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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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10:26

S2 Ep196: Saliha, A Survivor's Story

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/24

All this week we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience abuse and where people can go to get help and support. Paulina spoke with Saliha Rashid, a survivor and campaigner for gender-based abuse with a particular interest in its effects on those with a disability. Please be aware the following interview discusses abuse and traumatic experiences which some listeners may find distressing. If you or someone you know is going

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9:58

S2 Ep196: Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Blind &...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/24

Did you know 1 in 12 blind or partially sighted people are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse in the last year? All this week, we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience domestic abuse and where people can go to get help and support. Amelia spoke to lead researcher of ‘The Unseen Report’, Nanya Coles from SafeLives to learn more about the report and their collaboration with Vision Foundation. Please be aware the

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9:00

S2 Ep195: RNIB And Met Police Partnership Update

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/24

RNIB and The Metropolitan Police have been working together in order to help the Met provide a more inclusive and accessible service for blind and partially sighted people. Hubert has an update on the partnership, plus information on how you can get involved.

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5:05

S2 Ep194: More Help With The Rising Cost Of Living

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/24

During the current cost of living crisis, it’s more important than ever to make sure that those in need of extra support get the latest information on money saving and financial support opportunities. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB’s Legal Rights Service, about applying for the UK government’s Household Support Fund. If you’d like help from RNIB’s Legal Rights Service, call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB’s Helpline. There’s also lots

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7:35

S2 Ep190: TransPennine Express Stations are Now More...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/24

Train operator TransPennine Express who already offer a number of services for their blind and partially sighted passengers have just installed a number of new ‘Tactile Maps for All’ at a number of their stations, developed by the RNIB using a mixture of textures, Braille and raised print to help make navigating around their stations easier for blind and partially sighted passengers. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Chris Jeffery, TransPennine Express Accessibility & Transport

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9:46

S2 Ep193: Alistair Lee on his love of music, cars and...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/23

We’ll visit Australia now to hear from Blind Voice Over Artist Alistair Lee on how he spends his time outside of work. You can learn more about Alistair by visiting his website alistairleevoiceactor.com Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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10:51

S2 Ep192: Blind Voice Over Artist Alistair Lee

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/23

Time to head across the world for a chat with Australia’s only blind Voice Over Artist, Alistair Lee. He talked to Amelia about his career so far. You can learn more about Alistair by visiting his website alistairleevoiceactor.com Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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8:28

S2 Ep191: Fighting Against Inaccessible Bus Stops In...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/23

Access to Cardiff’s bus routes has become less accessible and more dangerous following changes to several city centre bus stops. Hywel Davies has been hearing how RNIB Cymru has been campaigning for much-needed change.

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6:26

S2 Ep190: Tom Pursglove, Minister for Disabled People...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/23

The Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove visited the RNIB’s New London office, The Grimaldi Building on Monday 23 October 2023 to not only have a tour of the building, meet staff but also attend a meeting with some of the RNIB Leadership Team to talk about the new Disability Action Plan. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with the Minister following his tour and just after his meeting with some of the Senior Leadership Team to find out his impression on the Grimaldi Building, his

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7:56

S2 Ep325: Joyce Cattanach Gift in Will to RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/23

Did you know that you can leave money to a charity in your will? RNIB’s Legacy Campaign Manager Louise Slott speaks to Joyce Cattenach about her experiences with RNIB and why she’s remembering RNIB in her will.

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8:27

S2 Ep188: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Northern Ballet Beauty...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/20

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 Northern Ballet’s production of Beauty and the Beast at Nottingham Theatre Royal on Saturday 7 October 2023 at 2.30pm, with a touch tour at 12.15pm with description by Professional Audio Describers Pippa Moore from Northern Ballet

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11:47

S2 Ep189: Strictly Come Dancing Sparkles with Live...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/20

Saturday night’s have become even more inclusive and accessible to blind and partially sighted Strictly Come Dancing fans as if you have audio description selected on your TV sets or selected on BBC iPlayer you may have noticed that now for the strictly Come Dancing Saturday night live shows there is live audio description too! RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined straight from the Strictly Ballroom by Georgina Rose, Red Bee Media Audio Describer who has been working on and delivering the

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6:46

S2 Ep189: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/20

Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week our Toby caught up with Matt during a tea break at the RNIB Social Change conference in Wembley with Matt firstly chatting about how the first day of the conference had gone, reflecting on key speeches from Love Island and RNIB Ambassador Ron Hall and sight loss campaigner Pete Forrester before talking about the up-coming visit to the RNIB London Office, the

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5:25

S2 Ep188: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 18 October 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/18

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: Are you a young person who is out of work? Share your experience and receive a £20 Love to Shop voucher! A team of researchers in the Sociology Department at the University of Warwick are exploring the journeys of visually impaired young people into unemployment. The team

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7:30

S2 Ep185: Virtual Reality Company Looking For Blind...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/16

Would you like to help shape the future of accessibility for Virtual Reality? VR Oxygen are looking for totally blind testers for a new virtual reality experience, as Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman found out. Sign up for the playtest here - Sign up to participate in VR accessibility study (subscribepage.io) Image: VR Oxygen Logo, black text on a plain white background.

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7:05

S2 Ep187: Diversity Disco at the Pearce Institute in...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/14

The Pearce Institute is hosting a free karaoke and dance night for adults with Disabilities in the Glasgow Govan area. Amelia talked to organisers Christina Findlay and Chris Tait to learn more. To book tickets and learn more, email christina.findlay@pearceinstitute.org.uk Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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7:50

S2 Ep180: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Macbeth, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/13

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 RSC production of Macbeth Directed by award-winning Director Wills Wilson with Ruben Joseph as MacBeth at Stratford-upon-Avon on Thursday 5 October at 1.15pm with description by professional audio describers Carolyn Smith and

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7:25

S2 Ep186: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 14...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/13

Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. 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 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image shows a close up on Matt. He's sitting outside with some greenery behind him and smiling. He has dark hair with some specks of grey and is

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7:15

S2 Ep184: Latest Items From The RNIB Shop

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/13

As the holidays approach, you may be looking for gifts for those close to you. Dave Williams has been hearing all about some of the latest items available from the RNIB Shop. For more on the products available from the RNIB Shop, visit the website - RNIB Online Shop

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8:05

S2 Ep183: Northern Ballet’s Beauty and the Beast, The...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/12

Time for a round-up of some wonderful and enchanting ballet productions coming up over the next few months and into 2024 from Northern Ballet with audio description for blind and partially sighted people as our Toby Davey is joined by Pippa Moore, Northern Ballet’s Artistic and Learning Assistant plus Audio Describer. Toby and Pippa talked about the following Northern Ballet productions - Beauty and the Beast - Audio described performances, Newcastle Theatre Royal on Saturday 11 November at

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