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Lois Strachan129 - A Conversation with Joseph Fleeks about Living with Blindness** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today!
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https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content
In this episode, Lois chats with Joseph Fleeks, one of the hosts of the Blind Table Talk Podcast.
At the age of 16, a drive-by shooting resulted in Joseph becoming blind. An active athlete when he was sighted, Joseph began exploring adaptive sports soon after his rehabilitation. In this conversation, we discuss two of his sports, Beep Baseball and Goalball.
Fr...2025-06-2449 minA Different Way of Seeing129 - A Conversation with Joseph Fleeks about Living with Blindness** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today!
Order it at
https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content
In this episode, Lois chats with Joseph Fleeks, one of the hosts of the Blind Table Talk Podcast.
At the age of 16, a drive-by shooting resulted in Joseph becoming blind. An active athlete when he was sighted, Joseph began exploring adaptive sports soon after his rehabilitation. In this conversation, we discuss two of his sports, Beep Baseball and Goalball.
Fr...2025-06-2449 minLois Strachan128 - Tarryn Tomlinson on Understanding Smart Cities** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today!
Order it at
https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content
In this episode, Lois chats with Tarryn Tomlinson from LiveAble Universal Access Consultants, an organisation that specialises in universal access solutions for the hospitality industry.
The conversation focuses on the impact that smart city initiatives could have on the inhabitants of a city, including those with disabilities.
We discuss the difference between smart and traditional city planning and design, how to...2025-06-1154 minA Different Way of Seeing128 - Tarryn Tomlinson on Understanding Smart Cities** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available as a print book, an e-book and in audio – grab your copy today!
Order it at
https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content
In this episode, Lois chats with Tarryn Tomlinson from LiveAble Universal Access Consultants, an organisation that specialises in universal access solutions for the hospitality industry.
The conversation focuses on the impact that smart city initiatives could have on the inhabitants of a city, including those with disabilities.
We discuss the difference between smart and traditional city planning and design, how to...2025-06-1154 min
A Different Way of Seeing124 - Job Talk: Katey Fortun on Working as an Interior Designer with Dyslexia** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at
https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content
In today’s episode, Lois chats with host of the Different Ability Podcast, Katey Fortun, about her work as an interior designer.
During the conversation, Katey talks about the relief of receiving a diagnosis of dyslexia at the age of 10 years of age, because it helped her to understand her way of doing things. She acknowledges the willingness of her education system to accommodate her and some of the techniques she uses to accomplish the ma...2025-04-1558 minLois Strachan124 - Job Talk: Katey Fortun on Working as an Interior Designer with Dyslexia** My new book, Paws for Thought (second edition) is now available. Get your copy at
https://www.loisstrachan.com/shop/#acc-content
In today’s episode, Lois chats with host of the Different Ability Podcast, Katey Fortun, about her work as an interior designer.
During the conversation, Katey talks about the relief of receiving a diagnosis of dyslexia at the age of 10 years of age, because it helped her to understand her way of doing things. She acknowledges the willingness of her education system to accommodate her and some of the techniques she uses to accomplish the ma...2025-04-1558 min
A Different Way of Seeing86 - George Abraham on Blind Cricket and Score Foundation In IndiaIn this episode I chat with George Abraham, founder of Score Foundation in India.
During the conversation we discuss George’s involvement in blind cricket in India, and his role in the creation of the World Blind Cricket Council, of which he was elected as the first Chairperson in 1996. In this role he and his team conceived and organised the inaugural World Cup of Cricket for the Blind.
George also shares the work he is doing with Score Foundation to support visually impaired people in India, and his podcast Eyeway Conversations, on which I was recently a...2023-08-1542 minLois Strachan86 - George Abraham on Blind Cricket and Score Foundation In IndiaIn this episode I chat with George Abraham, founder of Score Foundation in India.
During the conversation we discuss George’s involvement in blind cricket in India, and his role in the creation of the World Blind Cricket Council, of which he was elected as the first Chairperson in 1996. In this role he and his team conceived and organised the inaugural World Cup of Cricket for the Blind.
George also shares the work he is doing with Score Foundation to support visually impaired people in India, and his podcast Eyeway Conversations, on which I was recently a...2023-08-1542 min
Lois Strachan67 - Jeremy Opperman on Lois’s Aerobatic FlightIn this episode Jeremy Opperman chats to me about a recent adventure of an aerobatic flight. During our conversation we explore various aspects of how I experienced the flight, including what I felt when flying upside down and what it was like for me to actually fly the plane as a totally blind person.
Contact Jeremy Opperman at
Web: www.disabilitydesk.co.za
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07jGjBU0PUmCXF00n1D5_w
Contact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions at
Web: loisstrachan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2022-06-2730 minA Different Way of Seeing67 - Jeremy Opperman on Lois’s Aerobatic FlightIn this episode Jeremy Opperman chats to me about a recent adventure of an aerobatic flight. During our conversation we explore various aspects of how I experienced the flight, including what I felt when flying upside down and what it was like for me to actually fly the plane as a totally blind person.
Contact Jeremy Opperman at
Web: www.disabilitydesk.co.za
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07jGjBU0PUmCXF00n1D5_w
Contact Lois with podcast topics or guest suggestions at
Web: loisstrachan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2022-06-2730 min
A Different Way of Seeing60 - An Upside-Down Introduction to the New Format - with Lois Strachan and Jeff ThompsonIn this episode we get creative and turn everything upside down. Because it’s all about change!
Our host, Lois Strachan is on the other side of the microphone as she speaks to guest interviewer, Jeff Thompson from the Blind Abilities podcast network about what to expect in the new format of A Different Way of Seeing.
Find out what to expect in future episodes and the story of how Lois got into podcasting in the first place.
With thanks to Jeff for editing the interview section of the podcast.
Contact Jeff Th...2022-03-1416 minLois Strachan60 - An Upside-Down Introduction to the New Format - with Lois Strachan and Jeff ThompsonIn this episode we get creative and turn everything upside down. Because it’s all about change!
Our host, Lois Strachan is on the other side of the microphone as she speaks to guest interviewer, Jeff Thompson from the Blind Abilities podcast network about what to expect in the new format of A Different Way of Seeing.
Find out what to expect in future episodes and the story of how Lois got into podcasting in the first place.
With thanks to Jeff for editing the interview section of the podcast.
Contact Jeff Th...2022-03-1416 min
A Different Way of Seeing59 - Echo location with Brian BushwayIn this episode our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Brian Bushway of Acoustic Athletics about echo location as a tool to help us navigate the world.
We also share news on upcoming changes to the podcast, so be sure to listen right to the end of today’s episode.
Here’s how you can contact Brian Bushway and Acoustic Athletics:
YouTube
The Brian Bushway- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSsNx-Ql3WNNcSULXdTbug
Acoustic Athletics- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-h5Y_i65SZx1EWwzHXE-8Q
Instagram
Brianbushway
Acousticathletics
Link...2022-02-2841 minLois Strachan59 - Echo location with Brian BushwayIn this episode our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Brian Bushway of Acoustic Athletics about echo location as a tool to help us navigate the world.
We also share news on upcoming changes to the podcast, so be sure to listen right to the end of today’s episode.
Here’s how you can contact Brian Bushway and Acoustic Athletics:
YouTube
The Brian Bushway- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSsNx-Ql3WNNcSULXdTbug
Acoustic Athletics- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-h5Y_i65SZx1EWwzHXE-8Q
Instagram
Brianbushway
Acousticathletics
Link...2022-02-2841 min
A Different Way of Seeing58 - Adaptive Golf with Raising Hope SAIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Mary Klinkradt of Raising Hope SA about adaptive golf and the launch of the Raising Hope SA Golf Academy in Cape Town.
For general enquiries contact Mary on mary@raisinghopesa.com
For enquiries on adaptive golf lessons, contact Shane on golfacademy@hazendal.co.za
Look out for news of the podcast update coming soon…
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on hindenburg.com
Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2022-02-1429 minLois Strachan58 - Adaptive Golf with Raising Hope SAIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Mary Klinkradt of Raising Hope SA about adaptive golf and the launch of the Raising Hope SA Golf Academy in Cape Town.
For general enquiries contact Mary on mary@raisinghopesa.com
For enquiries on adaptive golf lessons, contact Shane on golfacademy@hazendal.co.za
Look out for news of the podcast update coming soon…
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on hindenburg.com
Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2022-02-1429 min
Lois Strachan57 - Saffura KhanIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan chats to Saffura Khan who is a social activist involved in many different areas of the disability sector. She is education manager at the South African National Zakah Fund, and a radio presenter. Saffura was born blind and she loves to travel.
Today's travel quote is by Lawrence Block: "Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing, while in pursuit of something else."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu2022-01-2449 minA Different Way of Seeing57 - Saffura KhanIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan chats to Saffura Khan who is a social activist involved in many different areas of the disability sector. She is education manager at the South African National Zakah Fund, and a radio presenter. Saffura was born blind and she loves to travel.
Today's travel quote is by Lawrence Block: "Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing, while in pursuit of something else."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu2022-01-2449 min
A Different Way of Seeing56 - An Introduction to Adaptive Paragliding in South AfricaIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Matthew van Zyl from Square One Paragliding and Taryn Tomlinson from Able2Travel about the introduction of adaptive paragliding into South Africa.
Today's travel quote is by Leonardo da Vinci: "Once you have tasted flight, you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. Because there you have been, and there you long to return"
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-11-2445 minLois Strachan56 - An Introduction to Adaptive Paragliding in South AfricaIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Matthew van Zyl from Square One Paragliding and Taryn Tomlinson from Able2Travel about the introduction of adaptive paragliding into South Africa.
Today's travel quote is by Leonardo da Vinci: "Once you have tasted flight, you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. Because there you have been, and there you long to return"
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-11-2445 min
Lois Strachan55 - Meiki MotshabiIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats with Meiki Motshabi.who learned to swim as a visually impaired adult. We will hear about her love of water sports and her swimming adventures.
Today's travel quote is by Rabindranath Tagor: "
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E. Zulu.2021-10-2852 minA Different Way of Seeing55 - Meiki MotshabiIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats with Meiki Motshabi.who learned to swim as a visually impaired adult. We will hear about her love of water sports and her swimming adventures.
Today's travel quote is by Rabindranath Tagor: "
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E. Zulu.2021-10-2852 min
Lois Strachan54 - Scuba Diving for Persons with DisabilitiesIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with the team from Handicapped Scuba Crew, an NPO that provides adaptive scuba diving experiences.
Handicapped Scuba Crew can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HandicappedScubaCrew/
Today's travel quote is by Justina Chen Headley: "I didn't know that the world could be so mind-blowingly beautiful."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E. Zulu.2021-10-0734 minA Different Way of Seeing54 - Scuba Diving for Persons with DisabilitiesIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with the team from Handicapped Scuba Crew, an NPO that provides adaptive scuba diving experiences.
Handicapped Scuba Crew can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HandicappedScubaCrew/
Today's travel quote is by Justina Chen Headley: "I didn't know that the world could be so mind-blowingly beautiful."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E. Zulu.2021-10-0734 min
Lois Strachan51 - Praveena Sukhraj-ElyIn this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Praveena Sukhraj-Ely who is joining us from Pretoria in South Africa. Praveena was partially sighted until the age of 12 years old, when she lost her sight completely. After school, she studied to become a lawyer, and did a Masters in political science, and a Phd in public policy, which opened up opportunities to travel. She shares her story and travels in this conversation.
Today's travel quote is by Henry Miller: "One's destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things."
This episode was edited...2021-08-0347 minA Different Way of Seeing51 - Praveena Sukhraj-ElyIn this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Praveena Sukhraj-Ely who is joining us from Pretoria in South Africa. Praveena was partially sighted until the age of 12 years old, when she lost her sight completely. After school, she studied to become a lawyer, and did a Masters in political science, and a Phd in public policy, which opened up opportunities to travel. She shares her story and travels in this conversation.
Today's travel quote is by Henry Miller: "One's destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things."
This episode was edited...2021-08-0347 min
Lois Strachan50 - Nick & Nikki SmitIn this episode our host, Lois Strachan, chats with Nick & Nikki Smit. Nick is an entrepreneur, teacher and public speaker, forging his way forward in the disability space as founder of Smergos. Nikki is a swimming coach, teaching children from age 6 and up water safety. She also is an animal lover, happy to house & pet sit while also currently completing a Psychology degree.
Nick has cerebral palsy as a result of a car accident at the age of 6 months old. He aims to break down the barriers and build bridges between those with, and without, disabilities through disability...2021-07-2043 minA Different Way of Seeing50 - Nick & Nikki SmitIn this episode our host, Lois Strachan, chats with Nick & Nikki Smit. Nick is an entrepreneur, teacher and public speaker, forging his way forward in the disability space as founder of Smergos. Nikki is a swimming coach, teaching children from age 6 and up water safety. She also is an animal lover, happy to house & pet sit while also currently completing a Psychology degree.
Nick has cerebral palsy as a result of a car accident at the age of 6 months old. He aims to break down the barriers and build bridges between those with, and without, disabilities through disability...2021-07-2043 min
A Different Way of Seeing49 - Musa ZuluIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan speaks to multi-talented Musa. E Zulu who is an artist, author, and motivational speaker. Musa was paralysed in a car accident in 1995 and shares about his life, his work and his travels as a wheelchair user.
Musa is soon to release his book, for further information on release dates and where to purchase a copy, contact information as follows: valhallaarts@gmail.com / www.valhallaarts.co.za
Today's travel quote is from singer, Grace Jones: "I just go with the flow, I follow the yellow brick road. I don't know...2021-07-011h 10Lois Strachan49 - Musa ZuluIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan speaks to multi-talented Musa. E Zulu who is an artist, author, and motivational speaker. Musa was paralysed in a car accident in 1995 and shares about his life, his work and his travels as a wheelchair user.
Musa is soon to release his book, for further information on release dates and where to purchase a copy, contact information as follows: valhallaarts@gmail.com / www.valhallaarts.co.za
Today's travel quote is from singer, Grace Jones: "I just go with the flow, I follow the yellow brick road. I don't know...2021-07-011h 10
A Different Way of Seeing48 - Tony Giles on Travelling Independently as a Person who is Blind & Hearing ImpairedIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats to Tony Giles, also known as Tony the Traveller, about his independent travels as a person who is both blind and hearing impaired. Tony, joining us from the UK, has travelled to almost 140 countries and already has his next countries lined up.
Today's travel quote is by Pico Iyer: "We travel initially to lose ourselves, and we travel next to find ourselves.:
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-06-1645 minLois Strachan48 - Tony Giles on Travelling Independently as a Person who is Blind & Hearing ImpairedIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats to Tony Giles, also known as Tony the Traveller, about his independent travels as a person who is both blind and hearing impaired. Tony, joining us from the UK, has travelled to almost 140 countries and already has his next countries lined up.
Today's travel quote is by Pico Iyer: "We travel initially to lose ourselves, and we travel next to find ourselves.:
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-06-1645 min
A Different Way of Seeing47 - Travelling with Muscular Dystrophy with Mark BannisterIn this episode our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Mark Bannister who has done a considerable amount of travelling. Mark was born in and grew up in Liverpool, England. As a young child, Mark was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy. He shares about his adventure and travel experiences.
In 2020, Mark published a book titled Eyes Wide Open, which attempts to show how you can turn any challenge into an opportunity and that anything is possible if you want it enough. Listeners are welcome to email Mark at bannistermark118@gmail.com
Today's travel quote is...2021-05-1354 minLois Strachan47 - Travelling with Muscular Dystrophy with Mark BannisterIn this episode our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Mark Bannister who has done a considerable amount of travelling. Mark was born in and grew up in Liverpool, England. As a young child, Mark was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy. He shares about his adventure and travel experiences.
In 2020, Mark published a book titled Eyes Wide Open, which attempts to show how you can turn any challenge into an opportunity and that anything is possible if you want it enough. Listeners are welcome to email Mark at bannistermark118@gmail.com
Today's travel quote is...2021-05-1354 min
A Different Way of Seeing46 - Adam PerryIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Adam Perry from Minneapolis in Minnesota in the USA. He is a 49 year old man who was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in the 70s. Over time he lost his peripheral vision, night vision and then total vision.
Adam has travelled extensively both for personal leisure and for work and shares his insights and experiences as a traveller who is blind.
Today's travel quote is by British author Jane Wilson Howarth - "Travel is a joy, full of surprises. Perhaps some of the most enjoyable times are those...2021-04-2454 minLois Strachan46 - Adam PerryIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Adam Perry from Minneapolis in Minnesota in the USA. He is a 49 year old man who was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in the 70s. Over time he lost his peripheral vision, night vision and then total vision.
Adam has travelled extensively both for personal leisure and for work and shares his insights and experiences as a traveller who is blind.
Today's travel quote is by British author Jane Wilson Howarth - "Travel is a joy, full of surprises. Perhaps some of the most enjoyable times are those...2021-04-2454 min
Lois Strachan45 - Adventures for a Cause with Normie EckardIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Normie Eckard from Ventures4Jesus who is an adventurer and traveller who uses his adventures to raise funds for others. Normie became a T7/T8 paraplegic after a motor vehicle accident when he was 18 years old.
Today's travel quote comes from the ancient Roman philosopher, Seneca: "Travel and change of pace imparts new vigour to the mind."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-04-0753 minA Different Way of Seeing45 - Adventures for a Cause with Normie EckardIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Normie Eckard from Ventures4Jesus who is an adventurer and traveller who uses his adventures to raise funds for others. Normie became a T7/T8 paraplegic after a motor vehicle accident when he was 18 years old.
Today's travel quote comes from the ancient Roman philosopher, Seneca: "Travel and change of pace imparts new vigour to the mind."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-04-0753 min
Lois Strachan44 - Renee Kuester-Sebranek on Travelling as a Person who is BlindIn this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Renee Keuster-Sebranek, our first international guest from the USA. Renee shares her experiences travelling as a person who is blind.
Today's travel quote is by Mary Anne Radmacher: "I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-03-1832 minA Different Way of Seeing44 - Renee Kuester-Sebranek on Travelling as a Person who is BlindIn this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Renee Keuster-Sebranek, our first international guest from the USA. Renee shares her experiences travelling as a person who is blind.
Today's travel quote is by Mary Anne Radmacher: "I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-03-1832 min
Lois Strachan43 - Elizabeth Maphike on Travelling as a Person who is BlindIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats with Elizabeth Maphike. Elizabeth became blind as an adult and the first time she travelled outside of her home city was after she lost her sight.
Elizabeth is the provincial chairperson of the Western Cape branch of the South African National Council for the Blind.
Follow Elizabeth's blog on:
Literature with Love by Liz : https://www.facebook.com/bethslit
Today's travel quote is from the actor, Sir Richard Burton: "Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into...2021-03-0443 minA Different Way of Seeing43 - Elizabeth Maphike on Travelling as a Person who is BlindIn this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats with Elizabeth Maphike. Elizabeth became blind as an adult and the first time she travelled outside of her home city was after she lost her sight.
Elizabeth is the provincial chairperson of the Western Cape branch of the South African National Council for the Blind.
Follow Elizabeth's blog on:
Literature with Love by Liz : https://www.facebook.com/bethslit
Today's travel quote is from the actor, Sir Richard Burton: "Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into...2021-03-0443 min
Lois Strachan42 - Climbing Kilimanjaro with Chaeli Mycroft (Part 2)Following on from the previous episode, Lois Strachan continues the conversation with Chaeli Mycroft, an ability activist in Cape Town, South Africa.
In this episode, Chaeli speaks about summiting mount Kilimanjaro and shares some of her other experiences travelling internationally in her wheelchair.
Today's travel quote Simon Raven: "Since life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-02-0345 minA Different Way of Seeing42 - Climbing Kilimanjaro with Chaeli Mycroft (Part 2)Following on from the previous episode, Lois Strachan continues the conversation with Chaeli Mycroft, an ability activist in Cape Town, South Africa.
In this episode, Chaeli speaks about summiting mount Kilimanjaro and shares some of her other experiences travelling internationally in her wheelchair.
Today's travel quote Simon Raven: "Since life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-02-0345 min
A Different Way of Seeing41 - Climbing Kili with Chaeli (Part 1)In this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Chaeli Mycroft, an ability activist based in Cape Town, South Africa, about a number of topics related to accessible travel and Chaeli's summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-01-1830 minLois Strachan41 - Climbing Kili with Chaeli (Part 1)In this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Chaeli Mycroft, an ability activist based in Cape Town, South Africa, about a number of topics related to accessible travel and Chaeli's summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2021-01-1830 min
A Different Way of Seeing40 - Discussing Disability Inclusion with Jeremy OppermanIn this episode, marking our 2 year anniversary, Lois Strachan has a conversation with Jeremy Opperman who is a disability inclusion consultant, and they discuss how this impacts the travel and tourism industry.
Today's travel quote is by Melody Truong: "I'm in love with cities I've never been to, and people I've never met."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2020-09-2252 minLois Strachan40 - Discussing Disability Inclusion with Jeremy OppermanIn this episode, marking our 2 year anniversary, Lois Strachan has a conversation with Jeremy Opperman who is a disability inclusion consultant, and they discuss how this impacts the travel and tourism industry.
Today's travel quote is by Melody Truong: "I'm in love with cities I've never been to, and people I've never met."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2020-09-2252 min
A Different Way of Seeing39 - Travel Without Limits with Julie JonesLois Strachan interviews Julie Jones from Sydney, Australia. Julie is the founder of an online platform, Have Wheelchair Will Travel, and the co-founder and editor of the magazine,Travel Without Limits.
Julie's son was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 5 months and they have travelled extensively as a family. As a result and with her background in tourism, she realised the need for information on accessible travel and as such the review website and magazine were born.
Website links:
Have Wheelchair Will Travel | havewheelchairwilltravel.net
Travel Without Limits | www.travelwithoutlimits.com.au2020-08-2635 minLois Strachan39 - Travel Without Limits with Julie JonesLois Strachan interviews Julie Jones from Sydney, Australia. Julie is the founder of an online platform, Have Wheelchair Will Travel, and the co-founder and editor of the magazine,Travel Without Limits.
Julie's son was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 5 months and they have travelled extensively as a family. As a result and with her background in tourism, she realised the need for information on accessible travel and as such the review website and magazine were born.
Website links:
Have Wheelchair Will Travel | havewheelchairwilltravel.net
Travel Without Limits | www.travelwithoutlimits.com.au2020-08-2635 min
A Different Way of Seeing38 - Able2Travel with Tarryn TomlinsonIn part 2 of the interview with Tarryn Tomlinson, host Lois Strachan chats with her about her company, Able2Travel and the work she is doing in the tourism and hospitality industries.
Tarryn is a writer for Mango Airline's magazine, a consultant on accessibility within the tourism industry, and the founder of an organisation helping underpriviliged children with music and art therapy.Tarryn is also a wheelchair user due to rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 19 years old.
Watch the Promo video for Able2Travel:
A reality travel and lifestyle show. Exploring adventure, culture, food...2020-08-1151 minLois Strachan38 - Able2Travel with Tarryn TomlinsonIn part 2 of the interview with Tarryn Tomlinson, host Lois Strachan chats with her about her company, Able2Travel and the work she is doing in the tourism and hospitality industries.
Tarryn is a writer for Mango Airline's magazine, a consultant on accessibility within the tourism industry, and the founder of an organisation helping underpriviliged children with music and art therapy.Tarryn is also a wheelchair user due to rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 19 years old.
Watch the Promo video for Able2Travel:
A reality travel and lifestyle show. Exploring adventure, culture, food...2020-08-1151 min
A Different Way of Seeing37 - Tarryn Tomlinson on Conquering KilimanjaroIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Tarryn Tomlinson about her recent expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro in her wheelchair.
Tarryn is a consultant in the hospitality industry and a social activist. She is the founder of Able2Travel, and the Bambini Dream Foundation Trust, an NPO that provides music and art therapy to underprivileged children. She also writes for Mango Airlines regarding accessibility and accessible travel.
Today's quote is by Aesop: "Adventure is worthwhile."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2020-07-2248 minLois Strachan37 - Tarryn Tomlinson on Conquering KilimanjaroIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Tarryn Tomlinson about her recent expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro in her wheelchair.
Tarryn is a consultant in the hospitality industry and a social activist. She is the founder of Able2Travel, and the Bambini Dream Foundation Trust, an NPO that provides music and art therapy to underprivileged children. She also writes for Mango Airlines regarding accessibility and accessible travel.
Today's quote is by Aesop: "Adventure is worthwhile."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2020-07-2248 min
A Different Way of Seeing36 - Insights into the Travel Industry with Rajes GovenderIn this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Rajes Govender, a travel agent from Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. She is founder and co-owner of Consolidated Travel. She shares her insights into the travel industry and her own experiences as a traveller with a disability. Rajes had a motor car accident 18 years ago and lost both her lower limbs.
Today's travel quote is by André Gides: "Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Musa E Z...2020-06-2333 minLois Strachan36 - Insights into the Travel Industry with Rajes GovenderIn this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Rajes Govender, a travel agent from Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. She is founder and co-owner of Consolidated Travel. She shares her insights into the travel industry and her own experiences as a traveller with a disability. Rajes had a motor car accident 18 years ago and lost both her lower limbs.
Today's travel quote is by André Gides: "Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Musa E Z...2020-06-2333 min
Lois Strachan35 - Standing out from the crowd with paralympian & professional speaker, Darren HarrisLois Strachan speaks with paralympian and professional speaker, Darren Harris, about his extensive travels, participation in the paralympics his speaking career.
Darren is visually impaired, living in the UK and loves helping people stand out from the crowd, follow their dreams, not be shut down by the masses, and to become torch bearers who break new ground for all of us.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg Software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2020-05-0852 minA Different Way of Seeing35 - Standing out from the crowd with paralympian & professional speaker, Darren HarrisLois Strachan speaks with paralympian and professional speaker, Darren Harris, about his extensive travels, participation in the paralympics his speaking career.
Darren is visually impaired, living in the UK and loves helping people stand out from the crowd, follow their dreams, not be shut down by the masses, and to become torch bearers who break new ground for all of us.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg Software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2020-05-0852 min
A Different Way of Seeing34 - Cruising with Dr Kim LewisLois Strachan speaks with Dr Kim Lewis who is a General Practitioner by trade, and due to brain inflammation, lost her sight 3 years ago. Kim speaks with Lois about her travels, and most recently, her experience of going on a cruise as a blind passenger with her guide dog, Jessie.
Travel Tech Corner features the Zoom software that can help us keep connected with friends and family during lockdown.
Today's travel quote: "Stop worrying about the potholes in the road, and enjoy the trip." Babs Hoffman
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using...2020-04-1446 minLois Strachan34 - Cruising with Dr Kim LewisLois Strachan speaks with Dr Kim Lewis who is a General Practitioner by trade, and due to brain inflammation, lost her sight 3 years ago. Kim speaks with Lois about her travels, and most recently, her experience of going on a cruise as a blind passenger with her guide dog, Jessie.
Travel Tech Corner features the Zoom software that can help us keep connected with friends and family during lockdown.
Today's travel quote: "Stop worrying about the potholes in the road, and enjoy the trip." Babs Hoffman
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using...2020-04-1446 min
A Different Way of Seeing33 - Travel inspiration from Anthony Ghillino during a global pandemicDuring this time of uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, enjoy some armchair travel with Lois Strachan and her guests. Even though we can't physically travel right now, we feel it's important that we keep sharing stories, travel inspiration and our experiences for the time when we are able to go out into the world again.
Our guest today, is Anthony Ghillino who is the general manager of QASA, the QuadPara Association of the Western Cape, here in South Africa. Anthony became paralysed 28 years ago as a young man after the open bakkie he was travelling in overturned on...2020-03-3136 minLois Strachan33 - Travel inspiration from Anthony Ghillino during a global pandemicDuring this time of uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, enjoy some armchair travel with Lois Strachan and her guests. Even though we can't physically travel right now, we feel it's important that we keep sharing stories, travel inspiration and our experiences for the time when we are able to go out into the world again.
Our guest today, is Anthony Ghillino who is the general manager of QASA, the QuadPara Association of the Western Cape, here in South Africa. Anthony became paralysed 28 years ago as a young man after the open bakkie he was travelling in overturned on...2020-03-3136 min
Lois Strachan32 - Accessible Safaris with Epic EnabledLois Strachan speaks with Sabine Smith from Epic Enabled, an accessible tour operator based in Cape Town, South Africa. Epic Enabled was founded by Alfie Smith, who qualified as a mechanic and started travelling as a youngster. He started Epic Expeditions in 1992. Sabine was born in Switzerland and joined Alfie in 1994. In 2001 they started Epic Enabled to provide accessible safaris for people with disabilities. They opened the Epic Guesthouse in 2010 - a fully accessible guesthouse in Cape Town.
Contact information:
Website: www.epic-enabled.com and www.epic-guesthouse.com
Email & Phone: info@epic-enabled.com and +27 732282825
Facebook...2020-03-1026 minA Different Way of Seeing32 - Accessible Safaris with Epic EnabledLois Strachan speaks with Sabine Smith from Epic Enabled, an accessible tour operator based in Cape Town, South Africa. Epic Enabled was founded by Alfie Smith, who qualified as a mechanic and started travelling as a youngster. He started Epic Expeditions in 1992. Sabine was born in Switzerland and joined Alfie in 1994. In 2001 they started Epic Enabled to provide accessible safaris for people with disabilities. They opened the Epic Guesthouse in 2010 - a fully accessible guesthouse in Cape Town.
Contact information:
Website: www.epic-enabled.com and www.epic-guesthouse.com
Email & Phone: info@epic-enabled.com and +27 732282825
Facebook...2020-03-1026 min
A Different Way of Seeing31 - Going on the Hajj as a Blind Traveller with Zakariya MoolaLois Strachan speaks with Zakariya Moola about his experience going on Hajj as a person with a visual impairment.
Zakariya was born in Durban and schooled in Pietermaritzburg. He completed a Bachelor of Social Science degree and has his own business retailing stationery. He has been visually impaired since birth.
Zakariya's first overseas trip was in 1989 when he went to Saudi Arabia for a minor pilgrimage called Umrah, during his December holidays and again in 1993. In 2003 and 2016 he did the Hajj, the major pilgrimage to Mecca. He has also travelled to the UK, Dubai, India, Turkey...2020-02-2444 minLois Strachan31 - Going on the Hajj as a Blind Traveller with Zakariya MoolaLois Strachan speaks with Zakariya Moola about his experience going on Hajj as a person with a visual impairment.
Zakariya was born in Durban and schooled in Pietermaritzburg. He completed a Bachelor of Social Science degree and has his own business retailing stationery. He has been visually impaired since birth.
Zakariya's first overseas trip was in 1989 when he went to Saudi Arabia for a minor pilgrimage called Umrah, during his December holidays and again in 1993. In 2003 and 2016 he did the Hajj, the major pilgrimage to Mecca. He has also travelled to the UK, Dubai, India, Turkey...2020-02-2444 min
A Different Way of Seeing30- Cindy Jacobsz, a Visually Impaired Cyclist & TriathleteIn today's episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Cindy Jacobsz who is a visually impaired cyclist and triathlete, and recently took a trip to the Himalayas.
Cindy is a mother of 2 daughters. She works in employee health and wellness, and occupational health & safety and transformation. Cindy has macular degeneration, which was diagnosed at 16 years old. She went to a school for partially sighted in Pretoria for 2.5 years and then studied a BA in Psychology & registered with HPC as a psychologist. Cindy wanted to re-register a few years ago but was denied because of her sight.
...2020-02-1043 minLois Strachan30- Cindy Jacobsz, a Visually Impaired Cyclist & TriathleteIn today's episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Cindy Jacobsz who is a visually impaired cyclist and triathlete, and recently took a trip to the Himalayas.
Cindy is a mother of 2 daughters. She works in employee health and wellness, and occupational health & safety and transformation. Cindy has macular degeneration, which was diagnosed at 16 years old. She went to a school for partially sighted in Pretoria for 2.5 years and then studied a BA in Psychology & registered with HPC as a psychologist. Cindy wanted to re-register a few years ago but was denied because of her sight.
...2020-02-1043 min
A Different Way of Seeing28 - Saul Molobi on Adapting to Travelling with a DisabilityLois Strachan speaks with Saul Molobi who shares his story about his first overseas trip as a traveller with a disability. Saul is a businessman, entrepreneur and also involved in radio. He has experience as a public servant, having worked for government in marketing & communications, and has also served as a diplomat.
Saul became disabled 3 years ago as a result of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare disorder where a person's immune system attacks their nervous system.
Saul can be contacted on saulm@ggda.co.za
Our Travel Tech Corner features the Sunu Band navigational device a...2020-01-0747 minLois Strachan28 - Saul Molobi on Adapting to Travelling with a DisabilityLois Strachan speaks with Saul Molobi who shares his story about his first overseas trip as a traveller with a disability. Saul is a businessman, entrepreneur and also involved in radio. He has experience as a public servant, having worked for government in marketing & communications, and has also served as a diplomat.
Saul became disabled 3 years ago as a result of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare disorder where a person's immune system attacks their nervous system.
Saul can be contacted on saulm@ggda.co.za
Our Travel Tech Corner features the Sunu Band navigational device a...2020-01-0747 min
A Different Way of Seeing27 - Lauren Jackson on Travelling as a Wheelchair User with Osteogenesis ImperfectaThis week, Lois Strachan chats to Lauren Jackson who shares insights on travelling to 13 different countries as a wheelchair user. Lauren has a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease.
Our service provider spotlight features Cape Nature's Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve which has a wheelchair accessible bird hide as well as a braille hiking trail.
Today's travel quote is from Neale Donald Walsch: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2019-12-1843 minLois Strachan27 - Lauren Jackson on Travelling as a Wheelchair User with Osteogenesis ImperfectaThis week, Lois Strachan chats to Lauren Jackson who shares insights on travelling to 13 different countries as a wheelchair user. Lauren has a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease.
Our service provider spotlight features Cape Nature's Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve which has a wheelchair accessible bird hide as well as a braille hiking trail.
Today's travel quote is from Neale Donald Walsch: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.2019-12-1843 min
A Different Way of Seeing26 - Accessible Travel Tips with Claudette Medefindt of Retina SALois Strachan speaks to Claudette Medefindt, who is one of the founders and Head of Science at Retina SA, and deputy president of Retina International.
Claudette has travelled to 47 different countries and shares advice and tips on how to travel, things to avoid, and things to do - and not just for travellers with visual impairments, not just for travellers with physical disabilities, but for all travellers and this episode is really packed with great information.
In our Travel Tech Corner, we launch our partnership with Edit Microsystems, an assistive technology company based in Cape Town...2019-12-1153 minLois Strachan26 - Accessible Travel Tips with Claudette Medefindt of Retina SALois Strachan speaks to Claudette Medefindt, who is one of the founders and Head of Science at Retina SA, and deputy president of Retina International.
Claudette has travelled to 47 different countries and shares advice and tips on how to travel, things to avoid, and things to do - and not just for travellers with visual impairments, not just for travellers with physical disabilities, but for all travellers and this episode is really packed with great information.
In our Travel Tech Corner, we launch our partnership with Edit Microsystems, an assistive technology company based in Cape Town...2019-12-1153 min
A Different Way of Seeing25 - Travelling with Cerebral Palsy with Hillary LaneToday on the podcast our host, Lois Strachan, chats to Hillary Lane who has Cerebral Palsy and has travelled extensively across Africa and other parts of the world. Lois & Hillary have also travelled together to Ghana 2 years ago for the Afri-Need Conference.
Hillary says: "The reason I feel you should travel is that it really does broaden your horizons. Seeing things on television is not the same as experiencing it. Be very clear in your mind why you're travelling, where you're going, and how you're going, because you don't want to have a bad experience of travelling."
2019-11-2629 minLois Strachan25 - Travelling with Cerebral Palsy with Hillary LaneToday on the podcast our host, Lois Strachan, chats to Hillary Lane who has Cerebral Palsy and has travelled extensively across Africa and other parts of the world. Lois & Hillary have also travelled together to Ghana 2 years ago for the Afri-Need Conference.
Hillary says: "The reason I feel you should travel is that it really does broaden your horizons. Seeing things on television is not the same as experiencing it. Be very clear in your mind why you're travelling, where you're going, and how you're going, because you don't want to have a bad experience of travelling."
2019-11-2629 min
A Different Way of Seeing23 - Family Travel with Razia HishamLois Strachan chats to Razia Hisham about travelling as a family with their daughter, 15 year old Nura who has cerebral palsy. Nura had a spinal fusion procedure due to scoliosis and has titanium rods in her back, resulting in her parents affectionately calling her their Titanium Warrior. Their primary goal has to provide Nura with a comfortable but full life, and as such have travelled extensively and enjoyed many adventures together.
Our travel tech corner features two online resources to help with the planning phase of travelling to prevent unwelcome surprises as travellers with disabilities:
The...2019-10-2240 min
A Different Way of Seeing22 - Blind Rocks with Sristi K.C.Lois Strachan takes this travel podcast international, currently in Paris, France, and interviewing Sristi K.C. from Nepal, India!
Sristi is the owner and founder of the Blind Rocks organisation based in Nepal. She became blind at the age of 16 due to the incorrect medical prescription.
"When I lost my sight I got the vision of my life. I was completely shocked, but then decided to tranform my shocking life into a rocking life."
Sristi presents workshops across the globe and seeks support people with visual impairments living in Nepal. Workshops include dance, interpersonal...2019-10-0121 minLois Strachan22 - Blind Rocks with Sristi K.C.Lois Strachan takes this travel podcast international, currently in Paris, France, and interviewing Sristi K.C. from Nepal, India!
Sristi is the owner and founder of the Blind Rocks organisation based in Nepal. She became blind at the age of 16 due to the incorrect medical prescription.
"When I lost my sight I got the vision of my life. I was completely shocked, but then decided to tranform my shocking life into a rocking life."
Sristi presents workshops across the globe and seeks support people with visual impairments living in Nepal. Workshops include dance, interpersonal...2019-10-0121 min
A Different Way of Seeing21 - Hilton & Loretta Purvis on the Concept of Universal AccessLois Strachan speaks with Hilton & Loretta Purvis as they share their insights on their travels in South Africa & overseas, their thoughts on the concept of Universal Access, and the challenges they face as a married couple travelling where one person uses a wheelchair.
The Travel Tech Corner features an app called Microsoft Seeing AI. The app uses artificial intelligence to make sense of print & visual images by converting to audio. It can be used to read documents, travel brochures, restaurant menus and bills, as well as to read street signs and other text at tourist attractions. The currency...2019-09-1751 minLois Strachan21 - Hilton & Loretta Purvis on the Concept of Universal AccessLois Strachan speaks with Hilton & Loretta Purvis as they share their insights on their travels in South Africa & overseas, their thoughts on the concept of Universal Access, and the challenges they face as a married couple travelling where one person uses a wheelchair.
The Travel Tech Corner features an app called Microsoft Seeing AI. The app uses artificial intelligence to make sense of print & visual images by converting to audio. It can be used to read documents, travel brochures, restaurant menus and bills, as well as to read street signs and other text at tourist attractions. The currency...2019-09-1751 min
Lois Strachan20 - A Wild Goose Chase Game with Larissa SpargIn this special episode, our first anniversary of the podcast and our 20th episode, Lois Strachan chats to Larissa Sparg, the founder and owner of The Gallivanting Goose.
The Gallivanting Goose presents a scavenger hunt, called The Wild Goose Chase Game, using an app, in various locations around Cape Town and Johannesburg. The game is popular for teambuilding, social celebrations and educationals. It is fun, engaging, and educational with an element of competition while activities are tracked in real time. Challenges are delivered with a photo or video on the app, and teams accumulate points which can be...2019-09-0320 minA Different Way of Seeing20 - A Wild Goose Chase Game with Larissa SpargIn this special episode, our first anniversary of the podcast and our 20th episode, Lois Strachan chats to Larissa Sparg, the founder and owner of The Gallivanting Goose.
The Gallivanting Goose presents a scavenger hunt, called The Wild Goose Chase Game, using an app, in various locations around Cape Town and Johannesburg. The game is popular for teambuilding, social celebrations and educationals. It is fun, engaging, and educational with an element of competition while activities are tracked in real time. Challenges are delivered with a photo or video on the app, and teams accumulate points which can be...2019-09-0320 min
Lois Strachan15 - Wheelchair Travel with René TembeRené Tembe is a learning & development practitioner and disability advisor.
She started out in recruitment where her introduction to disability was when she was tasked to start a disability desk, creating a database of candidates with disabilities. René moved into training and development and is a registered assessor, facilitor and moderator, also working with people with disability in terms of diversity and awareness programmes for the integration of people into the workplace.
In 1997 René was diagnosed with tendinitis and in 2016 with Fibromyalgia and now needs to use a wheelchair for travel.
Our service provider spotlight fea...2019-06-1838 minA Different Way of Seeing15 - Wheelchair Travel with René TembeRené Tembe is a learning & development practitioner and disability advisor.
She started out in recruitment where her introduction to disability was when she was tasked to start a disability desk, creating a database of candidates with disabilities. René moved into training and development and is a registered assessor, facilitor and moderator, also working with people with disability in terms of diversity and awareness programmes for the integration of people into the workplace.
In 1997 René was diagnosed with tendinitis and in 2016 with Fibromyalgia and now needs to use a wheelchair for travel.
Our service provider spotlight fea...2019-06-1838 min
Lois Strachan14 - Surf's Up with Roxy DavisLois Strachan chats with 8 x South African Surfing Champion, Roxy Davis about Surf Emporium's adaptive surfing clinics. Surf Emporium Muizenberg is the only officially SSA accredited Adaptive Surf School in South Africa.
Roxy founded her Surf School in 2002 with an umbrella on Muizenberg beach and a clear vision of where she wanted to go with the concept. Her dreams became a reality far sooner than she had anticipated.
An Adaptive Surfer is a surfer with a disability, including but not limited to, paralyses, cerebral palsy, blindness, amputations etc. These are just some of the many physical...2019-06-0419 minA Different Way of Seeing14 - Surf's Up with Roxy DavisLois Strachan chats with 8 x South African Surfing Champion, Roxy Davis about Surf Emporium's adaptive surfing clinics. Surf Emporium Muizenberg is the only officially SSA accredited Adaptive Surf School in South Africa.
Roxy founded her Surf School in 2002 with an umbrella on Muizenberg beach and a clear vision of where she wanted to go with the concept. Her dreams became a reality far sooner than she had anticipated.
An Adaptive Surfer is a surfer with a disability, including but not limited to, paralyses, cerebral palsy, blindness, amputations etc. These are just some of the many physical...2019-06-0419 min
A Different Way of Seeing12 - Psycho Social Disabilities Travel with Charlene SunkelOur host, Lois Strachan, chats to Charlene Sunkel who is the Founder and CEO of the Global Mental Health Peer Network. Charlene was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, one of the most severe mental illnesses, which led to her career in promoting the rights of people with psycho-social disabilities with a strong human-rights focus. Charlene serves on a number of national and international boards and committees and travels extensively, mostly for work, at least once a month.
Our service provider spotlight takes us to the Greenpoint Urban Park.
This episode was edited by Deirdre Gower using the Hindenburg...2019-04-3028 min
A Different Way of Seeing10 - Travel Insights with Ari SeirlisOur host, Lois Strachan, discusses universal access and travel with Ari Seirlis, the CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA).
Ari travels domestically regularly and occasionally internationally and shares advice for having the best travel experiences as a person with a disability and the importance of planning in advance.
Our service provider spotlight takes us on a trip through history with Chavonnes Battery Museum.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/2019-03-2027 minLois Strachan10 - Travel Insights with Ari SeirlisOur host, Lois Strachan, discusses universal access and travel with Ari Seirlis, the CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA).
Ari travels domestically regularly and occasionally internationally and shares advice for having the best travel experiences as a person with a disability and the importance of planning in advance.
Our service provider spotlight takes us on a trip through history with Chavonnes Battery Museum.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/2019-03-2027 min
A Different Way of Seeing10 Travel Insights with Ari SeirlisOur host, Lois Strachan, discusses universal access and travel with Ari Seirlis, the CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA).
Ari travels domestically regularly and occasionally internationally and shares advice for having the best travel experiences as a person with a disability and the importance of planning in advance.
Our service provider spotlight takes us on a trip through history with Chavonnes Battery Museum.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/2019-03-2027 minLois Strachan10 Travel Insights with Ari SeirlisOur host, Lois Strachan, discusses universal access and travel with Ari Seirlis, the CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA).
Ari travels domestically regularly and occasionally internationally and shares advice for having the best travel experiences as a person with a disability and the importance of planning in advance.
Our service provider spotlight takes us on a trip through history with Chavonnes Battery Museum.
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenberg editing software: https://hindenburg.com/2019-03-2027 min
A Different Way of Seeing09 - "We are Whole People!" Dr Marlene Le Roux (Part 2)Part 2 of the conversation between our host, Lois Strachan, and Marlene Le Roux.
Marlene is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa.
"We are whole people!" - Dr Marlene Le Roux
This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Guest House, which has 4 accessible rooms with roll-in showers and other facilities that can accommodate guests with disabilities. Epic Guest...2019-03-0524 minLois Strachan09 - "We are Whole People!" Dr Marlene Le Roux (Part 2)Part 2 of the conversation between our host, Lois Strachan, and Marlene Le Roux.
Marlene is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa.
"We are whole people!" - Dr Marlene Le Roux
This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Guest House, which has 4 accessible rooms with roll-in showers and other facilities that can accommodate guests with disabilities. Epic Guest...2019-03-0524 min
A Different Way of Seeing08 - Accessibility with Artscape Theatre's CEO, Dr Marlene Le Roux (Part 1)Our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Marlene Le Roux, who is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa.
"No one must be invisible. Everybody must have a voice. Everybody must be treated with dignity." - Dr Marlene Le Roux
This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Enabled, a tour operator providing tours for people with disabilities and whose company motto...2019-02-1528 minLois Strachan08 - Accessibility with Artscape Theatre's CEO, Dr Marlene Le Roux (Part 1)Our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Marlene Le Roux, who is a well known South African disability activist and a thought leader in the areas of inclusion and accessibility. Marlene is also the CEO of the Artscape Theatre, in Cape Town, which has been described as the most accessible theatre complex in South Africa.
"No one must be invisible. Everybody must have a voice. Everybody must be treated with dignity." - Dr Marlene Le Roux
This episode's service provider spotlight features Epic Enabled, a tour operator providing tours for people with disabilities and whose company motto...2019-02-1528 min
Lois Strachan07 - Experience the World Differently with Ilana HermesIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Ilana Hermes who is both visually and hearing impaired. Ilana is a reflexologist and massage therapist, and has travelled to both the USA and UK. She shares her experiences travelling with a disability as well as some of her experiences navigating the world and her day to day life.
Our service provider spotlight section focuses on Bugz Playpark, the largest play centre in the Western Cape which promotes learning through play.
Thank you to Andre du Toit for recording the new credits section of our podcast and to Craig...2019-01-2934 minA Different Way of Seeing07 - Experience the World Differently with Ilana HermesIn this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Ilana Hermes who is both visually and hearing impaired. Ilana is a reflexologist and massage therapist, and has travelled to both the USA and UK. She shares her experiences travelling with a disability as well as some of her experiences navigating the world and her day to day life.
Our service provider spotlight section focuses on Bugz Playpark, the largest play centre in the Western Cape which promotes learning through play.
Thank you to Andre du Toit for recording the new credits section of our podcast and to Craig...2019-01-2934 min
A Different Way of Seeing03 - Visually Impaired Travel with Christo de KlerkOur host, Lois Strachan, chats with Christo de Klerk, who has travelled both locally and internationally to 15 different countries. Christo shares some of his experiences as a traveller who is blind. Christo was born blind, studied law and practiced as a lawyer, became a computer programmer, and later a teacher, before spending most of his career as an IT specialist. He has now been in retirement for the past 6 years.
We also introduce our new spotlight segment, highlighting a service provider who is making travel accessible for people with disabilities. Today's highlight features MLT Car Hire & Tours.2018-11-2122 min
A Different Way of Seeing02 - Briony Chisholm's Adventurous & Practical Approach to Accessible TravelOur host, Lois Strachan interviews Briony Chisholm, a 40-something traveller who became quadriplegic after an accident on her way home from graduating as a pharmacist when she was 21 years old. Briony works part time for the division of clinical pharmacology at the University of Cape Town as an information pharmacist on the HIV & TB Hotline. She is also a blogger and writer, who has recently published her first novel, and is continuing her post-graduate studies in HIV & TB.
Briony has travelled extensively throughout South Africa, as well as abroad. This conversation highlights her sense of adventure, and her...2018-11-0829 min