Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio

• 07 May 2025

  On FOCAL POINT: Aasha Rose is a PhD Student at the University of Southern Queensland. Aasha warmly invited anyone to participate in research studying the relationship between braille literacy and the quality of life for people with blindness or low vision,contact ASHA AT Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, had news on celebrity impersonation scams and tips to best avoid chances of being caught out. Daisy Holt, Lead Guide Dog Mobility Instructor at See Differently, wrapped up their International Guide Dog Day celebrations and shared some incredible statistics regarding the day globally. Cory Alpert, former Biden White House staffer, reflected on the Australian Federal Election and the recent changes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies in the United States. Resources: Aasha Rose Survey in information: email: [email protected] or go to https://surveys.unisq.edu.au/index.php/778262?newtest=Y&lang=en Crimestoppers Victoria: http://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au See Differently Guide Dogs Program: https://www.seedifferently.org.au/our-dogs/guide-dogs/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• 30 Apr 2025

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• 23 Apr 2025

  On FOCAL POINT: John Paul Cruz, PHD Candidate at the University of Melbourne, is researching Making Accessible and Usable Digital Health Platforms. John Paul is keen to hear from you. (Details under "Resources") Rex Patrick is a Senate Candidate for the Jacqui Lambie Network for South Australia at the Federal Election. Rex spent some time last week in the South-East of South Australia meeting with NDIS participants and their families. Sophie Slattery, Assistance Dog Instructor, spoke about See Differently's Operation K9 - providing assistance dogs to support for members of our returned services; helping better manage PTSAID. and other benefits. Volunteers are welcomed to express their interest to be part of the training. Sophie also previewed International Guide Dog Day 30th April, Mahesh Nath, from Pacific Vision, Launched their new website. Mahesh is keen to receive feedback on the site and shared news about a special offer of 10% off any products purchased from the site - just use the code "welcome 10" Resources: John Paul Cruz: [email protected] expressions of interest: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_bKqqvJCcbAyfvVQ See Differently: http://www.seedifferently.org.au Pacific Vision: http://www.pacificvisionaus.com.au (To get the Discount use the code "welcome 10")See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• 16 Apr 2025

  On FOCAL POINT: Ben Rowe, musician; singer and recording artist, is about to release a new song "Feeling Like Home" Frank Cirillo, Member Engagement Officer at Beyond Blindness, with an update on events and activities from Whyalla and Port Augusta, to the western suburbs of Adelaide; Adelaide Hills and the South-East. Milly Hart is a member of the Australian Women's Blind Cricket Team. The Team is about to host their first ever international series in Australia against Pakistan in Qld, from April 20th Maureen O Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, with invitations to participate, either in person or online, in the Melbourne Writers Festival events and the National Simultaneous Story Time, 21st May, everyone will be reading The Truck Cat, and and more Resources: Beyond Blindness: http://www.beyondblindness.org.au Vision Australia Library: https://visionaustralia.org/services/librarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• 09 Apr 2025

  On FOCAL POINT: 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. Barry Clark, Chair of See Differently (The Royal Society for the Blind) paid tribute to the late Peter Hetherington OAM, Advocate; champion blind cricketer; employee; board member and client for close to 60 years. Dr Jo Kaeding and Agata Mrva-Montoya, from Uni SA and Sydney University respectively, shared their research showing public libraries are failing readers with a print disability. Deb Deshayes, CEO for Blind Citizens Australia, invited all to the 50th anniversary Convention at the Novatel from Friday the 13th June in Melbourne and updated us on a number of exciting projects BCA are undertaking. Resources: 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 Research Findings (Libraries and Accessibility): https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2025/australian-public-libraries-failing-readers-with-print-disabilities/ Blind Citizens Australia: Call 1800 033 660 or go to http://www.bca.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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