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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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5:39

S1 Ep953: Christmas Accessible Game Review 2 -...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/12/15

Merry Christmas from RNIB Connect Radio. If you're still organising your Christmas shopping and feeling little bit overwhelmed by all the choices out there, there's someone who can help. With a look at one of the latest accessible games on the market, here's blind gamer Chad Bouton reviewing 'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.' Follow Chad on YouTube at DBKAI Gaming, and on twitter @DBKai_Gaming. Image shows the cover of 'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart' game.

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5:40

S1 Ep953: Christmas Accessible Game Review 1 -...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/12/14

Merry Christmas from RNIB Connect Radio. If you're still organising your Christmas shopping and feeling little bit overwhelmed by all the choices out there, there's someone who can help. With a look at one of the latest accessible games on the market, here's blind gamer Chad Bouton reviewing: 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy'. Follow Chad on YouTube at DBKAI Gaming, and on twitter @DBKai_Gaming. Image shows the cover of 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' game.

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9:14

S1 Ep953: Meet Singing Sensation Sarah Caltieri

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/12/13

Sarah Caltieri is an award-winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, actor and much more! 2021 was an exciting year for the musician and our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with her all about her new music, smashing blind stereotypes and her plans for next year. Find out more about Sarah's work: Sarah Caltieri Videos And Music | Sarah Caltieri Image shows a profile photo of Sarah with a deep purple and glittery makeup encompassing her eye in the shape of a butterfly wing.

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7:14

S1 Ep950: VocalEyes What’s On 7 December 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/12/07

Now for a round up of festive accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows included: School of Rock - Thursday 16 December, 2pm, New Oxford Theatre Wicked - Saturday 18 December, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Apollo

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4:07

S1 Ep948: Being Medically Prepared for the Festive...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/12/03

We all know Christmas is just around the corner but what should we be doing to prepare for the festive holidays for our regular medical prescriptions and what should we do if we fall ill over Christmas and the New Year. For this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether we should all be thinking about getting our prescriptions in now in time for the festive holidays? Elizabeth also

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8:50

S1 Ep949: Join An Exciting AD Tour & Workshop In...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/12/03

This coming Monday, why not rug up and check out a unique audio described tour and workshop, starting in the streets of Edinburgh? Called 'Inverted Streets', it's a collaboration between artists Juliana Capes and Alice Betts and telling us more about what we can expect on the day and how to take part is Juliana, who will lead the audio-described tour at the event. Event details: Time: 2:25pm-5pm Date: Monday 6th December Where: Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, 21 Hawthornvale, Newhaven, Edinburgh

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13:28

S1 Ep946: Expressing Sight Loss Through Digital...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/23

Robert King is a Photographer and Digital Artist who challenges pre-conceived notions of what those living with a visual impairment can achieve. Recently he received an honourable mention for his work at the Mobiography Awards 2021 and is currently working on a series which aims to convey the deterioration of his sight by combining self-portrait photography with medical scans and photographs. And of course, Robert joined our Paulina Kuchorew to chat photography and how you can create some amazing

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7:47

S1 Ep944: VocalEyes What’s On 23 November 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/23

Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted included: VocalEyes online course from creative writing to performance - deadline The Shark is Broken - audio described performance, The Ambassadors Theatre,

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3:59

S1 Ep940: Covid Booster Vaccinations and a New Covid...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/22

Covid booster vaccinations have again been in the news with people in the 40s age group now being invited and encouraged to book their booster vaccinations and with recent news of new Covid treatments. For this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about her thoughts on all the Covid booster and treatment news. Toby also asked Elizabeth for her thoughts and comments about the news in England

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6:37

S1 Ep943: Global Disability Summit Is Coming

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/19

The second ever Global Disability Summit is taking place in February and Sightsavers want commitments from the government. Our Ellie Marsh has been speaking with Ross McMullan at Sightsavers to find out more. For more information visit: Global Disability Summit - Home Image shows: The Global Disability Summit logo. A grey outline of the globe atop a white background with words GLOBAL DISABILITY SUMMIT written atop. 'DISABILITY' is written in different colours.

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7:59

S1 Ep942: Blind Dave Heeley To Collect OBE

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/19

Blind Dave Heeley has been a regular contributor to RNIB Connect Radio over the years, providing us with regular updates about his fundraising escapades, which has seen Dave raise millions of pounds for charity by taking on some of the Worlds toughest terrains and obstacles, including running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 day and escaping from Alcatraz. Last year Dave was recognised in the Queens birthday honours, being appointed with an OBE. Unfortunately due to lockdown restrictions he wasn't

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5:29

S1 Ep941: Braille Book Swap

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/19

Sandra Gayer chats to Tim Pennick to find out about his Braille Book Swap email list, which has been set up to facilitate the exchange of hard-copy braille books. If you would like to find out more about the service, please click on the link below https://groups.io/g/BrailleBookSwap {image: Picture of an old Braille Book, it is a close up picture to illustrate the raised dots}

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8:23

S1 Ep939: VocalEyes What’s On 9 November 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/09

As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted included: Slow Looking - Hellen Levitt, online audio described event, Photographers' Gallery, London,

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9:58

S1 Ep938: What's Accessible On Nintendo Switch?

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/08

Now, Black Friday is coming up and if you're considering some early Christmas shopping, well, you might want to know which Nintendo Switch Games have the best accessibility features for visually impaired gamers. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Chad Bouton, legally blind gamer from the United States, who reviews a few popular games available on Nintendo Switch. Image shows a blue and red Nintendo Switch console.

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S1 Ep938: In Conversation With VI Camel Farmer

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/08

We've all heard of a dairy farm, but have you ever heard of a camel dairy farm? Our Paulina Kuchorew hears more as she chats with visually impaired farmer Dr Max Bergmann from DromeDairy, who joined us on the line all the way over from Australia. Find out more: https://thedromedairy.com/ Image shows Max at the farm, smiling wide and surrounded by three camels.

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5:19

S1 Ep937: Stress, What to Look Out For, and Tips on...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/11/05

With the clocks having just gone back, the night's drawing in and even now starting to see Christmas ads on the TV, we are probably approaching a very stressful time of the year. So in this week's RNIB Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth all about stress, what happens in the body when we feel stressed and tips on how to try and reduce stress. Finally as it was 'Pharmacist Week' at the time of

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4:16

S1 Ep936: Optometrists Warning Over Illegal And...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/10/29

Barry Snell chats to Association of Optometrist's (AOP) Dr Peter Hampson to find out about the rise in people buying their contact lenses online and the danger this poses. The AOP’s Know Your Lenses campaign launched on the 20 October 2021. As part of the campaign, consumers can read expert advice on eyecare and top tips for buying safely online, www.aop.org.uk/knowyourlenses Image: The words Association of Optometrists, in dark grey typeface, against a white backdrop. There is a blue circle

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S1 Ep934: VocalEyes What’s On 26 October 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/10/25

As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described Items highlighted this week included: Blythe Spirit - Harold Pinter Theatre, London Saturday 30 October,

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S1 Ep933: Covid-19 PCR Tests, Lateral Flow Tests and...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/10/22

With a number of recent news reports about false negative Covid-19 PCR test results, how concerned should we be? In this week's RNIB Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, our Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth her thoughts about the reports in the news about the false negative PCR test and whether we should be concerned at all. Elizabeth also gave her thoughts on other reports that PCR test are being replaced with lateral flow tests for

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11:57

S1 Ep932: German Short Film From VI Students Hits...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/10/18

Dago Schelin is an academic, filmmaker and musician that currently lives in Marburg, Germany. Passionate about making movies, he also focused his academic work on researching representation of vision and blindness in film. Lately Dago, has been coordinating a filmmaking workshop for blind and low-vision students, with their short film earning a spot at film festivals. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Dago all about the workshops and the making of the short movie. Find out more

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