This program focuses on stroke and the Royal Rehabilitation Hospital at Ryde which is at the forefront of advanced rehabilitation with its state of the art Advanced Tech Centre. Elaine Wziontek spoke to the centre's advanced technology and clinical lead and senior physio, Jason Redhead. She also interviewed stroke survivor, Graham Hooper about his treatment and progress.

Original broadcast date: 10.01.25

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(Part 2) David Woodbridge is a well known authority on assistive technology for people who have low, or no, vision and also a frequent guest on Ablequest. Today he talks to Barbara Sullivan about how AI is advancing assistive technology, in particular for people with vision impairment.

Original broadcast date: 13.12.24

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David Woodbridge is a well known authority on assistive technology for people who have low, or no, vision and also a frequent guest on Ablequest. Today he talks to Barbara Sullivan about how AI is advancing assistive technology, in particular for people with vision impairment.

Original broadcast date: 29.11.24

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Peter Rickards, along with help from his industrial designer son Rohan, invented a revolutionary, multi-directional white cane tip called Sensaball. This vastly improves mobility and safety for people with low or no vision. Marni Roper speaks to Peter to learn more.

Original air date: 15.11.24

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Real Life Social Enterprises provides a "real life" work and learning environment for NDIS participants in the Illawarra and South Coast with the purpose of helping people with disability learn the skills they need to live independently. Elaine Wziontek spoke to the Co-Founders Sam Hill and Maxine Martin.

Original air date: 01.11.24

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October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Professor Dale Williams, Professor and Chair Department of Communication Sciences Florida Atlantic University says there are many misconceptions about stuttering. Elaine Wziontek spoke to him via Zoom at his home in Florida.

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Good Things Australia, in partnership with Microsoft and Telstra has launched Digital Sisters A1 for Good Project to support refugeee and migrant women how to use AI effectively. Elaine Wziontek spoke to Jess Wilson about the AI project which will help build understanding and use of AI.

Original air date: 04.10.24

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Part two of an interview with Peter Ford from Control Bionics.

https://www.controlbionics.com/control-bionics-company/

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Part one of an interview with Peter Ford from Control Bionics.

https://www.controlbionics.com/control-bionics-company/

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Nonagenarian Teresa Plane joined Radio 2RPH in 2016 as a volunteer reader after a distinguished career in nursing, caring for the terminally ill and sharing her extensive knowledge nationally and internationally.

Encroaching macular degeneration has not stopped Teresa from continuing her volunteer activities, and she still hosts her much-lauded radio programs on 2RPH. Elaine Wziontek spoke to Teresa about how she manages her busy life with her physical challenges.

Original air date: 09.08.24

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