Lois Strachan A Different Way of Seeing

A Different Way of Seeing

Conversations on opportunities, challenges and lived experiences to foster understanding between disabled and non-disabled communities. Insights into the tools and techniques used by people with disabilities navigating the worlds of work, education, travel, sport, the arts and leisure.

Because while we may be disabled we will never be disempowered.
Monthly English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit
103 Episodes
56 – 76

46 - Adam Perry

In this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Adam Perry from Minneapolis in Minnesota in the USA. He is a 49 year old man who was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in the 70s. Over time he lost his peripheral vision, night vision and then total vision. Adam has travelled…
23 Apr 2021 54 min

45 - Adventures for a Cause with Normie Eckard

In this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Normie Eckard from Ventures4Jesus who is an adventurer and traveller who uses his adventures to raise funds for others. Normie became a T7/T8 paraplegic after a motor vehicle accident when he was 18 years old. Today's travel quote comes from the ancient Roman…
7 Apr 2021 53 min

44 - Renee Kuester-Sebranek on Travelling as a Person who is Blind

In this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Renee Keuster-Sebranek, our first international guest from the USA. Renee shares her experiences travelling as a person who is blind. Today's travel quote is by Mary Anne Radmacher: "I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of…
18 Mar 2021 32 min

43 - Elizabeth Maphike on Travelling as a Person who is Blind

In this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats with Elizabeth Maphike. Elizabeth became blind as an adult and the first time she travelled outside of her home city was after she lost her sight. Elizabeth is the provincial chairperson of the Western Cape branch of the South African National Council…
4 Mar 2021 43 min

42 - Climbing Kilimanjaro with Chaeli Mycroft (Part 2)

Following on from the previous episode, Lois Strachan continues the conversation with Chaeli Mycroft, an ability activist in Cape Town, South Africa. In this episode, Chaeli speaks about summiting mount Kilimanjaro and shares some of her other experiences travelling internationally in her wheelchair. Today's travel quote Simon Raven: "Since life…
3 Feb 2021 45 min

41 - Climbing Kili with Chaeli (Part 1)

In this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Chaeli Mycroft, an ability activist based in Cape Town, South Africa, about a number of topics related to accessible travel and Chaeli's summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent. This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg…
18 Jan 2021 30 min

40 - Discussing Disability Inclusion with Jeremy Opperman

In this episode, marking our 2 year anniversary, Lois Strachan has a conversation with Jeremy Opperman who is a disability inclusion consultant, and they discuss how this impacts the travel and tourism industry. Today's travel quote is by Melody Truong: "I'm in love with cities I've never been to, and…
22 Sep 2020 52 min

39 - Travel Without Limits with Julie Jones

Lois Strachan interviews Julie Jones from Sydney, Australia. Julie is the founder of an online platform, Have Wheelchair Will Travel, and the co-founder and editor of the magazine,Travel Without Limits. Julie's son was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 5 months and they have travelled extensively as a…
26 Aug 2020 35 min

38 - Able2Travel with Tarryn Tomlinson

In part 2 of the interview with Tarryn Tomlinson, host Lois Strachan chats with her about her company, Able2Travel and the work she is doing in the tourism and hospitality industries. Tarryn is a writer for Mango Airline's magazine, a consultant on accessibility within the tourism industry, and the founder…
11 Aug 2020 51 min

37 - Tarryn Tomlinson on Conquering Kilimanjaro

In this episode, Lois Strachan chats with Tarryn Tomlinson about her recent expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro in her wheelchair. Tarryn is a consultant in the hospitality industry and a social activist. She is the founder of Able2Travel, and the Bambini Dream Foundation Trust, an NPO that provides music and art…
22 Jul 2020 48 min

36 - Insights into the Travel Industry with Rajes Govender

In this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Rajes Govender, a travel agent from Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. She is founder and co-owner of Consolidated Travel. She shares her insights into the travel industry and her own experiences as a traveller with a disability. Rajes had a motor car accident 18…
23 Jun 2020 33 min

34 - Cruising with Dr Kim Lewis

Lois Strachan speaks with Dr Kim Lewis who is a General Practitioner by trade, and due to brain inflammation, lost her sight 3 years ago. Kim speaks with Lois about her travels, and most recently, her experience of going on a cruise as a blind passenger with her guide dog,…
14 Apr 2020 46 min

33 - Travel inspiration from Anthony Ghillino during a global pandemic

During this time of uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, enjoy some armchair travel with Lois Strachan and her guests. Even though we can't physically travel right now, we feel it's important that we keep sharing stories, travel inspiration and our experiences for the time when we are able to go…
31 Mar 2020 36 min

32 - Accessible Safaris with Epic Enabled

Lois Strachan speaks with Sabine Smith from Epic Enabled, an accessible tour operator based in Cape Town, South Africa. Epic Enabled was founded by Alfie Smith, who qualified as a mechanic and started travelling as a youngster. He started Epic Expeditions in 1992. Sabine was born in Switzerland and joined…
10 Mar 2020 26 min

31 - Going on the Hajj as a Blind Traveller with Zakariya Moola

Lois Strachan speaks with Zakariya Moola about his experience going on Hajj as a person with a visual impairment. Zakariya was born in Durban and schooled in Pietermaritzburg. He completed a Bachelor of Social Science degree and has his own business retailing stationery. He has been visually impaired since birth…
24 Feb 2020 44 min

30- Cindy Jacobsz, a Visually Impaired Cyclist & Triathlete

In today's episode, our host, Lois Strachan, speaks with Cindy Jacobsz who is a visually impaired cyclist and triathlete, and recently took a trip to the Himalayas. Cindy is a mother of 2 daughters. She works in employee health and wellness, and occupational health & safety and transformation. Cindy has…
10 Feb 2020 43 min

29 - Travelling with Chronic Anxiety Disorder with Anjali Singla

This week Lois speaks to Anjali Singla from Delhi in India, on the topic of psychosocial disabilities, in particular, travelling with Chronic Anxiety Disorder. Anjali is a psychologist by training, and currently she is working with an NGO in India called The Banyan that works with homeless people who experience…
21 Jan 2020 29 min

28 - Saul Molobi on Adapting to Travelling with a Disability

Lois Strachan speaks with Saul Molobi who shares his story about his first overseas trip as a traveller with a disability. Saul is a businessman, entrepreneur and also involved in radio. He has experience as a public servant, having worked for government in marketing & communications, and has also served…
7 Jan 2020 47 min

27 - Lauren Jackson on Travelling as a Wheelchair User with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

This week, Lois Strachan chats to Lauren Jackson who shares insights on travelling to 13 different countries as a wheelchair user. Lauren has a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease. Our service provider spotlight features Cape Nature's Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve which has a wheelchair…
18 Dec 2019 43 min
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