Studio 1

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. 

On this week's show: 

"Amar Litif” 

Lizzie and Sam are joined by Amar Latif, the founder of Traveleyes, a travel company designed for Blind and Vision Impaired tourists.   

Amar talks about losing his sight; and finding his way as a blind accountant; and establishing a successful travel company.    

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. 

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  

Thank you to Amar for a fun and enjoyable chat.   

You can learn more about Traveleyes here: https://www.traveleyes-international.com/  

Learn more about Amar here: https://www.amarlatif.com/  

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. 

On this week's show: 

"Uni Daze” 

We're heading back to university as we talk to two former students about life on campus; the challenges and the solutions to studying while you have  a Vision Impairment. 

Also, Sam attempts to address the fact that last week's show did not have a proper segue between the intro and interviews, but things do not go to plan... 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. 

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork  

Thank you to Maddie and Alex. 

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“When I’m 65”

Once more we look at the NDIS, but with a different slant.

But first let’s talk awards! "Studio 1" took home the award for Best Current Affairs and News Program at the Annual Community Broadcasting awards. Lizzie was there to collect it and talks about the CBAA conference and travelling with a Dog Guide for the first time. 

Emma; Lily; Sean and Maddie have take on the NDIS, and it’s mostly positive! 

Our featured interview is with Franca, who was referred onto My Aged Care before the NDIS was rolled out. Franca tells us about the pros and cons of My Aged Care, and some of her answers may surprise our listeners…

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A big thank you to Emma; Lily; Sean; Maddie; and of course and extra big thank you to Franca.

We would also like to thank Vision Australia for their continued support, this award would not be possible without them; and an extra special thanks to, former producer and creator of the show, Matthew Layton who gave us a strong foundation to build upon. 

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“This Sporting Life”

Having just finished two podcasts that cover a very serious subject Sam made the executive decision to move the planned show on people over 65 not being able to access the NDIS to the following week. As he said, this has NOTHING to do with the fact that they do not have enough material for said show… no not at all.

So this week we hear from our Choir of Angels about how sport has affected their lives. Sam also tells us why a man born in Sydney; who grew up in Darwin and lives in Adelaide, supports the Fremantle Dockers.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A big thank you to Stephen; Carlie; Emma; Jodi; Sammy C and Lily.

Resources:

Blind Sports Australia: https://blindsportsaustralia.com.au/

State Sporting organisations:

·         New South Wales/Canberra: https://www.blindsportsnsw.com.au/home/

·         Northern Territory: https://www.sportsnt.org.au

·         Queensland: https://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/

·         South Australia: https://www.facebook.com/blindsportssa

·         Victoria: https://www.blindsports.org.au/

·         Western Australia: https://www.blindsportswa.com.au/

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“Vision Loss”

What is it like to lose your sight? In this 1-hour special we talk to four people who have gone from driving a car to rocking a white cane.  

Neil and Carlie have Retinitis Pigmentosa, and had to adjust in their own ways as their peripheral vision closed in.  

While Kirsten and Michael have very different stories to tell.  

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A big thank you to Neil; Carlie; Kirsten and Michael.  

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“Melissa”

Lizzie talks to Melissa.  Melissa has a rare form of Mitochondrial Disease which has meant she lost her sight over a short period.  She talks about the troubled diagnosis and learning to cope with rapid Vision Loss. 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thanks again to Melissa for sharing her story.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Picture Caption: Black and White photo of traffic lights.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"Knowable Me"

We look into the shopping habits of our panel of experts and Kelly Schulz from marketing research company "Knowable Me" joins us to talk about the opportunities for people with a disability to have input into the accessibility of the retail world, and be paid to do so.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A bit thank you to Kelly, as well as Jodi; Emma; Lisa; Sam C; Lily and Stephen.

Find out more here: https://knowable.me/ 

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"On the Road Again"

Lizzie talks about encountering a very different side to a bicycle on the Linier Park.  We also talk to a few friends about their thoughts on a simple question: What is the point of travelling if you can't see? 

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A bit thank you to Jodi; Emma; Sam C; Lily and Stephen.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“Jodi and Shayne”

Lizzie and Sam catch up with two Paralympic Athletes from days of yore. Jodi Willis-Roberts OEM (Multiple Gold-Medallist and former Goalballer) and Shayne Allen (Discus and Shot-putter in Sydney 2000) talk about what the Paralympics has meant to them, and what they have been up to since.

Lizzie tries to hold things together while Sam; Jodi and Shayne go on a headlong rush down Memory Lane.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A bit thank you to Jodi and Shayne.

Yes we know we used an old Paralympic Logo!

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. 

On this week’s show
"Blind Barbie"

In conjunction with the American Federation for the Blind, Mattel have released a new Barbie Fashionista Doll with a white cane and sunglasses.  We ask is this inclusion or tokenism?  

An article posted on facebook by the Currier Mail has attracted some ugly comments: thanks to the volunteers of Vision Australia Radio Adelaide we bring those comments to life like never before.  

Meanwhile, Sam tries to justify buying a Barbie Doll and claiming it on his tax return as "research" and Lizzie takes the Doll out and about to get some comments from members of the VI community.  

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: [email protected] or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A big thank you to Lily; Steven; Lenore and Shianne.  Special thanks go to Jodie Willis-Roberts for bringing the facebook post to our attention.  

Extra Special thanks go to Matt; Ron; Pam; John; Peter; Brenden; Ian; Michael; Carol and Shelley for their work on the facebook comments.

Apologies to any listeners who can't get a certain Aqua song out of their heads, but if anyone wants to listen to the variations we played in this episode you can find them here: 
Orchestral Arrangement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2qGpX33OOo 
"Epic" Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es5lZRPRQlM 
"Bardcore" Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns 

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.