In this episode, we visit the 44th Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia, held in Sydney on the 30th of November.  Hear John Simpson, BCA President, and Emma Bennison, CEO, as they detail the Year in Review.  Note, this is an edited summary, full details can be found on the BCA website, www.bca.org.au.

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New Horizons - Episode 633

In this episode, following some news from Blind Citizens Australia's Annual General Meeting, held last Saturday, an interesting discussion with Angel Dixon, Chief Executive Officer of the Attitude Foundation.  Angel describes the foundation, and an interesting television series it has been working on.

New Horizons - Episode 632

In this week's episode, we speak with returning guest, Erica Tandori.  You may remember the exhibition which was held in May last year, highlighting immunology and infections etc.  This time, Erica and her team are fighting cancer, once again at Monash University.  Hear about Erica's work, her background, and what the team is up to.  As well, a message from Blind Citizens Australia about an upcoming forum for people who are aboriginal and blind.

New Horizons - Episode 631

In this episode, we speak with Sonali Marathe, president of the Round Table on Information Access for people with a print disability, about their next conference, and an opportunity to present.  Abstracts for papers are due in by the 29th of November.  Sonali explains the importance of the Round Table, and its reliance on people with a print disability to attend and present.  As well, a podcast contribution from a New Horizons listener.

New Horizons - Episode 630

In this programme, we hear all about the Blind Citizens Australia elections.  The focus is on voting, and we have a demonstration of the new voting process.  Thanks to the returning officer for her assistance with this.

New Horizons - Episode 629

In this week's edition of New Horizons, we speak with three of the four candidates for the two available positions on this year's BCA board.  Steve Richardson, Lauren Henley and Doug McGinn explain their backgrounds, and their hopes for their election to the board.  Despite several attempts we were unable to speak with Suzanne Hudson, the fourth nominee.

New Horizons - Episode 628

In this programme, we speak with Professor Ron McCallum AO, who recently wrote and published his autobiography.  Here from Ron about his impetus for writing the bookhis views on technology and more.

New Horizons - Episode 627

The focus this week is on public transport.  Graeme Innes speaks with Sally Aurisch, BCA's NSW/ACT Coordinator, and BCA member, and New Horizons regular, Susan Thompson about new developments in transport in NSW and the ACT.  The Sydney branch of BCA recently held a transport forum where members heard from Sally and Susan, as well as Sophie Hogan, from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.  Unfortunately we can't bring you Graeme's chat with Sophie this week, but look forward to that in future editions.  thanks to Graeme for putting together this programme.

New Horizons - Episode 626

In this week's programme, we speak with Naomi Barber, who is in charge of a new project to evaluate and improve Economic Parcipitation of Blind and Vision Impaired people in Australia.  This is a project funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency.  As well, some news for NSW and ACT residents on events happening this coming weekend.

New Horizons - Episode 625

In this week's episode, we speak with Griffith D'Sousa, who attended the Enchanted Hills Camp, for people who are blind or vision impaired, in the USA.  As well, some news from BCA's National Womens Branch.

New Horizons - Episode 624

This is our celebration of International Podcast Day.  Hear from fellow BCA members about their favourite podcasts, and what podcasts mean to them.

New Horizons - Episode 623

In this episode, we have an update on happenings with Blind Citizens Australia.  John Simpson, president, updates us on the upcoming Annual General Meeting, and CEO Emma Bennison updates us on some interesting projects BCA is undertaking this year.

New Horizons - Episode 622

In this week's programme, we speak with BCA staff-member, Jane Britt.  Here about Jane's work and her background.  Also a reminder about International Podcast day, on the 30th of September

New Horizons - Episode 621

In this week's programme, we speak with Matthew Wright, manager of the National Engagement branch of the National Disability Insurance Agency.  Matthew talks about alternate communication options for NDIS participants.  As well, a call-out for submissions for New Horizons.

New Horizons - Episode 620

In this week's episode, we speak with Rikki Chaplin about an interesting conference he attended, and a difficult health experience he recently encountered.  Few of us consider the implications of being blind or vision impaired and having a significant hearing impairment.  What if the hearing you had went altogether?--and without warning?

New Horizons - Episode 619

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