Ablequest

David Woodbridge, an expert in assistive technology for people with low or no vision who draws on his own lived experience, is a regular guest on Ablequest. In conversation with Barbara Sullivan, David gives an update on the latest in a wide range of technologies designed to make everyday life easier and more interesting.

Original broadcast date: 30.06.23

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Australian television is a long way behind other developed countries in providing audio description as an assistive tool for blind and vision impaired people. Lauren Henley, who is Senior Systemic Advocate at the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations and who has been a tireless advocate for audio description on Australian TV, talks to Barbara Sullivan about the challenges in achieving this. 

Original broadcast date: 16.06.23

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This program discusses dance movement therapy and how it works with Cecilia King of Bardwell Park, Sydney.

Cecilia works with art and music therapists as well as occupational and speech therapists.

Cecilia, a professional member of the Dance Therapy Association of Australasia spoke to Elaine Wziontek about the history of dance therapy and her work with people of all ages and abilities.

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Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology which transforms Sydney from 26th May to 17th June. Barbara Sullivan spoke with Gill Minervini, Festival Director of Vivid, who covers the program from all aspects, particularly how people with special access needs can enjoy the festival.

Original broadcast date: 19.05.23

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Blind Sports Australia is a national sporting organisation for blind and vision impaired athletes covering 21 sports. Marni Roper spoke with Matt Clayton, CEO of Blind Sports Australia, about the organisation, an exhibition tennis match played at the 2023 Australian Open, and also what BSA offers in AFL and Archery.

Original air date: 05.05.23

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This week, Ablequest presents a round-up of articles on assistive technology and initiatives helping people with disabilities: from Western Weekender, Tech Bullion and Link Disability Magazine.

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Serena Gove talks about adaptive clothing for people who have limited movement due to age or disability. She created Caring Clothing, a company that designs, sources, manufactures and distributes clothing to suit all ages and disabilities.

Original broadcast date:

10.03.23

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Hugh Kingsley, Managing Director of the Brainary which specialises in assistive technology talks about a device called the UbiDuo. This device supports people who are deaf and helps people take part in a real time face to face conversation. Elaine Wziontek asked him how it helps bridge deaf and hearing anytime, anywhere. 

Original broadcast date: 24.02.23

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HireUp is Australia's first online disability support network that puts its users in control, by matching people based on their support requirements. Co-founder and co-CEO of HireUp. Laura O'Reilly, speaks about the service.

Original broadcast date: 10.02.23

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This program looks at dyslexia and the difficulties children with it have in learning to read. Elaine Wziontek talks to Brylee Langley, founder of an innovative learn-to-read system that teaches dyslexic thinkers the way they learn and in the development of an app called the Reading Switch.

General Manager of The Reading Switch Andrew Galloway explains the online program can help your child become a more confident reader. 

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