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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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5:18

S2 Ep604: Southampton Sight Spinnaker Tower Abseil

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/04

Now our David Hogg finds out about a challenge taking place later this month…

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11:07

S2 Ep603: RNIB Products For Life - July Update

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/04

There’s always something new in the RNIB Products For Life Store. Dave Williams has been finding out about some very special discounts that are currently available. For more information on each of the products mentioned, visit the RNIB Online shop - RNIB Online Shop

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8:04

S2 Ep602: LENS Trial Results with Dr David Preiss

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/03

Now, our David Hogg hears about the result of the LENS Trial which was which was looking at slowing progression of eye disease in people with diabetes.

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6:54

S2 Ep601: RNIB Employment: John and Kenny from Veolia UK

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/02

What happens when your sight loss starts to impact your work? Our David Hogg spoke to John and Kenny from Veolia UK and Heather Barbara, an Employment Advisor from RNIB to find out…

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7:50

S2 Ep598: Weekly Social Media Update

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/02

What's been big on Social Media this week? Holly Tuke from the RNIB Social Media Team joins Amelia to talk inaccessible platform updates, Glastonbury, and how to write great alt. text for your summer outfits. Visit the RNIB Website for more information on making your posts accessible - How to make your social media accessible | RNIB 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

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5:27

S2 Ep600: P!NK Hampden Gig with AD NKD

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/02

What is the accessibility like for gigs at stadiums. Our David Hogg spoke to Katrina Thomson who recently attended Pink’s show at Hampden in Glasgow…

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8:40

S2 Ep594: Dean Dunbar Becomes Scottish National...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/28

The Blind Adventurer Dean Dunbar is back with a big win. He told Amelia about the competition, his new proneboard and cycling with his guide dog. Keep up with Dean's adventures via his website extremedreams.co.uk and by searching for 'Dean Dunbar Blind and Dangerous' on Facebook. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'Connect Radio' underneath.

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7:58

S2 Ep596: Accessible Voting In Wales

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/28

With the general election fast approaching, Hywel Davies has been hearing about accessible voting from RNIB Cymru. You can find out more on accessible voting in Wales here; RNIB Cymru: make voting accessible once and for all | RNIB

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7:52

S2 Ep595: RNIB Customer Update 29/06/2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/28

Each week, we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week, stepping in for Matt is Vivienne Francis, RNIB Chief Social Change Officer to chat about a new advertising award at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity which celebrates accessibility, plus RNIB's call for an accessible voting process for blind and partially sighted people in the UK. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the

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8:15

S2 Ep595: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/28

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month the team are discussing the forthcoming UK General Election and an ask for your help, ahead of July 4th 2024. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk Visit

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7:25

S2 Ep583: Tony Giles, Blind Author and World Traveller

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/27

Blind and partially deaf traveller and writer Tony Giles has visited over 133 countries from the UN list of 193.He told Amelia about the highlights and challenges of his travels, writing his novels and tips for other VI travellers. Learn more about Tony and get updates on his travels on his website https://www.tonythetraveller.com/ Find his first book 'Seeing the world my way: a totally blind and partially deaf guy's global adventures' on the RNIB Talking Books Library. Find his other eBooks,

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17:07

S2 Ep594: In Conversation With Ashley J Hicks

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/26

Ashley J Hicks is a New York based actor, writer, teaching artist and podcast co-host. Her credits include '2022 Disney Discovers: Television Showcase', and recently Netflix’s Sci-fi flick 'Atlas'. She also happens to be living with albinism.She shares her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image: A striking photo of Ashley. She is a black woman with albinism wearing a black leather jacket. Her hair is blonde, curly and pinned up as she stands in front of an all black background

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8:50

S2 Ep593: Gary Hogan On Changing Career After Sight Loss

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/26

Gary Hogan was working in the RAF when he began to notice changes in his sight. He told Amelia about changing career after sight loss, lockdown challenges and finding a love of chess which took him to IBCA World Individual Chess Championship. If you want to learn more about the BCA go to braillechess.org.uk 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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6:31

S2 Ep623: Zonic: Sight Loss and EDM

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/26

Zonic is an EDM musician with sight loss. David Hogg spoke to them about sight loss, love of video game music and how that inspires the music they make.

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8:53

S2 Ep590: Mar Gunnarsson Guide Dog Refusal Story

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/26

The issue of guide dogs and air travel has been in the news recently, Hubert has been speaking to Mar about his experience, together with Samantha from RNIB’s legal team who talks about the legal side of the story.

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5:53

S2 Ep592: UK Tax Credit Changes On The Way

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/26

The Department for Work and Pensions are making changes to welfare payments and if you're of pension age and in receipt of tax credits, there are changes on the way. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB's Legal Rights Service, to find out what you need to do, if you fall into this category. If you'd like advice around DWP welfare payments, call RNIB's Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background RNIB in Bold Black Letters

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5:03

S2 Ep580: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 26 June 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/26

Jemma Davidson, 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: With the Paralympics fast approaching, we’d love your help to showcase how blind and partially sighted people take part in these sports and activities. If you take part in Judo, Athletics, Swimming, Tandem Cycling on road or track, Triathlon, Rowing or Equestrian

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5:55

S2 Ep591: It's Deafblind Awareness Week 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/25

This Deafblind Awareness Week Hywel Davies has been hearing more from the country’s only national charity that specialises in the condition, Deafblind UK. For more information on the charity, visit their website - Deafblind UK | Supporting Deafblindness in the UK

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7:29

S2 Ep586: Weekly Social Media Update

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/25

Amelia Catches up with Holly Tuke from the RNIB Social Media team for this weeks update. They discuss the Euros, what makes a GIF and alt text of an interesting water bottle mishap. 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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4:36

S2 Ep589: Kerry Burke Public Speaking Event

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/25

There’s a public speaking event being held in Glasgow on Tuesday 25th June showcasing several Blind and Partially young people’s public speaking skills following a course. David Hogg found out more.

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