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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 Ep1017: IDS Conference 2025 - Accessibility in...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/17

More now from the IDS Conference where David Hogg chats to RNIB’s Kirstie Henderson about some student-led roundtable discussions about accessibility in gaming and urban design. 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 Ep1015: IDS Conference 2025 - Dr Walton A. Webson

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/17

At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Toby Davey caught up with Dr Walton A. Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations who gave the opening key speech at the conference. Image description: Dr Webson smiles as he poses for a photo inside the Glasgow Science Centre. A warm beam of sun ripples across his face gently. He's wearing dark glasses, a deep grey buttoned jacket a white shirt with a black tie with colourful stripes (red,

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S2 Ep1017: IDS Conference 2025 - Dr Wanda Díaz-Merced

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/17

More now from the IDS Conference at the Glasgow Science Centre as David Hogg catches up with one of the keynote speakers, Dr Wanda Díaz-Merced. Image description: Wanda poses for a photo, smiling brightly. She's holding her long with its bright pink handle close to her chest. She's wearing a matching pink beanie and has a soft dark grey-brown turtleneck on with dangly gold earrings.

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S2 Ep1014: IDS Conference 2025 - RNIB Accessible Voting

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/17

At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Toby Davey heard about new efforts being made to make voting more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Image description: Toby tests out the accessible voting aid. His fingers trace a square white tactile overlay with boxes cut out. From the left a hand is holding up a microphone, recording the demo.

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S2 Ep1014: IDS Conference 2025 - A Look Ahead To Day 1

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/17

Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference returns to Glasgow for an exciting two-day event in 2025. Get a preview of what you can expect as Hubert speaks to director of RNIB Scotland James Adams. Image description: a portrait 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 wearing slim glasses a check dress shirt and a navy open blazer.

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S2 Ep1013: CSUN 2025 6 - Harpo

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/15

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. He heard about the new BraillePen when he spoke to Wojtek from Harpo.

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S2 Ep1013: CSUN 2025 5 - Hans Wiberg - Be My Eyes

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/15

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, that’s where he spoke to the team behind one of the most popular accessibility apps, ‘Be My Eyes’.

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13:34

S2 Ep1012: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/15

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 demise of NHS England, welfare changes and the forthcoming Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. 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 9999 or ask your Amazon

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S2 Ep1008: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Hamlet, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/14

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 Vidar was reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s current production of ‘Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon with description by Professional Audio Describers Gethyn Edwards and Carolyn Smith. . About ‘Hamlet’ Grief can play tricks on the

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Something for the Weekend - 14/03/2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/14

Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, Hannah spotlights a debut album from up and coming popstar Mia Wray. Hear the rest of Hannah's top picks of unmissable content 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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S2 Ep1011: CSUN 2025 4 - Bree Fraser - OneCourt

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/13

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. He’s been speaking to OneCourt, whose tactile game boards are aiming to make live sports more accessible.

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S2 Ep1011: CSUN 2025 3 - WeWalk

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/13

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, that’s where he spoke to the team behind the WeWALK smart cane.

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S2 Ep1010: Gedling Borough Council Garden for the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/13

David Hogg hears about the reopening of the Garden for the Blind in Gedling…

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S2 Ep1007: What Is Coerced Debt And How Can...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/03/13

StepChange debt charity are raising awareness of a type of economic abuse called Coerced Debt.Amelia spoke to Genevieve Richardson to learn more about who is at risk and what support is available. Learn more about coerced debt and how to get support on the StepChange website - Coerced Debt Report. Too Close To Home. StepChange 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:

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8:50

S2 Ep1009: CSUN 2025 2 - Quentin Christensen - NV Access

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 caught up with Quentin Christensen from NV Access, to hear about what’s new with NVDA Screen Reader.

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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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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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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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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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