Vision Extra by Vision Australia Radio

Assunta Fogliaro talks Rock climbing and how she lost her sight.

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Jane talks about the review into the Disability Discrimination Act and how to give your feedback.

You can find out more here: https://www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/human-rights-and-anti-discrimination/australias-anti-discrimination-law/review-disability-discrimination-act

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Dr David Sykes, Director of the Centre for Dementia Learning at
Dementia Australia, spoke about  a new app-based tool available to help support people working in health; disability and aged care to provide quality care for people living with dementia "Tell TiNA" and other supports for individuals caring for a loved one with dementia,

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In a preview to tonight's Focal Point, Peter talks to musician Ben Rowe about his latest song "Feels like Home" and we hear a special extended exert from the song.

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Alex Morris, from the Australian Electoral Commission, with news on the options available for people who are blind or vision impaired to vote at the May 3rd Federal Election - including important dates and phone numbers.

Australian Electoral Commission: Call 13 23 26 or go to: https://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/ways_to_vote/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwtdi_BhACEiwA97y8BECz3XpaVJZO2mEvuCI6j3lu3O1wF8s1WQgemBgA5CMoRAv8hxfTrBoCdOYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 

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Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO for ANZACATA, is very concerned that Australians with a disability who access arts therapy as a crucial therapeutic support have been left confused by an NDIS announcement last week regarding significant changes to the service.  

Find out more here: http://www.anzacata.org

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Penny Holmes-Brown is Service Area Manager from APM employment, the winner of this year's Link Vision Blind Australian of the year Employer of Choice Award.

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Peter's guest on Vision Extra is Courtney Webeck. Cricketer; Tennis Athlete and student Courtney is the 2024 Blind Australian of the year. 

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