Talking Vision 828 Week Beginning 20th of April 2026

About this episode

Sam discusses the upcoming Australian census and its accessibility features with Stephanie Amir, and features an interview with Ben Waechter from Kyd-X.

Sam speaks to Stephanie Amir, spokesperson from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about the upcoming Australian census which is taking place on August 11, 2026. Steph tells us about the ways in which this year's census has been made accessible and confidential for all residents who are blind or have low vision. You'll also hear from Jason Gipps who caught up with Ben Waechter, founder of Adelaide-based disability support service Kyd-X, at the recent Adelaide Independent Living Expo, and Frances is back on the show with an Anzac Day Reader Recommended. Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Sam

Guests: Stephanie Amir, Ben Waechter

Topics covered

• census
• accessibility
• disability support

Keywords

• Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Adelaide Independent Living Expo
• Anzac Day Reader Recommended

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kyd-X

Places: Adelaide

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