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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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6:47

Experience This Art Gallery's Virtual Tour

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/28

If you miss art galleries, there are still ways of experiencing them without having to leave your house. Southampton City Art Gallery offers an Audio Described Tour of their exhibition John Hitchens: Aspects of Landscape. Focusing on four of his paintings, the audio description is provided by Jo Bressloff and you can experience the tour for free online. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Jo to find out more. For more information visit:

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6:57

Don't Skip Out On Your Eye Appointment

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/28

Despite the changes and restrictions brought on by coronavirus, it is still essential to look after your eye health. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Helen Devonport, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon about a decline in attendance to eye appointments and why it’s important to not miss them. If you would like more information on what to do if you have concerns about your sight during the coronavirus outbreak, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit the website on

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7:29

Georgie Morrell - The Perils of Making a Cup of Tea

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/28

Blind comedian Georgie Morrell reveals the perils of making a cup of tea, discusses the comedians who influenced her, and her hopes for greater accessibility to the arts in the future.

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6:36

Canadian Sight Loss Charity Working Through Lockdown.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/26

The CNIB is Canada's largest charity for blind and partially sighted people. Like many around the globe, the coronavirus situation has meant that they have had to change their service delivery to support visually impaired people through a very difficult time. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to John Rafferty, CNIB Chief Exec, to learn more about their changing services and greater demands on their guide dog service. www.cnib.ca #RNIBConnect Image: John Rafferty, CNIB Chief Exec

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9:37

Running With A Friend

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/25

In recent months, many of us have considered picking up running, but if you’re blind or visually impaired you might be looking at running with a sighted guide. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Melissa Blume, a VI runner from the US, and her friend and guide Brooke Danielson. The two met through Achilles International, an organisation which transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. For more information about Achilles visit:

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5:00

What's Lockdown Like For Visually Impaired Teens?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/25

We all have different experiences of living through lockdown and going about our every day lives with social distancing. What is it like though, if you are a blind teenager? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to blind vlogger, and blogger, Maleeka Abbas, to get her opinion on home schooling and independent mobility. www.maleekaabbas.com #RNIBConnect Image: MALEEKA ABBAS VIP TEEN BLOGGER

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6:25

Georgie Morrell's family feud.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/21

Blind comedian Georgie Morrell reveals how dog walking has sparked a family feud and discusses her simmering sibling rivalry!

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6:27

Stranded In Lanzarote

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/21

Throughout lockdown, William Tanner was stranded abroad, alone and away from his friends and family. With medication dwindling and his limited vision this wasn't the dream holiday he had in mind. But five months on, William's finally touched down in Scotland and RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with him to learn how it felt to return home. (Photo shows a smiling William standing by a swimming pool in Lanzarote)

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5:11

Visionary UK Supporting Sight Loss Charities.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/20

Visionary UK is an umbrella organisation that works to support, and collaborate with, local and national sight loss charities in the UK. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Sandford, Visionary UK CEO, to hear about a couple of important projects for blind and partially sighted people effected by Covid-19. www.visionary.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: Fiona Sandford, Visionary UK CEO

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7:01

Jobsense with Karen Phelps

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/20

If you have sensory loss, live in north, east Wales and you'd like to get back into work, Karen Phelps talks to RNIB Connect Radio about Jobsense, the project that can help.

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6:41

UCAN Podsquad

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/19

UCAN, is the performance and creative arts co-operative for blind and partially sighted children and young people based in Cardiff. Tutor Alex Rees and UCAN members Emily, Carwyn and Megan, talk to RNIB Connect Radio about their latest project, the Podsquad, their podcast pilot.

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5:20

UCAN Jane Latham

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/19

UCAN is the performance and creative arts co-operative for blind and partially sighted children and young people, based in Cardiff. Jane Latham is the development director and Jane told RNIB Connect Radio how the organisation managed during lockdown.

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6:16

What's Lockdown Like For Visually Impaired Americans?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/19

As with the UK, the United States has different levels of lockdown throughout the individual states. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen, from Baltimore, to find out what it's like for a blind person, navigating the new and changing, norm. www.nfb.org #RNIBConnect Image: NFB's Chris Danielsen

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6:21

Paddleboarding With Your Guide Dog

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/18

Steve Fox is a blind surfer, standup paddleboarder and short film maker from Australia. He often features his guide dog York on his YouTube channel, even sometimes having the pup join him on the paddle board for some water fun. Steve spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about using YouTube to demystify sight loss and inspire others by sharing his day-to-day experiences. You can keep up with Steve's and York the Guide Dog's adventures on their channel:

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7:22

Goodbye Basil

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/14

One of our producers, Basil is sadly leaving us, so Steven chatted to him about his time at RNIB.

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8:39

Inspiring Young Women Into STEM

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/11

STEM subjects can often seem inaccessible to someone who’s living with vision loss. We spoke with Aditi Shah, a young woman from India who broke past all obstacles and challenges and is now working as an engineer with Microsoft. Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew, Aditi hopes to inspire other young girls to seek a career in STEM. (Image shows a smiling Aditi in her graduation robes and cap, holding up her diploma)

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4:51

Blind Student Strongman Takes On A Challenge For His...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/10

Chris Colbert is a student of The Royal National College for the Blind and this year decided to put his time in lockdown to good use and train for an upcoming strongman competition: England's Most Powerful Man 2020. Through it he's raising awareness about the benefits of accessible gym equipment as well as funds for a much needed upgrade at his college student gym. Chris spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. For more information about Chris' challenge visit:

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5:45

New Aid Helps Visually Impaired People With Safe...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/06

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats to iSight Cornwall's, Chief Executive Carole Theobald, to find out about a new badge which the charity has produced to help blind and partially sighted people with safe distancing. www.isightcornwall.org.uk

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9:19

An update from Ansley Workman, Country Director, Wales.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/03

Ansley Workman talks to RNIB Connect Radio about what is happening in Wales and how RNIB Cymru has been working with the Senedd to ensure the needs of blind and partially sighted people in Wales are met. Photo is of RNIB Cymru logo

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6:27

A Handheld Robotic Guide Dog?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/03

Guide dogs can be an incredible aid for independent mobility but what if you could use a handheld robotic guide dog instead? We spoke with Anthony Camu, graduate of Industrial Design and Technology at Loughborough University to find out about this unique guiding device for the blind and visually impaired. (Image shows the white/grey Theia device being held up. It's shaped like a sphere with a handle))

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