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The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.
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Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Our focus is on Audio Description again this week. We hear a short segment from the most recent Blind Citizens Australia national convention, and this is followed by a "call to arms" from acting CEO, Rikki Chaplin. Finally, some welcome news for people interested in the Disability Royal COmmission.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
In this week's programme, some updates from Blind Citizens Australia. Sally Aurisch, NSW/ACT State Coordinator with BCA gives us some important information regarding research BCA is undertaking.
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
In this week's programme, we again discuss mentoring, but of a different kind. Kim Ryan is the head of Guide Dog Services for Visability in Tasmania. She joins us to discuss an interesting project and a recent overseas trip.
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
In this episode we discuss the recently announced review into Vision Australia's radio service. Conrad Browne, manager of the VA Radio services outlines the purpose of the review and how it might inform Vision Australia Radio's future directions.
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
In this programme, we revisit the issue of aged care, supports and services. Blind Citizens Australia is calling for your stories about aged care, we speak with Lynne Davis, and Angela Jaeschke to find out why.
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
In this, the first episode in the Life Ready podcast series, Steve Richardson speaks with Ria Andriani. Ria tells us how she came to Australia speaking little to no English, how she coped with living in a different culture, and how she deals with life as a totally blind person.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
In this week's episode we speak with Ramona Mandy, who is currently working on a project to evaluate tactile graphics, and where 3d printing might fit into tactile modeling and wayfinding for blind and vision impaired people.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
In this week's New Horizons, we speak with Sally Aurisch and Steve Richardson, about the "Life Ready" podcast series. This series currently has five episodes, with more on the way. It explores the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired, discusses independence, tips and tricks and interesting experiences unique to these individuals. As well, some welcome news for aspiring braille writers.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Emma Bennison, Chief Executive Officer of BCA, is about to embark on six weeks leave from the organisation. We speak with Emma about her achievements as board member, National President and CEO of Blind Citizens Australia over the past six years or so. As well, we are joined by Rikki Chaplin, advocacy officer of BCA, who is set to act as the head of BCA for the next six weeks. Find out how Rikki views his position and what it means for blind and vision impaired people in Australia.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
In this week's episode, we continue the sporting theme. Renee Godress talks about a sporting event soon to be happening in Sydney. Also, Jonathan Craig updates us on the latest issue of Blind Citizens News, to be released any day now.