10 Sep 2025

On FOCAL POINT: Alex Andre chatted about fencing, a sport - martial arts, now being made accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.  Details under Resources in Podcast Notes. Rebecca Young, CEO for access 2 Arts, spoke about  audio described shows coming up, live and online. Rebecca also responded to the  Artists at Work Taskforce report.  Justine Crawford and Cassie Hames, from the Achilles runners club in Adelaide, shared news on their preparation along - with a number of other athletes - for taking part in the City to Bay event, 21st September. Jeremy Moses invited all to his show at this year's Melbourne Comedy Festival - with audio description; tactile tour; and there is a  relaxed show.  More details under Resources in podcast Notes.   Resources:  Blind Fencing Come'n'try event/Open Day: Sunday 28 September, 10:00am to 11:30am Sydney Academy of Fencing; Building 2, Level 1; 190 Bourke Road; Alexandria NSW 2015 For more information/RSVP email: [email protected] Access 2 Arts: http://www.access2arts.org.au Achilles Australia: https://www.achillesaustralia.org.au/ "Jeremy Moses is HARD TO WORK WITH" October 8-12, Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room.   Call 03 9660 9666 or go to: https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/jeremy-moses-is-hard-to-work-with  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.