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Santiago Velasquez: transforming public transport for all

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[00:00] Viv Mullan:

Welcome to Remarkable Insights, where we're exploring how disability drives innovation.

I'm your host Viv Mullan, and it is a joy to launch season three as we mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day dedicated to digital access and inclusion.

What's our mission? To showcase how disability has and continues to shape some of the world's greatest technological innovations across the globe. Every fortnight, join us for candid chats on everything from AI to the Paralympics, to live music, to space travel, to entrepreneurship, all through the lens of tech pioneers and advocates pushing the boundaries.

Your accessibility is our priority, which is why each episode comes with transcripts, summarised notes, and captioned video content. We know accessibility is always evolving and improving, and your feedback is invaluable. So please get in touch with us if you've got any tips and tricks.

Today, we tackle our big one. Why isn't public transport serving everyone? And how can we fix it? With us is Santiago Velasquez, who's turning personal challenges into powerful solutions. Santi, it's great to have you here. How about we start with you giving us a snapshot of who you are and feel free to highlight any key aspects of your identity that you'd like our audience to know.

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[01:17] Santiago Velasquez:

Thank you very much for having me. My name is Santiago Velasquez and I identify as a male. I'm visually impaired. My background is Latin, so I hail from Columbia for those of you who are watching from South America. Hello.

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[01:32] Viv Mullan:

So brilliant. And let's start by just getting to know how your journey with entrepreneurship began.

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[01:39] Santiago Velasquez:

So it's a very interesting question for me because I never thought I would be in this position. Originally, and ever since I can remember,I always knew I wanted to do something with technology, but I figured I'll go to university, study electrical engineering or something to that effect and apply for a job. Happy days. That was sort of my plan. As soon as I started finishing high school or towards the end of my high school years, I realised that a lot of the things that were not issues, you know, when you were young, probably transportation, accessing information, were going to be a big thing in my life.

So, when I made it to uni, it was interesting because as far as I'm concerned, and if anybody who is listening knows otherwise, please correct me and send us an email or message or whatever. I'm the first person with a vision impairment to study electrical engineering in the Southern Hemisphere. And this meant that everything needed to be reworked. How do you access circuit diagrams? How do you create graphs? How do you read graphs? How do you work with equations? And include the graphs, how do you design circuits? And so on and so on and so forth. And this basically led me to say,”Okay, if there aren't any standards or any methods that I can pull from, I can either wait and hope for somebody else to do something about it, or I could just use my knowledge and my experience and do something about it”.

And so what was the solution that you had created? So for this situation I started my first company EyeSyght and EyeSyght developed a display that allows you to feel what you're looking at. So if you can see you look at a computer screen and it's the same as if you were looking at a printed page for people who can't see that's not an option. So I said, well, let's make it one. So we developed a display that is completely transparent. It has no moving parts. And when you look at it, it's just a Windows computer, but when you touch the surface of the glass, you can feel what you're looking at. So that allowed me to feel graphs in real time for my university career and rather than having to wait three weeks for a tactile map to be produced or a tactile diagram circuit and so on and so forth, I could just open it up on the display we built and interact with it. And that's just the beginning.

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[04:10:07] Viv Mullan:

Yeah, I mean, we're going to get on to another one of your solutions, but I'd like to know where that… business is up to, but then how that journey also led you to creating another more recent solution.

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[04:23] Santiago Velasquez:

It's funny you should ask that. So EyeSyght is a tactile display and it's slowed down since our first development because hardware is more expensive to develop. And if any of you who are listening have done anything in hardware, you understand that you need to do a lot of stuff. You need, you have a lot of moving parts and hardware doesn't yield results, as quickly as software, for example. So we're working on it. We're trying to get it out into many, many places, many devices working with organisations.

But the reason why that led me to the next situation or my next company that I opened up, Hailo, is one of the issues I was also facing was public transport accessibility or lack thereof. With the first device, I could look at maps and I could understand what the system did and what my city looks like. But I couldn't catch public transport. I had to plan 24 hours in advance for a 10 minute trip and I was left by buses. I was dropped off in the middle of nowhere where I didn't know where I was. I was made to wait in the rain.My guide dog burned his paws because he didn't want to wear booties in the sun. Anyway, the list goes on and on and on I realised again, this is another problem where if public transport is meant to be public. Why is it failing us? Let's do something about it. I figured I can't wait. I might as well start another company and do it ourselves.

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[05:52] Viv Mullan:

With all your spare time.

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[05:54] Santiago Velasquez:

My calendar is a great friend. I have to say.

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[05:57] Viv Mullan:

What does that actual app look like? What does it offer people?

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[06:01] Santiago Velasquez:

So Hailo is simple in what it does. And the idea is you show up to a bus stop or train stop, you know, it doesn't really matter what form of transport and currently. Depending on your disability, you have to do multiple things, but you have to be known in advance. Hailo just allows you to rock up to the stop in question, pull up the app, select the vehicle where you want to get on, select where you want to get off, and then you can put your phone in your pocket, and that information is shown to bus drivers, train guards, and so on and so forth, before they stop at your stop. So they'll know in advance, “Hey, somebody's gonna get on at the next stop” even if I'm not hailing, right? And they will know “Hey Santi has a guide dog” or “he needs the ramp deployed because he uses a wheelchair”. Once you get on the vehicle you sit down you don't have to rely on the driver's memory for them to say hey can you let me know when we get to stop X because they forget they're busy, they're very very busy. So you sit down system tells you how you're going irrelevant of whether their bus and trains have announcements and when you get off system presses the bell automatically for you you get off you go on your merry day. And that's one area that you don't have to worry about anymore. And that's the general gist, right? The idea is to make public transport simple, just as it is for a lot of people.

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[07:21] Viv:

And I believe this is designed to suit the Australian landscape to start with, or I could be wrong. So I'd love you to correct me with that. But how do you see knowing that public transport is something that is offered globally? What is the vision for a piece of technology like this?

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[07:37] Santiago Velasquez:

Everybody should have the ability to go wherever they want. Regardless of disability and regardless of why they want to make that trip. So while Hailo did start as a result of my issues and the issues that I was personally facing as somebody with a vision impairment, because from the ground up, we said nothing about us without us, nothing about people with disabilities without people who have disabilities. We have designed the system in such a way that it can be used by people who have a vision impairment or people who use a wheelchair. But it can also be used by the general public and it doesn't care about the transport network, whether it's Sydney or whether it's a small town, the system doesn't care and it doesn't care about the vehicles. The idea behind it is irrelevant to whether you're using public transport to go to a medical appointment, whether you have a disability, whether you don't speak the language, whether you just arrived from a 29 hour flight after an international flight and you don't know the city, Hailo will work for you. That's the whole premise behind why we're doing it. And the biggest thing for us is if we has made something that was only designed for the disability community long -term, it's doomed to fail because not enough customers and it wasn't the plan and that's not going to be the plan.

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[08:57] Viv Mullan:

And I do want to point out that I always like to learn how I can improve with what I'm doing. And I myself use the term ‘Vision’ for your projects and your company. Is that a term? Do you feel comfortable with me using that in reference?

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[09:09] Santiago Velasquez:

Yes. If you get to meet me in a very casual way, I'm a very laid back person. Obviously, we follow the standards set out by companies and by the UN and so on and so forth, and we have to be politically correct. But if people want to say ‘Vision’, people want to say ‘Blind’, whatever makes you feel comfortable. And for myself, I say to my friends, “I watched this movie over the weekend. I saw that” and they find it funny because technically, no, I didn't see that.

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[09:39] Viv Mullan:

I think I watched your TED talk and I loved that you started with “Long time no see”.

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[09:44] Santiago Velasquez:

It's one of my pride and joy type of jokes.

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[09:47] Viv Mullan:

And what is the future if you had no obstacles and you know money wasn't a concern, what would it be?

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[09:53] Santiago Velasquez:

The future is very broad.I want Hailo to be everywhere to make sure that irrelevant of who you are, where you are in the world and what it is that you do, you can use public transport for whatever reason, be it… going to catch up with friends, going to a concert, going to uni, going to work. That's the end goal. And obviously, you know, I can talk about the technology aspect of things, you know, we could say, we could use more integrations with other systems, we can use lights and infrared technology, lighter. Anyway, people who are listening to this podcast might love technology, right? But something that I very quickly learned is the general public, regardless of your disability status or not cares about the experience. And that's the end goal for us at Hailo. Having the, or delivering rather an experience that everybody can say, “wow, this is amazing. It just works. I don't have to think about all of the components that are in the background because they just work.” That's my end goal, making it seamless.

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[10:57] Viv Mullan:

And with that end goal in mind, how do you balance the speed and pace of technological innovation and ensuring that those advancements do and continue to cater to wide accessibility needs.

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[11:15] Santiago Velasquez:

It's a hard one because I rely on my lived experience and my technical experience to make sure that whatever we implement works. On top of that, rely on the feedback we receive from testers.

But it does help having experience both technically and lived experience because for example, if Iwere to talk to another developer, somebody who has never had lived experience in terms of disability, when they go to university, we don't get taught anything about accessibility.

We get taught, you know, web accessibility standards 3 .0 or 2 .0, 2 .1, but there are 12 and 13 guidelines that say, make your website contrasty and, you know, alt text your photos, but they don't talk about, for example, the fact that if you write an app using React Native versus Swift, there are accessibility differences. Or if you write a website using JavaScript and CSS versus writing it using HTML5, there are accessibility differences. And those are the things that we sort of weigh when we are thinking about implementing the features. Do we add this feature because it looks cool and it looks cutting edge? Or do we wait because we know that we can't make it accessible? Either for screen reader users, for people who have dexterity impairments, for people who are neurodivergent and so on and so on and so forth.

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[12:34]Viv Mullan:

And from your experience, what advice would you give to others looking to leverage their personal experience into innovation and a tech startup idea?

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[12:45] Santiago:

Try to relate what you're doing to people's experiences, right? People care more about things, when they can see themselves in it. So the example I give is if I'm talking to somebody who has a disability, I can talk about, “Hey, you won't have to call up transport agencies 48 hours in advance. You can just show up and do your trip.” But if I'm talking to say, for example, transport operators, I can say, “Hey, rather than you having to operate special vehicle and services, you can save that money because people will be able to use your regular transport vehicles”.

So, try to relate what you're doing or what you want to do to people's experiences and they'll be able to help you more because then they can see this is how I come in, this is how I can help and this is how it benefits me.

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[13:32] Viv Mullan:

I've seen recently there's been a few other apps or businesses started by people with lived experience of disability trying to solve this issue of public transport. I believe there's a lady out of South Australia who is also looking at something somewhat similar. I wonder is there a realthirst for collaboration in this space?

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[13:55] Santiago Velasquez:

I am very glad you asked that question because since we started in 2018 and being the first, when we see competition, it gets us excited. It means that the problem we identified, the solution we identified has traction and has legs. And the fact that a massive corporation is giving one of their employees the ability to look into this makes me feel that the hard work we have put into finding the solution, finding how to make it accessible for everybody, it means that it was all worth it. There is hesitation. I do say this, like I love competition because it makes us better, but I do want to make an emphasis of if you're a large company and if you're giving your employees who have lived experience or who have a disability, the ability to fix something for whatever reason, be it because they saw somebody else do it, like what happened when we started, or because it's something else, give them the freedom to do so properly, right? And this is one of the reasons why I started Hailo. I didn't want to be burdened by the fact that oftentimes a big company might give somebody the opportunity to do something, but it's because it looks good in terms of PR or, you know, I wanted to do something properly from the get-go. Right now, whenever we look at, for example, internal products and systems for us, be it developing, be it keeping track of things, be it whatever. those systems need to be accessible and if they're not accessible, we won't go with them. And a few companies have been surprised. They're like, “no, no, let me explain how it works, yada, yada”. And I said, “no, no, if we can't make them accessible, then we're failing at what we're doing”.

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[15:35] Viv Mullan:

And we like to finish these conversations by asking our guests to leave people with a Remarkable Insight about the future of tech design and innovation. Would you be able to provide an insight?

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[15:48] Santiago Velasquez:

Barriers don't exist. We choose to put them in front of us. Once you realize that, it doesn't really matter what it is that you're trying to do, the world and the universe is your oyster.

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[15:59] Viv Mullan:

Santi, thank you so much for joining me for this episode. It's been brilliant.

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[16:03] Santiago Velasquez:

Viv, again, thank you very much for hosting and I look forward to the next catch up.

I hope that we can get Hailo rolled out across the world and if anybody's listening, you know, do pay us a visit and you know, reach out regardless of whether we are in your region or not. We'd like to hear about your public transport situation, how we can make it better.

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New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 877, October 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Four people who have gone from fully sighted to blind share experiences and insights.
Vision loss - 1 hour special
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
9 October 2024
•
1 hr 00 mins
Audio
A Seeing Eye Dog handler shares some of her life and travel experiences.
Jo and Phil's story and trip to Japan
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
8 October 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Assistive tech developments - including Meta Ray-Ban vs ARX vision wearables.
Wearables compared, ChatGP, a launch, and news of David
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
8 October 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Reviews and events at Vision Australia Library to mark World Sight Day, October 10.
World Sight Day and Barbra Streisand
Hear This by Vision Australia
4 October 2024
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28 mins
Audio
Expert updates on assistive tech developments for people with vision impairment.
Meta Ray-Bans, Jaws updates, and goodbye Living Blindfully
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
1 October 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Interviews for people of all abilities - on sport, education, health, tech and social justice.
Stars of sport, learning, health, IT and inclusion
Leisure Link by Vision Australia
28 September 2024
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1 hr 25 mins
Audio
Interviews on sports, health concerns, innovative teaching and other topics for people of all abilities.
Education, finances, figures, Unstoppables and more
Leisure Link by Vision Australia
21 September 2024
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1 hr 29 mins
Audio
A disability tech network founder shares ideas and possibilities.
Anja Christoffersen: Innovating through lived experience
Remarkable Insights by Remarkable
2 October 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Special featuring Seeing Eye Dogs and handlers graduating from the Vision Australia course during the year.
Graduation special: Nemoy and Benji, Youth Program, Jasmine and Mikey
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
24 September 2024
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28 mins
Audio
Discusses an important new organisation's recent forum, its key insights and messages.
United Blind Leaders - forum recap
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 876, September 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Expert reviews of tech developments to help people who are blind or have low vision.
Accessibility features, upgrades and a launch
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
24 September 2024
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15 mins
Audio
Accessible Vision Library books reviewed, including murder mysteries and award nominees.
Mysteries and prize contenders
Hear This by Vision Australia
20 September
•
27 mins
Audio
This program asks: can people with a disability have a say in the accessibility of retail?
Knowable Me
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
18 September 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Part 2 of an interview with the head of an innovative blind-assistive technology company.
Peter Ford - Control Bionics (part 2)
Ablequest by 2RPH
20 September 2024
•
13 mins
Audio
Seeing Eye Dog handlers and trainers share experiences, opportunities and tips.
Phoebe and Angie's story, Youth Program, Jack and training
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
20 September 2024
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29 mins
Audio
Seeing Eye Dog breeder carers talk about their work with Vision Australia.
The life of stud dog Robbie and his carers Hilary and Peter
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
20 September 2024
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28 mins
Audio
Part 2 of a recent Braille House presentation on tourism accessibility for blind people.
Accessible tourism - Margo Carwardine (part 2)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 875, September 2024
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12 mins
Audio
A new regular expert discusses tech developments to assist people with blindness and low vision.
Damo slips into the expert seat
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
17 September 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Update on forthcoming events and available publications at the Vision Australia Library.
What's On at Vision Australia Library
Hear This by Vision Australia
13 September 2024
•
27 mins
Audio
Perils of the road, entertainment tips - and why travel if you can't see?
On the Road Again - travel
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
11/9/2024
•
31 mins
Audio
An Australian author discusses her works, plus reviews of other books in the Vision Library.
Jane Rawson - author
Hear This by Vision Australia
6 September 2024
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28 mins
Audio
Part 1 of an interview about a project to make tourism more accessible to blind-low vision travellers.
Accessible tourism - Margo Carwardine (part 1)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 874, September 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Part 2 of an interview with a Paralympic champion discussing disability, technology and sports.
Angie Ballard: innovation and equality in Paralympic sport (part 2)
Remarkable Insights by Remarkable
4 September 2024
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15 mins
Audio
The founder of a blind-assistive technology company shares latest developments.
Peter Ford - Control Bionics (part 1)
Ablequest by 2RPH
6 September 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Special Father's Day stories from two dads with Seeing Eye Dogs.
Father's Day special Gift, and Cam's story
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
4 September 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Dog grooming tips from a top trainer, and a program to enhance the skills of young dog guide users.
Grooming tips for your dog, and Youth Program
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
4 September 2024
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28 mins
Audio
Vision 2020 comment on the government response to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations.
The Federal Government's response to the Disability Royal Commission
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 873, September 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Expert reviews of blind-assistive products from the Vision Store and elsewhere.
BT Speak, OrCam and the Toniebox
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
3 September 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Books from Vision Library reviewed include a Julie Andrews memoir, Guardian newspaper picks and more.
Julie remembers and The Guardian recommends
Hear This by Vision Australia
30 August 2024
•
27 mins
Audio
Concerns about changes at Vision Australia prompt an Open Letter to its Directors.
Open Letter to Vision Australia Directors
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 872, August 2024
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14 mins
Audio
A recap of some major blind-assistive tech changes over the past three decades.
30 years of change in assistive tech
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
27 August 2024
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15 mins
Audio
A veteran Australian paralympian shares her personal experiences and challenges in the leadup to Paris 2024.
Angie Ballard: innovation and equality in Paralympic sport (part 1)
Remarkable Insights by Remarkable
21 August 2024
•
13 mins
Audio
Some Dos and Don'ts of applying for a job for a person with a disability.
Who'd hire these guys?
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
21 August 2024
•
33 mins
Audio
Conclusion of a presentation on accessible health communications for people with a disability.
Accessible communications in health - Prof Katie Ellis (part 2)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 871, August 2024
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12 mins
Audio
A Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer shares experiences of her life and school visits.
Puppy carer story: Jane
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
20 August 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Life in retirement for a Seeing Eye Dog breeder dog, and the work of breeder carers.
Life and retirement of a Seeing Eye Dog mum
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
20 August 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Suitable wet weather dog activities and puppy caring experiences.
Rainy day activities for your dog
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
20 August 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Blind-assistive tech developments reviewed by a Vision Australia expert.
Tonie Box, Siri, Apple and Google news
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
20 August 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
More detail on the Big Purple Phone, with a special guest from the company.
More about the Big Purple Phone
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
13 August 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Part 1 of a Roundtable presentation on accessible health communications for people with disabilities.
Accessible communications in health - Prof Katie Ellis (part 1)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 870, August 2024
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15 mins
Audio
People with blindness or low vision compare the merits of getting about with a seeing eye dog or a cane.
Out and about
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
7 August 2024
•
32 mins
Audio
A veteran print disability broadcaster with macular degeneration shares her experiences.
Teresa Plane - 2RPH
Ablequest by 2RPH
9 August 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Best practices for onboarding and inducting employees with vision impairment - accessible documentation, inclusive team relationships.
Induction and onboarding
Canberra Blind Society's Mentoring Program by Canberra Blind Society
Episode 4
•
28 mins
Audio
Recruitment is more than the interview... and should you disclose a disability or not?
Recruitment
Canberra Blind Society's Mentoring Program by Canberra Blind Society
Episode 3
•
27 mins
Audio
Discussing the importance of inclusive leadership, emphasising workplace adjustments and people-focused leadership.
Inclusive leadership
Canberra Blind Society's Mentoring Program by Canberra Blind Society
Episode 2
•
29 mins
Audio
Part 2 of a Round Table presentation on disabled people's access to workplaces.
Accessible workplaces - Rebecca Clark and Damo McMorrow (part 2)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 869, August 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Latest low vision-assistive tech developments - expert news and reviews.
Big Purple Phone and David's podcast list
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
6 August 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Experiences of a Seeing Eye Dog handler, and puppies given special Aboriginal names for NAIDOC Week.
Thayana and Shaylah's story, and NAIDOC Week
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
5 August 2024
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27 mins
Audio
First of a two-part presentation on access to workplaces by people with print disabilities.
Accessible workplaces - Damo McMorrow and Rebecca Clark (part 1)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 868, July 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Expert assistive tech reviews - this time Synapptic software for Android phone/tablet... and more
Synapptic for Android
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
30 July 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Information about a program teaching good cyber-security practices to make daily life safer.
Jess Wilson: Be Connected
Ablequest by 2RPH
26 July 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Part 2 of a recent roundtable address on AI and its significance for people with print disabilities.
Is AI a blessing or a curse? Dr Scott Hollier (part 2)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 867, July 2024
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14 mins
Audio
An expert with experience discusses issues and developments in live music disability access and technology.
Dina Bassile: Changing the landscape of live music
Remarkable Insights by Remarkable
24 July 2024
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10 mins
Audio
Two well-known authors open the latest look at new publications in the Vision Australia Library.
Hilary Mantel, Bret Easton Ellis and more
Hear This by Vision Australia
19 July 2024
•
27 mins
Audio
Expert advice on a range of new tech to help people with blindness and low vision.
Tech for your eyes, avoiding obstacles, phoning one-handed and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
23 July 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Part 1 of a presentation on Artificial Intelligence and its use by people with print disabilities.
Is AI a blessing or a curse? Dr Scott Hollier (part 1)
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 866, July 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Presentation on access to AI for low-vision people with print disability in Pacific Island nations.
AI in developing countries - Ben Clare
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 865, July 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Expert reviews of blind and low vision-assistive events and products.
Accessible chat, info event and new product
Talkling Tech by Vision Australia
16 July 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
A CEO talks about his company's award-winning assistive physical therapy device.
Justin Keenan - LusioMate
Ablequest by 2RPH
12 July 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Dog handling, naming, caring and conditioning tips - from the experienced and expert.
Lizzie's and Lacey's story, NAIDOC pup names, puppy caring and vet tips
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
10 July 2024
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29 mins
Audio
Expert reviews of new and developing technology to assist people with blindness and low vision.
Headbeams, bursary awards and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
9 July 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Recent roundtable presentation on fair access to communications and technology.
Accessible ICT procurement: David Swayne and Jonathan Craig
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 864, July 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
A Seeing Eye Dogs handler speaks of her positive experience with the program.
Kerry and Seeing Eye Dog Pearl's story
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
3 July 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Expert advice on taking Seeing Eye Dogs to the workplace, and gait irregularities.
Puppies at the Physio: carer story with Paul, and Vet Tips with Dr Ashe
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
3 July 2024
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30 mins
Audio
Experiences of a Seeing Eye Dog volunteer trainer, and a vet's cold weather dog care tips.
Volunteer story: Anja, and vet tips with Dr Ashe
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
3 July 2024
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28 mins
Audio
Low vision-assistive tech advice on hands-free smartphone use.
Using the smartphone hands-free
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
2 July 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Members of a volunteer Seeing Eye Dog puppy caring family discuss their experiences.
Puppy caring as a family with Tamara, Lee & Julian
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
1 July 2024
•
30 mins
Audio
Perspectives on art and disability access from a Ph.D student in inclusive technologies.
Access to art - Sophie Coppenhall
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 863, June 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Part 2 of a conversation with a leading neuroscientist of benefits of music in brain injury recovery.
Professor Sarah Wilson (part 2)
Ablequest by 2RPH
28 June 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Inclusive Design expert discusses how to make AI fairer and more accessible to all.
Jutta Treviranus: removing bias from AI
Remarkable Insights by Remarkable
29 May 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Expert advice on blind and low vision-assistive tech - this week, wearable devices.
Wearable assistive devices
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
25 June 2024
•
16 mins
Audio
Monash Uni academic discusses doctorate opportunity in Assistive Technology.
Monash Ph.D in Assistive Technology
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 862, June 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Leading officers of Blind Citizens Australia give an update on latest developments in the organisation.
BCA update
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 861, June 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Adaptive tech expert reviews latest developments for people with blindness and low vision.
OrCam, Apple, VoiceOver and much more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
18 June 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Part 1 of a conversation with an Australian neuroscience research pioneer about benefits of music in brain injury recovery.
Professor Sarah Wilson (part 1)
Ablequest by 2RPH
14 June 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Expert reviews of latest blind-assistive tech - this week from Apple.
What's new with Apple
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
11 June 2024
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15 mins
Audio
Greens Senator speaks at a Perth forum on disability access and a recent Royal Commission.
The Disability Royal Commission and Information Access: Senator Jordan Steele-John
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 860, June 2024
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14 mins
Audio
A puppy carer and teacher shares experiences of volunteering and bringing puppies to school.
Puppy caring as a teacher - Leisha Watson
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
2 June 2024
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29 mins
Audio
An award-winning Central Coast NSW disability service shares its successful strategies.
Lonestar Makoni - Breaking Barriers Disability Services
Ablequest by 2RPH
31 May 2024
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14 mins
Audio
From a recent roundtable in Perth - disaster management and preparation for blind/low vision people.
Managing during a disaster - Corey Crawford
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 859, May 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Vision Australia's expert reviews latest blind-assistive technology and opportunities.
A watch, a scholarship, an event... and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
28 May 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Interviews with a Seeing Eye Dog carer, and experts discussing an important new centre.
Jessica - training and dog care; Dog Care Centre opening
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
23 May 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Blind Citizens Australia recognises unpaid workers as we celebrate National Volunteer Week.
National Volunteer Week - Bettina Twyman
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 858, May 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Latest blind-assistive tech including AI, Google, Apple and a world Braille conference
AI, GPT and NZ
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
21 May 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
A Sydney organisation delivers creative arts and life skills to people with disabilities.
ChoppA Green - Studio Artes
Ablequest by 2RPH
17 May 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Radio 2RPH's manager speaks about the Sydney station serving listeners with print disabilities.
2RPH Listener Survey - Barry Melville
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 857, May 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Tech expert updates on Apple, Sonos, Telstra, Braille pre-training and a big Awareness Day.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day and other news
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
14 May 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Disability advocate Graeme Innes discusses the role of the University Accord in providing fair access.
University Accord - Graeme Innes
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 856, May 2024
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14 mins
Audio
In the leadup to Mother's Day, two mothers who are dog guardians share experiences.
Mother's Day special - Nicole and Annie
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
10 May 2024 for 12 May Mother's Day
•
29 mins
Audio
The role of vets on World Vet Day 2024, and lived experience of a blind volunteer dog carer.
World Vet Day and inclusive volunteering
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
10 May 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Vision Australia tech expert Sam Taylor discusses blind and low vision assistive tech developments.
Sam Taylor talks tech
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
7 May 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
An innovative Australian businesswoman discusses how to make beauty products more PwD-accessible.
Sisterwould - accessible hair products
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
1 May 2024
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28 mins
Audio
A spy-themed computer program tackles the mystery of social encounters - outlined by its company's CEO.
Kathleen Davey - Social Science Translated
Ablequest by 2RPH
3 May 2024
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14 mins
Audio
An experienced Seeing Eye Dog handler tells his own story of transition to a new dog.
IGDD special 2: Damo and Jenna's story, and transition to your successor dog
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
1 May 2024 (part 2)
•
30 mins
Audio
Dog Guide mobility is expertly discussed to mark International Guide Dog Day.
IGDD Special 1: Paul talking dog guide mobility
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
1 May 2024 (pt 1)
•
29 mins
Audio
Assistive tech expert looks at AI, its use for blind/low vision people and relevant useful tech.
AI and its uses
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
30 April 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Looks back at Tasmanian elections 2022 - has anything changed for low vision voters' access since then?
Revisiting elections in Tasmania
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 854, April 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Vision Australia expert reviews latest blind-assistive tech developments, including for better road safety.
Safer cars and connecting with the VA Library
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
23 April 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Experiences of training, looking after the health of, and raising money for, Seeing Eye Dogs.
IGDD Giving Day, Kennel Cough and Recall
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
19 April 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Guests discuss two accessible public transport apps for people with blindness or low vision.
Hailo, See Me?
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
17 April 2024
Audio
Expert reviews new assistive tech including the Mini Guide Holder, various Microsoft and Apple updates.
Mini Guide Holder, MS and Apple updates
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
16 April 2024
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15 mins
Audio
Blind Citizens Australia interview on information access for people with print disabilities.
Ballyland apps for teaching voiceover
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 852 - April 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Expert review latest blind-assistive technology including smart headphones and glasses.
Bone Conduction Headphones, BrailleDoodle, Smart Glasses and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
9 April 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Expert tips on identifying and treating dog parasites, and how to breed world-class dog guides.
Vet tips - parasites, breeding program strategy
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
15 April 2024
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29 mins
Audio
Interview with award-winning former BCA President John Simpson AM about his life and work.
John Simpson AM
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 851 - April 2024
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14 mins
Audio
The role and importance of Business Support in Blind Citizens Australia.
Business Support Officer - Natasha Brake
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 850 - March 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Features an innovative hospitality industry training program for people with disabilities.
Saraya O'Connell - Hotel Etico Independence Program
Ablequest by 2RPH
22 March 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
An expert discusses Artificial Intelligence and how it can help blind-low vision people.
AI
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
3 April 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Expert on blind-assistive tech updates digital clocks, wearables and more.
Clocks, conferences and wearables
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
2 April 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Meet Winnie the dog, not Winnie the Pooh.
Sophie and Winnie's story and 100K Your Way
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
28 March 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
Kirsten is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler who talks to us about her busy life as a classical soprano singer and her life and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Kimba.
Kirsten the Soprano and Kimba the SED
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
26 March 2024
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28 mins
Audio
Regular expert reviews a range of new blind-assistive tech developments - and a world conference.
Zoomax, Zoom H4 and zooming in on a world event
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
26 March 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Special guest tells Blind Citizens Australia about her app to better access public transport.
See me! Cassie Hames
New Horizons by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
Episode 848, March 2024
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12 mins
Audio
Assistive tech expert's updates on Braille, stopwatch, Google, NBN and much more!
Braille labeller, stopwatch app, Google Gemini, NBN upgrade and more!
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
19 March 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Seeing Eye Dog handlers speak about International Women's Day 2024 and its inclusion theme.
International Women's Day special 2024
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
18 March 2024
•
40 mins
Audio
Latest developments in blind-assistive technology, reviewed by a Vision Australia expert.
Code jumpers, JAWS, Braille puzzles and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
12 March 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Dog handler Vicki talks of her life and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Farrah.
Vicki and Farrah's story
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
12 March 2024
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26 mins
Audio
Reviews of new blind-assistive tech including a colouring book, ear buds, echo pops and a speech-recognition mike.
Colouring books, earbuds and speech-recognition mikes
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
5 March 2024
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15 mins
Audio
Features articles on latest blind-assistive tech including a new bus app and smart ear buds.
Assistive tech news catchup
Ablequest by 2RPH
8 March 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Blind-assistive technology expert reviews the Hable One, a new Braille keyboard, and more.
Hable One Braille keyboard and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
27 February 2024
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15 mins
Audio
A dog handler speaks on his partnership with his Seeing Eye Dog and their forthcoming Trek for Vision NZ.
Vaughan and Scooter take Trek for Vision
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
28 February 2024
Audio
Lived experience on working with Seeing Eye Dogs and advice on dealing with their arthritis.
Lily and Prince, vet tips on arthritis
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
28 February 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs staff talk of instruction and Chinese Year of the Dragon!
Instructor Michaela and Lina's Lunar New Year
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
19 February 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Features perspectives of a Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dog handler and an equipment expert.
Shelley and Evan's story, Brooke talking equipment
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
19 February 2024
•
29 mins
Audio
An expert discusses the use of horticultural therapy for people with disabilities.
Steven Wells: horticultural therapy
Ablequest by 2RPH
23 February 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Vision Australia's expert in blind-assistive tech reviews latest products from the Vision Store.
News from the Vision Store
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
20 February 2024
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15 mins
Audio
Blind-assistive tech expert discusses latest trends and products - and how we react to them.
AI, AR, VR and Grumpy Old Men
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
13 February 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Experiences of someone raising a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog.
Life of a puppy carer: Angela with Kirrip
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
15 February 2024
•
1 mins
Audio
A Seeing Eye Dogs mobility Instructor talks of their journey, from training to retirement.
Life of an Instructor, with Katie
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
15 February 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Vision Australia's assistive tech expert reviews an industry conference and new tech from VA store and elsewhere.
ATIA Conference and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
6 February 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Vision Australia staff discuss training good recall in guide dogs and maintaining their condition.
Recall tips and good condition
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
5 February 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Vision Australia tech expert David Woodbridge runs though the assistive tech he uses personally.
Tech that I use myself
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
30 January 2024
•
14 mins
Audio
Blind/low vision assistive tech expert reviews a screen reader survey and several new products.
New surveys, Braille, phones and more
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
23 January 2024
•
15 mins
Audio
Vision Australia's Christo Sarantakis talks of his life, blindness and assistive tech changes.
Christo Sarantakis of Vision Australia
Ablequest by 2RPH
26 January 2024
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14 mins
Audio
Expert talks about day-to-day technologies used day-to-day like mobile phones, tablets and computers.
Technology and us
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
17 January 2024
•
33 mins
Audio
Discusses the increasing role of support workers in the lives of blind and low vision people.
Support workers
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
13 January 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
On World Braille Day, Vision Australia program celebrates Braille, assesses its impact and looks at its future.
Is Braille dead?
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
4 January 2024
•
34 mins
Audio
Experts give tips on managing guide dogs at holiday events and protecting dogs in hot weather.
Holiday events and hot weather care of dogs
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
8 January 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
An expert gives guide dog puppy training tips including games and indoor activities.
Puppy development training, enrichment games and tips
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
8 January 2024
•
28 mins
Audio
Tips for managing guide dogs around social events, and all about the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.
Holiday season tips and youth program
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
8 January 2024
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29 mins
Audio
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15 mins
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14 mins
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Vision Australia tech expert reviews what worked well in 2023, and looks ahead to what 2024 promises.
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15 mins
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Vision Australia experts look at how Artificial Intelligence can best be used by blind/low vision people.
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15 mins
Audio
Reviewing new assistive tech: iOS, Android, Mac, a telescopic cane and an online conference!
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Talking Tech by Vision Australia
19 December 2023
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14 mins
Audio
Vision Australia professionals Fiona Demark on her blindness experience, and vet Dr Jacinta Millard on the importance of microchipping.
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Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
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28 mins
Audio
Features Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Brooke Anderson and Cassandra Chiu of K9 Assistance Singapore.
Equipment for Dog Guides, K9 Assistance Singapore
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
18 December 2023
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29 mins
Audio
A feature by students at CMTO's Audio Ability course for community broadcasters with disabilities.
Audio Ability trains broadcasters with disabilities
AudioAbility by CMTO
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55 mins
Audio
Renee Lyon, Quantum RLV demonstrates the Orcam reader and Blind Shell Classic, specially designed mobile phone.
Renee Lyon from Quantum RLV
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23 mins
Audio
Tech consultant David Woodbridge discusses latest blind-assistive tech including new O&M apps.
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Talking Tech by Vision Australia
12 December 2023
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14 mins
Audio
Vision Australia Technology Manager Damo McMorrow discusses using tech with your dog guide. Plus other assistive tools.
Access tech and your dog guide
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
11/12/2023
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29 mins
Audio
Latest in assistive tech for blind/low vision. This edition: Forza Motorsport Racing game and latest smartphone developments.
Motor racing game and smartphone developments
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
5/12/2023
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14 mins
Audio
Studio 1 compares the benefits of the guide dog and the cane for blind mobility.
The Puppy or the Stick?
Studio 1 by Vision Australia
22/11/23
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27 mins
Audio
Prof. Leeanne Carey discusses the SENSe program, her team's world-first therapy to help stroke survivors.
Leeanne Carey - SENSe Therapy
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13 mins
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14 mins
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Most Interesting Device of 2023
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14 mins
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14 mins
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14 mins
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14 mins
Audio
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17/10/2023
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15 mins
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This is Part 2 of an interview with Dr Anna Wright, explaining how Bindi Maps works.
Anna Wright - Bindi Maps (Part 2)
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Part 1 of an interview on the voice-activated app, Bindi Maps.
Anna Wright - Bindi Maps (Part 1)
Ablequest by 2RPH
14 mins
Audio
Ablequest features an interview with Serena Ovens, new CEO of Assistive Technology Supplies Australia or "ATSA".
Serena Ovens - Assistive Technology Supplies Australia
Ablequest by 2RPH
14 mins
Audio
Prof Kim Marriott of the Monash Assistive Technology and Society Centre, talks about the purpose and work of the Centre.
Kim Marriott - Monash Assistive Technology and Society Centre
Ablequest by 2RPH
25/8/2023
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13 mins
Audio
Matt Clayton of Blind Sports Australia and the Oz team's Chef de Mission, discusses the forthcoming World Blind Games in the UK.
Matt Clayton - World Blind Games
Ablequest by 2RPH
11/8/2023
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13 mins
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In Part 2 of this conversation with 2RPH's Ablequest, expert David Woodbridge reviews latest assistive technologies.
David Woodbridge - Tech Update Part 2
Ablequest by 2RPH
28/7/2023
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14 mins
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Features Robert Duff-Silsby of Luddi, Perth company developing assistive devices for all people and bodies.
Robert Duff-Silsby - Sexual Wellbeing
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David Woodbridge - Tech Update Part 1
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14 mins
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What are the challenges of providing audio description on Oz TV? Hear Lauren Henley, Aust Federation of Disability Organisations.
Lauren Henley - Audio Description
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14 mins
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This program discusses dance movement therapy and how it works - featuring Cecilia King of the Dance Therapy Association.
Cecilia King - Dance Therapy
Ablequest by 2RPH
14 mins
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Vivid, Sydney's celebration of creativity, seen from a disability access focus by its director.
Gill Minervini - Vivid
Ablequest by 2RPH
19/5/2023
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14 mins
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Blind Sports Australia CEO Matt Clayton speaks about its work with blind and vision impaired athletes across 21 sports.
Matt Clayton - Blind Sports Australia
Ablequest by 2RPH
5/5/2023
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13 mins
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How do seeing eye dogs become confident? They do a confidence course! Staff at Seeing Eye Dogs talk of the course and their work.
Puppy Centre confidence course
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
30 mins
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On the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, keeping calm - a dog handler and a development trainer share their expert advice.
Clare & Mabel
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
29 mins
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A Seeing Eye Dogs handler tells of her six months adventure skiing Canada with her faithful furry friend.
Debbie and SED Zazu take Canada
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
29 mins
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On the Seeing Eye Dogs Show: a trainer checks the new puppy carers program. And a retired Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor wins a major award.
Cooperative care in our puppy program, Harry wins the Golden Harness award
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29 mins
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Jack and Lina, and OZTOPDOG competition
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30 mins
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Lynn and Hector's story
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
27 mins
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What impact can a Seeing Eye Dog have on your life? Why support the Petbarn Foundation? What makes good puppy placement?
Hailey and Tippi's story, puppy placement
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
28 mins
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The Seeing Eye Dogs Show backs a major appeal, and restates Vision Australia's commitment to indigenous reconciliation.
Petbarn Foundation Appeal, Reconciliation Action Plan
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
29 mins
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This episode checks the latest from a major international conference... and some doggy dental hygiene tips!
IGDF conference summary, vet tips
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
29 mins
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Cooperative care principles, flying with your dog guide
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
27 mins
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DGHA conference, vet tips for optimal BCS
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
30 mins
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CNIB Guide Dogs Diane, SED team Gordon and Yuma
Seeing Eye Dogs Show by Vision Australia
29 mins
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Talking Tech looks at an accessible racing game, JAWS, Fusion, Zoomtext latest, the New Pixel Phone and Pixel Watch.
The New Pixel Phone
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15 mins
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Meta Connect
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
15 mins
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New Apple Devices and iOS17 Launch
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
15 mins
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Apple Keynote event: iOS 17 - the main blind and low vision accessibility features.
Apple's iOS 17 Accessibility Features
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15 mins
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Catching up on Apple Keynote
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15 mins
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Space X iPhone SOS Satellite Launch
Talking Tech by Vision Australia
15 mins
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EU's New Battery Rule
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15 mins
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Be-My-Eyes AI Assistant Tech
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15 mins
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Assistive tech for people with low vision at home, school, work: VA Digital Access Assistive Tech Survey, Bindi Maps Navigation Survey.
Assistive Tech for Low Vision
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14 mins
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Latest assistive tech for home, school, and employment - for people who are blind.
Assistive Tech for People Who Are Blind
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14 mins
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Mindfulness - Intro to ASMR
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