A Different Way of Seeing

Want to sponsor me the cost of a cup of coffee?? Hop ontohttps://ko-fi.com/adifferentwayofseeingIn this episode, Lois is joined by three voices bringing web accessibility into sharp focus: Karren Visser, a visually impaired photographer who navigates the digital world daily. Justin Hyde, a front-end developer with a passion for building inclusive user experiences. And Craig Strachan, an IT architect who understands the structural backbone of accessible systems. Together, they unpack what it really means to create websites that work for everyone.This conversation explores a broad range of topics related to web accessibility, from barriers that impact everything from simple browsing to making important buying decisions. We go behind the scenes to explore how thoughtful coding, modern frameworks, and evolving AI tools can help identify and fix accessibility gaps before they become obstacles.Most importantly, the conversation is placed within the context of the business case for making websites accessible to all, demonstrating the bottom line affect that inclusion can have for an organisation.To learn more and connect with our guests:Karren Visser:Website: karrenvisser.comFacebook, Instagram, LinkedIn: @karrenvisserJustin Hyde:Website: vertopia.co.zaSocials: @vertopiaCraig Strachan:Website: craigstrachan.comImage Description:White headphone and eye icon with a sound wave in the center, over a background patterned with hundreds of illustrated eyes.I’d love to hear from you – contact me atWebsite : loisstrachan.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeakerThis episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi.

In this episode, I chat with Dana Garrett on navigating parenthood of a neurodiverse child. Dana shares her insights into the tools and techniques she found helpful in creating a supportive environment for her daughter.Dana is a proud advocate for creating inclusion and belonging. Through her advocacy work she has created children’s books sharing stories of a child who utilize alternative communication techniques. She also writes on these topics for a local publication in New Orleans, where she is basedDuring our conversation, Dana mentions two Facebook groups that has found to be useful. They areNonverbal Autism Group, Autism Awareness for Parents and Family Support GroupFollow Dana at these links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danagarrettInstagram: http://www.Instagram.com/dana__garrettWebsite: https://danagarrett.com⁩ Recommended Reading: Sincerely, Your Autistic Child https://a.co/d/0i9MRxnJ Description:A close-up portrait of a smiling woman. She has fair skin and long, wavy light brown hair parted to one side. She is wearing large gold hoop earrings and a light pink top with short, ruffled sleeves and a textured, gathered pattern on the front. The background is blurred and shows trees and what appears to be water, suggesting a lakeside or riverside setting.I’d love to hear from you – contact me atWebsite : loisstrachan.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi.

In this episode, the third in the series detailing my journey with chronic kidney disease, Jeremy Opperman and I continue the story from where we left off.Today we discuss how I went about finding a possible kidney donor, and the various types of donors there are. We then explore the range of medical tests my possible donor and I underwent to ensure we were a viable match, and all that is happening in the meantime Now that I am awaiting a date for the surgery, I describe my emotions as I approach the final stages of this journey. Listen to the first two episodes in the series:138 My Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease: From Diabetes to dialysis, about being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, navigating diabetes and my subsequent blindness, and finishing with the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.Link: https://rss.com/podcasts/different-way-of-seeing/2597760139 – My Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease: From Dialysis to Hope, about understanding what dialysis is, how I’ve adapted to the medical regime, and ending up discussing the possibility of a kidney transplant operation.Link: https://rss.com/podcasts/different-way-of-seeing/2597759 Image Description:A woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair who is lying on a reclinable medical bed. Beside her is a dialysis machine with various displays. The backrest of the bed is in an upright position. I’d love to hear from you – contact me atWebsite : loisstrachan.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.comCredits and music by Charlie Dyasi.

In this episode, Lois Chats with Heidi Lourens about her work as an academic in the psychology field and her training as a counseling psychologist. Having started her education at a school for the blind, Heidi explores what it was like for her to shift into a mainstream university for tertiary education and her experiences in her current work.Discovering a love for research, Heidi explains how she navigates the world of lecturing, supervising and researching at university level, and offers words of advice for those considering a career in psychology.Heidi also chats about her fragrance-related YouTube channel, Heidi’s Perfume Corner where she shares reviews of fragrances.Reach out to Heidi at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidi.klerk:e-mail: [email protected] Heidi’s Perfume Corner at:https://youtube.com/@heidisperfumecorner7501?si=_paUDDKa95dtyI5HImage Description:A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair and green eyes is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a short-sleeved white dress and is sitting on a wooden chair. A black Labrador in a guide dog harness sits beside her. Grass, trees and plants can be seen beyond them.I’d love to hear from you – contact me atWebsite : loisstrachan.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan