NextSense Institute Podcast

We wrap up our series on informed parent choice with a discussion from the lady who inspired this topic: Emily Shepard. Emily shares the experience of navigating a complex diagnosis for her son, and provides advice for professionals working in early intervention.    You can access the transcript here.  You can learn more about UsherKids Australia here. 

This week Trudy talks to Fiona Mackay about the decisions she and her family made and the advice that informed those decisions regarding modality and education choices for her daughter.    You can access the transcript here.

Trudy talks with Sarah KIenbort this week about the journey for her family to find the right educational settings for her daughter. This chat continues our series about informed parent choice for families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing.    You can access the transcript at this link. 

Trudy begins a new series about informed parent choice today a discussion with Suzie Robertson, a parent of a child who is Deaf and leader of the Parent of Deaf Children organisation.  Learn more about Parents of Deaf Children at this link.    The transcript for this podcast is located at this link. 

Trudy talks to Mel Stephens about being the first blind woman to rescue and raise horses in Australia, and her very active online presence on YouTube.  You can find Mel's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpBrQD0KEWZSYpCk0gdLV6Q  You can view the transcript from this link.  Other links for Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melsblindlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-Blog/Mels-Blind-Life-1326898004158153/ Blog: https://melsblindlife.wordpress.com/author/mickmate9/ Facebook group for visually impaired socializing: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290837205375888/?ref=share Guide Dog Penelope Instagram: https://instagram.com/guidedogpenelope?utm_medium=copy_link Guide Dog Penelope FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/pennyguidedog/

Trudy speaks with Rowena Dowling about accessible and dignified health care services for people who are blind or have low vision.    The transcript is available from this link. 

Trudy talks to David Woodbridge this week, David is a Blindness Product Specialist and discusses the way he navigates life.    Transcript can be accessed from this link.

Return guest Elise Lonsdale joins Trudy to talk about what self-determination means to them.    You can access the transcript at this link. 

Trudy speaks with Daniel Kish, one of the keynotes for the OMAA 2025 Conference being held in March. His topic is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: a framework for collaborative facilitation of Self-determination, inclusion, and Belonging. Join us for this interesting conversation!   You can access the transcript from this link.  Learn more about the conference from this link. 

Trudy talks to siblings Ben and Tristan Clare about their individual keynotes for the OMAA Conference in March.  They talk about navigating the world, locally in Tristan's case and globally for Ben. Join us for this thought provoking discussion! More details about the OMAA Conference can be located at this link.    The transcript can be downloaded from this link.