Session Summaries
Below you can find the recordings of every session.
Convention Sessions
- Listen to Session 1: Opening of the Convention
- Listen to Session 2: Celebrating 50 years of BCA
- Listen to Session 4: You can’t ask that: Panel question and answer session
This session includes a panel discussion on the many ways members have advocated for themselves. We will explore some of the skills that have led us to successful outcomes.Based on the TV show of the same name, a diverse group of BCA members will be asked a set of probing questions about blindness, BCA and disability in general. - Listen to Session 5: Support workers and us: The changing face of independenceThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care have enhanced our access to the community. Has this improved our independence, or has it added a layer of dependence? Join Emma Bennison in a conversation about the many ways we use support workers; at home, at learning institutions, at work and in the community.
- Listen to Session 6: Life Hacks: What’s your secret?
This is a group discussion where members share tips and tricks they’ve found to make their lives that bit easier. High-tech, low-tech or no-tech, we wanted to know what it is. - Listen to Session 7: Artificial Intelligence: The future of independence?
This session explored the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Could AI fulfil its promise as the future of independence for people who are blind or vision impaired? How might we use it in the workplace, at home and out and about? What are its potentials – and what is the fine print? When might we use it and when should we exercise caution? - Listen to Session 8: Where are we now and how far have we come?
Many aspects of our lives as people who are blind or vision impaired are different now from what we experienced in 1975. Many of these changes are the result of BCA’s advocacy and campaigns, including some that spanned many years. Fiona Woods will lead a discussion with Helen Freris and Lee Kumutat reflecting on BCA’s biggest successes, what we can learn, what makes us unique and the achievements that make our members proud. - Listen to Session 9: The hypothetical
In this hypothetical, we’ll transport ourselves to a BCA Board meeting in 2050; dealing with pending challenges and testing the ability of the organisation to be stronger than ever. The session will be led by Dr Graeme Innes AM who will pose some questions and scenarios to the expert panel that will take on the role of BCA Board members twenty-five years into the future.