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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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S1 Ep822: Guide Dogs UK Supporting Children With...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/16

Guide Dogs UK has just launched their 'Tech for All' initiative and through it they are offering a free Apple iPad or iPhone to children and young people (aged 3-18) with visual impairments, to use outside of school. RNIB Connect Radio's Lynne Morgan spoke with Nathan Foy at Guide Dogs to find out more. For more information about 'Tech For All' contact the Guide Dogs Guideline on 0800 781 1444 Image shows a young boy and girl sitting at a table and using an iPad.

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S1 Ep911: VocalEyes What’s On 13 August 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/13

As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors 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 this week include: Priscilla Queen of The Desert, New Theatre Oxford - audio described performance Wednesday 25 August at

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4:51

S1 Ep821: Coping with Mental Health as We Start to...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/12

It has been fantastic to hear about the success of the GB Olympic Team, all the medals they have one in Tokyo over the last couple of weeks and hoping for similar success at the Paralympic Games too. It was very clear during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games how much mental health plays a part in determining outcomes for athletes. So in this week's Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether there is enough

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6:51

S1 Ep820: What's Audio Described At The Fringe?

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/11

World's biggest art festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is back and our Paulina Kuchorew had a look at what audio-described events we can enjoy at the moment. For each of the mentioned shows, you can book online by visiting: https://www.edfringe.com/ Or contact the access booking team. Phone: 0131 226 0002 Email: accessbookings@edfringe.com Textphone number: 07860 018 299 Image shows: Fringe logo.

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S1 Ep819: NFBUK Rehabilitation Strategy Campaign

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/05

NFBUK, the National Federation of the Blind UK, is campaigning for a national rehabilitation strategy. President, Andrew Hodgson, spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about the campaign. Image is of the NFBUK logo: the letters NFBUK in bright green with the K extending into an arrow, with the words The Voice of Blind People, beneath in black.

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S1 Ep818: Guide dog owner's vaccine experience and...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/05

You should be able to get your Covid 19 vaccine without any difficulty. Nathan Foy, who attended a vaccination centre in Cardiff, found it difficult to get into the centre, as security did not want to let him through because of his guide dog, Mason. Nathan spoke about his experience to RNIB Connect Radio and RNIB Cymru Country Director, Ansley Workman, gave her thoughts on the incident. Image is of Nathan with his guide dog, Mason.

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8:57

S1 Ep817: World's Largest Arts Festival Is Back!

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/05

Great news, world's largest arts festival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe, returns this month to thrill us with an explosion of creative energy and unique talents from all genres of arts. As one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet, we can expect three weeks of some of the most unique shows, including some accessible ones. But how do we find out about them and how will the fringe look this year? Our Paulina Kuchorew caught up with their CEO Lyndsey Jackson to find

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8:58

S1 Ep815: Meet 'Social Audio Description'

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/02

Audio description seems to slowly become more present in our media, but there are still gaps, especially when it comes to music videos or film, TV show, and game trailers. Well, Social Audio Description, a cooperative that champions diversity and the human voice, is bridging this gap, and they're doing it in a collaborative way. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with one of their members, Robert Kingett, a totally blind author and accessibility advocate, to find out more about the

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13:44

S1 Ep919: Meet Blind Chef Kim Jaye

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/08/01

Meet Blind Chef Kim Jaye as she speaks about her love of cooking with the Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew. To follow Kim and her recipes search for 'Kim Jaye Cooks' on Facebook and YouTube. Image shows Kim Jaye.

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S1 Ep814: VocalEyes What’s On 29 July 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/30

As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors 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 this week include: The Hatchling Outdoors in Plymouth City Centre - audio described performance, Sunday 15 August at

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S1 Ep812: A Lesson In Vision Impairment With Blogger...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/30

Sometimes it can feel like we're our own barrier to a full life and that changing our perception of ourselves to a more positive one, is all we need to happiness. But what if that barrier comes from the outside and from how society and those around view us? What should we do then? Disabled blogger and writer, LOOK UK mentor, and Global Brand Leader for InvisiYouth Charity, Elin Williams has some thoughts and she shared them with our Paulina Kuchorew. Read the full blog post: A lesson in vision

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S1 Ep813: How to Keep Cool and Safe in the Hot Weather…

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/29

With all the hot weather we have been having and the weather forecasters predicting more hot weather over the summer in this week's regular check up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we felt like it would be a good time to talk about how to keep cool and safe in the hot weather. Elizabeth began by explaining to Connect Radio's Toby Davey why the hot weather is particularly dangerous for older people. Elizabeth also outlined what symptoms people should be

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S1 Ep812: Check It Out: Blind Guy Travels Podcast

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/29

There's a new podcast in town and you might want to check it out. Hosted by Matthew Shifrin, he takes us on a journey in Blind Guy Travels, expect anything from noodle arms and body language, watching an old Marx Brothers comedy with friendly live audio description, to convincing his friends to help set up a dating profile. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew caught up with Matthew to get a peek behind his microphone and hear what's still to come on this mini-series from Radiotopia. Find Blind

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S1 Ep811: What Is Music Therapy?

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/26

We're going to find out today a little bit about music therapy. What is it? How can it help? And what are the benefits? Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to answer all of our questions is qualified Music Therapist and PR Officer with the British Association for Music Therapy, Clare Maddocks. For more information visit: www.bamt.org Image shows a collage of photos: a young man playing the drums on the left, upper right: a guitar on top of a keyboard, and bottom right: two boys talking

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S1 Ep810: Meet Suffolk Sight Charity

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/22

Local sight loss charities are often the first port of call for those who have been just been told they are losing their vision. They offer hope and advice as well as peer support that can make a real difference. One area of support most often requested is technology support. Our Steven Scott spoke to Debbie and Mel from the local organisation Suffolk Sight to find out what they offer. For more information about the charity visit: www.suffolksight.org.uk Image shows the Suffolk Sight

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S1 Ep809: VocalEyes What’s On 16 July 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/16

As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors 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 this week include: The British Library Exhibition - Hebrew Manuscripts: Journeys of the Written Word - online audio described

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S1 Ep808: The Possible Links Between Covid and...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/16

With so much news around at the moment regarding Covid, whether it is easing of restrictions, wearing of masks, or which countries we might be able to visit for holidays over the summer, in this week's regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio's Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth for an update on her thoughts about Covid at the moment. Elizabeth also shared with Toby recent research by researchers in Glasgow that has linked some of the

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S1 Ep806: Disability Doesn't Stop Me From Fostering

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/09

Linda Garforth has been a foster carer with Oldham Fostering Service for over 30 years. She also lost the majority of her eyesight one morning in 2013, but with support and understanding, she was able to continue doing what she loves the most, offering a safe and caring home to kids in foster care. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Linda to find out why disability needn't be a barrier to fostering. Image shows Linda sitting on a comfy couch and smiling at the camera. (Image credit:

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S1 Ep807: Unscene Suffolk, The Mystery of Syleham Manor

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/08

Unscene Suffolk's new audio play, The Mystery of Syleham Manor launches on Friday 9th July. Unscene Suffolk is a community theatre company for visually impaired adults. Caroline, the director and long standing member Clare, who has Glaucoma and works for Suffolk Sight, talk about the audio production, brought about by lockdown, the history of the group and their on-line rehearsals. Image is of Unscene Suffolk logo. On a purple background, a large white cirlce in the top right hand corner,

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S1 Ep806: Our Space Our Place

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/07/08

We're heading across the pond today to hear about a Boston-based non-profit, whose work is all about empowering young people with sight loss. Titled Our Space Our Place, the aim of this non-profit is to Prepare blind youth for their future by building their self-confidence, and social and independent living skills. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with the founder of the group Cheryl Cumings, to hear a little bit more about the organisation and how it was created. For more

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