities. Specifically, we feature a presentation given by David Swayne, Disability Policy Officer with the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, and Vision 2020's Jonathan Craig. Hear about Accessible ICT Procurement - what is it? Why is it important? Where does Australia lie in context with other countries, and what can we do to improve the situation? Thanks to the Round Table for the use of this material.
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