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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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S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.Amelia spoke with Kelly Taylor - Volunteer, Andrew William Barnes - Sensory Support Officer (Trainer) and Carolyn Greig - Children and Young People Lead about their workshop on Good Working Practice for People Living with Deafblindness.Learn more about Deafblind UK on their website - Deafblind UK | Supporting Deafblindness in the

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5:20

S2 Ep1937: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Janiece...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.Amelia spoke with Janiece Wallace, who fell in love with VI tennis after lockdown. She shares how it's enabled her to find community and even compete at Wimbledon.Learn more about LTA on their website - The Official Home of Tennis For Britain | LTAImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in

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5:59

S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Onvero...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.Amelia spoke with Sandi Wassmer, the UK's first blind female CEO with ADHD, about the interaction between visual impairment and neurodivergence and her tips for women who want to take up leadership roles.Learn more about Sandi on the Onvero website - Sandi Wassmer - OnveroImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white

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5:39

S2 Ep1933: RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly Update…

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

For this months RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly update RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Rosaleen Dempsey, RNIB Education and Children Training and Engagement Manager for news on the RNIB policy and campaigns work relating to children and young people in Wales.To find out more about the RNIB’s campaigns work in Wales and across the country do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/ Image shows the

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5:26

S2 Ep1935: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.Amelia spoke with the 'Navigating Uncertainty' panellists about the discussion highlights. She gained insights from Debra Allcock Tyler - Chief Executive Officer of Directory of Social Change, Harbi Jama - Philanthropy and Partnerships Leader, Sandi Wassmer - CEO of Onvero, and Tilly Dowler - The Blind Stylist.Learn more about Debra

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3:34

S2 Ep1935: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - 'The...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.Amelia spoke with 'The Blind Stylist' Tilly Dowler about her conference outfit and styling services.Learn more about Tilly on her website - Styled by Tilly: Personal styling, body shape & colour analysisFind her on social media @the_blind_stylistImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold

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2:29

S2 Ep1934: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - CEO...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.Amelia is reporting from the event and spoke to the Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, at the start of the conference about what we can expect.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in

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6:27

S2 Ep1932: Laura Walker Visibility Scotland SVS 2026 10

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

David Hogg catches up with Visibility Scotland CEO Laura Walker ahead of her two speeches at the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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2:38

S2 Ep1932: Eilidh Thomson Optometry Scotland SVS 9

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

How has optometry in Scotland changed in the past two decades, David Hogg spoke to Eilidh Thomson chair of Optometry Scotland to find out…Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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3:22

S2 Ep1931: RNIB's Rob Cooper SVS 2026 8

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

Lets’s head back to Edinburgh where David Hogg spoke to RNIB’s Rob Cooper ahead of his speech at the Scottish Vision Strategy ConferenceImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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2:52

S2 Ep1931: RNIB's John Slade SVS 2026 7

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

Let’s head back to the SVS where David Hogg caught up with RNIB’s John Slade about the RNIB Sight Loss Data Tool….Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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1:38

S2 Ep1930: Morag Fodor RNIB Volumeter SVS 2026 6

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

What’s it like volunteering at an RNIB conference, David Hogg spoke with RNIB volunteer Morag, to find out…Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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3:36

S2 Ep1930: Dan Fisher SVS 2026 5

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

Back to Edinburgh and the SVS where David spoke with RNIB’s Dan Fisher….Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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2:38

S2 Ep1929: Chris Mackie and Kirin Saeed Scottish...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

Let’s head back to SVS and hear more about co designing digital platforms. David caught up with Chris Mackie and Kirin Saeed ahead of the discussion…Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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3:55

S2 Ep1929: Amanda Hawkins and Prof Mhari Thurston SVS...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

More from SVS where David spoke with Amanda Hawkins from RNIB and Professor Mhari Thurston about their upcoming panel discussionImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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1:32

S2 Ep1928: Alison Thewliss MSP SVS 2026 2

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

More now from the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference, shortly before their opening speech, David caught up with Alison Thewliss MSP…Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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2:42

S2 Ep1928: Simon Antrobus and James Adams SVS 2026

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/23

Let’s head over to Edinburgh and this year’s Scottish Vision Strategy Conference. Before the conference began, David Hogg caught up with RNIB CEO Simon Antrobus and RNIB Scotland Country Director James Adams about their hopes for the day.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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13:19

S2 Ep1927: Birmingham Royal Ballet - Swan Lake and...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/21

News of some magical productions from Birmingham Royal Ballet that are being made accessible to visually impaired people through audio described performances and touch tours as RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Hannah MacGregor, BRB Engagement and Access Officer.Hannah began by giving an overview to the history of the company from its routes in London in 1931 to the company finding a permanent home at the Birmingham Hippodrome in 1990 and being very much a touring company too. Then to

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5:02

S2 Ep1922: Why Are Regular Eye Tests Important? -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/21

National Eye Health Week runs from the 21st to the 27th September, Amelia speaks to RNIB’s Louise Gow to learn why regular eye tests are so important.Find Resources On Eye Health On the RNIB Webiste - Your eyes - find information on sight and conditions | RNIBImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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3:37

S2 Ep1920: RNIB Online Shop Eye Health Products -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/21

As it is National Eye Health Week (21-27 September 2026) for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying coordinator we have some great products around eye health and taking care of your eyes including, eye shields, optical and video magnifiers with lighting options plus a couple of useful gadgets for taking care of your eyes tooFor more about all those great eye health products plus many more that you will find in the RNIB online shop do visit -

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