Reverend Bec Baines has grown up with experience of disability, including hearing loss and adoptive and foster brothers with disability. She is passionate about churches making everyone feel welcome and being encouraged to participate in church life. Bec explains to Elaine Wziontek that for many people with disability, and for their families, whether a place is truly accessible is not just about the building. It's about communication, attitudes and whether people feel they belong. In the past two years Bec has visited hundreds of churches in her role as Accessibility Ministry Advisor for the Sydney Anglican Church.

Original broadcast date: 23.01.26

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Intopia, a leading digital accessibility consultancy in Australia, is currently undertaking an Assistive Technology Survey. They are seeking participation from Australians and New Zealanders over the age of 18 and the survey is open from 3 December 2025 to 6 February 2026. Jacinta Gregory who is leading the survey talks to Barbara Sullivan about the format and aims of the survey and how people can take part.

Original broadcast date: 09.01.26

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Si Tew is the creator of CMPSR, an innovative and accessible music controller designed to make music easier for everyone. Elaie Wziontek talks to Si who explains how the device can be used to compose, play a variety of instrumental sounds with just one finger. Si and his team including musicians living with disability have been able to bring inclusive design and musical innovation together. CMPSR is now available in Australia.

Original air date: 12.12.25

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Robotic pets can offer the elderly a source of companionship with studies showing they can improve mood and enhance social interaction. They are especially helpful for those who have lost a spouse or real pet. In this episode Elaine talks to Emma Hardaker about the MetaDog which has soft fur, expressive eyes and is able to mimic the gestures of real dogs without the mess. They also discuss the MetaCat and the MetaPanda which is coming soon to Australia.

Original air date: 28.11.25

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In this episode of Ablequest, Elaine speaks to Rima Ramezani about the benefits of art therapy, and how it provides a sense of comfort and expression for people living with disability.

Original broadcast date: 14.11.25

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Pete Horsley is the Founder of Remarkable, a global start up and initiative of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Pete is passionate about harnessing technology to build better products for a better world. His sister Jo was born blind, autistic and with an intellectual disability. That experience shaped the way he sees the world. In this interview with Elaine Wziontek he discusses some of the latest start ups which are supported by Remarkable and which will be showcased on the 11th of November at the Sydney Town Hall. The Disability Summit 2025 will bring together researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to connect, collaborate ad discuss AI and inclusive design.

Original air date: 31.10.25

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David Woodbridge, an expert in assistive technology for people with no or low vision, is a regular guest on Ablequest. He is now Braille Product Specialist for tech company Humanware and joins Barbara Sullivan to talk about the significant advances in braille technology at Humanware and also on the various iOS devices from Apple.

Original air date: 17.10.25

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Julie Ross-Edwards, founder of Head High Disability Services, returns to Ablequest to speak more about Head High's philosophy and special approach. She explains to Barbara Sullivan how she works with her young adult clients with intellectual and other disabilities to develop socially and achieve their potential in the workplace.

Original air date: 03.10.25

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