15 Jul 2026
from Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio Hosted by Vision Australia Radio
On FOCAL POINT: Angela Sosnowski, Low Vision Consultant (SA/WA/NT) for Quantum RLV, introduced the - just released - MirrorPad Pro. This is anew addition to the range of desktop magnifiers, combining powerful magnification with the ability to mirror your phone and control your Android smartphone, directly onscreen. Rachel, from Marketing at Beyond Blindness, updated events; activities - including walking groups; pub lunches; tandem cycling; and a social group at Glenelg; as well as an invitation for young people studying music or art to apply for the Trevor Frost Award, with a $3,000 reward, Maureen O'Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, spoke about hearing highly acclaimed playwright Jane Harrison, who has written "Rainbow's End" great for those year 12 students in Vic. NSW, and Qld studying the play. Maureen also invited all to come along to "Meet the Librarian" and access to some excellent guests from Melbourne Writers Week. Professor Paul Griffin, Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Health Services and from the University of Qld, has concerns that many older people in particular may be underestimating the seriousness of RSV, Respiratory syncytial virus. Resources: Quantum RLV: http://www.quantumrlv.com.au Beyond Blindness: http://www.beyondblindness.org.au Vision Australia Library: https://visionaustralia.org/services/library RSV Wise: http://www.rsvwise.com.au
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