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Lois Strachan
By Lois Strachan
Lois Strachan episodes
- 76 - Kristin Secor on Accessible Travel and the World on Wheels BlogIn this episode I chat with Kristin Secor, founder of the World on Wheels Blog.Kristin describes how she has adapted to accommodate living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and how she has managed to turn her love of travel and of helping people into an accessible travel blogsite.Kristin also shares some of the details of her first small group tour to South Africa in 2024, where she is partnering with local company Epic Enabled.Find The World on Wheels Blog at:Website: https://worldonwheelsblog.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073853057823Instagram: @WorldonWheelsContact Lois atWeb: https://www.loisstrachan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.32 min
- 75 - Barbara Hinske on Writing about a Blind Woman and Her Guide DogIn this episode I chat with Barbara Hinske, a USA Today bestselling author about her newest book,Over Every Hurdle,the third book in the Guiding Emily series about a blind woman and her guide dog.We learn about Barbara’s inspiration for the series, the research she does into creating a realistic lived experience for both Emily and her guide dog, Garth, and the response to the series so far.PS Both Fiji and I think Garth is the cutest dog – if you are a dog lover, you’ll love meeting Garth between the pages of these books!Here’s where you can find the books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Hinske/e/B00AO5HDC4/Find out more about Barbara and her writing at:Website: https://barbarahinske.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhinskeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/barbarahinskeauthor/37 min
- 74 - Nadine McKenzie about Unmute Dance Company and Inclusive ArtsIn this episode I chat with Nadine McKenzie, Artistic Director of the inclusive performing arts company, Unmute Dance.Nadine shares a little of the history of the Unmute Dance Company and explains some of the logistics of running a mixed abilities performance group of dancers.She also tells us about the upcoming Arts Ability Festival that will be happening from 27 November – 3 December in Cape Town, South Africa.Find out more about Unmute Dance Company at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unmutedanceInstagram:@UnmuteDanceYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZLr5TYIWE1TnofgYxOtwgLink to Lois’s spotlight by Unmute Dance Company’s Themba Mbuli for the 2020 Arts Ability Festival:https://youtu.be/l50KD6d8f5oContact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.30 min
- 73 - A Conversation with Siva Moodley about Blindness, Books and Inclusive TeachIn this episode I chat with Siva Moodley about his latest book, “A Passion for Success”, and his career as an educator and inclusive education advocate in South Africa.In “A Passion for Success”, Siva shares the stories of alumni of the Arthur Blaxall school for the blind,showing how success is due to a lifelong dedication to growth and determination to achieve.To contact Siva Moodley, e-mail him on [email protected]To download a free chapter of one of Lois’s books, go tohttps://www.loisstrachan.com/paws-for-thought/Let us know what you thought of the episode, or if you know of someone we should interview – we’re atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.31 min
- 72 - Guest Episode: Global Network PodcastI’m currently on leave and thought I would share a guest episode from Global Network, a podcast published by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media, who recorded my podcast credits.Find Global Network at https://anchor.fm/s/2668542c/podcast/rssOr contact Charlie atE-mail: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lujadee.paulLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-dyasi-713525a0YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4tsL4vcm24LFwHqnxpNwMwContact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.34 min
- 71 - Jann Weeratunga on Writing for Children to Foster InclusionIn this episode I chat with author Jann Weeratunga about her journey as a writer and how she has become a strong ally for the disability community through her writing.Jann’s children’s books include characters with disabilities, and serve to normalize the concept of disability for both disabled and non-disabled children.During our conversation Jann talks about her books, the work she does in schools to bring about greater inclusion of children with disabilities, how the 2012 London Paralympic Games started her writing career, and how she sees her role as an author of children’s books as a way to guide children to be better than we are.Besides, who can resist stories about pirates?Contact Jann Weeratunga atE-mail: [email protected]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JannWeeratungaInstagram: (@jannweeratunga)And find her books on Amazon athttps://www.amazon.com/Jann-Weeratunga/e/B07RPGCF61%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareContact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.52 min
- 70 - Lee Haskin on Supporting Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in MitcheIn this episode I chat with Lee Haskin, founder of Connor’s Haven in Mitchel’s Plain, Cape Town.When learning that her newborn baby was disabled, Lee made a commitment to providing the care her child would need. This led to the founding of Connor’s Haven and Resource Centre, which has become a centre of support and resources for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities in an area that is significantly under-resourced, with limited support facilities.Lee shares the story of her life with a child with a disability, the founding of Connor’s Haven and a recent court case after Connor was refused entry into a local shop.Contact Lee and Connor’s Haven and Resource Centre atWhatsApp : +27 (0)61 749 6932Email. : [email protected]Connor’s Haven Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/Connorshaven/Connor My Special Angel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connorshaven15.co.zaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehaskinFor donations to Connor’s Haven:https://www.givengain.com/cause/66120/Contact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.50 min
- 69 - Stephanie Duesing on Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment(CVI)In this episode I chat with Stephanie Duesing, author of the book Eyeless Mind, about her discovery that her son, Sebastian, had been living with undetected CVI for 15 years, and was almost completely blind.We discuss the difference between ocular blindness and cerebral/cortical blindness, the event that led Stephanie to discover her son’s CVI, and how he processes sight with words, the importance of mobility and orientation skills to help navigate the world, and the challenges the Duesing family endured in trying to receive a diagnosis for Sebastian’s condition.Contact Stephanie Duesing through her website, or on social media.Website: https://stephanieduesing.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanieduesingauthorAnd get hold of a copy of her book at https://a.co/d/eSOrhHhHere are links to information about CVI:https://cviscotland.org/https://www.perkins.org/our-work/cvi/https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/vision-loss-children-whose-eyesight-may-be-2020-requires-new-diagnostic-and-teaching-strategieshttps://www.optometrytimes.com/view/getting-to-the-heart-of-pediatric-vision-loss-and-blindnesshttps://www.aph.org/product/vision-and-the-brain-understanding-cerebral-visual-impairment-in-children/Contact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.49 min
- 68 - A Conversation with Deaf Queen Boss, Kellina PowellIn this episode I chat with Kellina Powell, aka Deaf Queen Boss, from Toronto, Canada. Kellina and I discuss her journey through hearing loss at the age of 4 years, college, her new online coaching business assisting others who are deaf, and her brand new book, “Every Day I am Just Deaf: Life in a Hearing World with Deaf Queen Boss”Contact Kellina atInstagram: @deafqueenbossWeb: kellinaempowerment.comYouTube: @deafqueenbossAnd get hold of a copy of her book at: https://www.amazon.com/EveryDay-Am-Just-Deaf-Hearing/dp/1778112102/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D3AZZDLG28XT&keywords=Kellina+Powell&qid=1657186344&s=books&sprefix=kellina+powell%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C279&sr=1-1Contact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.22 min
- 67 - Jeremy Opperman on Lois’s Aerobatic FlightIn this episode Jeremy Opperman chats to me about a recent adventure of an aerobatic flight. During our conversation we explore various aspects of how I experienced the flight, including what I felt when flying upside down and what it was like for me to actually fly the plane as a totally blind person.Contact Jeremy Opperman atWeb: www.disabilitydesk.co.zaYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07jGjBU0PUmCXF00n1D5_wContact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions atWeb: loisstrachan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.31 min
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Conversations on opportunities, challenges and lived experiences to foster understanding between disabled and non-disabled communities. Insights into the tools and techniques used by people with disabilities navigating the worlds of work, education, travel, sport, the arts and leisure.
Because while we may be disabled we will never be disempowered.