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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 Ep640: Enhanced Tour Of Cardiff's 'New Theatre'

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/24

There’s rare chance to go behind the scenes at one of the oldest theatres in Wales this summer, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can book tickets and find more information about the tour here - Book Theatre Tour tickets | New Theatre Cardiff (trafalgartickets.com)

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12:09

S2 Ep639: Lucy Edwards Is Blind Barbie's Ambassador!

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/24

The first blind Barbie was just released by Mattel and created in partnership with American Foundation for the Blind to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them. For its UK release, the company partnered up with RTS 2024 award winning presenter, content creator and author, Lucy Edwards. Hubert Pawelkiewicz spoke with Lucy to find out what it feels like to be an ambassador for the Blind Barbie. Image: Lucy holds up Blind Barbie, to show her in all of her pink and purple glory

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8:33

S2 Ep638: Sight Loss and Employment Journey Yvette...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/24

Our David Hogg speaks to Retina UK’s Yvette Chilvers about her employment journey and how an RNIB ‘See Work Differently’ internship kicked off a new chapter in her career…

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4:41

S2 Ep636: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 24 July 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/24

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Tell us about your voting experience A few weeks ago we all went to the polls and every time we have an election we ask you to tell us about your voter experience, good or bad. The information you provide will be used to track what it is like for blind or partially

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8:40

S2 Ep635: Social Media Update 23rd July 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/23

Our weekly social media round up returns as Hubert Pawelkiewicz speaks to Holly Tuke from our social media team about the latest trends in the blind and partially sighted community and in general. Plus what exactly are stickers? How do they work? And how accessible really are they?

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8:23

S2 Ep631: Do Ho Suh Art Workshop At National...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/23

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Amelia spoke to attendee Cat about the exhibition, experiencing live AD and technology Learn more about the National Galleries of Scotland visually impaired programme on their website

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7:25

S2 Ep634: Mattel Launch the First Ever Blind Barbie Doll

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/23

Today, Tuesday 23 July 2024, Mattel have launched the first ever Blind Barbie Doll with dark glasses and carrying a white cane for young blind and partially sighted girls to empower them to be whatever they want to be in life. Mattel worked with the American Federation of the Blind on the development of Blind Barbie and the RNIB will be helping to promote and role out the Blind Barbie doll to visually impaired girls and their parents here in the UK. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by

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9:09

S2 Ep631: Kirin Saeed On Audio Describing For...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/22

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Actor, Playwright, Disability Consultant and Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS) Founder Kirin Saeed helped to develop and deliver the AD for the event. She told Amelia about her process and VICS in the Edinburgh

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14:09

S2 Ep599: Bérénice Magistretti On Self-Acceptance And...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/22

Bérénice Magistretti is a writer and disability activist with Retinitis Pigmentosa. She talked to Amelia about embracing her sight loss, building up to using a cane, and finding canes that makes her feel confident. Follow Bérénice on Instagram @berenicebagistretti . Image shows a black and white picture of Bérénice, who is a young white woman with mid-length black hair. She is sitting on a stool with her right leg propped up, her right elbow resting on it and her face resting on her knuckles. She

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11:52

S2 Ep628: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/20

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This time around they discuss the King's Speech, accessible information as part of Covid-19 enquiry, audio described TV coverage of live events, and making #WorldEmojiDay accessible. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline

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7:58

S2 Ep630: Voldi Gailans On Braille Chess And...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/19

Voldi Gailans is 73 and a lifelong fan of reading braille books, listening to music and playing chess. Amelia learned more about his life and how changes in technology have impacted him. Learn more by visiting their website braillechess.org.uk Learn more about assistive tech on the RNIB Website www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/navigating-sight-loss/assistive-technology/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink

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S2 Ep626: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - 101 Dalmatians - The...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/19

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing that classic family show 101 Dalmatians - The Musical as the current tour of the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production visited the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with description by Professional Audio Describer Theo

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S2 Ep626: Bristol’s Harbour Side Reimagined in a More...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/19

Emily Annakin has just completed her studies in Architecture and Planning at the University of the West of England in Bristol with a 2:1. Prior to starting her degree and while studying for her A-levels with all the covid restrictions at the same time Emily’s eye sight started to deteriorate and she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease which also got worse during her Architecture degree. For part of her final year project, Emily reimagined a section of Bristol's harbour side making it more

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6:31

S2 Ep627: RNIB's Response To The King's Speech 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/18

The King’s Speech took place on Wednesday 17th of July and presented the new government’s plans for the future.But what could it mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK? David Hogg finds out as he speaks with Roisin Jacklin from RNIB. Image: RNIB logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined by a bold pink line.

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6:29

S2 Ep625: Help Make Future UK General Elections...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/17

Did you, or someone you know, vote in the recent UK General Election and want to feedback on your experience as a blind or partially sighted person? RNIB wants to hear about your experience, good or bad. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis, from the charity, to hear more about the Turned Out Survey and how the charity is engaging with the new look House of Commons. To find out more about the survey, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 123

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8:56

S2 Ep624: Social Media Update 16th July 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/16

It’s that time of the week where we catch up with the RNIB social media team to find out what there is to know in general and in the blind and partially sighted community.

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7:42

S2 Ep621: Run The London Marathon For Team RNIB In 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/16

Do you fancy setting yourself a challenge for 2025, maybe running the London Marathon? You can do it for Team RNIB. Hubert has been finding out how you can do it, and also speaking to Lauryn who not only did so for 2024, but who is also doing it next year.

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9:33

S2 Ep622: Sight Village Central - Seeing Solutions

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/15

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find out more information on the Mini Guide from Seeing Solutions on their website - MiniGuide (pamtrad.co.uk)

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S2 Ep597: Romantic Relationships - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/15

What are the highs and lows of looking for love as a blind or partially sighted person? We brought together Leo Johnson, Karen Wye and Sarah Stephenson-Hunter to hear their experiences of dating as blind and partially sighted people. Listen to Karen on Hope FM, South Coast Hits and Radio Wimborne. Hope FM website - Karen Wye – Hope FM South Coast Hits Radio website - Karen Wye | southcoasthitsradio (studio5062.wixsite.com) Radio Wimborne website - The TeamRadio Wimborne | Radio Wimborne Learn

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9:34

S2 Ep620: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/13

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the charity's post General Election work and another award for a major RNIB campaign. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's

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