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RNIB Connect

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 Ep57: New Project For Young People In South Wales

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/17

A new project in South Wales is aiming to help blind and partially sighted young people to reach their full potential. As Hywel Davies finds out. For more information contact Natalie Moore by email at Natalie.Moore@sightlife.wales or call Sight Life on 02920 398900.

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S2 Ep55: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15 July...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/15

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 talks to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what has been happening over the last few days around the Railway Ticket Office closures campaign, then to a good transport news story with the trial of the NaviLens technology on a number of the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) stations in London and finally the visit this coming week to the Grimaldi Building,

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S2 Ep56: RNIB IDS Conference 2023: Ana Sofia Antunes

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/14

In June 2023 delegates from across the world made their way to RNIB’s Inclusive Design For Sustainability conference in Glasgow. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke with Portugal's Secretary of State for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, Ana Sofia Antunes, who was one of the keynote speakers at the event.

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S2 Ep54: Seeing Through The Senses Multi-Sensory...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/13

RNIB have collaborated with garden designers Natasha Lloyd and Emma-Jane Blair to create Seeing Through The Senses, a specially designed multi-sensory long border at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park which is on from Wednesday 19 July to Sunday 23 July 2023. Visitors to the RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park will be able to use their smartphones to click on QR codes which will take them through the concept of the garden and its planting. There will also be the opportunity for visitors to find out what

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S2 Ep52: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum,...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/13

Westonbirt, the National Arboretum runs regular Sensing Nature Walks for visitors lead by trained blind and partially sighted Volunteer Guides. Following on from the great success of their current Sensing Nature Walks Westonbirt are looking to recruit more blind and partially sighted people as Volunteer Guides. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Ben Oliver, Learning and Participation Manager at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out more about the history of Westonbirt, the

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S2 Ep53: Take action to stop rail ticket offices closing

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/13

Train Operators have announced the closure of rail ticket offices across England and other UK locations. Amelia talked Erik Matthies from RNIB Campaigns about why ticket offices are vital for blind and partially sighted travellers, what RNIB are doing about the announcement and how you can take part in the consultation. Visit www.rnib.org.uk/news/take-action-to-stop-rail-ticket-offices-closing/ to learn more. Image: Bright green RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary logo.

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S2 Ep51: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/12

For blind and partially sighted people, Audio Description is hugely important to make television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. Audio Description is a narration which describes what is physically happening, say on stage, the big screen or in museums, galleries or other arts events. It comes in many forms but never interrupts actors dialogue or guides. Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some of the

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S2 Ep51: Will New Apprenticeship Scheme Improve...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/12

The UK Government has announced plans to expand the number of medical specialists within the NHS. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr Allon Barsam, to find out more about the Medical Apprenticeships and if they are the answer to waiting times. #RNIBConnect Image shows Allon dressed in a suit with a blue tie and standing next to a window.

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S2 Ep50: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 12 July 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/12

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: Living Well with Sight Loss Parent Pathways Course - New Structure and Sessions Parent Pathways is part of the Children Young Person and Families team’s offer for parents and carers of children with vision impairment. This used to be delivered as a 6-week course but,

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S2 Ep48: Restored St Lucia’s Church, Upton Magna, is...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/11

St Lucia’s Church, a Grade II Star listed church in Upton Magna, Shropshire was in danger of being closed but has now been fully restored and re-opened following a successful heritage Lottery funded restoration project. Now as well as being a hub for the community the church is also accessible to blind and partially sighted people through collaborative work with the RNIB on large print and Braille Guides. St Lucia is the patron Saint of sight and it seemed an obvious idea when working on the

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S2 Ep49: Help Shape Changes To Cataract Care In Scotland

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/11

If you or someone you know has been through, or is about to go through, treatment, aftercare or have been involved in a health journey around cataract treatment, RNIB Scotland wants to hear from you. Work is underway to improve how NHS Scotland supports people who are affected by cataracts and you can have your say in its research findings. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Gillian Hallard, from RNIB Scotland, to find out more about the work and how you can get involved. If you’d like

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S2 Ep45: Barnsley Museums, Audio-Described Events for...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/10

Barnsley Museums care and look after a number of historic venues in and around Barnsley encouraging visitors to explore the people and places of the area. Barnsley Museums have recently been working with VocalEyes on both a recorded audio described guide for the exhibition Light and Soul - Early Impressions of The French Landscape which will be available from 7 August until the end of the exhibition on 7 October 2023 and a described film showing on Saturday 26 August 2023. The film showing includes

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S2 Ep47: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/07/2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/10

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 the NHS 75th anniversary and the importance of the Eye Care Liaison Officer posts, party political meetings and more. 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

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S2 Ep46: Audio Described Circus Show 'Holes' Is On Tour

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/10

A new circus show is touring Wales, with audio description embedded throughout. Hywel Davies hears more about ‘Holes’ from actor and aerialist Karina Jones. For more information email karina@karinajones.co.uk.

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S2 Ep44: Louisa Wickham, First National Clinical...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/07

Louisa Wickham, consultant ophthalmologist and medical director at Moorfields Eye Hospital, was appointed in August 2022 by NHS England as the first ever national clinical director for eye care. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Louisa Wickham to find out how her first year in post as the National Clinical Director for Eye Care for NHS England has gone so far. Louisa began by giving Toby an outline of how the National Clinical Director for Eye Care role came about, how the

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S2 Ep43: Fill in the first Annual Disabled Students'...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/07

Are you a disabled student? Disabled Students UK want you to share your experiences in the very first Annual Disabled Student Survey. Amelia talked to their Network Director, Amelia Mclaughlin, about accessibility in universities and having your say. Go to disabledstudents.co.uk/ to fill in the survey before the 21st July. Image: Bright green RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary logo.

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S2 Ep42: Lavinia Fontana Multi-Sensory Exhibition Tour

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/07

The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI) are giving an AD and multi-sensory tour for blind and partially sighted visitors to enjoy their latest exhibition ’Lavina Fontana: Trail Blazer, Rule Breaker’. Amelia learned more from NGI Tours, Talks, Training and Interpretation Officer, Kate Drinane, and Freelance Artist, Musician and Disability Activist Emille Conway, who is part of the NGI Tours Panel and developed the tour. The tour takes place at 11.30 on Monday 10th July. To learn more about this and

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S2 Ep40: New Volunteer Board Member for Active Travel...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/07

The Active Travel Board Wales aims to make all forms of travel more accessible for everyone in Wales, including blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies caught up with RNIB’s Kirsty James, the newest volunteer member of the Active Travel Board. For more information on how you can give your feedback to the Active Travel Board Wales, email CymruCampaigns.Mailbox@rnib.org.uk

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S2 Ep41: NFB USA Convention - Aira

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/06

The National Federation of the Blind are holding their annual convention this week in Houston, Texas. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams is on hand to keep us up to date with all the big news coming out of the event. Now we hear about the latest updates from the Aira visual interpreting service.

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S2 Ep39: Macular Society Macular and Me Webinars...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/07/06

Time now for our monthly update from the Macular Society and their Macular and Me webinars. David Hogg caught up with the organiser of the webinars Colin Daniels to find out what's in store this month.

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