This week on In Plain Sight, host Simon Chong dives into the fascinating world of audio description!

Discover how it brings the visual arts to life for those who are blind or have low vision, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity.

Simon is joined by audio description advocate Jayde Abbott, singer, actor, voice-over artist and theatre lover Grace King, and Vision Australia Radio Perth volunteer Brigida Desebrock, who shares her passion for audio describing.

To keep updated on audio described events in WA, you can join the Audio Description Events, WA Facebook group mentioned by Brigida during her interview.

The National Gallery of Australia runs a monthly online program for people who are blind or with low vision from across the country. Each session includes audio description of works of art in the National Gallery’s collection and presentations by specialist staff, along with poetry and music to enhance the listening experience. Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 6632 if you require further information or assistance, or go to their website.

With thanks to Cate Mckenzie for recording Brigida's interview, and to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing Grace's interview.

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This week Simon and Abby have a lively conversation with the energetic, engaging Tayla Taseff.

Tayla shares her journey from being a Telethon Child to becoming a dynamic public speaker.

We learn about life with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and explore some of the fabulous fun adventures this Tayla has, including her love of live music and musicals.

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In this week's show we talk with disability advocate Erika Webb. We discover some of the great advances in the provision of accessibility and inclusion for people with a disability. And, discuss some of the small things done well with thoughtfulness that can make life easier.

We also learn what simple small things can still create big barriers for a person with a disability.

Do you know the history of Vision Australia Radio?

Do you know the history of BCWA?

Stay with us to learn about this and much more.

With thanks to Emma Ross for her involvement with recording and editing of the interview.

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On this week’s show; our feature interview we talk with the delightful Emma Vardy. We explore many topics that come from living a full and interesting life and being totally blind.

To accompany this wonderful in-depth conversation, Simon and Abby discuss and examine the importance of employment, and the challenges many blind people have gaining and maintaining suitable, meaningful employment. It’s about creating healthy work life balance, while finding our place in the world.

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On this week's show Abby and Simon explore the wonderful and glamorous world of Para Dance, interviewing the dedicated and passionate ballroom dancer Heidi Prindiville. Simon and Abby also discuss the "Act Belong Commit" campaign; reflecting on the importance of getting involved and being a part of a community.

Find Heidi on Instagram & Facebook @perthparadanceduo

Check out the Ballroom Fit website to get involved; ballroomfit.com.au/ability-dance

For more information about "Act Belong Commit"; actbelongcommit.org.au

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This week Simon interviews Paul Garwood, an Orientation & Mobility instructor with 30+ years' experience in Australia and England.

Paul explains the importance and impact of good orientation and mobility training, plus describes the use of a white cane and other mobility tools, along with good guidance for blind people to assist them to be independent and safe.

With the correct training and technique of the 'precision tool' of a white cane, a blind person can find themselves on the right path with confidence.

Abby and Simon also give a brief description of International White Cane Day, its origins, and its importance and relevance to the blindness community

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This week on the first episode of In Plain Sight, joining Simon and Abby is Eliza Hull, musical artist, writer, journalist, and disability advocate based in Victoria. They have a fascinating chat about advocacy, access, and Eliza’s many creative endeavours ahead of her appearance at Ability Fest in Melbourne and Brisbane later this month.

Be sure to check out Eliza’s latest EP ‘Here They Come’ on Bandcamp. You can view the video clip spoken about during the interview for 'Running Underwater' on YouTube.

Ability Fest is proudly Australia's first inclusive and accessible music festival - coming to Naarm/Melbourne on 19 October and Meanjin/Brisbane on 26 October. You can get more info and tickets via their website.

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This week Simon speaks to Vanessa Jessett, communication officer for ‘People with Disabilities WA’ (PWD WA). Vanessa provides information on the support and assistance PWD WA can be provide. She also discusses her passion for disability advocacy and how her own background and experiences have inspired her work.

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