Vision Australia's Senior Adaptive Technology Consultant David Woodbridge talks with Stephen Jolley about the latest developments and gadgets in the tech world from a blindness and low vision perspective.
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This podcast feed brings you the best content from Vision Australia Radio's on-air content along with specialist episodes produced exclusively for your podcasting pleasure.
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Let 'Talking Vision' be your national radio reference on blindness and low vision. On this weekly radio program presented by Sam Colley, you’ll hear discussions of issues relating to blindness and low vision, stories of inspiration and achievement from people living with vision loss, find out how you can access services from Vision Australia and how you can get involved in assisting Vision Australia to assist people who are blind or have low vision to life the life they choose. We welcome yo ...
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Vision Australia, blindness and low vision services. For more Vision Australia podcasts visit varadio.org or subscribe to this podcast feed.
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Talking Tech 17th September 2024
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On this week's Talking Tech Stephen is joined by new co-host Damo McMorrow, Vision Australia's Access Technology Officer. Damo shares with us what his role involves as well as what technology he uses. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1…
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Talking Vision 745 Week Beginning 9th of September 2024
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Sam is joined by Ross Joyce from the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) to discuss the news of federal NDIS minister Bill Shorten's retirement from politics in early 2025. Then we hear from the National Gallery of Australia's Adriane Boag, who joins the show to tell us more about the monthly Art by Description series taking pl…
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Melbourne Magazine Spring 2024
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events. Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September. Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne Ne…
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Talking Tech 10th September 2024
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On this weeks Talking Tech, Stephen and David discuss the September 9 Apple event. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Vision Australia
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Talking Vision 744 Week Beginning 2nd of September 2024
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Sam speaks this week with event manager of Ability Fest, Ashleigh O'Gara from Untitled Group. Ability Fest will be kicking off over the month of October in both Melbourne and Brisbane, highlighting the talents of musicians with disabilities and ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for the audience. Then later on in the show we hear from …
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Talking Tech 3rd September 2024
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This week on Talking Tech Stephen and David cover a range of new tech including hands on experience. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Talking Vision 743 Week Beginning 26th of August 2024
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As we approach the first day of the Paralympics on August 29 Australian time, Sam is joined by co-host of Studio 1 and four time Paralympian Sam Rickard, to give us a preview of the games and what he and Lizzie have in store for listeners over the next couple of weeks. Then later in the show we hear from Belinda Wilson from Vision Australia to tell…
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Talking Tech 27th August 2024
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On this weeks episode Stephen and David discuss the changes in assistive technology throughout David's career as well as some new tech on the way. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Talking Vision 742 Week Beginning 19th of August 2024
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Sam speaks to deputy CEO of People With Disabilities Australia, Megan Spindler-Smith, about the government's recent response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Then later on in the show, Vision Australia library manager Sarah Bloedorn catches up with Sam to tell us about the latest even…
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Talking Tech 20th August 2024
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Tonie Box Starter Kit Light Blue https://shop.visionaustralia.org/toniebox-starter-set-light-blue.html New Siri verses old Siri https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/17/new-siri-vs-old-siri/ 2 Part sounds of Apple Podcast series on Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2024/08/15/two-part-sound-of-apple-podcast-series/ Google Event 2024…
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Talking Vision 741 Week Beginning 12th of August 2024
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Sam catches up with Kelly Schulz, founder and managing director of Knowable Me, an organisation providing market research services and key insights into needs and preferences of people with disabilities. We also hear from Vision Australia Radio's Jason Gipps, he's here to tell us about some exciting new shows for people to look forward to, and invi…
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Talking Tech 13th August 2024
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Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Vision Australia
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Talking Vision 740 Week Beginning 5th of August 2024
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We take a trip around regional Victoria on the show this week as Bruce Lees catches up with Graeme Knight, they're both members of the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club (BAREC) which are holding a Radiofest on August 18. Then we head over to Geelong as Sam speaks with Eddy Kontelj from Achilles Geelong, a new chapter of Achilles Australia …
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Talking Tech 6th August 2024
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Product Minute: Big Purple Phone Silver Fox Large print phone for low vision, seniors or people with cognitive challengers. In the box: Phone, stylus, charger/charging chord, phone case, welcome booklet, Nokia booklets, Physical Buttons; Emergency SOS, volume, and power. Connectivity: Head phone jack, USBC, and 3.5mm head phone jack. Also Bluetooth…
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Talking Vision 739 Week Beginning 29th of July 2024
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Sam is joined by Daniel Fenech, the director of independent documentary The Blind Sea which follows the life of paralympian and blind surfer Matt Formston as he rides the world's biggest waves. The Blind Sea is out in cinemas from August 15 to 18, and 50% of proceeds from ticket sales go towards Vision Australia. Then later on in the show, there's …
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Talking Tech 30th July 2024
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Product Minute: Synaptic software for your Android Phone or Tablet What is Synaptic: Synapptic is an all in one software or app package for people who are blind or vision impaired, , that works on android smartphones and tablets. Synaptic overview: Find your way around with clear and bright icons. All screens have the same look and feel. In other w…
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Talking Vision 738 Week Beginning 22nd of July 2024
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Tanya Thomas from the Frankston and District Basketball Association is on the show this week to tell us about their blind and low vision basketball program, taking place every Tuesday morning at the Frankston Basketball Centre. You'll also hear from Maureen O'Reilly from the Vision Australia Library, who's here to tell us about a couple of events o…
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Talking Tech 23rd July 2024
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The Vision Store is available to anyone in the community who would like to have a bit of help with being able to see things that bit better. We had a campaign a while ago now which was called “when glasses no longer help”, a now a new campaign called Tech for Your eyes”. Check it out at the Vision Store website: Https://shop.visionaustralia.org Bip…
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Talking Vision 737 Week Beginning 15th of July 2024
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Sam is joined by Dr Brian Ang, an ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist who is campaigning for proactive glaucoma care, a series of strategies to lower the risk factors and prevent the onset of glaucoma. You'll also hear from Peter Greco later in the show, he catches up with Andrea Summerell from the NSW electoral commission, and the ways in whic…
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Talking Tech 16th July 2024
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Product Minute: blindShell - accessible phone MountBatten Brailler Tutor chat with Peter Cracknel. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/campaigns/mountbatten-brailler-tutor.html Vision Pro released last week in Australia: spacial computing, access with low vision or sight. https://www.apple.com/au/apple-vision-pro/ Samsung Unpack event last week: Z Fli…
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Talking Vision 736 Week Beginning 8th of July 2024
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This week on Talking Vision Sam speaks with Ben Dew from Tennis Australia about the upcoming Blind and Low Vision Tennis Championships on July 19. Then later in the show Sarah from the Library is back to tell us about some upcoming events for people to look forward to, and we mark NAIDOC Week with some first nations reads featuring first nations hi…
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Talking Tech 9th July 2024
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Product Minute: HeadBeam Plus. Excellent wearable head torch with spotlight and flood light functions, SOS mode, and gesture on/off response. Note - whoops from me, I got to excited and called it a head lamp rather than HeadBeam. https://shop.visionaustralia.org/headbeam-plus.html Further Education Bursary Awards 2025 Open to Certificate IV and abo…
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Talking Vision 735 Week Beginning 1st of July 2024
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Sam speaks with CEO of Ageing with Grace, Esis Tawfik, about the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme and the ways it can foster connections and long lasting friendships for older Australians experiencing vision loss. You'll also hear from Verity Hunt-Ballard from Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, who have collaborated with Amazon to laun…
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Talking Tech 2nd July 2024
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Vision Store Product Minute: Arkon Smart Phone desktop Stan One of the main ways I can tell if a product I use is amazingly amazing, is if I keep using it over a number of years. The Arkon Smart phone Desktop Stand is one of these. I can put my smart phone at a range of heights, and positions depending on whether I am on a video call, demonstrating…
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Talking Vision 734 Week Beginning 24th of June 2024
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Coming up over the month of July, Arts Access Victoria are celebrating on a couple of fronts with the organisation turning 50, but also celebrating Disability Pride Month. Sam caught up with CEO Caroline Bowditch to find out more. We also hear from editor of For Your Information, Liz Dalakouras, about the latest edition of FYI and what people can e…
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Talking Tech 25th June 2024
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In this show we concentrate on talking about 3 wearable devices for Australian users: ARX Vision (coming soon in the next few months)), Orcam MyEye 3, and Envision glasses. ARX Vision. Requires USBC cable connection to Smart phone or BSC2. Basic operation requires the ARX app. Works as a camera on Android as well with the Seeing AI or Navilens app.…
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The 3G network is shutting down in August. Stephen Tinker, Telstra's Regional Manager for Victoria, shares with Peter Greco good news on a new initiative which will see 12,000 mobile devices being sent to Telstra customers in difficult situations. To find out if your phone will work after the 3G network is closed down text the number 3 to 3498. See…
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Interview Highlight: Dane Cross - CEO from Sporting Wheelies QLD
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Three-quarters of Australians with disabilities experience barriers from engaging in sport. Peter Greco hears from Dane Cross about the difficulties such as the availability of tailored programs and special equipment. Also with the end of the financial year coming up, how you may be able to help. More here: Sporting Wheelies See omnystudio.com/list…
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Talking Vision 733 Week Beginning 17th of June 2024
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We say farewell this week but certainly not goodbye forever to Stella Glorie as she finishes up at Vision Australia after 15 years. Sam caught up with her to look back over the 15 years, and share her favourite moments and interviews from her time both on and off air. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/dona…
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Talking Tech 18th June 2024
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Product Minute: Orcam Read 3. This handheld device can read printed or digital text aloud and can act as a stationary reader when used with its stand. Connect it to a smart tablet or computer and use the AI assistance to ask questions about the text it reads or even have it summarised for you https://shop.visionaustralia.org/orcam-read-3-with-stand…
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Talking Vision 732 Week Beginning 10th of June 2024
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Sam is joined this week by Narelle Gatti, a passionate digital access advocate with lived experience of vision loss. Narelle speaks about how she managed life with her family after the change, her work and podcast addressing accessibility needs, and appearing on Vision Australia Radio program Kintsugi Heroes. Then after we hear from Narelle, Associ…
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Talking Tech 11th June 2024
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In this weeks Talking Tech it is all about Apple WWDC 2024 keynote, and what is new in the 6 OS’s, and of course Apple’s own Apple Intelligence. For more info on the beta info for Vision Pro 2, iOS 18, iPad os 18, watch os 11, TV os 18, and Mac OS 15, check out the US Apple website at: https://www.apple.com Remember that these are developer betas o…
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Talking Vision 731 Week Beginning 3rd of June 2024
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The Disrupting Sighted Ableism series is holding its third and final session at the Arts Centre in Melbourne on June 25, and we're joined by Lauren Hayes and Micaela Schmidt to tell us about the panel discussion they'll be running on the day. Then later in the show, Bill Jolley celebrated six months in his role as chair of the Vision Australia boar…
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Melbourne Magazine Winter 2024
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Melbourne magazine publish a print magazine four times a year to share news about City of Melbourne projects, people, places and events. Melbourne magazine is distributed to public spaces like libraries, cafes and community hubs in December, March, June and September. Stories from Melbourne magazine are also published digitally to this Melbourne Ne…
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Talking tech 4th June 2024
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Product Minute: Get up to 15% off selected assistive tech devices from the Vision Store. Sale ends June 30, or while stocks last. Come in to any Vision Store or shop online at https://shop.visionaustralia.org/onsale Blind Shell Classic 2 Ok for When Telstra Drops 3G network on August 31 2024 All is safe, your Blind Shell Classic 2 will continue to …
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