Episodes
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Dating in the 21st century is largely a visual experience, swiping left or right through polished profiles on dating apps. But, living with a vision impairment presents its own set of challenges.
In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Davinia and Youth Support Officer Ryan talk about love, dating and relationships for people who are blind or vision impaired.
They discuss their own dating experiences, staying safe and whether to disclose a vision impairment prior to meeting someone for the first time.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
The Blind Argument - Episode 4 "Communication and Advocacy"
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
How do you communicate? Social media has had a big impact on the way we communicate especially among the younger generation.
If you have a vision impairment or are blind what’s the best way of getting someone’s attention? Perhaps you think it’s still important to position yourself so you are directly in front of someone when you are communicating with them.
In this latest edition of The Blind Argument, Clinical Psychologist Davinia Lefroy and Youth Support Officer Ryan Honschooten debate views and offer tips on interacting with others.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
The Blind Argument - Episode 3 "Public Transport: Taxis vs Uber"
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
The Blind Argument is a debate-style podcast that discusses ‘hot’ topics that surround people living with disability, more specifically vision impairment and blindness.
Clinical Psychologist Davinia Lefroy and Youth Support Officer Ryan Honschooten debate these issues through their past and lived experience, and in doing so offer insights, education and understanding for people living with or without disability. One thing they both agree on is that there’s more than one ‘right’ way of doing things.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
The Blind Argument - Episode 2 "Public Transport"
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
The Blind Argument is a debate-style podcast that discusses ‘hot’ topics that surround people living with disability, more specifically vision impairment and blindness.
Clinical Psychologist Davinia Lefroy and Youth Support Officer Ryan Honschooten debate these issues through their past and lived experience, and in doing so offer insights, education and understanding for people living with or without disability. One thing they both agree on is that there’s more than one ‘right’ way of doing things.
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
The Blind Argument - Episode 1 "Tough Love vs Nurturing"
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
The Blind Argument is a debate-style podcast that discusses ‘hot’ topics that surround people living with disability, more specifically vision impairment and blindness.
Clinical Psychologist Davinia Lefroy and Youth Support Officer Ryan Honschooten debate these issues through their past and lived experience, and in doing so offer insights, education and understanding for people living with or without disability. One thing they both agree on is that there’s more than one ‘right’ way of doing things.