Ablequest on 2RPH

Dr James Fielding - the founder and CEO of Brisbane start up company Audeara - discusses headphones which have a built-in hearing check that tailors the sound of music and tv for you. https://audeara.com/ Original broadcast date: 09.09.22

Royal Rehab's Chief Executive Officer Matt Mackay talks to Elaine Wziontek about LifeWorks, a purpose built hub which is a new advanced technology centre and the largest of its kind in Australia. He explains how the technology can help people recovering from injury and illness. Original broadcast date: 26.08.22

Having easy and convenient access to fitness services can be difficult for people with disabilities. WeFlex provides the solution by connecting those people with appropriately skilled trainers and facilities nearby. CEO David Sexton tells the WeFlex story and talks about its rapid success. You can find out more at https://weflex.com.au/ Original broadcast date: 12.08.22

Impact Institute organises many successful Disability Expos, including the Sydney Disability Expo to be held on 5th and 6th August at Homebush. Kathryn Carey, Head of Events at Impact Institute, talks about what to expect when you visit one of their expos and how accessibility plays a big part in their planning. Original broadcast date: 29.07.22

Louisa Graham, CEO of Australian Scholarships Foundation, talks about the Disability Leadership Program, offered through a partnership with Australian Institute of Company Directors and Australian Network on Disability. Applications for 200 fully funded scholarships to the program are open until 24 July. You can find out more at https://scholarships.org.au/scholarship/dlpscholarship2022/ Original broadcast date: 15.07.22

Two passionate swimmers Emma Lawrence and Matt Haanappel, OAM, talk about the AUSTSWIM program and the removing barriers initiative so more people of all abilities can enjoy swimming safely. Original air date: 01.07.22

Paul Apostolis of mCare Digital tells Elaine Wziontek about the mCare Watch. This watch was nominated as a finalist in the recent Australian Disability Service Awards. Originally broadcast on: 03.06.22

Physiotherapist Professor Meg Morris from La Trobe University and Healthscope is a global leader in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. She discusses the enormous benefits of complementary therapies for people living with Parkinson's, such as dance, singing and boxing. Originally broadcast on 20.5.22

David Campbell, manager of Scanning Pens in New South Wales, discusses their ReaderPen product, which scans over printed text and reads it out loud. This pocket-sized tool won Australia's Best Assistive Technology Product of the Year at the Australian Disability Services Awards 2021.

This is the second episode of a 2-part interview with Cameron Ward, Director and Senior Prosthetist at Innovo Prosthetics. We congratulate Innovo Prosthetics on being awarded Best New Business in the Australian Disability Services Awards on April 5.

Cameron Ward, Director and Senior Prosthetist at Innovo Prosthetics, joins Barbara Sullivan to discuss the exciting advances in prosthetics technology which allow people with upper and lower limb loss to lead more active and independent lives.

In this program we highlight PolySpine, a special type of mobility equipment currently being tested which may assist people living with cerebral palsy and motor neurone disease. Elaine Wziontek speaks with two guests, PolySpine's co-founder Clint Saban and occupational therapist Liz Nade. Learn more at https://polyspine.com/

To highlight World Glaucoma Week (March 6 to 12), Barbara Sullivan talks with Dr. Jennifer Fan Gaskin, clinician-scientist glaucoma specialist with the Centre for Eye Research Australia. Dr. Fan Gaskin discusses CERA's role in global eye research and the many glaucoma projects being undertaken at the Centre.

Professor Jim Patrick is a world authority on cochlear implants and one of its original engineers. Elaine Wziontek interviewed Professor Patrick and asked him about his Cochlear journey, explain how implants work and how they benefit so many thousands of people, including very young children.

Enjoying the beach is an important part of the Australian way of life. Marni Roper explores how accessible Australian beaches are to people with limited mobility and what is being done to improve access, in this discussion with Shane Hryhorec, Chair of Accessible Beaches Australia.

Nicola Slack is a qualified art therapist and registered NDIS provider. Her experience includes teaching, working in film and TV, and hospitals. She discusses how art therapy helps heal the mind and spirit.

Elaine Wziontek speaks to Anne Marie Jonas, who designs adaptive clothing to help people with various disabilities dress with dignity. Learn more about Flex-A-Tee at https://www.flexatee.com/.

Katie Brookes has a severe visual impairment and lives with a rare genetic bone condition. She is a radio production volunteer with 2RPH and an overnight producer with ABC Radio. She talked to Elaine Wziontek about how technology can be easily adapted to magnify print for research and work in the media.

David Woodbridge, Adaptive Technology Consultant at Vision Australia and regular guest on Ablequest, joins Barbara Sullivan to discuss the latest in accessibility features on Apple devices. He also talks about After Shockz, the bone conduction headphones, and Versa Slate, the paperless Braille slate.

Following the success of the 2020 Paralympics we thought we would find out more about the history of the Games and the possibilities open to athletes with a disability. Marni Roper spoke to Tim Matthews, a five-time Paralympic medallist who now runs the pathway and opportunity programs at Paralympics Australia.