A Different Way of Seeing
Lois Strachan
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Conversations on opportunities, challenges and lived experiences to foster understanding between disabled and non-disabled communities. Insights into the tools and techniques used by people with disabilities navigating the worlds of work, education, travel, sport, the arts and leisure. Because while we may be disabled we will never be disempowered.
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152 - Job Talk: Elle Rowlands on Working as a Graphic Design Entrepreneur with Spinal Bifida
Enjoyed this episode? Sponsor me the cost of a cup of coffee and help me continue the show:https://ko-fi.com/adifferentwayofseeingIn this episode Lois speaks with Elle Rowlands, a graphic designer…
151 - Sriram Ganesh on Lumin, a Voice Activated Productivity App for People with Print Disabilities
Enjoyed this episode? Sponsor me the cost of a cup of coffee and help me continue the show:https://ko-fi.com/adifferentwayofseeingIn this episode, Lois chats with Sriram Ganesh from the company …
150 - The Why of Web Accessibility with Karren Visser, Justin Hyde and Craig Strachan
Want to sponsor me the cost of a cup of coffee?? Hop ontohttps://ko-fi.com/adifferentwayofseeingIn this episode, Lois is joined by three voices bringing web accessibility into sharp focus: Karren…
149 - Dana Garrett on Parenting a Non-Verbal Autistic Child
In this episode, I chat with Dana Garrett on navigating parenthood of a neurodiverse child. Dana shares her insights into the tools and techniques she found helpful in creating a supportive…
148 - My Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease – From Hope to Waiting for a Surgery Date
In this episode, the third in the series detailing my journey with chronic kidney disease, Jeremy Opperman and I continue the story from where we left off.Today we discuss how I went about finding a…
147 - Job Talk: Heidi Lourens on Working as an Academic and Counseling Psychologist
In this episode, Lois Chats with Heidi Lourens about her work as an academic in the psychology field and her training as a counseling psychologist. Having started her education at a school for the…
146 - Erica du Toit on Loop Systems and Assistive Technology for the Hearing Loss Community
In this episode, Lois Chats with Erica du Toit on the topic of loop systems and other assistive technology for those living with hearing loss Having worked in the advocacy space for 30 years, Erica…
145 - Paws on the Path - Hiking the Pondo Trail with Angela Blackwell and Guide Dog Jaydee
Today I chat with Angela Blackwell, the first blind person to hike the Pondo Trail in South Africa with her guide dog, Jaydee. Angela discusses how Jaydee helped her regain her confidence and…
144 - Finding New Guests for A Different Way of Seeing with Lois Strachan
In my first ever solo episode, and possibly my shortest, I’m inviting you to reach out if you, or someone you know would be a great guest for the show. In the episode, I talk about the types of…
143 - Reframing Disability as a Competitive Advantage with Simalumba Nawa
In this episode, Lois speaks with Simalumba Nawa on the business case for increased inclusion in business. This wide-ranging conversation covers Sima’s story of becoming visually impaired, gaining…
142 - Job Talk: Karen Armour on Recruitment and Employment for Persons with Disabilities
In this episode, Lois speaks with recruitment agent Karen Armour on the topic of employment for persons with disabilities. During the conversation, they explore the role of a recruiter in…
141 - Dr Erna van der Westhuizen on the Concept of Voice Economy to Benefit Marginalised Groups
In this episode, Lois speaks with Dr Erna van der Westhuizen about the concept of voice economy as a way for marginalized groups, including those with disabilities, to empower and advocate for…
140 - Dr Julie Siemers on Patient Safety During Medical Interventions
In this episode, Lois speaks with Dr Julie Siemers, a specialist in patient safety. So often we hear of patients with disabilities who experience poor communication from medical professionals when…
139 - My Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease – From Dialysis to Hope
With November being disability awareness month in South Africa and 14 November being the annual day dedicated to recognising those living with diabetes, it seemed an appropriate time to publish this…
138 - My Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease – From Diabetes to Dialysis
With November being disability awareness month in South Africa and 14 November being the annual day dedicated to recognising those living with diabetes, it seemed an appropriate time to publish this…
137 - A Conversation with Coach Jack on Growing Blind Football in South Africa
In today’s episode, Lois chats with Mlimbisi Msibi (also known as Coach Jack) from Corinthians Africa, a youth empowerment organisation in Gauteng, South Africa. Amongst the programmes they offer…
136 - Dr Chiggy Oghotuama on Advocating for Children with Disabilities in Nigeria
Dr Chiggy Oghotuama is the founder of the Seizure Support Foundation in Nigeria. As a mother to a special needs child, Chiggy encountered challenges when searching for support groups in her area from…
135 - Cary Lowe and Trish Butler on Travelling with a Mobility Impairment
In this episode, I chat with Cary Lowe and Trish Butler about the complexities of travelling with a mobility impairment like multiple sclerosis. The conversation centres around a new book released by…
134 - Talitha Humes on Managing Medication with Multiple Sclerosis
In this episode, I chat with Talitha Humes about her app which enables users to easily identify and take the prescribed medications required for their chronic and auto-immune conditions. After…
133 - Ferdi van Eerden and Shaun Anderson on Inclusive Archery
** Do you have a goal you’d love to achieve and need help reaching it? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges you face? Contact me for a free 30 minute discovery chat to see if she is the…
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A Different Way of Seeing has published 151 episodes since September 2018, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.
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