New Horizons

This week, the second in our two-part discussion with Damo McMorrow, National Access Technology Manager with Vision Australia. Hear about developments in refreshable Braille, why you might choose a smart watch and more . Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

This week, the first in a two-part interview with Damo McMorrow, Access Technology Manager with Vision Australia. Damo recently presented to the Round Table on Information Access for people with a Print Disability, on emerging technologies. He joins us to discuss wearable technology this week, how it can be useful and what we need to consider when making a choice. The second part of our extended c...

In this week's New Horizons, John Simpson speaks with Steve Williamson, CEO of Deafness Forum of Australia. Find out about the organisation as well as an interesting campaign the Australian Government is funding to raise awareness of hearing loss particularly among younger people. My thanks to John for bringing us this episode. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powe...

In this week's episode, we discuss all things Dog Guides! The upcoming conference is an important feature in Dog Guide Handlers Australia's calendar. It presents an opportunity for Dog Guide handlers from all over Australia to meet, discuss issues of using a Dog Guide, and find out about the latest research, equipment available and more. Please visit https://www.dgha.org.au for more information.

This week, we celebrate the achievements of Kathy Riessen who was awarded the preseigious "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability. Kathy has had a long career as a Braille Transcriber in South Australia. She discusses the changes to the production of Braille in her lifetime and the importance of Braille to those who rely on it for...

This week, we are joined by Corey Crawford, Policy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia. Corey takes us through the recently announced federal budget, through the lens of Blind and Vision Impaired people. As well, Corey updates us on some other aspects of BCA's policy work.

In this week's episode, we discuss all things Blind Citizens Australia, with CEO, Sally Karrandrews. Hear about updates to the ABC's IView platform, new jobs at BCA, face to face meeting opportunities and more.

This week, we revisit an episode originally broadcast in 2016. We discuss the experience of someone who is Blind and Trans-Gender.

This week we put our focus on Blind Citizens Australia's Executive Leadership Program. Participants Lee Chong and Roberta Wright join us to talk about the program and the skills they have developed out of it so far.

In this week's episode, we're joined by return guest, Lauren Henley. Back in episode 781, we heard from Lauren that her complaint to the United Nations about the lack of audio described content on Australian television had been upheld. Recently, the Australian Government released its response to Lauren's complaint, and she joins us to discuss.

This week’s program features edited extracts from the recent Barry Jones Vision Oration, delivered this year by Disability Affairs reporter, Nas Campanella. Nas discusses her experience as a person with disability, becoming a parent for the first time.

In this week’s episode, a call-out by Northern Pictures, seeking people interested in taking part in a documentary about dating. Contact casting@northernpictures.com.au if you’re interested. Our main feature this week focuses on Andrew Webster, Treasurer of Blind Citizens Australia. Find out about Andrew, his work and his thoughts on what it’s like to be a board member of BCA and things to think a...

This week we bring you the final in our three part conversation with Martin Stewart, Advocacy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia. We focus on discrimination in the workplace, where it comes from and some potential resolutions. Thanks to all of you who sent in your case-studies.

This week we continue our discussion with Martin Stewart, Advocacy Officer with Blind Citizens Australia. We bring you another case-study featuring a BCA member who has faced discriminatory behaviour, this time at a restaurant.

This week we bring you the first of three episodes featuring Blind Citizens Australia's Advocacy Officer, Martin Stewart. Martin describes his role and we discuss the first of three case-studies which you have E-mailed in to new.horizons@bca.org.au.

In this 800th episode of the program we speak with Iain Edwards, interim CEO of Guide Dogs Victoria, and Assistive Technology Advisor to Guide Dogs NSW, Ben Moxie. They join us to discuss a community survey which is open to all blind and vision impaired Australians and focuses on developing an understanding of what issues we face when getting out and about in our communities. Find out what the sur...

This week, we speak with Tim Davey and Corey Crawford, both of whom commenced employment with BCA this year. Find out more about them, their roles and more.

In this week’s episode, we introduce new BCA staff member, Tony Delmadoros. Hear about Tony’s role and his background. As well, the BCA trivia team is looking for new quiz leaders, Michael Janes joins us to discuss. If you'd like to express interest, contact Tim Haggis at BCA.

In this week's programme we speak with veterin broadcaster and member of Blind Citizens Australia, Stephen Jolley. Stephen has a long history with broadcasting and other forms of content creation and speaks to us on this history, as well as a project Blind Citizens Australia is commencing, funded by the Community Broadcasting Foundation. This project focuses on the need for more blind and vision i...

In January, Vanessa Ransley attended a conference in South Australia. She discusses what happened when she attempted to get a drink at the hotel's cocktail bar, following her arrival in Adelaide from Hobart. Graeme Innes joins us to discuss some of the affects that such overt discrimination can have on people who are blind or vision impaired and some strategies we might employ to deal with it. Ple...

This week we conclude our discussion with Joel Snyder about Audio Description in the USA and internationally. We discuss some of the advocacy strategies likely to prove most successful for Australian consumer groups and individuals. As well, a call for upcoming stories. Next week we'll be discussing discrimination against Blind people, this time, not in the context of Guide Dog refusals, but again...

This week, we continue our discussion with Joel Snyder. We focus on the provision of AD on television, discuss the trials conducted in Australia, and some other methods of the provision of AD, gaining ground in the United States.

In this first episode for 2023, we hear the first part of an interview with Joel Snyder. Joel has been involved in Radio Reading services and audio description for over 40 years. He discusses the genesis of AD in the USA, and some of the background surrounding Audio Description on television.

In this final episode of An Eye For Business, we speak with well-respected recording engineer and studio owner, Ross McGregor. Ross successfully ran his recording studio in Sydney for nearly 30 years, and still continues his involvement with recording and technology. Ross discusses his entry into the field from starting out doing gigs in Sydney. We hear about some of the changes he has seen in the...

In this final formal episode for the year, we speak with Sally Aurisch, CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, and President, Fiona Woods. We discuss the recent AGM, board and NPC changes, hopes for 2023 and the closure of the office during the end of year period. My thanks to all who have contributed to New Horizons over the last year, particularly those who have come forward with ideas for the program...