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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 Ep1009: CSUN 2025 1 - Stuart Lawler - Sight And Sound

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/12

The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. Dave talked to Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound about new braille technologies on show this year.

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9:03

S2 Ep1008: Liam McKinney on His RNIB See Differently...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/12

The RNIB See Work Differently Work Placement Scheme is a paid placement for blind and partially sighted people who might be looking to get on the first runs of their career ladder or for someone who is returning to work after a break for whatever reason to gain some really important employment skills and experiences to help further their journey into work.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Liam McKinney a blind graduate who has just come to the end of his RNIB See Differently

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6:35

S2 Ep1008: New ADA VI Audio Description Users...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/12

The Audio Description Association (ADA) is looking for blind and partially sighted people to join their new VI audio description users discussion group. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Yusuf Osman from the audio Description Association to give a bit of background to ADA before explaining more about their new VI Group, what it is all about and the benefits for blind and partially sighted people of joining the group and having the opportunity to discuss their experiences of audio

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9:37

1007: Motability Foundation Grant Funding Will Help...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/12

The Motability Foundation has awarded grant-funding to the RNIB and Community Rail Network to explore the effectiveness of disability training received by rail staff across the UK and develop innovative new models of raising disability awareness. It will focus on supporting rail staff to improve how they communicate with and assist disabled people, with the ultimate aim of making rail travel more accessible and inclusive for disabled travellers. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Jim

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3:40

Lara Maudsley, Sight Loss Story.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/11

Jennifer Murray chats to Lara Maudsley about her sight loss and the work she does for Visibility Scotland. 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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9:44

S2 Ep1002: Talucard is making payments safer and...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/11

An innovative new card is aiming to make transactions easier and more secure for blind and partially sighted people.Amelia spoke to Talucard co-founder Sam Morgan to learn more about the project and how their implementing feedback from RNIB. Learn more about Talucard on their website - Talu 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

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7:16

S2 Ep1006: Hair And Care Reflect On London Fashion...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/11

Hair and Care helped make London Fashion week more accessible by inviting blind and partially guests, providing audio description, fabric swatches and touch tours. Amelia caught up with Fiona Quinn, Business Development, PR & Marketing Manager, to hear the highlights from the week... Learn more about Hair And Care on their website - Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’

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8:25

S2 Ep1005: Take Part In A New Study Of Visual...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/11

Researchers from Cardiff University are appealing for participants into a study of Visual Imagination in blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and details on how to take part in the survey, visit the website -Invitation to participate in research on visual imagination and sight impairment - Cardiff University

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8:28

S2 Ep995: RNIB Women's Group - Janette Scott

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/11

Did you know that RNIB runs a Women's Group as part of their Talk and Support service? It’s a social support group for women who are blind or partially sighted. Joining us to tell us a bit more about it is Janette Scott. 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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5:09

S2 Ep999: Salena Begley Family Fund Grants

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/10

It's well known that families with disabled or seriously ill children, or young people, incur higher daily living costs. David Hogg has been talking with Salena Begley to learn more about The Family Fund and the grant support that it can offer struggling families across the UK…

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5:45

S2 Ep999: Croydon Vision Kickboxing Classes

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/10

If you’re blind or partially sighted and in the Croydon area, our David Hogg finds out how you can take part in Kickboxing classes.

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6:39

S2 Ep998: How Does Braille Help Students Thrive At...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/10

Cara Murphy not only decided to go to a mainstream school with a specialist Low Vision Support Department, she also decided to learn Braille because of her deteriorating sight. In the 2nd part of our interview, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Cara about the tech she uses, what support is provided by the school and her hopes for more braille resources for everyday life. To learn more about braille, go to www.rnib.org.uk/braille200 Missed part 1 of Cara's journey? Listen here: RNIB

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8:17

S2 Ep993: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/08

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about the charity’s Big Travel Survey and follow up work, engaging with the UK Government on the forthcoming DWP Green Paper and some fund raising news. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123

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8:40

Promotion of the Companion Travel Pilot Scheme,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/07

Jennifer Murray chats to Anne Dignan about the promotion of the companion travel pilot scheme by Scotrail. 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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8:14

Something for the Weekend - 07/03/2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/07

Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend we have the return of Lady Gaga, with her latest album 'Mayhem'. Check the rest of Hannah's recommendations here.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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3:51

Elspeth Brown, Sight loss story.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/07

Jennifer Murray chats to Elspeth Brown to find out about her life as a totally blind person including the many different things she does to keep herself busy.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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4:16

S2 Ep996: Macular Society My Macular and Me Webinar...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/07

Time now for our monthly update from the Macular Society and their My Macular and Me webinar. David Hogg caught up with the organiser of the webinars Colin Daniels to find out what's in store this month.

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S2 Ep995: RNIB Women's Group - Jen Worrall

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/07

Did you know that RNIB runs a Women's Group as part of their Talk and Support service? It’s a social support group for women who are blind or partially sighted. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about it is Jen Worrall. 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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4:38

S2 Ep994: RNIB Looking To Improve Post-Diagnostic...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/07

Sight loss charity RNIIB are launching a new survey and are looking to speak to people who have been recently diagnosed with sight loss, their friends and family, and also professionals working in post-diagnostic support. The findings will be used to understand and improve post-diagnostic support for people with sight loss. Barry Snell spoke to RNIB Head of Strategic Innovation, Caroline Beard, to find out more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in

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9:12

S2 Ep992: Business Disability Forum Working to Make a...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/07

The Business Disability forum is a business membership organisation, a leader in disability inclusion, who work in partnership with business, Government, and disabled people to remove some of those barriers to inclusion that we all face as blind and partially sighted people and disabled people too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Lara Davis, BDF’s Director of Communications and Marketing to find out more about BDF, what the term disability-smart world means, their sight loss online

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