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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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6:38

Red catches up with Georgie

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/24

Red and comedian Georgie Morrell discuss their hopes and fears about returning to the pub and going to gigs as lock down eases.

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5:17

Getting Better After Coronavrius

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/23

At RNIB Connect Radio we’ve been catching up with blind and partially sighted people to hear how they are getting on during the coronavirus outbreak. This time we spoke with Mark Pile, photographer and member of Blind Veterans UK , who fell ill with the virus a few weeks ago and is only just getting back on his feet. For Mark's photography page visit: www.mip-photography.com (Image shows a photo of Mark holding a camera)

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14:33

Cane Skills

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/19

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14:16

How Are Eye Health Appointments Resuming?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/19

With restrictions easing, eye health appointments will slowly resume. RNIB Connect Radio’s Steven Scott spoke with President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Prof. Bernie Chang to find out how these appointments will look. (Image shows a woman having her eye examined)

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6:21

Help With Research To Build Better AI!

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/18

A new research project from Microsoft and City University of London could help improve image recognition apps like Seeing AI or TapTap See. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Lida Theodorou, one of the researchers behind the project to find out more. For more information about the project visit: https://orbit.city.ac.uk/2020/05/04/phase-1-data-collection/ or contact: Lida.Theodorou.2@city.ac.uk (Image shows a hand reaching towards four mugs sat atop a white counter)

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8:43

Taking Flight Theatre & Accessibility In Lockdown

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/17

Taking Flight Theatre Company wants to challenge perceptions of disability and disabled people and even in lockdown they continue to advocate for accessible performances. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with co-founder of the company, Elise Davison to find out how coronavirus affected their work. For more information visit: https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/

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5:21

Medicine Shortages And What to Do

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/16

Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick discusses medicine shortages, due to the coronavirus. She is talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell. newlifepharmacy.co.uk

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8:33

Surviving Coronavirus

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/16

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with Tess Wareing, Tess and her husband both contracted coronavirus within a week of the Government announcing lockdown. Tess the spent seven day in hospital fighting for her life and is keen to praise the NHS for the care she received. Image: RNIB See Differently logo written In Black with a pink line directly underneath the word RNIB

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5:59

Phone Groups with Fay Jones

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/16

Long standing RNIB Cymru supporter Fay Jones started 2 groups on Anglsey. Fay continues to facilitate the groups during lockdown in Wales as they have now become phone groups. Photo is of RNIB Cymru logo.

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7:02

Writing For Confidence & Acceptence

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/16

Can writing help overcome insecurities? What about learning to accept your sight loss? RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with social media influencer Elin Williams about starting her blog five years ago and finding confidence through writing. You can follow Elin's blog at: www.myblurredworld.com

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7:59

Does Social Media Have Value?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/15

Social Media can sometimes get a bed rep, but when used well it can be a valuable ally in breaking down stereotypes and raising awareness about sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with blogger Holly Tuke to find out how being part of the online community changed her life. You can follow Holly's blog here: https://lifeofablindgirl.com/ (Image shows a smiling Holly)

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12:10

VI Sports and Social Distancing

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/15

RNIB Director of Services, David Clarke and British Blind Sport Chief Executive, Alaina MacGregor sat down to discuss how people living with a visual impairment can take part in sports during the social distancing measures.

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5:21

International Albinism Awareness Day 2020

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/12

International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated on the 13th of June to help rise awareness about the condition and to celebrate those living with albinism worldwide. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Karina Lang from Albinism Fellowship to find out more about the day and why it’s so important. For more information about The Albinism Fellowship visit: https://www.albinism.org.uk/

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7:13

Dr Inderpal Singh encourages people to seek help with...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/09

Dr Inderpal Singh talks about his own experience of eye problems during this time and encourages anyone to seek help if they have any eye health issues. Photo is of RNIB logo.

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8:22

Let's Celebrate Carers Week With A Heart Warming Story.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/08

Carers Week 2020 celebrates the contribution that people make by giving up their time, their jobs and much of their lives to give support to a friend or loved one. Today, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks to Hannah and Ray. Ray is blind and lives with other health conditions but his desire to be all he can be shone through so much, that not only did he find a loving partner in Hannah, she gave up her job to care for him and wouldn't have it any other way. #RNIBConnect Image: A Lovely

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5:19

Does The Easing Of Lockdown Reduce Independence?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/08

With Lockdown easing across the UK, at different levels, does it actually mean that it will have a negative impact on blind and partially sighted people? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Elaine Orwin, from Northern Ireland, to hear about her concerns, difficulties with getting out and about and how you can help your local council make street design safer for visually impaired people. www.rnib.org.uk/northernireland #RNIBConnect Image; RNIB NI logo

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7:38

More Art Getting The Audio Description Touch Online.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/05

With theatres, galleries and other arts venues closed at the moment, many are now hosting performances and collections online. Some of these are now accompanied by audio description for blind patrons, opening up shows and art to many, many more people. RNIB Connect radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts, to look at some shows and collections that are coming online. www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image: Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts

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5:20

Volunteering at RNIB Cymru

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/05

National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time for RNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Mike who volunteers for the Cardiff Transcription Service. He can read anything from full books to magazines to

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5:47

RNIB Celebrates National Volunteers Week 2020

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/04

National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time forRNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Khadeja who is visually impaired and works, part time, for RNIB as a telephone fund raiser. She also volunteers

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6:49

Volunteering in Northern Ireland

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/03

National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time for RNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Kay, who is visually impaired, and volunteers for RNIB Northern Ireland. She provides admin support by making

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