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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially

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S2 Ep748: Visionary Conference 2024: Thomas...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/26

Back to the conference floor as Amelia spoke to various members of Thomas Pocklington Trust about what they’ll be focussing on this year and their get set progress internship partnership with RNIB. Image: Visionary logo. A dark green-grey square with 'Visionary' written in white font and an eye graphic made up of two interlocking rounded shapes in pink and lime green.

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5:05

S2 Ep748: Visionary Conference 2024: Ellie Southwood...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/26

The Visionary 2024 Conference is in full swing and Amelia spoke to Ellie Southwood from Fight for Sight after her keynote about the future of Fight for Sight. Image: Visionary logo. A dark green-grey square with 'Visionary' written in white font and an eye graphic made up of two interlocking rounded shapes in pink and lime green.

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7:12

S2 Ep748: Visionary Conference 2024: Keynote Speech...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/26

Back to the Visionary conference now where Amelia got a roundup of the keynote panel with Ellie Southwood from Fight For Sight, Broadcasters Dr Amit Patel and Fern Lulham, and James Watson O’Neill Chief Exec of SignHealth. Image: Visionary logo. A dark green-grey square with 'Visionary' written in white font and an eye graphic made up of two interlocking rounded shapes in pink and lime green.

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8:20

S2 Ep747: 'Be My Eyes' Service Come To The Meta Smart...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/26

One of the most interesting announcements from the recent ‘Meta Connect’ event was the launch of the ‘Be My Eyes’ service on the Meta Ray Bans smart glasses. Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman spoke to the team from ‘Be My Eyes’ to hear more. The full version of this conversation can be found in 'Tech Talk Episode 532', released on Tuesday October 1st.

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5:40

S2 Ep745: Visionary Conference 2024: In Conversation...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/25

Amelia is at the Visionary 2024 conference with 250 attendees including representatives from many local sight loss organisations.She spoke to staff from My Vision Oxfordshire who are nominated for an award later tonight. Image: Visionary logo. A dark green-grey square with 'Visionary' written in white font and an eye graphic made up of two interlocking rounded shapes in pink and lime green.

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4:25

S2 Ep745: Visionary Conference 2024: In Conversation...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/25

Amelia is at the Visionary 2024 conference with 250 attendees including representatives from many local sight loss organisations. Here she is talking to the Chief Exec of Merton Vision about their work. Image: Visionary logo. A dark green-grey square with 'Visionary' written in white font and an eye graphic made up of two interlocking rounded shapes in pink and lime green.

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1:58

S2 Ep745: Visionary Conference 2024: Look Ahead with...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/25

Amelia is at the Visionary 2024 conference with 250 attendees who work in the sight loss sector. She spoke to Nina Chesworth, Lived experience and campaigns manager for Visionary, for a conference look ahead. Image: Visionary logo. A dark green-grey square with 'Visionary' written in white font and an eye graphic made up of two interlocking rounded shapes in pink and lime green.

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4:48

S2 Ep805: Namibian Sand Dunes Travelogue With...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/25

Jonathan explores some of the world's highest sand dunes in Namibia. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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7:54

S2 Ep744: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/25

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description. Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. This month they discuss touring productions of 101 Dalmatians, the Les Mis concert and Only Fools

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6:06

S2 Ep743: National Trust, NaviLens Trial Provides...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/24

We have recently heard about how the National Trust was trialing the NaviLens technology and codes at Saltram House, Plymouth, one of the National Trust’s properties in the South West of England is the first outdoor cultural site in the UK and the first cultural venue on mainland UK to trial the NaviLens technology and codes to provide greater access to the house, its gardens and parkland for blind and partially sighted people. NaviLens is a free navigation app which can help give greater

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8:56

S2 Ep741: AD Screenings and Accessible Events at SQIFF

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/24

The Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) is back this year with accessible networking events and audio described screenings. They’ve been working with RNIB to ensure blind and partially sighted attendees have a good experience Amelia spoke to Kiana Kalantar-Hormozi from SQIFF and James Kyle from RNIB to learn more... SQIFF takes place from 8th to 12th October across the CCA and GFT in Glasgow. Learn more on the SQIFF website - SQIFF – Scottish Queer International Film

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8:42

S2 Ep740: VI Actor Niamh Longford stars in Graeae's...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/23

Niamh longford is a young VI actor moving from professional screen roles to her first professional stage role in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Amelia learned more about her career so far and taking on the legendary role. Learn more about Niamh on her website - @niamhlongford - ContactInBio Follow her on Tiktok, Instagram and X (twitter) under @niamhlongford Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio'

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7:51

S2 Ep735: National Eye Health Week - Optometry Scotland

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/23

This National Eye Health Week we’re speaking to Optometry Scotland to hear about their plans to mark the week, plus the best ways to look after your eye health. You can find more information about Optometry Scotland via their website - Home | Optometry Scotland Image: Three large cartoon eyes dominate the logo for 'National Eye Health Week 2024' which is written in white letters on a background of purple spots, similar to colour test charts.

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13:33

S2 Ep689: MIMA Towards New Worlds Art Exhibition

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/20

The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art have an exhibition exploring how disabled, d/deaf and neurodiverse artists experience the world. Amelia spoke to the artistic director Elinor Morgan and blind artist Aaron McPeake to learn more. MIMA, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, is part of Teesside University. Find out more: https://mima.art/ Learn more about the exhibition on the MIMA website - https://mima.art/exhibition/towards-new-worlds/ Learn more about Aaron on his website -

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5:17

S2 Ep804: Bolivian Salt Desert Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/18

Jonathan visits a desert with a difference in Bolivia.. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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6:44

S2 Ep739: Braille 200 - Teaching Braille

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/18

What’s it like teaching adults to learn Braille? To celebrate Braille 200, David Hogg spoke to Mel Pritchard from The Braillists Foundation to find out. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.

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9:23

S2 Ep738: Braille 200 - RNIB Braille Library

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/18

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Braille, Robert Kirkwood asks Paul Porter about the history of, and the recent changes to, the RNIB Braille Library, and finds out why it no longer has 4 and a half miles of shelves. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.

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6:18

S2 Ep737: It's a Kind Of (Audio) Magic

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/18

A new competition is underway to find audio-based magic tricks that are accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been hearing from the team behind the search. You can find out more about the challenge here - The auditory trick challenge | MAGIC Lab (magicresearchlab.com) Image: Dr Gustav Kuhn stands looking at the camera, he fans out a deck of cards in his hands.

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9:02

S2 Ep736: Braille 200 – Sandra Gayer

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/18

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Braille, Hubert speaks to the host of our very own Music Box Sandra Gayer, about how she uses Braille, in her personal and professional aspects, and also finds out more about Braille music.

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7:57

S2 Ep736: Social Media Update 17th September 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/18

Once again Hubert catches up with our very own social media team to find out what’s been trending in the blind and partially sighted community and in general, plus we look at clap back videos and what they are exactly.

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