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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 Ep928: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Peter Pan and The...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/31

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 it is all about that maybe first live theatre experience as Vidar reviews two audio described pantomime performances with ‘Peter Pan’ at the Birmingham Hippodrome and ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Newcastle Theatre Royal. The panto

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S2 Ep930: Education - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/31

We've brought together four current and graduated students to talk all things Education in our latest Roundtable. Listen as aspiring criminal barrister Haleemah Faroq, Educational Psychologist Kerrie Campbell, Current Student Samih Elsanhouri and RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz share their learning journeys. They compare their experiences of mainstream and specialist schools, reflect on the challenges and achievements that shaped them and discuss the changes they want for future blind and

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S2 Ep932: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/31

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio are joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include the recent '10 Minute Rule Bill' on accessible voting that Julie Minns MP worked with RNIB to put together and information on how you can take part in 'The Big Travel Survey' from RNIB. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline

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7:07

Something for the Weekend - 31/01/2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/31

Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, a new audiobook release from Irish author Roisin O'Donnell, addresses the reality of navigating the UK housing system with two young children when their home is no longer safe. Hear the rest of my picks of unmissable content here. Image Descripton: 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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S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Cara and Lucy from...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

At the Brialle 200 Reception at the Scottish Parliment, David Hogg spoke to Cara and Lucy from Uddingston Grammar about their experiences with Braille.Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

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S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Stéphane Pailler

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliment in Edinburgh, David Hogg spoke with Stéphane Pailler, consul general and director of the French Institute of Scotland. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

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S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - James Adams

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliment in Edinburgh, David Hogg caught up with RNIB Scotland Director James Adams. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

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S2 Ep940: Braille 200 Reception - Dr Hazel McFarlane MBE

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

RNIB Scotland recently organised a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 200 years of Braille. Amelia spoke to Dr Hazel McFarlane MBE who is the ALLIANCE Senior Sensory Hub Officer and has been campaigning for disability rights since the 90s. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200 Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white

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S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Rosie Dempsey

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

RNIB Scotland recently organised a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 200 years of Braille. Amelia spoke to Rosie Dempsey, the Deputy Lead, Children, Young People, Families & Education, Devolved Nations at RNIB to learn about how young people benefit from braille. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200 Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille

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7:09

S2 Ep938: Braille 200 Reception - Provost Anthea Dickson

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

On Wednesday 29th of January RNIB Scotland's Braille 200 reception was held at the Scottish Parliament. A night of celebration for the tactile reading and writing system, our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with Provost of North Ayrshire Anthea Dickson. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their

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S2 Ep937: Braille 200 Reception - Harpist Fiona Kyle

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

At the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament, guests were serenaded by blind harpist Fiona Kyle. Robert Kirkwood spoke to her after her performance. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200 Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across

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S2 Ep1067: Braille 200 Reception - Alan Stewart

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Robert Kirkwood spoke with Alan Stewart, Volunteer Campaigner with RNIB Scotland. They spoke about the night's event as well as Alan's connection to the radio station. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective

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S2 Ep936: Braille 200 Reception- Sue Marshall

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats to Sue Marshall who was one of the guest speakers at the event. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit:

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S2 Ep935: Braille 200 Reception - Emma Tracey

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up Emma Tracey, who is the presenter of BBC's Access All podcast, and a lifelong braille user. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system

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S2 Ep934: Braille 200 Reception - Ken Reid

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with RNIB Connect Radio presenter Alan Dudley, who himself is a huge advocate of braille. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system

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S2 Ep933: Braille 200 Reception - Anna Tylor

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

On Wednesday 29th of January RNIB Scotland's Braille 200 reception was held at the Scottish Parliament. A night of celebration for the tactile reading and writing system, our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with RNIB’s Chair of Trustees following her speech at the event. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU

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933: Braille 200 Reception - Alan Dudley

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/30

RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with former RNIB volunteer and presenter Alan Dudley, who himself is a huge advocate of braille. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the

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S2 Ep931: ITV Bring More Live Audio Description To...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/29

As the Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off, Hywel Davies has been hearing about how ITV are making matches more accessible for fans at home.

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S2 Ep927: Shaping The Future Of Volunteering Group

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/29

An important meeting took place at the RNIB Grimaldi building of the Shaping The Future Of Volunteering Group. Hubert spoke to two co-chairs of the group, Andrew Lennox from Guide Dogs, and Cathrine Johnstone from the Royal Voluntary Service, to find out the purpose of the meeting, what lessons have been learned, and their thoughts on the currant state of volunteering.

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S2 Ep929: Braille and Beyond Tour At Glasgow's...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/29

As we celebrate 200 years since the invention of the tactile reading and writing system braille, RNIB’s Braille and Beyond Tour is continuing to make its way across the UK.And on Tuesday 28th of January the tour arrived at The Mitchell Library in Glasgow. Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Dave Williams, ahead of the doors opening for the day's event. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit:

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