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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 Ep174: World Sight Day 2023 - International Agency...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/12

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) the global alliance for eye health each year coordinates the annual World Sight Day, today Thursday 12 October 2023, raising issues around eye care for everyone across the world. With this year’s ‘Love Your Eyes at Work’ campaign they are highlighting the importance of eye care in the workplace. On World Sight Day 2023 IAPB are also publishing a study which shows how better eye health could help to improve the economy of many countries

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11:15

S2 Ep182: Philip Guston Retrospective Exhibition at...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/11

Philip Guston (1913-1980) is thought of as one of the most remarkable artists of the twentieth century. This Tate Modern exhibition is the first major UK retrospective of Philip Guston's work in 20 years, spanning more than 100 paintings and drawings from across Guston’s momentous 50-year career. Offering new insights into his formative early years and activism, his celebrated period of abstraction, and his thought-provoking late works. With an outlook strongly shaped by his experiences of personal

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3:59

S2 Ep181: Emmy Anstee at RNC

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/10

Emmy Anstee has recently started at the Royal National College for The Blind in Hereford. She spoke to David Hogg about how she’s settling in…

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17:30

S2 Ep180: The Private Life of Public Transport - An...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/10

The Private Life of Public Transport is a new immersive art installation by Artist David Van Eyssen using virtual and mixed reality along with sound and light to open the door on the life, thoughts and dreams of a number of blind and partially sighted people to everyone. The Private Life of Public Transport is on as part of the London Frieze art fair, 11-15 October 2023 at Virtual Ghost, 36 Eastcastle Street, London, time slots from 2-8pm which need to be booked in advanced. RNIB Connect Radio’s

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8:06

S2 Ep176: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 7...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/07

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 Matt chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the RNIB’s presence at the Conservative Party Conference earlier this week and a very brief conversation Matt had with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. News about an international meeting the RNIB will be hosting this autumn bringing a number of sight loss organisations from around the world together to share

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S2 Ep175: High Times And Dirty Monsters Tour

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/06

An exciting theatre show called High Times And Dirty monsters combines multiple performance styles to explore the lives of young disabled people. It's a co-production between between 20 Stories High, Graeae, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and LEEDS 2023 and integrates Audio Description and British Sign Language into the performance. Amelia talked to producer Leanne Jones and to cast member Billy Pearson to learn more. Learn more about the production and 20 Stories High by visiting

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10:22

S2 Ep179: Blind Lawyer Arash Andalibi-Abadan

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/06

What’s it like being a solicitor when you’re blind or partially sighted? What are the challenges of meeting with new clients or even getting qualified? And how do you start your career path when you’re not quite sure where to begin? Hywel Davies has been speaking with someone hoping offer advice to those just starting out. Follow Arash's journey on Instagram @blindlawyer - Arash Andalibi-Abadan (@blindlawyer) • Instagram photos and videos Image: Arash's long white cane rests at an angle over his

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S2 Ep178: Some Audio Described Highlights From Mind's...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/06

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speaks with Anne Hornsby from Mind's Eye Description to look at some of the many Audio Described shows and performances around the UK. This week: more audio described highlights including a new tourist attraction, which gets the audio described touch. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image: Mind's Eye Description logo. Upon a white background in a rounded blue shape, almost like a speech

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11:05

S2 Ep177: What Support Is Out There When It Comes To...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/06

RNIB is there to help blind and partially sighted people who are looking for work, as well as those who lose their sight later in life and are trying to stay in employment. Allan Russell spoke to Raghu who reached out to the charity after losing his sight at the age of 40. Need support? Call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a white background, 'RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line.

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7:06

S2 Ep173: 10 Years Of The Active Travel Act In Wales

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/04

Are you able to make most journeys on foot? Should more be done to help people be more active in their travel choices? A recent event in Cardiff Bay marked 10 years of the Active Travel Act in Wales. Hywel Davies went along to find out the difference it’s made to the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Image: A large group of walkers and cyclists gather on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay to hear speakers discuss the Active Travel Act.

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S2 Ep172: Why Pavement Parking Is Dangerous And What...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/04

Parking on pavements forces people to step out into the road and if you're blind or partially sighted, this can be even more dangerous. The charity Guide Dogs is asking the public to sign it’s petition to remind the government about the issue and put in place legislation to help crack down on pavement parking. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Pete Bungay, from Guide Dogs, and guide dog owner Julie about the problem. If you’d like to sign the petition, go to

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S2 Ep169: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 4 October 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/04

Jemma Davidson, 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: Sight Loss and Mental Wellbeing Focus Groups RNIB is looking for blind and partially sighted people who would be willing to talk about their mental wellbeing in an online focus group. The group sessions will be discussing how sight loss has affected your mental wellbeing

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S2 Ep171: Ken Reid Tests New Ways of Accessible Voting

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/04

On Monday 25 September 2023 at the RNIB’s London office the Grimaldi Building held an event around Accessible Voting for blind and partially sighted people looking at new ways to make voting more accessible for visually impaired people both now and in the future. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with long time RNIB Volunteer Ken Reid to find out what he thought of the accessible voting systems that people were testing on the day and how to make voting more accessible and user friendly for

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S2 Ep246: Scottish Opera Barber of Seville Audio...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/03

Scottish Opera are bringing a revived production of The Barber of Seville across Scotland this autumn, complete with Audio Described performances. David Hogg spoke with audio describer Veronica Kinehan to find out more about the production… For more information, head on over to scottishopera.org.uk

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S2 Ep170: Important Update On Universal Credit And...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/03

The UK Department for Work and Pensions is making changes to payments and it’s important for anyone on means tested benefits to be aware of the migration to Universal Credit. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne from RNIB’s Legal Rights Service to hear more about the changes to tax credits and Universal Credit migration. If you’d like help from the Legal Rights Service, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, RNIB in

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S2 Ep162: Transformed Jewel House at the Tower of...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/02

Not long after the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday 6 May 2023 the transformed Jewel House at the Tower of London re-opened to the public with a new exhibition going deeper in to the background and history of many of the items from the Crown Jewels Collection that are on display in the Jewel House. Following on from more audio description and visual awareness training from VocalEyes the Tower of London are now able to offer bookable guided audio described tours of the

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S2 Ep168: OKKO Health Create App For People With...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/02

Trials are underway on a new remote vision monitoring app. The team at OKKO Health are looking for more volunteers with macular disease to help, as Hywel Davies found out. Image: A tester uses the OKKO App which features different coloured shapes and images.

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S2 Ep167: Have Your Say In UK Covid-19 Inquiry

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/02

The UK’s Covid-19 inquiry is now underway and you can have your say on the many ways, your life was impacted by the pandemic. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Ben Connah, Secretary to the Inquiry’s Chair, to learn more about the workings of the inquiry and the different methods that blind and partially sighted people can access to have their voice heard. If you’d like to follow the inquiry or would like to give evidence, go to www.everystorymatters.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Houses

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S2 Ep166: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/30

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 attending the party political conferences, hosting an event on accessible voting and the latest Visionary UK conference. 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

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S2 Ep162: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Woman in Black, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/29

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 Susan Hill’s classic 1983 ghost story as the London West End production of the Woman In Black visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Saturday 9 September 2.30pm with description by Professional Audio Describer Remy Lloyd Toby

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