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 

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