Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"Anne Mok"

Anne Mok is an instagrammer who uses her platform to bring awareness to accessible brands in Canada. Anne talks about her experiences as an Asian with a disability; her diagnosis; and gives some advice to women about empowerment.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thank you to Anne.

Anne Mok Website: https://purposeinview.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposeinview/

Anne's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/T9IaJp5TLzA?si=09YW4CmuJ4gjJTna

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

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Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"I only have Eyes for You"

With Valentines Day coming up, Lizzie and Sam dive back into the world of Love and Dating. Our "Choir of Angels" talk about their experience out in the world of dating apps flirting and ambiguous body language.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thank you to Maddy; Jodie; Carlie; Stephen and Lilly.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"Lars Bosselmann {European Blind Union)"

Lizzie and Sam talk to Lars Bosselmann, Executive Director for the European Blind Union. Lars talks about his own thoughts on access and inclusion; and the slow progress that the EBU has overseen in its 40 years of existence.

They also examine Donald Trumps statement regarding Diversity Equity and Inclusion, made Friday 31st January after the American Airlines/Black Hawk collision.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thank you to Lars and the European Union for agreeing to to the interview and providing such interesting insight.

For more information on the EBU co to: https://www.euroblind.org/

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"TAXI!"

We tackle a subject that is the bane of many Assistance Dog Users, refusal on Taxis or Ride share.

Lizzie talks to Annette (whom we spoke to last year about her book "Molly and Maple") and Janice. They talk about their many experiences; how that affects them personally and what, they believe, should be the consequences for the drivers. Lizzie also tells us of some of her experiences.

We then replay an interview conducted by Peter Greco last year with Olivia Barry from 13Cabs where she outlines a new feature in their booking app which MAY provide a solution to the problem.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A special thank you to Annette and Janice for sharing their stories.

Thank you once more to Peter Greco for allowing us use of his interview with Olivia Cooper. You can find the full interview here: https://omny.fm/shows/focal-point/18-dec-2024 (30 min 30 seconds)

You can provide your own feedback to 13Cabs by emailing: customer.care@13cabs.com.au

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

"Matt Levy - Leadership and Inclusion"

Sam talks to former Paralympic Swimmer Matt Levy OAM. Matt talks about retirement after the Birmingham Commonwealth Games; and the two self-help ebooks he released late last year.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thank you once again to Matt.

You can find links to Matt's books here: https://www.mattlevy.com.au/

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“Serving it up”

We talk to our choir of angels about how they go in the kitchen, some of their greatest successes and most spectacular failures. Lizzie and Sam also offer their own “Guaranteed to Succeed” recipes.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Thank you as always to our contributors: Sean; Lily; Stephen; Emma; Carly; Jody and Sammy C.

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“World Braille Day”

2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Braille. To mark this occasion we talk to Kelly Phelan, business and fundraising manager for Braille House. Kelly talks about the role Braille House has, and its long history; as well as her own involvement with the VI and Blind Community.

Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about.

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

A special thank you to Sean Oliver and Kelly Phelan.

You can find Braille House on the Web: www.braillehouse.org.au

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view.

On this week’s show

“Happy New Year!”

Lizzie and Sam brush off the cobwebs from new years eve and bring you the send holiday special. We look at the latter half of 2024, and reflect on the return of a certain orange head-of-state to an unnamed superpower…

EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork

Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.