Ablequest

Studio Artes is a not for profit organisation in Sydney delivering creative programs in visual arts, performing arts and life skills to adults living with a disability. Marni Roper discusses the programs with ChoppA Green, manager of the Studio Artes Hornsby studio. Original broadcast date: 17.05.24 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Science Translated is a social enterprise which produces a computer-based program with a spy theme to help solve the mystery of social encounters. It prepares children with autism, ADHD and anxiety for life's social and emotional challenges. In this episode of Ablequest, Elaine Wziontek speaks with Kathleen Davey, CEO of Social Science Translated. Original broadcast date: 03.05.24 Support t...

Elaine Wziontek discusses cutting edge robotics with guests Hugh Kingley and Rachel Dekar. The focus is on the Obi robotic dining assistant which gives people who are fed by others the ability to take control of their meals. Obi helps people living with any condition which limits upper arm function. Original air date: 19.04.24 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listen...

Hotel Etico in the Blue Mountains offers a training program in hospitality for young people with disabilities. Elaine Wziontek spoke to Saraya O'Connell, hotel manager, about the program and the achievements of her trainees. Original broadcast date: 22.03.24 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elaine Wziontek reads a selection of tech articles relating to disability. Topics covered include fitness options for people with a disability, a new bus app trial and the world's first truly smart ear buds. Original broadcast date: 08.03.24 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This program discusses horticultural therapy with nurse and horticultural therapist Steven Wells.  Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac and Mastercard have collaborated to produce Australia's first pictureless feature film, TOUCH, which premieres on 13 Feb at the Westpac Open Air Cinema. Majella Knobel, head of access and inclusion at Westpac, talks to Barbara Sullivan about the film and the bank's many other accessibility initiatives. Original air date: 09.02.24 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio...

Christo Sarantakis has been totally blind since birth. He talks to Elaine Wziontek about his early years learning braille, then finding work as a switchboard operator and volunteering for 2RPH as well as working for Vision Australia helping others who are visually impaired. He discusses how technology has changed in the past 50 years. Original broadcast date: 26.01.24 Support the show: https://don...

Ronak Shah, General Manager of Onroad Driving Education and an expert in disability driving instruction explains what is required for people with disabilities to obtain a drivers licence. Original broadcast date: 12.01.24 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Dimity Williams is a family GP who tells her patients to spend more time in nature and to aim for a green hour each day. This interview with Elaine Wziontek explores how to spend more time outside and encourage their children to do the same. Original broadcast date: 05.12.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Hind, Australia's first legally blind fashion designer and the subject of a children's book with braille alongside text. Her label is called Blind Grit, a brand built around those who live with a disability. Original broadcast date: 1.12.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec Baines talks to Elaine Wziontek about accessibility and belonging at church for people with disabilities.  Original air date: 16.11.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in two people suffering from a stroke experience a loss of touch sense. Professor Leeanne Carey talks to Marni Roper about the SENSe program, a world-first therapy she and her team have developed to help stroke survivors regain their sense of touch and improve their mobile rehabilitation. Original broadcast date: 02.11.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listene...

This program discusses We Are Studios, a fully disability led, inclusive studio and its first exhibition by a community of artists. The guest is Ebony Wightman who lives with autism and an autoimmune disease which affects her respiratory system. The artists have physical and mental health challenges but share a passion for art.  Original broadcast date: 20.10.23 Support the show: https://donate.2r...

This is Part 2 of Dr Anna Wright explaining how Bindi Maps works. Dr Wright is Co-Founder and CEO of Bindi Maps , short for Be Independent, a voice activated app to help vision impaired users navigate large indoor spaces such as hospitals, universities and universities.  Original air date: 06.10.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview is a repeat of a program originally recorded in 2019 when Bindi Maps, a voice activated app for public indoor spaces, first began. The following fortnight Ablequest interviews the Co-Founder of Bindi Maps Dr Anna Wright about the progress. Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode contains an interview with Serena Ovens, the new CEO of Assistive Technology Supplies Australia, known as ATSA. Elaine Wziontek talks to her about her role and what she hopes to achieve.   Original broadcast date: 07.09.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Kim Marriott, Director of the newly-established, innovative Monash Assistive Technology and Society Centre, explains the purpose of the Centre and its activities in helping people living with disabilities lead self-directed lives. Original broadcast date: 25.08.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Clayton, CEO of Blind Sports Australia and Chef de Mission for the Australian team, discusses the upcoming World Blind Games being held in Birmingham, UK in August. Original broadcast date: 11.08.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Woodbridge, an expert in assistive technology for people with low or no vision who draws on his own lived experience, is a regular guest on Ablequest. In conversation with Barbara Sullivan, David gives an update on the latest in a wide range of technologies designed to make everyday life easier and more interesting. Original broadcast date: 28.07.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org....

Elaine Wziontek interviews Robert Duff-Silsby, the Co-founder and Project Manager of Luddi, a Perth based company revolutionizing assistive devices for all people and bodies. The topic of sexual wellbeing and sexual health is discussed.  Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Woodbridge, an expert in assistive technology for people with low or no vision who draws on his own lived experience, is a regular guest on Ablequest. In conversation with Barbara Sullivan, David gives an update on the latest in a wide range of technologies designed to make everyday life easier and more interesting. Original broadcast date: 30.06.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org....

Australian television is a long way behind other developed countries in providing audio description as an assistive tool for blind and vision impaired people. Lauren Henley, who is Senior Systemic Advocate at the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations and who has been a tireless advocate for audio description on Australian TV, talks to Barbara Sullivan about the challenges in achieving...

This program discusses dance movement therapy and how it works with Cecilia King of Bardwell Park, Sydney. Cecilia works with art and music therapists as well as occupational and speech therapists. Cecilia, a professional member of the Dance Therapy Association of Australasia spoke to Elaine Wziontek about the history of dance therapy and her work with people of all ages and abilities. Support the...

Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology which transforms Sydney from 26th May to 17th June. Barbara Sullivan spoke with Gill Minervini, Festival Director of Vivid, who covers the program from all aspects, particularly how people with special access needs can enjoy the festival. Original broadcast date: 19.05.23 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ Se...