Talking Vision is Vision Australia Radio’s flagship program, discussing the latest news and issues from a blindness and low vision perspective.
This week Sam catches up with two individuals involved in the Alter State festival in Melbourne, access consultant Sarah Houbolt and Vitae Veritas CEO Nilgun Guven.
Alter State is a disability-led arts initiative celebrating disabled artists, creativity and culture, with events spanning eight different venues across Melbourne for 12 days between 2 and 13 October.
Sarah is incredibly proud of what Alter State has become over the years, and the opportunities it is now able to provide for performers with disabilities.
“Alter State is really leading the way in several instances, like to have 100 deaf and disabled artists involved in the program is phenomenal. That is work, employment and representation all wrapped into one exciting package,” Sarah said.
“Being able to really create incredible artwork and putting that on the main stages across really important venues in Melbourne, it’s an opportunity to see our community at work,” she said.
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