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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 Ep317: RNIB's Northern Ireland Tech Fair Is Coming...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/23

There’s a new technology fair coming to Belfast in February. Who better than Tech Talk’s Dave Williams to find out all the details from Technology For Life Coordinator Jackie Brown.

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6:46

S2 Ep316: RNIB Writing Competition judged by Michael...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/23

To celebrate World Book Day on 7 March 2024, RNIB is inviting blind and partially sighted children aged 5 to 12 to submit a short story on the theme of 'adventure'. The submissions will be judged by award winning children’s author Sir Michael Morpurgo, and the overall winner will receive ten signed copies of Michael Morpurgo’s books. Competition Rules The competition is open to any child or young person between the ages of 5-12 years with a vision impairment in the UK. The competition runs from

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3:29

S2 Ep315: Upcoming VICTA Science Event For Children

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/22

Hywel Davies has been hearing all about an upcoming Science day for young people held by the charity VICTA. For more information, you can visit the VICTA website - Young Achievers Family Day - Science! - VICTA

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12:49

S2 Ep314: formidAbility - Song in Sign, Up-Coming...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/22

formidAbility the world’s first Opera Company that puts accessibility at the foundation of the creative process is just about to take their Arts Council funded project ‘Song in Sign’ out on tour to London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow during January February and in to early March. The project will bring singers, performers, musicians and signers together to showcase the energy and emotion of music through Sign Language, gesture and mime, blurring the lines between opera and song, merging the

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7:16

S2 Ep312: Curating Visibility launch new museum...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/22

Curating Visibility are launching 6 new Fellowship opportunities for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to begin pursuing a career in museum curation. Amelia talked to Esther Fox, Head of the Accentuate Programme, to learn more. Learn more about the fellowship positions and the applications by visiting the Screen South website screensouth.org Applications close at 10am on Thursday 8th February 2024. Image: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in

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8:50

S2 Ep303: Blind Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/21

Dr Stuart Gore is a blind academic, teacher, researcher and practitioner counselling psychologist. He talked to Amelia about why he chose Psychology, his career journey so far, and the barriers he faced on the way. Learn more about Dr Gore's practise by visiting his website https://www.yorkshirecounsellingpsychology.co.uk/ Image: 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:

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S2 Ep311: Sarah Stephenson-Hunter on self-acceptance...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/19

Sarah Stephenson-Hunter was partially sighted until losing her remaining vision in an accident at 40 years old. After becoming blind, she came out as transgender woman and began her journey of true self-acceptance and self-expression. Her experiences prompted her to found the Diversity and Inclusion training and consultancy company 'Simply Equality'. She told Amelia about her sight loss journey, how she developed her style and why she founded her company. Learn more about Simply Equality by

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10:04

S2 Ep313: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/19

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 meeting political ministers, including the MP with portfolio for Disabled People, there's a Labour party visit coming up at RNIB's London HQ and why he attended a memorial service for the former speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support

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7:49

S2 Ep310: Monthly Update From CNIB in Canada

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/18

Each month on RNIB Connect Radio, we chat with Canada's largest slight loss charity CNIB, to discuss some of the big stories coming from the organisation, this month a look ahead to their plans for 2024.

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8:34

S2 Ep309: Join Creative Scotland's Equalities,...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/18

Do you have a personal or professional interest in the Creative arts? Creative Scotland are looking for members to join their Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion advisory group. Amelia talked to Creative Scotland's Kim Simpson to learn more about the role and who can apply. Learn more about the role and application by visiting www.creativescotland.com Image: An aqua green graphic reading ‘Join our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) group’ with Creative Scotland logo in the corner and

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7:57

S2 Ep308: What You Need To Know About The January Tax...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/17

The self-assessment tax deadline is nearly upon us. Hywel Davies has been chatting with Simon from HMRC to hear how you can file your tax return in an accessible way, plus some ideas for getting organised for next year’s tax season. For more information on self-assessment tax returns, visit the HMRC website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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7:30

S2 Ep306: How can Behçet’s impact the eyes?

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/17

Behçet’s is a chronic condition resulting from disturbances in the body’s immune system. Symptoms affect all parts of the body, including the eyes. Amelia talked to Behcet’s UK chair Tony Thornburn OBE to learn more. You can learn more about Behçet’s UK and access their information sheets by visiting https://behcetsuk.org/ Call the Behçet’s UK helpline on 0345 130 7329. Image: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and

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15:28

S2 Ep303: Exploring the Work of Sculptor Barbara...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/16

Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903 - 1974) was a Sculptor and Artist who was one of the early pioneers of abstract sculpture in England. Many of her works incorporated lyrical forms with close connection to the feeling and form of the materials that she used in her work making Barbara Hepworth one of the most influential sculptors of the mid-20th century. At the breakout of World War II Barbara Hepworth moved from London to Cornwall with her husband Ben Nicholson and their young family. Setting up a

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12:51

S2 Ep305: Access The Arts In Wales With Hynt

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/16

For the last ten years, the Hynt Access Scheme has been making it easier for people with an impairment or access requirements, to enjoy arts and culture in Wales. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can get involved. For more information, visit the website - hynt | Hynt is a new national access scheme that works with welsh theatres

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7:41

S2 Ep302: Visit Jamie's Farm with Look and The Vision...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/16

Look UK and The Vision Foundation/Fight For Sight are collaborating to offer Blind and Partially Sighted aged 16-25 a trip to Jamie's Farm. The day will help them discuss mental health and wellbeing, talk to mentors, and get stuck in with farm work. Our Amelia talked to Elin Williams, Mentor Development Coordinator at Look, to learn more. Visits take place in Lewes on 10th of February, Skipton on the 12th of February, Bath on the 9th of March and Hereford on the 16th of March. Learn more by

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S2 Ep322: Macular Society Bitesized Benefits Podcasts

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/15

The Macular Society have a new podcast for 2024. With more, here’s David Hogg.

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10:10

S2 Ep301: Web Based Accessibility App Is A Customer...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/15

Not only does the WelcoMe web based app give disabled people the chance to get 5 star customer service, it also helps service providers give their staff all the tools they need to give the best possible experience to customers as they come through the door. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, founder of NeateBox, to learn more about the system and why more and more businesses are seeing the benefits of using it. If you'd like more info on WelcoMe, go to

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S2 Ep300: Thomas Pocklington Trust Pavement Parking...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/15

Thomas Pocklington Trust are stepping up their campaign for a nationwide ban on pavement parking. David Hogg finds out more.

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5:55

S2 Ep298: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/13

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 nominations opening for the See Differently Awards, a creative writing competition for blind and partially sighted children and why the charity had some fun with Calvin Klein. 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 Ep296: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC The Fair Maid of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/01/12

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 we join Vidar in the pub where the heroes are local and the locals are all heroes as Isobel McArthur redefines Thomas Heywood’s Elizabethan romp The Fair Maid of The West at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 6 January at

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