New Horizons

In this episode, we speak with Sonali Marathe, president of the Round Table on Information Access for people with a print disability, about their next conference, and an opportunity to present. Abstracts for papers are due in by the 29th of November. Sonali explains the importance of the Round Table, and its reliance on people with a print disability to attend and present. As well, a podcast contribution from a New Horizons listener.

In this programme, we hear all about the Blind Citizens Australia elections. The focus is on voting, and we have a demonstration of the new voting process. Thanks to the returning officer for her assistance with this.

In this week's edition of New Horizons, we speak with three of the four candidates for the two available positions on this year's BCA board. Steve Richardson, Lauren Henley and Doug McGinn explain their backgrounds, and their hopes for their election to the board. Despite several attempts we were unable to speak with Suzanne Hudson, the fourth nominee.

In this programme, we speak with Professor Ron McCallum AO, who recently wrote and published his autobiography. Here from Ron about his impetus for writing the bookhis views on technology and more.

The focus this week is on public transport. Graeme Innes speaks with Sally Aurisch, BCA's NSW/ACT Coordinator, and BCA member, and New Horizons regular, Susan Thompson about new developments in transport in NSW and the ACT. The Sydney branch of BCA recently held a transport forum where members heard from Sally and Susan, as well as Sophie Hogan, from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. Unfortunately we can't bring you Graeme's chat with Sophie this week, but look forward to that in future editions. thanks to Graeme for putting together this programme.

In this week's programme, we speak with Naomi Barber, who is in charge of a new project to evaluate and improve Economic Parcipitation of Blind and Vision Impaired people in Australia. This is a project funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency. As well, some news for NSW and ACT residents on events happening this coming weekend.

In this week's episode, we speak with Griffith D'Sousa, who attended the Enchanted Hills Camp, for people who are blind or vision impaired, in the USA. As well, some news from BCA's National Womens Branch.

This is our celebration of International Podcast Day. Hear from fellow BCA members about their favourite podcasts, and what podcasts mean to them.

In this episode, we have an update on happenings with Blind Citizens Australia. John Simpson, president, updates us on the upcoming Annual General Meeting, and CEO Emma Bennison updates us on some interesting projects BCA is undertaking this year.

In this week's programme, we speak with BCA staff-member, Jane Britt. Here about Jane's work and her background. Also a reminder about International Podcast day, on the 30th of September