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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 Ep1034: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 - Innovation and...

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2025/03/20

Innovation and Braille session from day one of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Fostering innovation to improve independent living of those who are blind or have low vision and the importance of the braille writing system in 2025 and for the future. We will also hear about Campus Louis Braille, a centre of innovation at global level. Speaking on the topic were Thibaut de Martimprey, Director of Campus Louis Braille and Stephane Gaillard, Director of the Institut

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S2 Ep1033: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 - Shaping the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

The Shaping the Future: AI session from day one of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. The advancement of artificial intelligence across many aspects of life seems almost inescapable. In this session we will capture the advancement of generative AI, and the journey through to the advent of multi-modal artificial intelligence. We will consider the impacts for learning, work, mobility and leisure. Our speakers will also aim to orient the session towards tangible

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Issy McGrath, Sight Loss Story.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/20

Issy McGrath is the chair of the board of Trustees for Deafblind Scotland. Jennifer Murray chats to Issy to find out about her life as well as coping with both hearing and sight loss. 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 Ep1032: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 - Building for...

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2025/03/20

Building for everyone: What's new in Google accessibility and why co-design matters session from day one of RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Listen and gain valuable knowledge about the critical role of co-design in building accessible products. This presentation will also delve into the latest accessibility features and improvements across a diverse range of Google offerings. The session was lead by Kourtney Smith and Maggie Chery, Universal Product Development at

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S2 Ep1031: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 -The Global...

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2025/03/20

Earlier this week, RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference returned to Glasgow for an exciting two-day event. Marc Workman, Chief Executive of World Blind Union, makes a case for international efforts and the impact they can have on local advocacy when it comes to accessibility and inclusion. 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

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S2 Ep1030: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 -Setting the...

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2025/03/20

Earlier this week, RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference returned to Glasgow for an exciting two-day event. Dr Aubrey Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, helps set the global context for accessibility and inclusion on day one of the event. 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

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S2 Ep1029: IDS Conference 2025 Day 1 - Welcome

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 begin with a warm welcome from RNIB Scotland Director James Adams, and Bailie Martha Wardrop. 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

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S2 Ep1027: UK Sight Loss Charity Reflects On...

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2025/03/20

UK sight loss charity, RNIB, has given it’s initial thoughts on the government’s Green Paper, which aims to save Billions of pounds from the welfare budget.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to discuss the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment, Access To Work, Work Capability Assessments and more. Image description: The RNIB logo. "RNIB" written in bold black font at the centre of a white square and underlined with a bold pink line.

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S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - Natalie Curran

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2025/03/19

On Tuesday 18th of March, The Lunch Break was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow.Toby Davey interviewed two students from University of Glasgow about their experience of the event and their views on accessible design. 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

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S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - "Tech Talk" Guys

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2025/03/19

On Monday 17th of March, The Afternoon Edition show was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. During the show, we invited Tech Talk's Callum Stoneman and Dave Williams to talk all things accessibility. Image Description: Tech Talk crew posing for a photo at our studio set-up at the conference. From left to right: Callum Stoneman, Hywel Davies, and Dave Williams. They're sitting at a pink table littered with microphones, cables and laptops.

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S2 Ep1024: IDS Conference 2025 – Visual Eyes Afrika...

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2025/03/18

We are talking Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference once again, and this time, focusing on International collaboration. As Hubert speaks to Molemisi Kono, CEO and Founder of Visual Eyes Afrika International. Image description: Hubert interviews Molemisi. They're siting at a round table with big glass windows and a view onto Clyde river behind them, Hubert is on the left holding up a microphone with a fluffy pop shield, Molemisi is wearing a bright red t-shirt and a matching

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S2 Ep1024: IDS Conference 2025 - Marc Workman, Chief...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/18

At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Toby Davey caught up with Marc Workman, Chief Executive of the World Blind Union to find out more about the Global Digital Compact. Image shows Toby and Marc chatting at the IDS Conference. Marc is holding his white cane and Toby is holding a microphone and wearing heaphones

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S2 Ep1024: IDS Conference 2025 – Peter Osborne

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/18

Time once again to hear from the Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference, where Hubert had a chat with Peter Osborne, from Guide Dogs. 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 hangs above.

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S2 Ep1024: IDS Conference 2025 – Linda Rogers From RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/18

We return to Glasgow now and the inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference, where Hubert had a chat to RNIB’s very own chief technology officer, Linda Rogers. 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 hangs above.

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S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - University of...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/18

On Tuesday 18th of March, The Lunch Break was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. Toby Davey interviewed The University of Glasgow Engineering students Megan and Shurnjeet about their experience of the event and their views on accessible design. Image Description: Megan and Shurnjeet sit in front of a bright yellow microphone with big studio headphones on. They're both wearing grey t-shirts with their university logo. Megan is on the left and has

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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - GoodMaps

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/18

Going back to the inclusive design for sustainability conference in Glasgow, and this time Hubert has been talking navigation with Neil Barnfather from GoodMaps. Image description: Exterior shot of the Glasgow Science Centre with its half-dome silver roof, glass front and the observation tower behind. At the front, a large video screen shows a pink background with white text: “RNIB Scotland, Inclusive Design for Sustainability, Conference.”

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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - Demo Of WeWalk Smart...

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2025/03/18

What is it like to use a smart cane? Dr Jean Marc Feghali from WeWalk gives us a demo of their latest product. Image description: Jean Marc poses for a photo inside the Tech Marketplace. He has short dark hair, a bit of stubble and is smiling as he holds up the smart cane close to his face. The smart cane has a long dark handle with tactile buttons on it and a grey cap at the very top of the handle.

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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - Dr Jean Marc...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/18

More from the big tech and accessibility conference in Glasgow, here’s Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman chatting with Dr Jean Marc Feghali from WeWalk. Image description: Jean Marc poses for a photo inside the Tech Marketplace. He has short dark hair, a bit of stubble and is smiling. He's holding up the WeWalk smart cane and is wearing a light button down shirt underneath a dark open jacket.

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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025- Meta Glasses Demo

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/18

A particular piece of technology has been getting a fair bit of buzz recently due to some nifty accessibility features. With a little demo at the big tech conference in Glasgow, here’s Hubert. Image description: A close up on the glasses as Hubert holds them up and in front of him. Funky neon strips light up the background.

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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - Robbie The Robot...

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2025/03/18

Back to the inclusive design for sustainability conference, where Hubert got to find out more about the interesting robot guide dog, and even got to try it out for himself. Image Description: Robbie the robot guide dog strikes a good boy pose for a photo in the Tech Marketplace during the conference. He's a smartly designed silver robot with long bendy legs, slim cameras on top of his head and a lead with a red handle trailing behind.

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