New Horizons

In this week's programme, we speak with Matthew Wright, manager of the National Engagement branch of the National Disability Insurance Agency. Matthew talks about alternate communication options for NDIS participants. As well, a call-out for submissions for New Horizons.

In this week's episode, we speak with Rikki Chaplin about an interesting conference he attended, and a difficult health experience he recently encountered. Few of us consider the implications of being blind or vision impaired and having a significant hearing impairment. What if the hearing you had went altogether?--and without warning?

This is the extended interview with Duncan Meerding, who, since developing his vision impairment at 18 years old, has forged a strong and fascinating career in designing and making furniture and other items. Duncan was recently invited to teach blind and vision impaired people overseas. Hear about Duncan's career and his passion for design and thinking outside the box.

In this episode of New Horizons, we speak with Duncan Meerding, who, since developing his vision impairment at 18 years old, has forged a strong and fascinating career in designing and making furniture and other items. Duncan was recently invited to teach blind and vision impaired people overseas. Hear about Duncan's career and his passion for design and thinking outside the box. This is the radio edit, Duncan's extended interview to follow.

In this week's edition of New Horizons, we speak with Stephen Belbin, a member of the NSW/ACT State Division committee, with Blind Citizens Australia. Hear about upcoming events and matters of interest within NSW and the ACT, particularly the upcoming Spring into Action programme, to be held in October.

In this week's programme, we hear from the session at this year's Blind Citizens Australia National Convention, on people with multiple disabilities. Steve Richardson discusses his motivation for chairing this session, and other members of the panel describe issues which affect them, and why people who do not have multiple disabilities should be concerned.

In this week's programme, we hear from returning guest, Lauren Henley. Hear about Lauren's work since leaving the staff of BCA, and her upcoming trip to the United Nations, to speak to the shadow report on Australia's progress against the convention on the rights of people with a disability.

In this episode of the Life Ready Podcast series, we hear from Liz Wheeler. Hear about Liz's life and issues which affect her as a blind person.

In this, the second in the Life Ready series, Steve Richardson speaks with Rocco Cutri. Rocco acquired his blindness suddenly, in his thirties. Hear about his life and desire to make a difference in his community.

Our focus is on Audio Description again this week. We hear a short segment from the most recent Blind Citizens Australia national convention, and this is followed by a "call to arms" from acting CEO, Rikki Chaplin. Finally, some welcome news for people interested in the Disability Royal COmmission.