New Horizons

This week we speak with Santiago Velasquez about Hailo, an interesting new way to access public transport. Imagine if you could not only identify your correct bus, but know when the bus is coming, easily identify where you want to get off and more. Hailo could well be the answer. For more information, see https://hailo.co

This week, we bring you an edited version of this year's Sue Salthouse Memorial Lecture, given by Emma Bennison, Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers and former CEO of Blind Citizens Australia. Emma discusses the times when she's almost given up disability advocacy and what kept her going. For the full version of this lecture, please see the Australian Communications Consumer Action N...

We go way back in the archives this week, to 2015, and episode 434. Jenny Dawson from WA presented this session at the BCA convention in Perth.

This week we speak with two new directors on the Board of Blind Citizens Australia, Neale Huth and Robyn McKenzie. Both will take up their positions following the Annual General Meeting of BCA, coming up in December. They discuss their backgrounds and what they bring to the table in terms of skills, experience and hopes for our organisation.

Shaun Scott discovered the Ketogenic diet in an effort to improve muscular-skeletal pain he was experiencing. After a month or so, he started to realise some additional and rather surprising benefits. If you would like more information about Shaun's story, his YouTube video can be found here. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

# This week we bring you part two of the interview with Gillian Gale AM. This is a repeat program from 2018.

This week we go back to February 2018, bringing you the first in a two-part interview with Gillian Gale, who was honoured in the Australia Day Honours list for her services to Blind and Vision Impaired people that year.

Carly Iles is the CEO of Vision 2020 Australia. Find out more about tVision 2020 and an interesting report and guide designed to assist people who are Blind or Vision Impaired, as well as their friends and families, to access appropriate mental health assistance when needed.

Leisa Proud was recently awarded a residency under the Warehouse Residency for disabled artists and is currently performing her work at the Arts House in Melbourne. I Am (Not) This Body is Leisa's autobiographical work which explores coming to terms with her body and becoming comfortable in her skin. The performance is audio-described both live, and the online version, and runs until the 15th of O...

This week we follow up with BCA President, Fiona Woods. As well, along with a big announcement, a special guest. Hear about changes to the BCA constitution and how they will affect the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia; as well as positions on the board and sub-committees becoming vacant, but arguably most importantly, we congratulate Deb Deshayes on becoming BCA's next C...

Helen Frerris is our guest this week on New Horizons. Helen describes her role as a delegate to the World Blind Union and discusses an upcoming conference to be held in Thailand. This interview was recorded some time ago and unfortunately the registration date for attending the conference has closed but please check the World Blind Union website for more information. Thanks to John Simpson for bri...

This week we recognise and celebrate the achievements of Ben Clare who was awarded the David Blyth Award at last Saturday's BCA Policy Connect session. Ben has spent much of his working life teaching, advocating and working with people with disability in Pacific Island nations. Hear Ben's story and what the David Blyth Award means to him.

Jackson Reynolds Ryan joins us this week to talk about the BCA Connect happening this Saturday. If you want to understand more about BCA's policy environment, the work of the National Policy Council and see first-hand who the recipients of the Certificates of Appreciation, and the David Blyth award are, then register for BCA Connect. You can check the BCA website or contact the office for further...

We are joined this week by Damian Griffis and Jeff McMullen to discuss the barriers to full and complete information about the upcoming referendum. They talk about the historical context, exactly what the changes might provide and how you can find out more information to make a full and informed decision.

Jeremy Moses is our guest this week, discussing his upcoming show as part of the Melbourne Fringe festival. Jeremy discusses his experiences as a comedian who is blind, and how he and other disabled comedians are improving disability awareness.

This week's guest is Sonali Marathe, president of the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability. She speaks with John Simpson about the organisation, some of its recent and current work and her hopes for the future of alternate and accessible format production.

Bettina Twyman, Claire Dorling and Layal Hage are our guests this week on New Horizons. All three have joined the ranks of Blind Citizens Australia within the last few weeks; Bettina and Claire to work on the Eye to the Future of Employment project and Layal as the Member Engagement and Consultation Officer. They discuss their roles and how their respective backgrounds have brought them to work wi...

Nas Campanella is our guest this week in New Horizons. We discuss Nas's career with the ABC, as well as the recently announced Audio Description on the ABC's iview service, bringing thousands of hours of accessible content to Blind and Vision Impaired people. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week we are again joined by BCA President Fiona Woods. Fiona updates us on the outcomes of a recently held meeting of the board of Blind Citizens Australia and some upcoming events in which members might be interested.

Following on from the recent announcement to BCA members of the resignation of Sally Carrandrews, BCA Chief Executive Officer, we speak with Sally and BCA president, Fiona Woods, about the recruitment process for the new CEO, Sally's achievements during her time with BCA and what lies in her future. As well, some sad news about a much-loved Victorian organisation. Find out more at https://new-hori...

This week, John Simpson interviews Vaughn Bennison about discriminatory employment practices, specifically, the requirement often found in employment advertisements that a drivers licence is required. How is this discrimination and what should be done about it? Here about a recent advocacy case where a community has joined together to remove this requirement from a recent advertisement, and what y...

We focus on communications this week, as we speak with Amila Dedovic who recently took on the role of Communications Coordinator with BCA. Amila brings a wealth of experience to the role and an enthusiasm for the work of BCA, in particular, ensuring that BCA members and the general public have up to date information on policy and issues affecting Blind and Vision Impaired people.

Leona Holloway is with the Inclusive Technologies group at Monash University. Recently this group conducted a project investigating best practice for representing graphical material to Blind and Vision Impaired people. Leona describes how she became involved with the project, some of its significant outcomes and the future of 3d modeling in the education of Blind and Vision Impaired people. My tha...

In this program we are joined by former CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, Emma Bennison. Emma updates us on what she's been up to over the last eighteen months or so, and informs us about a very interesting opportunity to develop leadership skills for people with disability. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week we are joined by Jen Parry, who was recently selected for the first Australian Women's Blind Cricket team. Jen describes her Blind Cricket journey and how you can support the efforts of players and the whole team. Check out the Blind Cricket Australia website for more information. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .