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RNIB Connect

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 Ep391: Vital Service Needs Urgent Attention

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/11

UK sight loss charity RNIB has launched a new campaign to highlight the postcode lottery of service, when it comes to local council provision of Vision Rehab services.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Hannah Donnelly and Ross Megan to find out more about the campaign and how people can sign a petition to grow support. If you'd like to learn more about the campaign, go to www.rnib.org.uk/news You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999. If you'd like to sign the petition, which

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9:59

S2 Ep395: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/09

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 new Vision Rehab campaign, joint work with Guide Dogs to create a refusals toolkit and more on some free accessible books from RNIB to celebrate World Book Day. 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

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S2 Ep396: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - 2:22 A Ghost Story, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/08

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 experienced an adrenaline-filled night in the theatre where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear with 2:22 A Ghost Story as the current touring production visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional Audio

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S2 Ep398: RNIB Customer Reminisces About London...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/08

What would you talk to Charlie Chaplain about? RNIB Customer Bernard Rothman drove the film star, and other famous names, around London in his cab. Let's join him to reminisce and learn about the support he’s received from RNIB. Learn more about the support RNIB can offer by visiting www.rnib.org.uk, calling the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999, or emailing helpline@rnib.org.uk. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with

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9:32

S2 Ep399: All In Is A New UK-Wide Arts And Culture...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/08

An new UK-wide arts and culture access scheme is launching in 2025. Amelia talked to UK Access Champion for All In, Andrew Miller, and Graham Reid from Creative Scotland’s Equalities Diversity and Inclusion team to learn more about the collaborators and what the scheme means for audiences and creators. Image shows All In Logo, it is a white cube with purple edges and has 'ALL IN' written in purple font on the front right side. The front left side is open to show a yellow base of the cube.

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10:08

S2 Ep389: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with Ovacome

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/08

For Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Amelia talked to the UK's Ovarian Cancer Support Charity Ovacome to learn about symptoms of the disease and where you can find support. Visit the Ovacome website to learn more - www.ovacome.org.uk Or call their helpline on 0800 008 7054. Image shows the Ovacome logo. The logo includes the heading ‘Ovacome’ in teal text with two pink dots to the right. Directly beneath it is the strapline ‘The ovarian cancer support charity’ in pink text.

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S2 Ep397: AD Theatre Performance 'Chunky Jewellery'...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/08

A new piece of AD theatre is showing at Glasgow’s Tramway this weekend. Amelia talked to Co-Creator and Performer Jude Williams and AD Consultant Sally Clay more about the story behind the show and inside jokes in the AD. Learn more by visiting www.tramway.org to learn more. 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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5:01

S2 Ep394: RNIB’s Response To The Spring Budget 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/06

Wednesday 6th of March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget for 2024. But what does it mean for blind and partially sighted people? Joining us with RNIB’s response to some of the content from the budget is Policy Officer at RNIB Roisin Jacklin. Image shows: RNIB logo. On a white background RNIB written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line.

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10:21

S2 Ep390: Strictly Star Helps RNIB's Kirsty 'Dare To...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/06

A new programme from BBC Wales is showing that sight loss is no barrier to doing the things you love. As Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can find Kirsty's episode of 'Dare to Dance' on the BBC iPlayer - BBC iPlayer - Amy Dowdens Dare to Dance - Series 2: Episode 2 Image: Kirsty wears a blue gown as she looks into the camera.

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S2 Ep388: RNIB Women in Gaming Webinar

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/06

This Thursday, RNIB are hosting a women in gaming webinar, with more information here’s David Hogg.

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9:01

S2 Ep387: Discover Marvin's Story Time Show

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/06

What is Marvin's Story Time Show? Created by Gwyn McCormack from Positive Eye, the show meets the needs of children with vision loss and other learning needs. Gwyn spoke with our Paulina Kuchorew. Find out more about Marvin's Story Time Show here: Special Educational Needs Story Time show with Marvin (marvinstorytimeshow.co.uk) Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background 'RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath 'Connect

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5:07

S2 Ep386: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 6 March 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/06

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer 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: Are you based in or near Cambridge? Research participants needed! Researchers at the Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI) in Cambridge are embarking on a novel study that examines attention versus perception in individuals with low vision. The study will take place at

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5:35

S2 Ep382: Jake Hart VI Journalist

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/05

Cue: What’s it like being a journalist with sight loss? Our David Hogg spoke to Jake Hart to find out…

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S2 Ep381: Laurie Rubin Blind Mezzo Soprano and...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/05

Our David Hogg talks with blind singer Laurie Rubin about her sight loss, her love of classical music and how she became a motivational speaker…

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S2 Ep385: Chatting Motherhood With Sam Ralfe From...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/05

We’re celebrating motherhood today as we are joined by Sam Ralfe, content creator and mum to little Leo, who you might also recognise as Blind Mum on TikTok and Instagram. Sam shared her experience with our Paulina Kuchorew. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background 'RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath 'Connect Radio' is written in a smaller black font.

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S2 Ep384: How FlowSense Could Revolutionise Menstrual...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/04

We’re focusing on accessible technology today by shining a spotlight on an innovative project, FlowSense, world's first accessible period blood detection device. Currently still in its prototype stage, the device could empower visually impaired users to independently manage their menstrual hygiene with a discreet, accurate, and non-invasive method. We spoke with the creator of the device, Muna Daud.

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S2 Ep383: Celebrating World Book Day With 10-Year-Old...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/04

Some positive news today, World Book Day, a celebration of reading in all formats, is upon us and once again RNIB is offering all the world book day titles for free in audio and Braille formats to mark the annual celebration. And joining us to share her love of reading and books, is published author and creator of Betsy's Positive Videos YouTube channel, 10-year-old Betsy Griffin. Image shows World Book Day logo. On a white background a bright yellow bookmark. Written across the bookmark in three

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S2 Ep380: Unseen by Extant, a Gripping New Audio...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/04

Extant presents Unseen, a gripping new audio drama that examines the subtle and insidious effect of domestic abuse on the blind and visually impaired (VI) community, using empathy, hope and candour to raise awareness of this important subject. Through the stories of two visually impaired protagonists, Unseen illuminates the unique ways that domestic abuse impacts on blind and VI people in their homes and intimate relationships, from love-bombing to gaslighting, care to coercive control. Where do

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S2 Ep378: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/02

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 Matt started by talking about RNIB's big win at the Charity Comms Awards where the RNIB Social Media Team won the Accessible Comms Award. Matt also highlights the success of RNIB's recent 'Technology For Life Fair' in Belfast. 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

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S2 Ep379: RNIB Wins Accessible Comms Award!

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/01

The Charity Comms Inspiring Communicator Awards took place on Wednesday 28th of February. RNIB Was nominated for an award, in the Accessible Comms and the Best In-House Campaign categories. It was a wonderful night and we had success bringing back an award. Our Paulina spoke with Holly Tuke from the The RNIB Social Media Team. Image: Photo of the glass award against a wooden background held up by a hand. It says, ‘Charity Comms Inspiring Communicator 2023, Accessible Comms Award, Social Media

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