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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 Ep1674: Get Technology Support from RNIB's Digital...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/24

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Shauna from RNIB's Digital skills team about their service, what they offer, what sort of questions people come with, and how you can benefit from the support from the team.

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4:46

S2 Ep1662: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dear England AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

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 another audio described theatre review.This week we have a gripping examination of nation and the beautiful game, football as the current tour of the National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear England’ visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline

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7:07

S2 Ep1672: UK Charity’s Response To Latest Covid...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

UK sight loss charity has responded to the latest Covid Inquiry publication, Module 3.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sophie Dudgeon, from the charity, to get their take on the publication.If you’d like to read more about the response, go to www.rnib.org.uk or look at our video at www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/covid-19-inquiry/#RNIBConnect 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

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10:38

S2 Ep1671: RNIB Welfare Benefits And Tax Team

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

Did you know RNIB offer advice and support on benefits and taxes for blind and partially sighted people?Amelia spoke to Alan Atherton from the RNIB Welfare benefits and tax team to learn more.Learn more on the RNIB website - Money and benefits for people with sight loss | RNIBImage 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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7:40

S2 Ep1670: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about volunteering and fundraising.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white

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8:51

S2 Ep1669: RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project.Allan Russell was there and spoke with representatives from Lothian Buses. Image shows a large group of people posing outside in front of a Lothian Bus. It's a mixture of men and women of all ages, with a couple guide dogs mixed in. It's an overcast but nice day in Edinburgh and everyone is smiling.

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6:55

S2 Ep1668: RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project.Allan Russell was there and spoke with Shaun and Stevie from McGill's Buses.Image shows bus drivers from McGill's Buses and Lothian Buses laughing and posing for a photo with RNIB Scotland's Campaigns Officer Eileen.

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5:44

S2 Ep1667: RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project.Allan Russell was there and spoke with Katie and Nick from Edinburgh Trams. Image shows a cake in the shape of a bus. It's white and pink with a "Swap With Me" poster on the side and number 100 on the front with a yellow "RNIB" license plate.

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7:05

S2 Ep1666: RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project.Allan Russell has been hearing about the hugely successful events from RNIB Scotland's Campaign Officer Eileen Clarkson. Image shows Eileen (on the right) joined with two RNIB Scotland volunteers for cake cutting. The cake is shaped like a white and pink bus.

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6:31

S2 Ep1665: RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project.Allan Russell has been hearing about the hugely successful events from RNIB Scotland Director James Adams and Stuart McMillan MSP.Image shows James and Stuart posing for a group photo with Lothian and McGill's Buses reps, RNIB Scotland staff member and a volunteer with her guide dog.

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8:29

S2 Ep1663: RNIB Cymru Campaigns Update - Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

Each month RNIB Connect Radio speaks to the Policy and Campaigns Team from RNIB Cymru. This month, how the Welsh Government has turned down a proposal that could impact the way blind and partially sighted people cast their vote in the upcoming Senedd elections.For more information on the work of RNIB Cymru's Policy and Campaigns Team, visit the website - Policy - Wales - RNIB Cymru campaigns I RNIB | RNIB

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9:05

S2 Ep1664: Visionary Launch 'A Space Of Our Own' for...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

Visionary have launched a new project for blind and partially sighed people working in the sight loss sector. To learn more Amelia spoke to Raquel Garrido-Soriano from Visionary, Nia Greer from Vision Support and Andy Smith from My Vision Oxfordshire...Learn more on the Visionary website - Welcome to Visionary - VisionaryImage 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: ‘Connect

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3:30

S2 Ep1661: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Aspire...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

This week Amelia attended Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Graham Longly about three products they were excited to share.Learn more on the Aspire Consultancy Website - Home - Aspire ConsultancyImage 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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4:08

S2 Ep1660: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - RNC On...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

This week Amelia attended Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to RNC about their upcoming professional and student open days.Learn more on the RNC website - A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairmentImage 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller

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5:55

S2 Ep1659: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - VisionAid...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

This week Amelia attended Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Jason Shaw from VisionAid technologies about the wearable technology they offer to improve tv, bird and event watching.Learn more on the Synaptic website - Accessible Smartwatches | SynappticImage 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is

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3:40

S2 Ep1659: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Synapptic...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

This week Amelia attended Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Mary McMahon, Managing director at Synaptic to learn about the first smart watch designed specifically for VI people.Learn more on the Synapptic website - Accessible Smartwatches | SynappticImage 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is

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5:04

S2 Ep1707: Cruise To Genoa Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

Join Jonathan on a relaxing four-stop tour around the mediterranean.He shares some of his food higlights, ship-navigation tips, and more...Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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6:12

S2 Ep1658: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Humanware...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

Amelia went to Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Martin Roberts from Humanware about a new piece of tech with a lot of buzz…Learn more on the Humanware website - Home - HumanWare 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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5:36

S2 Ep1657: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Optolec's...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

Amelia went to Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Paul Bartley from Optolec about how they are modernising a classic bit of kit...Learn more on the Optolec website - Optelec - Optelec United Kingdom 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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3:23

S2 Ep1656: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Look UK on...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/18

Amelia went to Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Calum McCready Look UK team about their upcoming events and some of the challenges young blind and partially sighted people are facing.Learn more about Look UK on their website - LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to ThriveImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line

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