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Vision Extra

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1 Season

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12 Episodes

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By Vision Australia

Blindness-related interviews with authors, sportspeople, employment/educational achievers; new tech and more.

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2023 Season

Episodes

  1. A woman walks down a blue alleyway
    2023. Stephen Jolley

    14 mins

    Vision Extra presents tales of travel with veteran voyager Stephen Jolley.

  2. A book open flat to the index page. A magnifying glass is on top and focused on the index heading at the top of the page.
    2023. Charlie Matthews

    14 mins

    Vision Australia's Career Visions program is discussed with participant Charlie Matthews.

  3. A braille book with a right hand reading
    2023. Olitta Faapusa

    14 mins

    Double disability is discussed with Olitta Faapusa, project officer for DeafBlind Information Australia.

  4. Two people at a cafe table using sign language to communicate with each other.
    2023. Meredith Prain

    16 mins

    Disability advocate Meredith Prain looks at some major opportunities.

  5. A light golden dog laying on the floor
    2023. Annette Ferguson

    15 mins

    Key developments in guide dog handling - discussed with Annette Ferguson of the Dog Guide Handlers Association.

  6. A pill bottle on its side spilling out pills
    2023. Gerard Stevens

    13 mins

    A new health resource for people of low vision - outlined by Gerard Stevens from Webster Care.

  7. A view looking down at a theatre stage and some rows of seating.
    2023. Kathy Riesson

    14 mins

    Award-winning blind actor Kathy Riesson talks of her challenges, achievements and opportunities.

  8. A photo of a car park with lots of lines and the disabled parking symbol of a stick figure in a wheelchair.
    2023. Dr Scott Hollier

    15 mins

    Steps forward in accessibility are discussed with Dr. Scott Hollier of the Centre for Accessibility.

  9. A braille book is open on someone's lap, a right hand is reading.
    2023. Andrew Flanders

    15 mins

    Latest developments in Braille products are discussed with Human Words product manager Andrew Flanders.

  10. A persons left hand is holding up an iPhone and filming horizontally.
    2023. Peter Mason

    15 mins

    In this edition: DIY blind tours and innovative podcaster Peter Mason.

  11. An electric car plugged in and charging
    2023. Chris Edwards

    14 mins

    The silent perils of electric cars for people of low vision - what's being done? Chris Edwards of Vision Australia looks at developments.

  12. Close up of an eye in black and white
    2023. Professor Mark Daniell

    15 mins

    Conditions of the cornea - latest developments with Professor Mark Daniell from the Centre for AI Research.