Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week's show:

Blind Teaching the Blind - Sean Oliver

We start out this week's episode with some heart-breaking news from Lizzie.

Then move on to a segment that would not fit in the previous two shows - a chat with Ranjit Jacob from Visitech Magnifiers. He talks about the range of larger electronic magnifiers on offer.

Next we catch up with Sean Oliver from SPO Solutions and talks about his work teaching people with a severe Vision Impairment how to use technology, and the role technology has had in his life.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Resources:

Visitech Magnifiers: https://visitechmagnifiers.com.au/

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week's show:

"Techfest 2024”

The show that had so much material it needed to go for an hour!

Techfest was held in Adelaide 6th November. This expo brought together the leading brands in Adaptive Technology for Vision Impaired and Blind users, as well as some of the latest innovations from companies like Apple and Ray Ban.

Lizzie and Sam were there to check out the merchandise and talk to the vendors.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A big thank you to Andrew Davies and See Differently for allowing us to record at Techfest.

During this show we spoke to the following:

Pacific Vision: https://au.1lowvision.com/

Big Purple Phone: https://bigpurplephone.com.au/

Quantum RLV: https://www.quantumrlv.com.au/

Humanware: https://www.humanware.com/

Ray Ban Meta: https://www.meta.com/au/smart-glasses/shop-all/?utm_source=gg&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=21791453447&utm_term=ray%20ban%20meta%20smart%20glasses&utm_content=716311100868&utm_funnel=dcap&&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595jERj76BF_u906s2WaUueTNYxy8B9bUdA8cwQSvIO229T2-g8qAV0UaAmUTEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Magnifiers Australia: https://www.magnifiersaustralia.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoopXEGX9VmAFxulCNLv8B4MSp0uaUpBS5f7aI2OMeEB0VGIIHiC

NV Access (NVDA): https://www.nvaccess.org/

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week's show:

"Amar Litif”

Lizzie and Sam are joined by Amar Latif, the founder of Traveleyes, a travel company designed for Blind and Vision Impaired tourists.

Amar talks about losing his sight; and finding his way as a blind accountant; and establishing a successful travel company.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thank you to Amar for a fun and enjoyable chat.

You can learn more about Traveleyes here: https://www.traveleyes-international.com/

Learn more about Amar here: https://www.amarlatif.com/

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week's show:

"Uni Daze”

We're heading back to university as we talk to two former students about life on campus; the challenges and the solutions to studying while you have a Vision Impairment.

Also, Sam attempts to address the fact that last week's show did not have a proper segue between the intro and interviews, but things do not go to plan...

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thank you to Maddie and Alex.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“When I’m 65”

Once more we look at the NDIS, but with a different slant.

But first let’s talk awards! "Studio 1" took home the award for Best Current Affairs and News Program at the Annual Community Broadcasting awards. Lizzie was there to collect it and talks about the CBAA conference and travelling with a Dog Guide for the first time.

Emma; Lily; Sean and Maddie have take on the NDIS, and it’s mostly positive!

Our featured interview is with Franca, who was referred onto My Aged Care before the NDIS was rolled out. Franca tells us about the pros and cons of My Aged Care, and some of her answers may surprise our listeners…

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A big thank you to Emma; Lily; Sean; Maddie; and of course and extra big thank you to Franca.

We would also like to thank Vision Australia for their continued support, this award would not be possible without them; and an extra special thanks to, former producer and creator of the show, Matthew Layton who gave us a strong foundation to build upon.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“This Sporting Life”

Having just finished two podcasts that cover a very serious subject Sam made the executive decision to move the planned show on people over 65 not being able to access the NDIS to the following week. As he said, this has NOTHING to do with the fact that they do not have enough material for said show… no not at all.

So this week we hear from our Choir of Angels about how sport has affected their lives. Sam also tells us why a man born in Sydney; who grew up in Darwin and lives in Adelaide, supports the Fremantle Dockers.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A bit thank you to Stephen; Carlie; Emma; Jodi; Sammy C and Lily.

Resources:

Blind Sports Australia: https://blindsportsaustralia.com.au/

State Sporting organisations:

· New South Wales/Canberra: https://www.blindsportsnsw.com.au/home/

· Northern Territory: https://www.sportsnt.org.au

· Queensland: https://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/

· South Australia: https://www.facebook.com/blindsportssa

· Victoria: https://www.blindsports.org.au/

· Western Australia: https://www.blindsportswa.com.au/

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“Vision Loss”

What is it like to lose your sight? In this 1-hour special we talk to four people who have gone from driving a car to rocking a white cane.

Neil and Carlie have Retinitis Pigmentosa, and had to adjust in their own ways as their peripheral vision closed in.

While Kirsten and Michael have very different stories to tell.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A big thank you to Neil; Carlie; Kirsten and Michael.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“Melissa”

Lizzie talks to Melissa. Melissa has a rare form of Mitochondrial Disease which has meant she lost her sight over a short period. She talks about the troubled diagnosis and learning to cope with rapid Vision Loss.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thanks again to Melissa for sharing her story.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

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