16 Sep 2026
from Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio Hosted by Vision Australia Radio
On FOCAL POINT: 01:55 – Dr. Anne-Marie Witherow Medical doctor, researcher, and advocate for dual-sensory impairment. She discusses co-authoring a new Usher syndrome textbook designed for healthcare and social care professionals alongside Emma Boswell and Emily Shepherd, as well as recent NDIS town hall discussions regarding deafblindness. 16:25 – Rachael (Marketing Dept, Beyond Blindness) Shares updates from Beyond Blindness, including an upcoming disability employment workshop, a guided visit to the Australian Space Discovery Centre, and expanding local "pocket groups" across South Australia. 29:12 – Mark Grey (Chair, Vision Australia) Shares his personal journey with sudden vision loss and details Vision Australia’s advocacy efforts in Canberra regarding NDIS legislative changes, aged care transitions, and tailored support services. Resources UsherKids Australia: https://usherkidsaustralia.com/ Beyond Blindness: https://beyondblindness.org.au/ Phone: (08) 8367 6088 Social Media: Facebook (@beyondblindness) and Instagram (@beyondblindness)
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