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A Different Way of Seeing

A Different Way of Seeing

Written by: Lois Strachan
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Conversations on opportunities, challenges and lived experiences to foster understanding between disabled and non-disabled communities. Insights into the tools and techniques used by people with disabilities navigating the worlds of work, education, travel, sport, the arts and leisure. Because while we may be disabled we will never be disempowered.

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Episodes
  • 146 - Erica du Toit on Loop Systems and Assistive Technology for the Hearing Loss Community

    146 - Erica du Toit on Loop Systems and Assistive Technology for the Hearing Loss Community
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode, Lois Chats with Erica du Toit on the topic of loop systems and other assistive technology for those living with hearing loss

    Having worked in the advocacy space for 30 years, Erica has a broad knowledge of tools and techniques that can assist those with hearing impairments and the people around them.

    Reach out to Erica at the following links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-du-toit-13831370/

    Western Cape APD
    Tel: 021 555-2881
    Email: awareness@wcapd.org.za
    Website: https://wcapd.org.za/

    National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
    Email: erica@ncpd.org.za
    Website: www.ncpd.org.za

    Western Cape Network on Disability
    Email: info@wcdisability.org.za
    Website: www.wcdisability.org.za




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    This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
    Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.
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    44 mins
  • 145 - Paws on the Path - Hiking the Pondo Trail with Angela Blackwell and Guide Dog Jaydee

    145 - Paws on the Path - Hiking the Pondo Trail with Angela Blackwell and Guide Dog Jaydee
    Feb 24 2026
    Today I chat with Angela Blackwell, the first blind person to hike the Pondo Trail in South Africa with her guide dog, Jaydee.

    Angela discusses how Jaydee helped her regain her confidence and independence after her diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa resulted in significant loss of visual acuity.

    Hiking the Pondo Trail, a four day hike on the
    East coast of South Africa became a challenge that Angela set for herself as a way of raising awareness that blindness does not mean living small. She is also using the project as a fund-raiser for the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind.

    Follow Ange and Jaydees experience on the show and connect with them online:
    Instagram: @Angel on the Blindside.

    Please also support their fundraising at https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/paws-on-the-path

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    I’d love to hear from you – contact me at
    Website : loisstrachan.com
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker

    This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
    Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.
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    51 mins
  • 144 - Finding New Guests for A Different Way of Seeing with Lois Strachan

    144 - Finding New Guests for A Different Way of Seeing with Lois Strachan
    Feb 10 2026
    In my first ever solo episode, and possibly my shortest, I’m inviting you to reach out if you, or someone you know would be a great guest for the show.

    In the episode, I talk about the types of stories I like to share, and tell you how to contact me if you, your organization, or someone you know might be a good person for me to interview.

    Reach out to me on my website loisstrachan.com
    Or drop a comment on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube if that’s where you found this invitation.

    Together let’s continue sharing stories that matter
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    Website : loisstrachan.com
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker

    This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
    Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.
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    9 mins
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