Ablequest Podcast
1) Maggie O'Connell - AFP
Two years ago Maggie O'Connell, in her mid 20's never had a full time job. Now, Maggie who lives with autism, is working as a full time data analyst with the Australian Federal Police and mentoring th...Show More
2) Laura Boccanfuso - Van Robotics
Laura Boccanfuso is founder and CEO of Van Robotics, a social robotics company based in South Carolina in the United States. She is also inventor of ABii, a smart robot tutor which is being trialled f...Show More
3) Zara Thompson - Music Therapy
Music can evoke emotions that bring back memories and the same is true for people living with dementia. Music therapy and singing helps people with dementia according to Dr Zara Thompson, a classicall...Show More
4) Kayte Kitchen - Admirari Nature Therapy
Being in nature is good for you whether it is being in the garden or walking along the beach. Today's guest also believes that Nature can be a great healer. Kayte Kitchen is a counsellor, teacher and ...Show More
5) Deb Roach
Deb Roach is a three-time pole dancing world champion yet she has only one arm. Performing at a high level was always about celebrating her body and what the pole dancing community made her feel. Deb ...Show More
6) Hannah Solomons - Sydney Disability Pride
Disability Pride Month in July promotes awareness about people with disability and also celebrates individuals with disability. A special day will be the Sydney Disability Pride Festival on Saturday 2...Show More
7) Julie Ross-Edwards - Head High
What a difference one person with experience, passion and energy can make to many lives. Julie Ross-Edwards, Ablequest's guest today is one such person. She founded Head High Disability Services, whic...Show More
8) Machar Reid - Action Audio
Action Audio is a new language being created to transcend sport. It augments live radio broadcasts to change the way blind and low vision sports fans can participate in live sport and entertainment. D...Show More
9) Konstanze Hager - Bateo
Imagine sitting in a wheelchair for hours, being unable to move your fingers or arm to do simple things like pick up a glass. Now there is a robot called Bateo which can help you and now available thr...Show More
10) Mel Harrison - Sitting Low Reaching High
Mel Harrison has been in a wheelchair since she was 14, yet despite her health issues she has learned to successfully adapt to her physical challenges. In 2022, Mel was the first ever wheelchair parti...Show More