In this episode of New Horizons, we speak with Duncan Meerding, who, since developing his vision impairment at 18 years old, has forged a strong and fascinating career in designing and making furniture and other items. Duncan was recently invited to tea...
In this week's edition of New Horizons, we speak with Stephen Belbin, a member of the NSW/ACT State Division committee, with Blind Citizens Australia. Hear about upcoming events and matters of interest within NSW and the ACT, particularly the upcoming S...
In this week's programme, we hear from the session at this year's Blind Citizens Australia National Convention, on people with multiple disabilities. Steve Richardson discusses his motivation for chairing this session, and other members of the panel des...
In this week's programme, we hear from returning guest, Lauren Henley. Hear about Lauren's work since leaving the staff of BCA, and her upcoming trip to the United Nations, to speak to the shadow report on Australia's progress against the convention on ...
In this, the second in the Life Ready series, Steve Richardson speaks with Rocco Cutri. Rocco acquired his blindness suddenly, in his thirties. Hear about his life and desire to make a difference in his community.
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...
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.
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.
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.