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Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio02 Jul 2025On FOCAL POINT: Roslyn Sackley (Aunty Ros) has received an honorary doctorate for her lifelong contribution and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and disability rights. Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, spoke about their current campaign to raise awareness and help stop wildlife crime. Jordie Howell is this year's winner of the Diana Braun Aspirations Award from Blind Citizens Australia National Women's Branch. Kaela Graham-Bowen spoke about Sarcoma awareness month. Kaela, who has been diagnosed with sarcoma, is an amazing Advocate and provides peer support. find out more about Kaela and Kaela's work on Instagram at...2025-07-0257 min
The Professor Frenzy ShowThe Mummy #2, Arcana Royale #1, Rene Auberjunois, Twilight Zone Mirror ImageThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 355 Universal Monsters The Mummy #2 from Image | Writer(s):Faith Erin Hicks | Artist(s):Faith Erin Hicks Lee Loughridge | $4.99 Bug Wars #3 from Image Comics (W) Jason Aaron (A) Mahmud Asrar $4.99 G.I. Joe #6 from Image Comics (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire $3.99 G.I Joe A Real American Hero Silent Missions: Roadblock #1 (W) Andrew Krahnke (A) Andrew Krahnke, Francesco Segala $3.99 Moonshine Bigfoot #1 of 4 from Image Comics (W) Mike Marlow, Zach Howard (A) Steve Ellis, Zach Howard $4.99 Assorted Crisis Events #2 from Image | Writer(s):Deniz Ca...2025-04-301h 02
The Professor Frenzy ShowConan The Barbarian Vol 5 #20, Superman Meets the Quik Bunny, Bill Quinn, Twilight Zone episode: A Passage for TrumpetThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 354 Dick Tracy (Mad Cave Studios) #9 from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s):Alex Segura | Artist(s):Geraldo Borges | $4.99 G.I Joe A Real American Hero Silent Missions: Spirit #1 from Image Comics (W) Leonardo Romero (A) Leonardo Romero, Matheus Lopes $3.99 Conan The Barbarian Vol 5 #20 from Titan Comics | Writer(s):Jim Zub | Artist(s):Doug Braithwaite | $3.99 Hexiles #6 from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s):Cullen Bunn | Artist(s):Joe Bocardo | $4.99 Mothra Queen Of The Monsters #2 from IDW Publishing | Writer(s):SophieCampbell | Artist(s):Matt Frank | $4.99 Buried Long Long Ago #1 from ...2025-04-2353 min
Talking Vision by Vision Australia RadioTalking Vision 761 Week Beginning 30th of December 2024We celebrate World Braille Day on the show this week, with an extra special anniversary in 2025 as this year marks the 200th birthday of braille since Louis Braille innovated the writing system in 1825. Sam kicks off the show speaking to Tristan Clare, chair of the Australian Braille Authority as well as publications officer at Next Sense to talk about why braille plays such a vital role for people who are blind or have very low vision. Later in the program you'll also hear from braille music specialist Jordie Howell, she gives us a rundown of...2025-01-0928 min
The Professor Frenzy ShowCrush Depth #1, Epitaphs Abyss #6, Moon Following Us #4, Merry Christmas!The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 337 Crush Depth #1 from Mad Cave Comics | Writer: DB Andry | w/Tim Daniel Artist: Alex Sanchez - Release date 3/19/2025 Conan The Barbarian Vol 5 #17 from Titan Comics | Writer(s): Jim Zub | Artist(s): Danica Brine Joao Canola | $3.99 Epitaphs From The Abyss #6 (EC Comics) from Oni Press | Writer(s): J.Holtham Tim Seeley Matthew Rosenberg | Artist(s): Charlie Adlard | $4.99 The Moon Is Following Us #4 from Image | Writer(s): Daniel Warren Johnson | Artist(s): Riley Rossmo Daniel Warren Johnson | $3.99 Hard Case Crime Minky Woodcock The Girl Called Cthulhu #3 fr...2024-12-251h 15
Interview Highlights from Vision Australia RadioCelebrating 200 Years of Braille: Jordie HowellWe’re honoured to welcome Jordie Howell back on podcast as we celebrate a remarkable milestone – the 200th anniversary of Braille! 🥳 Geordie is joined in the studio by Talkign Vison's Sam Colley. In this insightful chat, Geordie shares the fascinating history of Braille music, the legacy of Louis Braille, and how Braille is used in music to bring the joy of song and instruments to those who are blind or have low vision. 🎹🎻🎶From the mechanics of reading Braille music to the incredible Braille music camps that have been empowering young musicians for decades, Geordie dives into it all. Plus, we...2024-12-1714 min
BraillecastIntroducing BUOC: Braille, User-Oriented CodeThe latest in our occasional series showcasing historical braille shorthand codes which you might still find useful today:
Braille, User-Oriented Code (BUOC) was a code written by the late Australian, Rebecca Maxwell, with the support of Australian Braille Literacy Action (ABLA), formerly the Australian Guild of Business and Professional Blind. It was last revised in 1998 and includes a number of useful devices for making braille shorter.
We were delighted to be joined by Jordie Howell, a great proponent of BUOC and a contemporary of its author. Jordie introduced us to the principals of BUOC, described...2024-11-2555 min
ICEB General Assemblies and Mid-TermsDay 3 Session 10
CMC Technical Committee Report – Clive Lansink (New Zealand)
World Braille Council, Accessible Books Consortium, and Marrakesh Treaty: Martine Abel-Williamson, QSM, President, World Blind Union
ICEB Music Committee Report – Jordie Howell (Australia)
2024-05-281h 25
The Professor Frenzy ShowSaga #66, Something Killing Children #33, That Guy: Bruce Dern, Fave: Wonder Woman Episodes Bone Orchard Mythos Tenement #4 from Image | Writer(s): Jeff Lemire | Artist(s): Andrea Sorrentino Dave Stewart | $3.99 KLIK KLIK BOOM #4 from Image | Writer(s): Doug Wagner | Artist(s): Douglas Dabbs Matt Wilson | $3.99 Saga #66 from Image | Writer(s): Brian K. Vaughan | Artist(s): Fiona Staples | $3.99 Something Is Killing The Children #33 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): James Tynion IV | Artist(s): Werther Dell'Edera | $3.99 Big Game #3 from Image Comics (W) Mark Millar (A) Pepe Larraz $3.99 The Madness #2 of 6 from AWA (W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) ACO, David Lorenzo $3.99 Hexagon Bridge...2023-09-271h 25
Focal Point on Vison Australia RadioFocal Point (60min) - 23 Aug 2023On FOCAL POINT: Gisele Mesnage, Advocate and Campaigner, spoke about Participant Readiness for PACE National rollout. PACE is the new IT system being deployed by the NDIA. Gisele encouraged all NDIS participants to join one of the information sessions to learn how the new PACE system may impact our experience. To join the information sessions go to: https://www.ndis.gov.au/events/9336-participant-readiness-pace-national-rollout Brodie Benson spoke from Birmingham where the Belles, the Australian Women's Goalball Team, is competing at the IBSA World Games. Janene Sadhu and Jordie Howell paid beautiful tributes to the late Rebecca (Becky) Maxwell. Jo...2023-08-231h 01
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 310Comic Reviews: Batman Secret Files: Huntress by Mariko Tamaki, David Lapham, Trish Mulvihill Icon and Rocket: Season One 1 by Reginald Hudlin, Doug Braithwaite, Scott Hanna, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Superman: Son of Kal-El 1 by Tom Taylor, John Timms, Gabe Eltaeb Wonder Woman: Black and Gold 2 by Mariko Tamaki, Che Grayson, Stephanie Williams, Tillie Walden, Rachel Smythe, Jamie McKelvie, Corin Howell, Ashley Woods, Jordie Bellaire I Am Not Starfire by Mariko Tamaki, Yoshi Yoshitani Amazing Fantasy 1 by Kaare Andrews Symbiote Spider-Man: Crossroads 1 by Peter David, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata Sweet Paprika 1 by Mirka Andolfo Groo Meets Tarzan 1...2021-08-012h 49
The Kiwi and the EmuThe Kiwi and the Emu - Episode 9 - Jordie Howell - Melbourne VICIn Episode 9 of the Kiwi and the Emu, we go to Melbourne Victoria and see how Jordie Howell is going with her music, choir, teaching and mobility since the COVID-19 restrictions came in. Jordie sings at Christ Church South Yarra and she discusses how different Easter was in 2020 due to the local restrictions in Victoria. She also shares with us her experiences of attending church services online and singing on line.
Most of the podcasts in this series starts with the formal interview with our guest and ends with the lighter moments where our guests get the...2020-06-0146 min
Vision AustraliaTalking Vision Now Episode 6The Holman Prize is a major award from the Lighthouse Foundation worth $25,000, awarded for a project that encompasses a spirit of adventure for those who are blind or have low vision. Singer, musician and Vision Australia braille music transcriber Jordie Howell is entering the Holman Prize with the aim of recording an album, in collaboration with Australian composers and composers who are blind or have low vision. She's in conversation with Tess Herbert and talks about the inspiration and her dream of making the album. You can help Jordie fulfill a lifelong dream of...2020-03-2414 min
Talking Vision NowTalking Vision Now Episode 6The Holman Prize is a major award from the Lighthouse Foundation worth $25,000, awarded for a project that encompasses a spirit of adventure for those who are blind or have low vision. Singer, musician and Vision Australia braille music transcriber Jordie Howell is entering the Holman Prize with the aim of recording an album, in collaboration with Australian composers and composers who are blind or have low vision. She's in conversation with Tess Herbert and talks about the inspiration and her dream of making the album. You can help Jordie fulfill a lifelong dream of...2020-03-2414 min
Blind Citizens AustraliaProgram 444 of New HorizonsWe talk all things Braille. We hear from Jordie Howell, a member of the executive committee of the Australian Braille Authority, about the Onkyo Essay Competition, the forthcoming Round Table on Information Access for people with a Print Disability, and lots more. Finally, Vaughn updates us on latest happenings from BCA including an important survey regarding communications, as well as some teleconferences for people interested in Aged Care reform.2016-03-2814 min