RNIB Connect

12:26

S2 Ep348: Disordinary Architecture Project Launches...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/13

Many More Parts Than M is a compendium by the Disordinary Architecture Project bringing a wide range of resources and information together to help to make architecture and the built environment more accessible to all disabled people through the reimagining of disability, inclusion and access beyond compliance within the work of Architects and Planners. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Zoe Partington, visually impaired contemporary Artist, Consultant and Co-Director of the Disordinary

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12:53

S2 Ep344: Blind Runner And Guide Romance

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/13

Kelly Barton started running in 2016 and met Mike Leatherbarrow when he stepped in as her guide runner. Eight years on, they have completed multiple marathons together and made national news with their wedding in October 2023. They told Amelia about their love story, their favourite post-marathon snacks, and what running means to them. Get the latest updates from Kelly and Mike by following @barton_kell on X (formerly Twitter) Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital

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7:31

S2 Ep346: UK Charity’s Response To Government’s...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/12

sight loss charity RNIB, has responded to the recent publication of the UK Government’s Disability Action Plan. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sophie Dudgeon to find out about the positives and negatives, contained within the proposals. Image Shows RNIB Logo

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7:25

S2 Ep345: Help For Those Struggling With Cost Of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/12

It's important to try to maximise our income during the cost of living crisis. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell has been speaking to Dominic Milne, from RNIB's Legal Rights Service, about 2 payments that are set to run out at the end of March 2024. If you're blind or partially sighted and struggling with the cost of living, call the RNIB's Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnectNImage Shows RNIB Logo

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9:14

S2 Ep343: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/10

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 how charities can use AI, the Government's Disability Action Plan, the See Differently Awards and Audio Description for the 6 Nations Rugby. 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

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5:29

S2 Ep341: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Bluey’s Big Play, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/09

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 a show for younger audiences whose main characters are a family of Australian dogs with Bluey’s Big Play at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre on Friday 2 February 2024 with description by Professional Describer Julia Grundy. About

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6:11

S2 Ep342: Upcoming Events From Children's Charity VICTA

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/09

Children’s charity VICTA have always got unique opportunities for blind and partially sighted young people to learn and have fun. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about the VICTA Young Achievers Award, as well as plans for the VICTA Summer Camp 2024. The full VICTA Activity Calendar can be found here - VICTA Activity Calendar | Browse our current activities | VICTA

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5:11

S2 Ep340: RNIB Hosts AI Event In London - Seema Flower

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/08

RNIB recently hosted an event to examine the links between the use of AI and accessibility. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams went along to speak with some of the participants at the event to hear their reflections on how artificial intelligence can make the world more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Here, Dave speaks to Seema Flower, Managing Director of Blind Ambition.

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6:28

S2 Ep340: RNIB Hosts AI Event In London - Anna Tylor

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/08

RNIB recently hosted an event to examine the links between the use of AI and accessibility. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams went along to speak with some of the participants at the event to hear their reflections on how artificial intelligence can make the world more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Here, Dave speaks with RNIB Chair Anna Tylor.

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11:18

340: DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts) Launch New...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/08

DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts) have just launched a new recorded audio description service providing greater access to their exhibitions and some of their films for blind and partially sighted people which is now available on DCA’s website and through the Bloomberg smartphone app. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by DCA’s Communications Officer Alison Scott along with Kay Hamlyn their Exhibitions Assistant to find out more about DCA’s new digital audio description service. Alison and Kay

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7:12

340: CAF Research: 'What The Public Thinks of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/07

The Charities Aid Foundation has recently published some new research into charities using Artificial Intelligence. David Hogg chats to their CEO Neil Heslop to find out more…

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6:09

S2 Ep338: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 7 February 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/07

Clare Aldworth, RNIB Insight Community Manager 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: Join RNIB’s Behaviour Change Panel This is a great opportunity to help to change public perceptions and understanding of sight loss, which is one of RNIB’s key priorities. The aim is that through this increased understanding, we can bring about a change in public behaviours and

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12:48

S2 Ep338: RSC - A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Live...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/07

A first for the Royal Shakespeare Company as their current production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ will be completely accessible to blind and partially sighted audiences with live creative audio description for every performance from 14 February to 30 March 2024. Actor, theatre maker and Trainee Artistic Director at Extant Ben Wilson has been directing the creative audio description for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and joins RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey to firstly explain how the idea first

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15:45

S2 Ep338: Audio description of The Witches at the...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/06

On Wednesday 24 January 2024 at the National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre not only did over 80 young blind and partially sighted children attend the audio described performance of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’, but 12 year-old Eleanor who is also visually impaired delivered the live audio description script for this performance too. Eleanor worked with the National Theatre’s Audio Describers Roz Chalmers and Andrew Holland as a consultant on the audio description script for ‘The Witches’ to ensure that

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4:02

S2 Ep452: New SLCs in Hampshire and South Yorkshire

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/06

Thomas Pocklington Trust is launching two new Sight Loss Councils this March and you can help. David Hogg chats to Iain Mitchell from TPT about the new Sight Loss Councils and how you can become a volunteer…

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7:22

S2 Ep339: Floating Bus Stops Manchester

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/06

Floating bus stops have been causing issues for blind and partially sighted people around the country, but what are they? And what work is being done to help with the issue? Hubert has been finding out more about the work being done in the Manchester area.

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8:22

S2 Ep337: Getting To The Match With 'Game Day Vision'

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/05

A new service in Essex is hoping to make life easier for blind and partially sighted football fans making their way to love football matches. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about ‘Game Day Vision’.

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3:33

S2 Ep347: Sooty Box Volunteer Paul Goddard

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/05

RNIB are looking for more Sooty Box volunteers to help collect much-needed funds for the charity. But what’s it like being a volunteer? Our David Hogg spoke to Paul Goddard to find out…

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4:55

S2 Ep336: Valentine's Day Gift Ideas From The RNIB Shop

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/05

If you’re looking for a gift for that special someone in your life then the RNIB Products for Life Store has plenty of accessible options to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Some of the products discussed by Dave Williams and Louise Kenny include: 'Big Love' greeting card - Big Love Card | RNIB Heart Shaped Pendant - Heart-Shaped Silver Pendant With ‘Love’ In Braille | RNIB Ginger and Lime Candle - Naturally European Ginger And Lime 200G Candle | RNIB

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16:54

S2 Ep335: Will Writing FAQs With RNIB Legacy Team

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/05

Writing a will can feel overwhelming, so we brought in Helen Smith and Daniel Pepper from the RNIB Legacy Team to answer some of your most frequently asked questions. If you would like to get in touch with RNIB Legacy Team call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. Image shows RNIB logo. On a white background 'RNIB' written in bold black letters and underlined with a bold pink line.

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