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On FOCAL POINT:

• Alan Taylor, a member of the choir performing for Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, shared Alan's experiences being part of the time honoured event for over 30 years, and time in music so far.
• Rachel from marketing at Beyond Blindness with events and activities coming up in January - the office closing and reopening times for the holiday season.
• Mac Bollella, from the Electoral Commission of South Australia, had news on what's available for telephone assisted voting at the 2026 state election.
• Phil Vandepeer, co-founder and co-presenter for Focal Point, shared Phil's highlights and low-lights for 2025. Phil also polished his crystal ball, made a prediction or two for 2026,

Resources:

Beyond Blindness: http://www.beyondblindness.org.au

SA Electoral Commission: https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/

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On FOCAL POINT:

• Dr. Daniel Fielding, CEO and Co-Founder for Audeara - helping to hear better with hearing tests; head phones and other products and initiatives. Audeara is an Australian company that is recognised internationally,
• Rebecca Young, CEO for Access 2 Arts, with some audio described events at the Art Gallery, workshops for digital design, using A.I. to promote artists and their work. Bec also shares some of her highlights for this year.
• Steven Johnson has developed the "Black Lens app on IOS, enabling people who are blind or have low vision independently take photos, including selfies.
• Jack Crispin, Tennis Development Lead - Schools, invited all to the All Abilities Activation at Adelaide International - an inclusive tennis experience in January. Jack also previewed an event in Adelaide this weekend for athletes who are blind or have low vision.

Resources:

Audeara: http://www.audeara.com

Access 2 Arts: http://www.access2arts.org.au

Black Lens App: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/black-lens/id6754779190

Jack Crispin Email Address: jack.crispin@tennis.com.au

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