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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 Ep1058: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Death of a Salesman,...

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2025/03/28

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week we have a fresh new production of Arthur Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ as the Trafalgar Theatre’s touring production visited the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘Death of

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6:52

S2 Ep1060: Muirhead Design Concept for Blind and...

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2025/03/28

Our David Hogg learns about a new design concept which aims to make air travel more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. 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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S2 Ep1063: Navilens At The Roundhouse

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2025/03/28

The roundhouse are the first major music venue in London to roll out navilens across their whole estate. Amelia learned more about how they implemented Navilens and how it’s impacted their customers. Learn more about Access At The Roundhouse On Their Website - Venue Access Information - Roundhouse 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

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7:34

S2 Ep1054: CEO Forum - Guide Dogs Australia And...

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2025/03/28

What is life like for blind and partially sighted people in Australia? Amelia spoke to Dale Cleaver, the CEO of Guide dogs Australia and Seeway, after the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. 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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10:35

S2 Ep1056: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

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2025/03/28

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include local elections and potential changes to Access to Work and PIP. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB Campaigns #RNIBConnect

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S2 Ep1058: RNIB Connect / CEO Forum - Andrea Midgen,...

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2025/03/27

Following on from the RNIB Inclusive Design for sustainability Conference in Glasgow a number of Chief Executives from blind and partially sighted organisations who were attending the conference met up with RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer to discuss topics that visually impaired people face across the world. RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Andrea Midgen, CEO, Blind Low Vision New Zealand to find out more about the issues that blind and partially sighted people are facing in New

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S2 Ep1057: CEO Forum Diane Bergeron Head of...

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2025/03/27

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S2 Ep1055: Still The Hours at Hampton Court Palace an...

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2025/03/26

‘Still The Hours’ is a brand-new, hour long after hours promenade audio-led experience at Hampton Court Palace for International Women’s History Month. Through this richly layered soundscape you will hear echos from the women who lived or worked in the palace from a suffragette to a mistress, and from a queen to a maid. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Claire Doherty MBE, Writer and Director of ‘Still The Hours’ to find out more about this amazing audio experience, finding out

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Christine Lawler, Guide Communicator, Deafblind...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/26

Would you like to find out all about Deafblind Scotland’s Guide Communicator Service? Well, Jennifer Murray chats to Guide Communicator Christine Lawler to find out more. If you would like to learn more about Deafblind Scotland's Guide Communicator Service, you can reach out to Deafblind Scotland in any of the following ways: Website: Home | Deafblind Scotland Email: info@dbscotland.orgg.uk Phone: 0141 777 6111 Address: 1 Neasham Drive, Kirkintilloch, G66 3FA Image description: Image

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S2 Ep1053: What Happens At An Audio Described Theatre...

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2025/03/26

A visit to the theatre should be an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Hywel Davies has been hearing how a theatre company in South Wales is using audio description to make performances more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors. To watch Theatr Iolo's video on audio description, visit their YouTube channel - Find out what happens at a Theatr Iolo audio described performance

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S2 Ep1050: RNIB Research Explores Being A Mother With...

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2025/03/26

RNIB’s Insight team have conducted research to learn what it means to be a mother who is blind or partially sighted. Amelia spoke to Lily Bond from the RNIB Customer Insight Team and research participant Paula to learn more... 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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Paul Cunningham, Sight Loss Story.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/25

Jennifer Murray chats to Paul Cunningham to learn about his sight loss story and to hear about his life despite Paul being visually impaired.Image description: 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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S2 Ep1052: Braille and Beyond Library Tour Arrives in...

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2025/03/25

As we celebrate 200 years since the invention of braille, RNIB’s Braille and Beyond Library Tour continues its journey across the UK. On Tuesday 25th March the Tour arrived in Swansea and we spoke with Lara Marshall, RNIB's Libraries Engagement Manager. To find out more about the Braille and Beyond Library Tour and where it's heading next visit: Braille and Beyond Library Tour | RNIB Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a

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S2 Ep1051: Bradley McKnight Releases New Track - All...

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2025/03/25

Bradley McKnight is a young blind musician, writer, performer and producer who has already had an EP out of some of his songs and his new track ‘All I need’ will be released on 28 March 2025 via YouTube and all the other streaming channels. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Bradly to find out more about how he got into music, how easy writing, recording, producing and publishing your own music is as a blind person along with how ‘All I need’ came about too. Do visit Bradley’s

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S2 Ep1051: A Visit to the UK by Ukraine Health and...

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2025/03/25

Birmingham City University (BCU) recently welcomed a delegation of health and education professionals from Ukraine as part of a World Health Foundation project looking at improving treatment options for soldiers with complex eye injuries. The visit to BCU and other institutions across the UK, supported by Blind Veterans UK, allowed the University to demonstrate the valuable role it is playing in the field of visual rehabilitation and to show case the many other services offered to blind and

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S2 Ep1049: Take On The Great Outdoors With VICTA

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2025/03/24

There’s a Canoe and Camping expedition this summer that promises to help blind and partially sighted young people to get off-grid and find their inner bear Grylls. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information on the Canoe and Camping expedition, visit the VICTA website - 14-17 Woodland Wilderness Canoe & Camp Expedition - VICTA 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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S2 Ep1025: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/03/25

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2025/03/22

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio 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 began by reflecting on the very successful RNIB Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference in Glasgow at the Glasgow Science Centre from Monday 17 to Tuesday 18 March, then to Liz Kendall, Work and Pensions Minister announcement in parliament on Tuesday 18 March the Governments green paper on welfare reform and ending with news

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S2 Ep1048: Scotrail On Launching The Blind Companion...

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2025/03/21

The Blind Companion Card Scheme pilot is launching on the 1st April, where blind and partially sighted will be able to travel with a companion without charge.Amelia went along to the launch event at Anniesland Station in Glasgow to speak to Sight Scotland, Scotrail and MSP Kaukab Stewart. Here she is speaking with a representative for Scotrail. Learn more about the pilot on the Sight Scotland website - Fair Rail Campaign | Sight Scotland Image shows three people walking down a train platform on

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S2 Ep1047: Sight Scotland CEO On Scotrail Blind...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/21

The Blind Companion Card Scheme pilot is launching on the 1st April, where blind and partially sighted will be able to travel with a companion without charge. Amelia went along to the launch at Anniesland Station in Glasgow and spoke to Sight Scotland CEO Craig Spalding about how the charity led the policy development. Learn more about the pilot on the Sight Scotland website - Fair Rail Campaign | Sight Scotland Image shows three people walking down a train platform on a sunny day. MSP Kaukab

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S2 Ep1046: How Will Scotrail Blind Companion Pilot...

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2025/03/21

The Blind Companion Card Scheme pilot is launching on the 1st April, where 8000 blind and partially sighted will be able to travel with a companion without charge. Amelia went along to the launch at Anniesland Station in Glasgow to speak to Sight Scotland, Scotrail and MSP Kaukab Stewart. Here she is with Colette Walker, Co-Chair of The Sight Scotland Policy Group, about her involvement in the scheme and why lived experience is vital for policy development. Image shows three people walking down a

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