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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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7:04

S2 Ep375: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Life of Pi, AD Theatre...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/01

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 the multi award winning stage production of Yann Martel’s Man Booker Prize winning life of Pi at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre on Saturday 17 February at 2.30pm with description by Professional Audio Describers Rosie and

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8:06

S2 Ep373: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/03/01

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’s topics include a response to the UK Government's Disability Action Plan and a call for blind and partially sighted people to submit evidence to an All Political Party Group investigation on employers attitudes to employing

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9:08

S2 Ep375: RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

There are many ways that blind and partially sighted people can get involved in the work that the RNIB does around making a more inclusive society for visually impaired people and even shape the future of the RNIB too. One way is through taking part in the regular Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings and the most recent meeting was all about Vision Rehabilitation. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Charlene Kerr-Spencer, Insight Officer (from the RNIB Insight and Customer Voice

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5:33

S2 Ep377: Volunteering At The RNIB Technology For...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. One of the many RNIB Volunteers helping on the day was Dawn Hopper.

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5:10

S2 Ep376: Blind Veterans - RNIB Technology For Life...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. One of the organisations represented was Blind Veterans.

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6:36

S2 Ep376: Solving Your Tech Problems At The RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. As part of the event visitors could bring their tech questions to the RNIB Technology For Life Team, Dave Williams heard how they got on.

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3:06

S2 Ep374: Family Fun At RNIB's Technology For Life...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. For Karen Kennedy and the rest of her family, it was a chance to find out more about products and services that are available locally.

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5:41

S2 Ep374: Making A Difference At RNIB's Technology...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Joe Kenny from RNIB NI gave his thoughts on how events like this can positively impact the blind and partially sighted community in Northern Ireland. Image: Joe Kenny stands wearing a pink RNIB T shirt, he is being interviewed by Dave Williams who stands holding a microphone between them.

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5:15

S2 Ep374: Sight And Sound - RNIB Technology For Life...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Sight And Sound’s Shauna Humphries was on hand to talk through some of the most popular pieces of accessible technology at the event.

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7:25

S2 Ep374: Libraries NI - RNIB Technology For Life...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Libraries NI were at the event to explain how different library services can impact the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

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6:13

S2 Ep374: Real Thing AI At RNIB's Technology For Life...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, which was the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. At the event we caught up with Louise Humphreys, Country Manager for Real Thing AI.

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7:54

S2 Ep374: Dolphin - RNIB Technology For Life Fair...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, which was the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. On the day Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke with Oliver Crane from Dolphin, the company behind software like SuperNova and EasyReader.

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7:12

S2 Ep370: Visionary Update with My Vision Oxfordshire

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

Time for an update from Visionary UK. Amelia talked to CEO Fiona Sandford, and chairperson and My Vision Oxfordshire CEO, Mark Upton. Image shows Visionary Logo of a pink and green circle eye shape forming the image of an eye which Visionary in white text below on a dark grey background.

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14:29

S2 Ep372: Audition For A National Open Youth...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/29

If you’re aged 11 to 25 and love music, National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) are looking for people to audition for their regional ensembles which rehearse in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Bournemouth and Cardiff. Amelia talked to NOYO programme manager Beatrice Hubble, NOYO Seaboard RISE player Ben Evans and Ben's mum Claire to learn more. Musicians can apply until the 24th March. Learn more about NOYO by visiting their website https://noyo.org.uk/ Image shows six smiling musicians posing with

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8:51

S2 Ep371: Empatheyes - RNIB Technology For Life Fair...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/28

The RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast is the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. On the day Tech Talk’s Dave Williams caught up with the team behind Empatheyes, who use technology to help people understand what it’s like to experience life as someone who is visually impaired.Image: Sara, Dave and Jolene stand smiling at the 'Empatheyes' stand at the RNIB Technology For Life Fair in Belfast.

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8:00

S2 Ep371: Can Pakflatt Make Voting More Accessible? -...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/28

The RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast is the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland Tech Talk’s Dave Williams caught up with Pakflatt, the organisation hoping to change the way that blind and partially sighted people cast their vote. Image: Dave Williams stands talking with Patrick McGonagle, there is a demo unit of the McGonagle Reader being displayed between them.

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3:22

S2 Ep371: Getting Underway At RNIB's Technology For...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/28

The RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast is the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Bringing together the industry’s leading suppliers of technology related products and services all under one roof. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke to Jackie Brown from RNIB as the day was getting underway. Image: Dave Williams stands smiling outside the Europa Hotel in Belfast. He holds his microphone in one hand and his long white cane in the other.

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6:30

S2 Ep369: Art Exhibition By Young VI Artist Hannah Evans

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/28

Hannah Evans is a 17-year-old artist who’s already had three solo exhibitions and is the youngest professional members of the Scottish Artist Union. She is neurodivergent, visually impaired, and has communication difficulties but loves expressing herself through her art. We join her and her mum Carol at her fourth solo exhibition named ‘My Colour Expression’ in CASS Art Glasgow. Amelia visited the exhibition and talked to Hannah and her mum Carol about Hannah's inspiration and hopes for the

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7:51

S2 Ep368: Claire Merritt Sight Loss Story

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/27

Time for another sight loss story, as Hubert speaks to a retired Nurse Claire Merritt about her sight loss journey.

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6:06

S2 Ep367: Dance Classes For Disabled Young People...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/27

If you’re a young person aged 11+ and want to practise your dance moves, Step Change Studios have classes every Sunday. Amelia talked to Step Change Studios Founder, Dr. Rashmi Becker MBE, to learn more. Classes take place from 11 am to 12 noon every Sunday at the Porchester Centre in Queensway, London. Visit www.stepchangestudios.com/take-part to learn more. Image shows 'step change studios' written in a black lowercase writing on a teal blue background.

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