On FOCAL POINT:

• Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with news about audio described Shows; an Expo on 28th and 29th October; and applications closing soon for a Chair Person for the Organisation. For more information call 8463 1689 or go to access2arts.org.au
• Lauren Henley, Advocate Extraordinaire, spoke about the United Nation’s recent decision declaring that Australia must ensure equal access to free-to-air television for people who are blind or vision impaired with audio description. You can learn more here: https://lhenleyconsulting.com/
• Meredith Prain, National Head of Research and Centre of Excellence Deafblind, highlighted an International Communication Rights Alliance - the committee pitched to the UNCRPD committee about communication rights; 5 entries into the Focus On Ability Film Festival; and more. You can contact Meredith [email protected]

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