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New Horizons

Blind Citizens Australia

The weekly radio programme and podcast from Blind Citizens Australia, The united voice of Australians who are blind or vision impaired.

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Episode 884 - Incoming BCA Directors

New Horizons ·

2024/11/26

In this episode of New Horizons, Graeme speaks with two of BCA's incoming directors, Stefan Slucki and Garry Adler. Find out about them, their key priorities as directors and more.Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Episode 883 - BCA President Elect

New Horizons ·

2024/11/19

This week, Graeme Innes speaks with long-time host of New Horizons, Vaughn Bennison. Vaughn is set to become the next President of Blind Citizens Australia following its Annual General Meeting on the 5th of December. Hear about Vaughn's background and work, and his hopes for the future of Blind Citizens Australia and the New Horizons programme. Thanks to Graeme for bringing us this interview. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Episode 882 - Audio Description in Brisbane

New Horizons ·

2024/11/12

Vantage Point Audio Description is a small company providing audio description services in Brisbane. Find out more about the company, what it does and a significant upcoming event in the Brisbane festival calendar. The Brisbane Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols is coming up on the 7th of December. You may purchase tickets from Ticket Master - don't forget to select your audio description headset when you get your tickets. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by

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00:14:56

Episode 881 - Flash Sonar (RPT 443)

New Horizons ·

2024/10/29

This week we repeat episode 443, when in 2016, I spoke with Daniel Kish, president of World Access for the Blind. At that time, Daniel was visiting Australia conducting workshops, teaching Blind people how to use Flash Sonar. Please note that as this was in 2016, some information may not be current so please do your own research.

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00:14:55

Episode 880 - Queensland Branch and state elections

New Horizons ·

2024/10/22

This week we hear from QLD Branch president, Adrian Watson. Adrian talks about the recent Branch AGM, and some information for Blind and Vision Impaired people in regard to the upcoming QLD state election.

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Episode 879 - Sensaball

New Horizons ·

2024/10/15

This week, we celebrate International White Cane Day, speaking with Peter and Kathy Rickards. SensaBall is a tip for the White Cane, which allows for constant contact with the ground and is said to avoid many of the pitfalls of White Cane travel. Find out more about it and how you can support the project. Contribute to the Kick-Starter by going to this website.Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:14:52

Episode 878 - New Horizons Theme - RPT Episode 439

New Horizons ·

2024/10/08

# This week, we repeat episode 439 - discussing the New Horizons Theme. This came out of the BCA conversation held last Thursday - thanks to all for your input.

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00:14:58

Episode 877 - Introducing the New Horizons team

New Horizons ·

2024/10/01

In this week's program, we introduce two of the new members of the New Horizons team; Jess Kendall and Noora Remi. They outline their backgrounds and their thoughts on the future of the program and what it means to the Blind and Low-Vision community. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Episode 876 - United Blind Leaders - Forum Recap

New Horizons ·

2024/09/24

This week's episode focuses on the forum held by United Blind Leaders, on the 12th of September. Hear about the organisation, what it stands for and why leadership development and the leadership of Blind people by Blind people is so important. My thanks to John who co-presented this program with me. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:12:46

Episode 875 - Accessible Tourism, Part II.

New Horizons ·

2024/09/17

This week's episode brings us part ii of the presentation given by Margo Carwardine, from QBWA. Once again, thanks to the Round Table for the use of this material. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Episode 874 - Accessible Tourism

New Horizons ·

2024/09/10

This week, Margo Carwardine from the Queensland Braille Writers Association, also known as Braille House, discusses accessible tourism. The QBWA has been conducting a fascinating project to enable venues and other tourism-based businesses to be more accessible to Blind and Vision Impaired people. This project was made possible by a grant from the Queensland Government. This presentation was given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disability, and we thank the Round Table

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00:14:58

Episode 873 - The Federal Government's Response to...

New Horizons ·

2024/09/03

In this week's episode, John Simpson speaks with Jonathan Craig, now Policy and Advocacy Manager with Vision 2020 Australia. Jonathan discusses the response from the Australian Government, to the 222 recommendations handed down in the final report of the Disability Royal Commission in September 2023. In particular, those recommendations most applicable to Blind and Vision Impaired people.Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Episode 872 - Open Letter to Vision Australia Directors

New Horizons ·

2024/08/27

This week, we discuss an open letter to the Board of Vision Australia, Australia's largest provider of blindness and low-vision services. Graeme Innes is our guest to discuss the letter, what it's all about and how you can be involved in making change in your community. If you want to join the 200-plus people who have already supported this open letter, it can be found Here.Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:12:55

Episode 871 - Accessible Health Related...

New Horizons ·

2024/08/20

This week, we bring you part two of the presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health.

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Episode 870 - Accessible Communications in Health -...

New Horizons ·

2024/08/13

This week, our main feature is a presentation given to the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, by Professor Katie Ellis, Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University. Katie discusses the importance of accessible communications for people with disability, in connection with health. Also, some BCA announcements.

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Episode 869 - Accessible Workplaces, part ii

New Horizons ·

2024/08/06

This week, we conclude our two-part program on accessible workplaces. Thanks again to the Round Table for the use of this material.

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Episode 868 - Accessible Workplaces

New Horizons ·

2024/07/31

This week, the first in a two-part series on access to workplaces. This presentation to the Round Table on Information Access for people with a Print Disability was given by Damo McMorrow, National Access Technology Manager with Vision Australia, and Rebecca Clark, Vision Technology Specialist with Quantum RLV. Once again, a big thanks to the Round Table for allowing us the use of this material.

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Episode 867 - AI - a Blessing or a Curse, part ii

New Horizons ·

2024/07/24

# This week, we bring you part ii of a presentation given by Dr. Scott Hollier. Again, thank you to the Round Table on Information Access for the use of this material.

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00:14:46

Episode 866 - Is AI a Blessing, or a Curse?

New Horizons ·

2024/07/16

This week, We bring you another presentation from the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability. Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of the Centre for Accessibility Australia, delivered this presentation on Artificial Intelligence, AI, and its use by Blind and Vision Impaired People, and those with other Print Disabilities. Once again, our thanks to the Round Table for allowing us the use of this material.

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00:14:52

Episode 865 - AI in Developing Countries

New Horizons ·

2024/07/09

Ben Clare's presentation to the recently held Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability, focused on AI and technology and its use in Pacific Island Countries. Ben discusses some of the enablers and barriers to the use of technology, and the use of Artifical Inteligence in education and the life of Blind and Vision Impaired People. Our thanks to the Round Table for allowing us the use of this material.Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is

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