Canadian Sight Loss Charity Working Through Lockdown.
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 dem...
7m Aug 26, 2020
7m
Running With A Friend
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 d...
10m Aug 25, 2020
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What's Lockdown Like For Visually Impaired Teens?
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. http://www.maleekaabbas.com #RNIBConnect Image: MALEEKA ABBAS VIP TEE...
5m Aug 25, 2020
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Georgie Morrell's family feud.
Blind comedian Georgie Morrell reveals how dog walking has sparked a family feud and discusses  her simmering sibling rivalry!
6m Aug 21, 2020
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Stranded In Lanzarote
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 ...
6m Aug 21, 2020
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Visionary UK Supporting Sight Loss Charities.
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. http://www.visionary.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: Fiona Sandford, Visionary...
5m Aug 20, 2020
5m
Jobsense with Karen Phelps
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.
7m Aug 20, 2020
7m
UCAN Podsquad
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.
7m Aug 19, 2020
7m
UCAN Jane Latham
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.
5m Aug 19, 2020
5m
What's Lockdown Like For Visually Impaired Americans?
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. http://www.nfb.org #RNIBConnect Image: NFB's Chris Danielsen
6m Aug 19, 2020
6m
Paddleboarding With Your Guide Dog
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 ...
6m Aug 18, 2020
6m
Goodbye Basil
One of our producers, Basil is sadly leaving us, so Steven chatted to him about his time at RNIB.
7m Aug 14, 2020
7m
Inspiring Young Women Into STEM
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 gradu...
9m Aug 11, 2020
9m
Blind Student Strongman Takes On A Challenge For His College
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 Conn...
5m Aug 10, 2020
5m
New Aid Helps Visually Impaired People With Safe Distancing
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. https://www.isightcornwall.org.uk
6m Aug 06, 2020
6m
An update from Ansley Workman, Country Director, Wales.
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
9m Aug 03, 2020
9m
A Handheld Robotic Guide Dog?
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...
6m Aug 03, 2020
6m
Anne Wilkins talks about her win at the National Eisteddfod in 2012
Soprano Anne Wilkins, won the David Ellis Memorial Prize, the Blue Riband, in 2012.  Anne talks about that win and the Welsh language television programme she features in with past winners, broadcast, as this year's National Eisteddfod has been postponed.   Photo is of Anne Wilkins with her arm in the air, leading a choral workshop.
6m Aug 03, 2020
6m
Cards Of Yore - Accessible Digital Card Game
Otter Insanity Studios are a new gaming company that just released an accessible digital card game and they want to hear your feedback. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Ross McEwan, Creative Director at the company to find out why they want their games to be accessible for all.  To give Cards of Yore a go just visit: https://otterinsanity.co.uk/what-is-coy
7m Jul 30, 2020
7m
Tips on Treating Minor Injuries
With many people still nervous about leaving home due to Coronavirus fears, pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick shared some great advice on how to treat minor injuries, like burns, sprains and nosebleeds. Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. Get in touch with Elizabeth at newlifepharmacy.co.uk (http://newlifepharmacy.co.uk/) Image: Close up picture of Elizabeth smiling. She is ...
7m Jul 29, 2020
7m
Do You Enjoy Non-Visual Nature Experiences?
Exploring the outdoors can be a fantastic pass-time but is there a way to make nature and wildlife more engaging for those that can’t rely on visual cues? We spoke with Andrew Hesser from Bryan's Quest to find out about his new project that aims to build a directory of nature places that offer more than just a visual experience and help stimulate all senses. Andrew spoke with RNIB Connect Rad...
8m Jul 28, 2020
8m
The importance of legacies to RNIB
Lorna McPherson Reed, Head of Legacy Fundraising talks about the importance of legacies to RNIB  and explains how to leave a legacy in your will and the help RNIB can offer, should you wish to do so. Photo is of RNIB logo.
5m Jul 28, 2020
5m
Make Film & TV More Accessible
There’s much that still needs to be done when it comes to accessibility in film and television. Charlotte Little is an activist, recent Robert Gordon University Law Graduate, and director at North East Sensory Services and hopes to change the industry for the better. Charlotte spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew (Image shows a photo of a smiling Charotte standing in a park with ...
8m Jul 28, 2020
8m
What Is Bikkie Day?
There’s an interesting event coming up in New Zealand in a couple of weeks so we spoke with Chris Harris, Community and Events Manager for Blind Low Vision NZ, to find out all about it. Chris spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. For more information about Blind Low Vision NZ visit: www.bikkieday.org.nz ((Image shows a selection of colourful guide-dog-shaped biscuits with little ...
4m Jul 24, 2020
4m
Have You Heard Of Beep Baseball?
What is Beep Baseball? We spoke with Jared Woodard from National Beep Baseball Association to find out about this version of accessible baseball from across the pond.  Jared spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew. For more information about Beep Baseball visit: www.nbba.org (Image shows player Nick Mulherin batting during a game/ Photo Credit: Cassie Nipp)
7m Jul 23, 2020
7m
Grace Branscombe Book
12 year old Grace has written a book: Questions You’ve Always Wanted To Ask a Blind Person But Never Dared Ask, auctioned it and donated half the proceeds to RNIB. Photo is a close up of one of Grace's eyes.
8m Jul 23, 2020
8m
Could Audio Described Productions Be Back In Theatres Soon?
Every fortnight, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks, audio description, with Anne Hornsby from Mindseye Arts. They highlight some AD performances and art attractions, some of which are now online due to lockdown restrictions. This time Anne has some dates in the diary for a return to the theatre next year, as well as a look at Hamilton, inclusive dance, A performance called Blindness an...
7m Jul 22, 2020
7m
Kirsty James, RNIB Cymru Campaigns Officer
Kirsty talks about the campaigns she has been working on for RNIB Cymru during lockdown and Kirsty also talks about her personal experience of this time. Photo of RNIB Cymru logo.
6m Jul 21, 2020
6m
Visually Impaired People Reliant On Digital Platforms During Lockdown.
With lockdown changing our world, and our independent mobility, blind and partially sighted people have been negatively impacted, more than most. With support services no longer able to provide  full face to face contact, many are now turning to digital platforms, like Zoom, to maintain that all important social interaction. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ryan McCartney, from Bel...
5m Jul 21, 2020
5m
A View On Social Distancing Difficulties.
With lockdown easing, we're getting the opportunity to get out and about but with some caviotts to protect our health. Unfortunately the easing of restrictions is having a negative affect on the independent mobility of blind and partially sighted people. It's like having your #WorldUpsideDown RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Joe Kenny, from Belfast, to discuss his concerns and tip...
5m Jul 21, 2020
5m
Baking Cakes With Grandkids & Alexa
Despite lockdown easing, many of us are still not comfortable with going outside.  We've been  speaking with Mrs Jean Wisbey to hear how she’s been braving the lockdown and how even a “technological dinosaur” like her can use an Alexa device to stay connected with her grandkids by baking cakes together. Mrs Wisbey spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew And if you’re feeling overwhe...
6m Jul 20, 2020
6m
Surfing Blind
Have you ever considered trying out surfing? There’s a man in San Diego that might convince you to give it a go. In 1993 Scott Leason lost his sight when he was a victim of robbery and shooting. Since then Scott has been pursuing his passion for watersports and excelled in wakeboarding, waterskiing and surfing. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew caught up with Scott to find out how coronav...
7m Jul 17, 2020
7m
Sensing The Wild Podcast
Can you experience the outdoors whilst at the same time feeling like you are part of the community?  Leigh Nicholson is Project Coordinator Of Sensing the Wild project and chats about the initiative that started with guided nature walks and has now moved to audio, offering a new podcast series during lockdown. Leigh spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew. You can find 'Sensing the ...
7m Jul 16, 2020
7m
National Theatre At Home With Audio Description.
With more and more theatre and arts venues streaming performances or using digital platforms to showcase their collections, it's more important than ever to make sure that they include audio description for their visually impaired patrons. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Emma Keith, from National Theatre, to learn more about their work with AD and to highlight a couple of forthcomi...
5m Jul 15, 2020
5m
Are People Drinking Safely During The Lockdown?
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats to Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick about the dangers of alcohol and how to drink responsibly. Get in touch with Elizabeth at newlifepharmacy.co.uk (http://newlifepharmacy.co.uk/) Image: Close up picture of Elizabeth smiling. She is wearing a matching, purple jacket and scarf.
6m Jul 14, 2020
6m
Charity Recieves Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service
Scottish Centre for Personal Safety provides accessible personal safety, practical self-defence and first aid courses throughout Scotland.   They’ve just been awarded Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and are also RNIB’s See Differently Award Winners for ‘Team of the Year’ in 2019.   RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with founder of the charity Alan Bell to find out more about t...
6m Jul 14, 2020
6m
Tips For VI Wildlife Photography
 Would you like to learn how to take great wildlife photos?    VI photographer and member of 'Blind Snaps' photography group Wayne Vowden has some great tips on how to ease yourself into wildlife photography.    Wayne spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.   You can find ‘Blind Snaps – South West Connect’ on Facebook, or follow Wayne's photography page on Facebook, at 'Blinding...
7m Jul 13, 2020
7m
Can gaming be accessible?
With the latest release of 'The Last of Us 2’on PlayStation the gaming industry finally saw accessibility features included in a way that truly worked.    Toby Ott, totally blind gamer and founder of the Audio Game Club believes we need more inclusive games on the market.   Toby spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew.    For more information about The Audio Game Club visit: https:...
8m Jul 13, 2020
8m
Blind music therapist, Carl Morgan, talks about his life and work.
7m Jul 13, 2020
7m
Social Distancing Round Table
Allan, Karen, Elizabeth and Hussain sit down with Basil to discuss their experiences of social distancing. 
19m Jul 10, 2020
19m
Faaeza Jasdanwalla-Williams' thoughts on social distancing.
As Wales comes out of lockdown, Faaeza shares her thoughts on social distancing and how her world has changed. Photo is of RNIB Cymru logo
4m Jul 10, 2020
4m
Anita Davies' experience of social distancing.
Anita Davies, Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot locality manager for Sight Life, discusses her feelings about social distancing and how preparing, before she leaves the house helps, as the country comes out of lockdown. Photo is of Sight Life logo.
6m Jul 10, 2020
6m
Have Your Say With UK Sight Loss Charity.
RNIB Scotland has launched a brand new podcast and they want blind and partially sighted people to get involved. You can take part in creating the audio, decide on what topics to discuss and drive it forward to become a powerful voice for people in Scotland who are affected by sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to James Kyle, from RNIB Scotland, to learn more about the podca...
4m Jul 09, 2020
4m
500 Miles 'After Lockdown'
Barry Snell caught up with RNIB Scotland's Community Connections Co-ordinator Mike Holroyd, who along with friends, has created a quirky song about life after the lockdown. Image: RNIB Scotland logo typed in black font against a white background. There is a pink line underlining yer word Scotland.
6m Jul 08, 2020
6m
Campaign For Ending Discrimination During Coronavirus
Equal World Campaign from Sightsavers is calling on UN member states to meet the needs of people with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak.   We spoke with John Chiti, a musician and activist from Zambia that just released a single to raise awareness of the campaign, about his work and how he uses music to raise awareness of albinism. You can sign the petition here: https://campaigni...
8m Jul 07, 2020
8m
Tips For VI Astrophotography
Would you like to learn how to take great photos of the night sky?  VI photographer and member of 'Blind Snaps' photography group Wayne Vowden gave us some great tricks and hacks on how to take that stunning photo of the stars.  Wayne spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. You can find ‘Blind Snaps – South West Connect’ on Facebook, or follow Wayne's personal photography page also...
8m Jul 06, 2020
8m
UK Group Supports Sight Loss Charities.
Visionary UK is an umbrella organisation that works to support and strengthen sight loss charities from across the UK. Every 2 weeks, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Fiona Sandford or Andy Haynes to learn more about their latest projects and some great grass roots services that are there for people who are blind or partially sighted. This week there's news on sport, digital comm...
5m Jul 03, 2020
5m
Georgie on Glaucoma
As it's glaucoma week, Red spoke to Georgie about living with the condition, and her relief of being able to get back to Moorfields. 
6m Jul 03, 2020
6m
Big Announcement From Sam Little
With everything going on in the world, we thought it would be nice to catch up with a familiar voice from the station, A Little Alternative’s previous host Sam Little.   Sam is currently working from home on a BBC Scotland show ‘Landward’ and has a major announcement to make. Sam spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. (Image shows Sam out for a run in the park with her guide dog Zi...
8m Jul 02, 2020
8m
'The Last of Us II' - Most Accessible Game Ever?
PlayStation and Naughty Dog's latest release, 'The Last of Us Part II' has been making ripples in the gaming industry since its release earlier this month. We spoke with RNIB Volunteer and fan of the franchise Ross Meegan to find out how truly accessible the new game is.  Ross spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. (Image shows the cover of the game with the main character Ellie h...
10m Jun 30, 2020
10m