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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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S2 Ep1216: Phones And Especially Designed Smart...

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2025/11/21

Hubert speaks to Synnaptic in this episode, and hears about their software which makes Smartphones more user friendly and accessible. They also talk to him about their smart watches.

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2:43

S2 Ep1215: Unique Experiences For Blind And Partially...

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2025/11/21

Starboard Hotels speak to Hubert as they share information about special experiences they put on for blind and partially sighted visitors at their hotels.

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3:33

S2 Ep1214: Affordable Braille Devices From Orbit

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2025/11/21

If you are a fan of Braille Tech, in this episode Hubert talks to Orbit research, who are committed to offering affordable Braille devices of various kind.

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2:40

S2 Ep1213: Optelec Share Their Magnification Range...

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2025/11/21

Find out what devices are available from Optelec as Hubert speaks to Ben to find out more.

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3:50

S2 Ep1212: New Technology Solution For Night Blindness

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2025/11/21

Hubert finds out how the Luna Glasses will soon be able to help low vision users who find it difficult to navigate in the dark.

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S2 Ep1211: Hubert Learns about Keratoconus

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2025/11/21

In this episode, Hubert speaks to a charity who supports people with the sight condition called Keratoconus. He finds out what it is, and what the group does to support their members.

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2:57

S2 Ep1210: Braille Technology including Braille...

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2025/11/21

Hubert chats to Index Braille in this podcast, as they talk about their devices, and Hubert also gets to try out their Braille graphics which are created using their own software.

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5:21

S2 Ep1209: HumanWare update on the latest Software...

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2025/11/21

HumanWare chat to Hubert in this episode as they share updates on their latest software updates, plus new devices.

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7:34

S2 Ep1208: Glidance Provide An Update On Their...

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2025/11/21

In this podcast Hubert speaks to Glidance, as he finds out the latest updates about a very anticipated mobility aid from the company, who has been working with the blind and partially sighted community throughout the process of development.

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3:55

S2 Ep1207: Blind Ambition Helping Blind And Partially...

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2025/11/21

In this episode you can find out about Blind Ambition, as Hubert chats to Yemi at Sight Village London.

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S2 Ep1206: Be My Eyes At Sight Village London 2025

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2025/11/21

In this episode Hubert catches up with Be My Eyes to find out their latest updates including information on their latest partnerships with Tesco and BT.

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2:27

S2: New Startup Ashirase Provides A Navigation...

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2025/11/21

Have you ever wanted a navigation solution that sits within your shoos? Well Hubert here chats to a company working on just that.

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S2 Ep1205: Merry Christmas from Afar With Singer...

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2025/11/18

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re joined by freelance opera and classical singer Victoria Oruwari. Victoria just released her debut Christmas song "Merry Christmas from Afar" and hopes it will bring comfort to anyone missing a loved one this holiday season. She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. You can find Victoria's song on all music streaming platforms. Image: Victoria dazzles in a sparkly white/silver dress, her golden braids flowing down her shoulders. Hands

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S2 Ep1204: Toby's Potential New Match

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2025/11/17

On Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert chats to our very own Toby, as he heads off for guide dog training. They talk the new potential match, type training and how good it feels to have a guide dog back again.

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12:43

S2 Ep1203: Lee Mercer Talks Managing Diabetes With...

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2025/11/13

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Lee about his sight loss journey. They also discuss how Lee manages his diabetes with sight loss, and the technology he uses to help him. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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3:44

S2 Ep1202: Elizabeth Roddick Discusses Seasonal...

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2025/11/12

Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick joins Barry Snell to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD which it's often known as. SAD is also known as "winter depression" because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter. Although people with SAD may have symptoms during the summer months but feel OK during the winter. Elizabeth talks about diagnosis and also treatments, including light therapy and the effect it ha son blind people. To get in touch with Elizabeth you

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4:56

S2 Ep1201: Secret Maps Exhibition At The British Library

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2025/11/11

The British Library have put on a very special exhibition called Secret Maps. Along side large print and Braille guides, there's also an audio described tour available for blind and partially sighted people, as Hubert finds out more in this podcast.

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S2 Ep1200: VocalEyes What’s On 11 November 2025

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2025/11/11

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One & Two - 15 Nov, 2pm, touch tour 11.30am, Palace Theatre, London The Phantom of the Opera

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S2 Ep1199: Baring It All In Support Of Charity

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2025/11/10

There are many fabulous ways you can support a cause that’s close to your heart. You could take on a local half marathon, jump out of a plane, or, as in the case of Josephine Boulter, create a nude calendar to challenge the stigma surrounding vision loss and raise important funds for a charity that’s close to her heart. She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with

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S2 Ep1198: Guide Dog Blogs: Jayson The Guide Dog...

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2025/11/10

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Allan Russell joins us to tell us all about his brand new k9 friend Jayson, and how he feels about having a guide dog back once again in his life.

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