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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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S1 Ep1750: Baluji Music Foundation 15th Anniversary Tour

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/12

The Baluji Foundation are celebrating their 15th anniversary with a UK tour. Amelia Hilton talked to the organisation's founder, Baluji Shrivastav OBE, about reaching this milestone and sharing music from across the world with audiences. The next tour date is at Customs House, South Shields on 25th June 7.30pm followed by performances at the Waterloo Festival London, St John's Church Waterloo on the 14th July and 16th July. For the full list of tour dates and to learn more about the foundation,

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S1 Ep1748: Charity Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 10/06/23

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/10

Each week we chat with RNIB’s CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the big news affecting the charity. Matt began this week with more around campaigning as ITV2’s Love Island Islanders have recorded self-descriptions for blind and partially sighted fans to get to know them better which comes on the back of the work the RNIB has been doing around accessible broadcasting along with news on levelling up and accessible voting. As the RNIB’s new London office, the Grimaldi Building, receives its official

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S1 Ep1749: RNIB Festival Of Volunteering Cardiff

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/09

RNIB volunteers help to make incredible things happen. A recent event in Cardiff was held to celebrate the achievements of volunteers in Wales. Hywel Davies went along to the ‘Festival of Volunteering’.

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S1 Ep1747: Coronation Champion Anthony Linehan

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/09

Coronation Champion Anthony Linehan is an RNIB Volunteer who uses his legal knowledge to help improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Amelia talked to Anthony and Robert Cooper, the RNIB strategic engagement lead to the NHS, who nominated him for the award. You can learn more about volunteering with RNIB by emailing volunteering@rnib.org.uk, calling 0303 123 9999 and visiting to rnib.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/ Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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S1 Ep1745: Online Research Study Around Inclusive...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/08

Dr Alison Eardley and DR Lindsay Bywood from the University of Westminster are looking for blind, partially sighted and sighted participants to take part in a collaborative research study between partners in the UK and US about the online accessibility of artworks. They are looking for art lovers, or people who have no interest in art at all, or who fall somewhere in between to take part. This is a collaborative UK/US project with partners Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village (UK), National Portrait

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S1 Ep1746: Lachi on making music and celebrating...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/08

Amelia interviewed the multi-talented recording artist, singer-songwriter, disability advocate and cultural activist Lachi about her trail-blazing musical career so far. You can visit lachimusic.com learn more and stream Lachi's music. You can visit RAMPD.org to learn more about Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities. You can stream the song and music video for 'Lift Me Up' by Lachi and James Ian from July 25th. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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S1 Ep1744: Sight Village Central Returns To Birmingham

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/08

Sight Village Central makes its way back to Birmingham this July. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out more about what you can expect from this year’s event. Information on exhibitors and how to sign up can be found here - Sight Village Central - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac.uk)

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S1 Ep1743: It's 'Hi Vis' Fortnight

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/06

The first two weeks in June are ‘Hi-Vis’ fortnight. Hywel Davies has been finding out what that might mean for your local library.

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S1 Ep1742: Google At Glasgow Tech Conference

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/06

We’re fast approaching RNIB’s ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference’ coming up in Glasgow on Wednesday June 21st and Thursday June 22nd. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke with keynote speaker, Christopher Patnoe, ahead of the event.

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S1 Ep1741: New Canadian Social Enterprise Aims To...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/06

CNIB Access Labs aims to work with the public and private sector to improve accessibility, for blind and partially sighted people, in a variety of ways, including the built environment and technology. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to David Demers to find out more. For more info, go to www.cnib.ca #RNIBConnect Image Yellow Back Ground, CNIB Letters Within a Stroke of Black Paint

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S1 Ep1740: When Volunteering Leads To A Buckingham...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/06

It’s great to hear about charity volunteers being rewarded for their vital work and when that reward includes a visit to Buckingham Palace, it’s one to remember. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dave Power and, Coronation Champion, John Drake about volunteering for RNIB. If you’d like to find out more about volunteering, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also email volunteering@rnib.org.uk or call 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a

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S1 Ep1738: Charlene Kerr-Spencer on Volunteering with...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/06

For this year’s Volunteer’s Week (1 - 7 June 2023) here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to celebrate, recognise and thank all those amazing people who contribute their time to volunteer with the RNIB and help to make a more inclusive world for blind and partially sighted people. One such person who has given up quite a lot of her time as a Volunteer with the RNIB is Charlene Kerr-Spencer. Charlene began volunteering with the RNIB around the time when she started to lose

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S1 Ep1739: Why Become A Volunteer?

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/05

Volunteers are a lifeblood for charities, helping them to deliver vital services and projects. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Hazel Hyland, who volunteers for RNIB to find out why she does it and why others should join her. If you’d like more info about volunteering, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also email volunteering@rnib.org.uk or call 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink

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S1 Ep1735: National Theatre London Audio Description...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/05

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple of gems from the archives that are available online with audio description too via NTatHome.com. Audio described performances

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S1 Ep1737: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/02

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 Volunteers Week, a meeting with the Director General of the BBC and See Sport Differently. 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

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S1 Ep1736: Celebrating Volunteers' Week - Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2023/06/02

Barry Snell chats with volunteer Jonathan Abro to find out more about his day-to-day role as an RNIB product tester. Volunteers' Week 2023 runs from June 1st till June 7th. Become an RNIB volunteer here: Volunteer | RNIB or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. Image: Picture of smiling Jonathan Abro, wearing a red and black Puffa jacket. He is also wearing thick brown gloves and a hard hat is taking part in an outside activity, possibly mountain climbing.

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S1 Ep1734: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/05/31

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include work to improve the Access To Work service, the Accessible Information Standard for Health info and a presentation to a Westminster cross party committee. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want

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S1 Ep1732: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 31 May 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/05/31

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: See Sport Differently Programme Involvement Opportunities RNIB have teamed up with British Blind Sport to launch our new See Sport Differently campaign. Blind and partially sighted people are twice as likely to be inactive than people without sight loss, and so the goal of

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S1 Ep1733: Taking On Some Miles This Volunteers' Week

RNIB Connect ·

2023/05/31

Volunteers' Week is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of all the amazing RNIB volunteers and the work they do to support blind and partially sighted people across the UK. Today, our Paulina chats with two volunteers, Daryl and Shona, who have chosen to take on four Kiltwalks in support of RNIB. Become an RNIB volunteer here: Volunteer | RNIB or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. Find out more about their challenge here: Shona Black is fundraising for RNIB - Royal National

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S1 Ep1731: Global Tech Conference Coming To Glasgow

RNIB Connect ·

2023/05/30

RNIB Scotland is hosting a global event which will look at technology and accessibility with some of the biggest names from the sector attending and presenting. The Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference will take place at the Glasgow Science Centre on June 21st and 22nd 2023 and your welcome to come along. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, RNIB Scotland Director, to find out more. If you’d like more info, or would like to attend, go to

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