Living in a sensory world: stories from people with blindness and low vision

Living in a sensory world: stories from people with blindness and low vision


 

Bart Bunting and Nathan Chivers: Bart and Nathan are world champion downhill ski racers who have raced together since 2000. They continue to challenge each other to beat the clock and their opponents. .

Anthony Clarke: now retired, Anthony is a national judo champion and has just competed in his fifth Paralympic Games (Beijing 2008).

Scott Erichson: Scott is a jazz pianist and composer who also runs his own adaptive technology business. He has worked with some of Australia’s leading musicians and is currently working on his second CD.

Lindy Hou and Toireasa Gallagher: Lindy and Toireasa have been cycling together since 2002. They have won medals in two Paralympic Games (including Beijing 2008) and several World Championships.

Warren Lawton: Warren retired from active competition after competing in the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games as a goalball player. He now coaches Australia’s national goalball team.

Catherine and Peter Mahony: Cathy is the Communications Officer for the Catholic Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle and sings in church for special events such as weddings. Her brother Peter runs the SoundHouse VectorLab at the Powerhouse Museum.