Blind Spot: Recent Episodes
The Association of Blind Citizens
Monthly information on issues for blind and vision impaired people. Produced by the Association of Blind Citizens of NZ – Southland Branch (ABC), a blind consumer organization established by blind people in 1945. Sponsored by South City Pharmacy.
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
Carolyn, from Blind Low Vision NZ, has guest Francesca in to discuss her life with a newly blind husband; as well as Blind Low Vision NZ updates!
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Southlands own athlete, Hannah Pascoe, presents 'Blind Spot' this week with a familiar face from Invercargill City Libraries and Archives - and discusses their role, as well as what is accessible down at the library!
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Carolyn has an on the phone guest, Jamie, who answers questions about Blind and Low Vision business owners and how he and his team assist them on continuing to operate! She also let's us know of some upcoming events and talks about 20yrs of Blind Spot! Join her to hear more!
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This week the tables have turned - Caroline puts Hannah Pascoe in the hot seat and chats about training, competition and how she did in the Belgium cycle races.
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Hannah catches up with Carolyn on April's Blind Spot - she's out of hospital, at home, and tells us about her experience after her accident & in hospital, as a seriously injured person with low vision.
Hannah talk to Helen on Blind Spot today, who has recently moved into a retirement village townhouse, about what it's like to transition from a big home to a village setting, especially with low vision!
Hannah Pascoe talks to Anna from Macular Degeneration NZ about what Macular Degeneration is, how it affects your sight, and what treatment options there are on Blind Spot this month!
Carolyn brings you a music show for the summer holidays on Blind Spot, plus a catch-up on everything that happened in the low vision community in 2021!
Carolyn catches up with Rose Wilkinson - the Executive Officer at the Association of Blind Citizens NZ. They sum up the year and events and progress made during 2021.
Carolyn talks to Judy Small - the board of The Association of Blind Citizen’s chair today on Blind Spot!
Carolyn brings you the latest news for the low vision community - she talks with Anna Crane about the busy month of events coming up!
Carolyn talks to John Marrable, access advisor & educator and advisor to the SDHB about what accessibility really means, and why he's so passionate about it on Blind Spot for August!
Carolyn has a catch-up with fellow Association member Victor about driving services, meet-ups; and what to do if the crossing lights don't make a sound, so low vision people know when to cross!
Carolyn shares some music from Ray Charles, Eddy Low and more - and shares some notices for the low vision community on Blind Spot this month!
Carolyn discusses the Deaf Blind workshops she and colleagues recently attended, and shares concerns about the effects of road works and construction on accessible parking in the CBD.
Carolyn talks to Gail and John, who have been working on the newly released Disability Strategy for the Southern DHB, about how this policy will benefit consumers, especially those with low vision.
It's an interesting topic this episode - live audio description services for theatre events like plays, ballet, and concerts; guided walks - find out what you can't see!! Nicola Owens, an audio describer tells you more!