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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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11:13

S2 Ep973: The Benefits of the what3words Location App...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/24

Martin Ralfe who is blind is urging all visually impaired people to download the what3words app to their smartphones, following on from his experience of using the app to help direct the emergency services to a road accident where the car his Dad was driving him in came off the road and ended up in water. Martin goes back over the accident with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey and how he is now encouraging all blind and partially sighted people to have the what3words app on their smartphones and

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S2 Ep972: Brett Devloo The Blind Kid Skatebarder

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/24

Brett Devloo is a blind skateboarder from Canada, he tells Daivd Hogg about sight loss has shaped his Skateboarding and his initiative to get blind and partially sighted school children learning on iPads.

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S2 Ep969: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/02/25

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/22

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 started by talking about the recent Vision Partnership meeting which he had chaired earlier in the week, news about different ways people are supporting the work of the RNIB and the great news that well-known influencer Lucy Edwards has just joined the RNIB as one of our visually impaired Ambassadors. If you, or someone you know,

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S2 Ep968: National Theatre, Schools Performance of...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/21

As the national Theatre continues to make their productions accessible to everyone on Wednesday 5 February 2025 1,000 primary school children from within Greater London attended a schools performance of ‘Ballet Shoes’ in the National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre with audio description and a pre show touch tour for the young visually impaired children from the primary schools too. The live description for ‘Ballet Shoes’ was delivered by Eleanor Stollery, a young visually impaired Actor, Voice Over

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S2 Ep968: Goalball UK Impact and Progress Report 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/21

On 13 February 2025 Goalball UK published their Impact and Progress Report for 2024 with some great achievements for the sport too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Mark winder, Chief Executive of Goalball UK for a summary of some of the highlights from their 2024 Impact and Progress Report, a bit of a reminder about what Goalball is, how Goalball UK will be celebrating their 15 year anniversary on 26 February 2025 and a mention of the LA Paralympic Games in 2028 too. For more about

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S2 Ep966: Periphery: How We See (and Don't See) the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/20

‘Periphery: How We See (and Don't See) the World’ is a truly accessible immersive exhibition of work by Multi-Disciplinary Artist and Designer Sarah Jane Palmer which came from conversations Sarah had with her Farther about the visual hallucinations he had been experiencing through the condition Charles Bonnet Syndrome which is currently on at The Point, Doncaster until 16 May 2025. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Sarah to find out a bit more about her background as an

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S2 Ep967: Launch of the Next RNIB Voice of the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/20

The RNIB Voice of the Customer Tracker survey is a regular survey for blind and partially sighted people, whether registered or not, to share their views on a range of topics and help to shape the work that the RNIB does around access and inclusion for people living with sight loss. Topics that have been covered in past Tracker Surveys have included: technology, cost of living, financial inclusion, mental wellbeing, rehabilitation and social relationships. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was

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965: Hair & Care CIC At London Fashion Week 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/19

London Fashion Week is taking place from Thursday 20th to Monday 24th February and Hair & Care CIC are bringing 3 accessible shows to fashion’s finest.Amelia spoke to founder, Anna Cofone, to learn more... Learn more about Hair & Care on their website Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London Hair & Care has just been nominated for the Pride of Britain Fund Award. Voting closes on 2nd March and you can vote for them by visiting the

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S2 Ep965: RNIB and Greater Manchester Police Work To...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/18

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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8:38

S2 Ep964: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

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 improving bus travel, building relationships with MPs and hitting the streets with politicians. 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 device to call RNIB's

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S2 Ep963: RNIB Cymru Accessible Voting Trials

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

When it comes to casting your vote, are you confident that you’re voting in private and for the party you intend? Hywel Davies has been hearing about new trials of accessible voting devices taking place in Wales.

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S2 Ep959: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - WNO The Marriage of...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

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 Welsh national Opera’s production of Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash. About ‘The Marriage of

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9:58

S2 Ep960: Help Make Rail Travel In Scotland Easier...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

Blind rail commuters could soon be able to take a companion with them, free of charge, throughout Scotland.Allan has been hearing about a survey and pilot scheme from Sight Scotland. If you’d like more info, or to take part in the survey, go to - www.sightscotland.org.uk/fairrail You can email policy@sightscotland.org.uk or call 0131 229 1456 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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Something for the Weekend 14.02

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, we have a Valentine's special! Hear the rest of my picks of unmissable content here. 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 Ep962: Make Your Voice Heard In New Survey

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/13

The Ministry of Justice are calling for evidence from the public in a new investigation into costs protection in discrimination claims. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information and to submit your own evidence, visit the MOJ website - Costs protection in discrimination claims: Call for Evidence - Ministry of Justice - Citizen Space

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S2 Ep959: Help to Make Online Teaching Platforms More...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/13

User Vision, a consultancy specialising in user experience and accessibility are looking for blind and partially sighted teachers to take part in research commissioned by Oak National Academy to help improve the accessibility of their digital teaching platforms.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by Chris Rourke, Chief Executive of User Vision to find out more about their work and the research that they would like blind and partially sighted teachers to take part in to help improve the

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S2 Ep958: Rainbow Group

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/12

The Rainbow Group meet twice a month to discuss all things from wellbeing to technology. David Hogg finds out more.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 Ep957: Hansel & Gretel - Northern Ballet’s New...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/12

Northern Ballet are following on from the great success of their children’s ballet production of the ‘Tortoise & the Hare’, with an environmental themed reimagining of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale ‘Hansel & Gretel’ as they take a trip into the forest, unaware of the damage they leave behind. When they get lost, the siblings meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we can all better look after the planet - and have some fun along the way. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey

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S2 Ep956: AD Performances Of 'The Law Of Gravity'...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/12

How can puppetry and music work together? The Scottish ensemble have a new audio-described show combining striking music and visuals for performances at the Dundee Rep Theatre on the 14th February and New Auditorium at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the 15th February. Amelia spoke to Executive Producer Stuart Burns and Audio Describer Jonathan Penny to learn more. Learn more about the show and how to book tickets on the Scottish Ensemble website - The Law of Gravity - Scottish

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8:51

Lothiansound, Interview With Prue McLaughlin.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/11

Prue McLaughlin is a Trustee for Lothiansound. Lothiansound is a weekly talking newspaper based in Edinburgh and has been going since 1988. More than 1500 editions have been recorded. Jennifer Murray finds out more. If you would like to contact Lothiansound or listen to Lothiansound, you can do so in the following ways: Lothiansound’s Website: https://www.lothiansound.org.uk/ Phone: 0131 661 2850 Email: info@lothiansound.org.uk You can also listen to Lothiansound via the Talking Newspaper

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