16 Oct 2024

On FOCAL POINT: Tobias Stuntebeck is an Industrial Designer from “White Cane” in Duderstadt Germany. The re-engineered cane its history and is looking for feedback from users.  which will be at Tech Fest 6th November at UCity, 43 Franklin Street Adelaide.  Tech Fest is put on by See Differently.  Find out more here:  https://whitecane.com/  You can book your tickets for Tech Fest by calling 1300 944 306 or book online here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techfest-see-differently-with-the-royal-society-for-the-blind-2024-tickets-1026616837597 Marian Phua, Member Engagement Officer from Beyond Blindness, with a huge range of activities that members can get involved with. This includes yoga; coffee groups; Swish; music quizzes; and more.  Beyond Blindness’s AGM will be held on Saturday 26th October 11am at the Southern office: 2/4 CLEMENT TCE, CHRISTIES BEACH call  8367 6088 for more information or go to: http://www.beyondblindness.org.au Cassie Hames, award-winning app developer, chatted about the See Me Bus Signalling app, enabling people who are blind or low vision to use buses more safely, confidently and predictively. Cassie will also be at Tech Fest. To give feedback about the app email [email protected] or go to https://www.sageautomation.com/see-me-bus-signalling-app Brendon Donohue, with news on what's available for people who are blind or have low vision to vote at the Queensland State Election 26th October 26th. Brendon also shared his views on recent announcements about the NDIS. For more information about voting call 1300 881 665 or go to: http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au Don’t forget to tune in to Leisure Link on Saturday.  One of Peter’s guests this week is Ita Butrose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.