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

RNIB Connect ·

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

RNIB Connect ·

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

RNIB Connect ·

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...

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 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...

RNIB Connect ·

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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S2 Ep1045: Minister for Equalities Launches Scotrail...

RNIB Connect ·

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 speaking with minister. 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

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S2 Ep1044: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 - Closing Speech

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/21

RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference took place over two days at the Glasgow Science Centre. With the closing speech here's RNIB Scotland Director James Adams. Hear all audio from the conference here: Audioboom / Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025 Image description: A photo of James smiling as he poses inside the Tech Marketplace space Behind him blurred shapes of volunteers wearing pink RNIB shirts. James himself has short silver-grey hair and is

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S2 Ep1043: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – End of...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/21

As RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference came to an end in Glasgow it was time for closing reflections. Returning to the stage for his final thoughts on the event and its importance was Dr Aubrey Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations. Hear all audio from the conference here: Audioboom / Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025 Image description: Dr Webson smiles as he poses for a photo inside the Glasgow Science Centre

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S2 Ep1042: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – Health &...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/21

The Health & Technology session took place on day two of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Ever-increasing health demands allied with the development of new technologies, is driving innovation in the health sector. Demand for ophthalmology services has never been higher. Technologies developed to improve patient outcomes across the Eye Care Support Pathway can make a significant contribution. Across the whole of the NHS, technology is beginning to empower patients

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S2 Ep1041: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – Leisure &...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/21

Leisure & Entertainment session took place on day two of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Work - life balance is a topic which is widely debated in today’s society. Changes in the world of work, couple with the impact of the global pandemic have created a much more fluid distinction between work life and home life. Leisure is integral to this societal shift, and many people are undertaking leisure and entertainment activities in new settings on new platforms, and

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S2 Ep1041: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – Inclusive...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/21

Inclusive Environments session took place on day two of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. While personal smart technologies might offer a solution for independent mobility, the importance of accessible and inclusive infrastructure can’t be underestimated. Whether it’s road, rail, air, or ferry travel, inclusive design is a critical component in creating more equitable journeys. Presentations and a panel discussion was facilitated by Robin Spinks, Head of Inclusive

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S2 Ep1040: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – The Mobility...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/21

The Mobility Challenge session took place on day two of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Every research study and insight piece confirms the critical role of mobility as an ingredient for independence and confidence. From getting around your local area through to more complex navigation, mobility remains a significant challenge for blind and partially sighted people. The session will offer a range of innovative solutions which aim to tackle the mobility challenge

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S2 Ep1039: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – International...

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2025/03/20

The International Innovation session took place on day two of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference.More than ever, we are all living in an international world. From technological innovation through to social media, international collaboration has never had greater importance. With 80% of the people with disabilities living in the Global South, there is an increasing priority that technological innovation and advancement is delivered locally, but in a way which is

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S2 Ep1039: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – Student...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

During RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference, university students were invited to take part in an inclusive design challenge. Find out what they came up with as students from Heriot-Watt University, Abartay University, and University of Glasgow present their ideas. Hear all audio from the conference here: Audioboom / Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025 Image description: A dramatic, angled shot of an empty stage. At the front a pink podium reads "RNIB

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S2 Ep1038: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – Unlocking...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

On day two, session Unlocking Human Potential: Stories about AI and Wearables took place at RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. It was lead by Agustya Mehta, Director of Reality Labs Hardware Engineering at Meta. Hear all audio from the conference here: Audioboom / Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025 Image description: Agustya poses with RNIB Connect Radio presenter Hubert Pawelkiewicz. Agustya is on the right in a pink check dress shirt and has his arm

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S2 Ep1037: IDS Conference 2025 Day 2 – Welcome With...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

Earlier this week, RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference returned to Glasgow for an exciting two-day event. We began day two with a welcome from RNIB’s Chief Executive, Matt Stringer. Hear all audio from the conference here: Audioboom / Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025 Image description: Matt poses for a photo with RNIB Connect Radio presenter, Toby Davey. They’re both smiling and Matt is on the right dressed in a monochromatic grey outfit of a smart

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S2 Ep1036: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 - Closing Remarks

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

And closing day one of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference is Linda Rogers, Chief Technology Officer at RNIB. Hear all audio from the conference here: Audioboom / Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025 Image description: A dramatic, angled shot of an empty stage. At the front a pink podium reads "RNIB Scotland, Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference." Behind, a line of grey chairs awaits experts for the panel discussions and a large pink IMAX screen

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S2 Ep1036: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 - Pushing the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

The Pushing the Boundaries and Discovering New Horizons session from day one of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Dr Wanda Díaz-Merced has advanced the field of sonification—turning data into sound—making astrophysics more accessible and inclusive. In this session, she will discuss her experiences in leadership and space exploration. Hear all audio from the conference here: Audioboom / Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025 Image description: Wanda

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S2 Ep1035: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 - Shaping the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

Shaping the Future: Robotics session from day one of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. In recent years we’ve seen robotics moving towards becoming a mainstream consumer technology. From automatous lawn mowers to wet and dry household vacuums, through to the development of assistive robots such as the robot guide dog, clearly there is huge potential for robotics to bring about a step change when it comes to independence and mobility. Our panel will aim to contextualise

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