S1 Ep1203: An Evening With The Inner Vision Orchestra
The Inner Vision Orchestra are the World'd first blind and partially sighted music ensemble, they tour and perform in prominent venues nationally, and during the pandemic ran a series of virtual concerts. Members of the orchestra also give music workshops.  Their latest performance will take place on May 7th, in Bradford on Avon. Barry Snell spoke to Inner Vision founder Baluji Shrivistav, to...
7m Apr 26, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1202: Vitamin D and it’s Potential Health Benefits
With Elizabeth delivering a presentation next week (w/c 25.04.22) at the Scottish Parliament all about Vitamin D for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey talks with Elizabeth about how the presentation came about, the potential health benefits around Vitamin D and why having low levels of Vitamin D might affect your...
6m Apr 25, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1201: VocalEyes What’s On 20 April 2022
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Waitress - Wednesday 27 April, 7....
7m Apr 20, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1200: Asking For Help Is The Key
Linda Parsons was born partially sighted but she is now registered blind and a guide dog owner. Despite a difficult start with education and employment, Linda is a positive person and is living life to the full. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Linda to learn more about her story and why her top tip is to ask for help. If you, or someone you know, would like more advice or support...
9m Apr 08, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1199: Sight Loss Stories - Cathy Harland
On 'Sight Loss Stories' we speak to blind and partially sighted people to find out about them and their journey with sight loss.  After losing her sight at a young age, Cathy Harland spent her working life caring for others. Now retired, she tells Hywel Davies that she's still got plenty left to fight for, starting in restaurants.  
7m Apr 07, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1198: Sight Loss Stories - Bob Coote
On 'Sight Loss Stories' we speak to blind and partially sighted people to find out about them and their journey with sight loss.  Bob Coote hasn't let personal tragedy stand in the way of achieving his goals. He tells Hywel Davies why he's not ready to "roll over" just yet.
9m Apr 07, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1197: Hay Fever: What Is It and How to Cope With It This Spring and Summer…
With spring in the air, summer round the corner and an early start to the hay fever season for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth to explain what actually is hay fever and what can we do to cope with it over the spring and summer if we suffer from hay fever. Elizabeth began by telling Toby what ha...
8m Apr 07, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1196: Royal College of Ophthalmologists: Interview with Ophthalmologist Mike Burdon
All Ophthalmologist’s or Eye Doctors in the UK are overseen by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the only professional membership body for medically qualified ophthalmologists and those who are training to become one too. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists champions excellence in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of patients and the public, supporting the improvements of ey...
16m Apr 07, 2022
16m
S1 Ep1196: Royal College of Ophthalmologists: Interview with Ophthalmologist Bill Newman
All Ophthalmologist’s or Eye Doctors in the UK are overseen by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the only professional membership body for medically qualified ophthalmologists and those who are training to become one too. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists champions excellence in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of patients and the public, supporting the improvements of ey...
16m Apr 07, 2022
16m
S1 Ep1159: VocalEyes What’s On 4 April 2022
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Pretty Woman - Saturday 9 April,...
8m Apr 04, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1157: How Does eSight Work?
 eSight is a versatile, all-in-one electronic eyewear device that can help someone with a visual impairment regain some of their day-to-day independence back.   The  device is now available on the UK market and joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us a little bit more about how it actually feels to use eSight, is user Gary.   Find out more about eSight here: New Home gb - eSight (esighteyew...
9m Mar 31, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1157: eSight Eyewear Now In The UK!
Let's chat accessible tech today.    And it looks like eSight, an electronic eyewear device for the visually impaired people is now available on the UK market.    Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us a bit more about the device and how it works is Charles Lim, Chief Technology Officer for eSight.   Find out more about eSight here: New Home gb - eSight (esighteyewear.com) (https://esigh...
8m Mar 31, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1156: Elite Employment - Supported Employment Services
Supported Employment Services are a way of helping people find their way into voluntary and paid work opportunities. Hywel's been finding out how one organisation in Wales has been helping people find the right outcome.     If you live in Wales and would like to discuss opportunities for supported employment in your area, you can call Elite Employment Services on 01443 226664 (tel:01443226664...
8m Mar 25, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1155: VocalEyes What’s On 22 March 2022
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Merchant of Venice - Sunday ...
6m Mar 22, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1154: Nominations are open for the 2022 Womenspire Awards
Now in their seventh year, the 'Womenspire' Awards celebrate the achievements of women in Wales.  Now they're looking for nominations for this year's awards. You can make a nomination for the awards on the Chwarae Teg website, www.chwaraeteg.com - until Tuesday April 5th and the Womenspire Awards winners will be revealed later this year. 
8m Mar 17, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1153: Helping VI Fans Experience Sport In Real Time
Experiencing sports can be hard, especially if you are visually impaired and reliant on someone else to describe the action to you.   But thanks to Action Audio, there's a new and exciting way of describing sport, and it's all about describing the action in real time through 3D sound imaging.    Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Gerard Mason from Action Audio to hear more. Find out more abou...
9m Mar 15, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1153: Walk Straight Into A Van Gogh Painting With The Van Gogh Alive Experience
Are you ready for a truly unforgettable multi-sensory experience that will allow you to walk straight into a Van Gogh painting?    From immersing yourself in the starry night, being surrounded by the famous sunflowers, to taking a break in Van Gogh's little bedroom, Van Gogh Alive exhibition will let you do that and more. And as the exhibition opens in Edinburgh, our Paulina Kuchorew spoke w...
11m Mar 15, 2022
11m
S1 Ep1152: With Covid-19 Restrictions Being Eased How Do We Keep Safe and Protect Others Going Forward?
With Covid-19 restrictions now being eased around the UK for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth how we should all keep safe going forward with the easing of Covid 19 restrictions as the Coronavirus virus still out there. Elizabeth began by giving her advice as a Pharmacist on how we should all kee...
5m Mar 14, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1151: Sight Loss Stories - Yosra Elhamamy
At RNIB Connect Radio we're speaking to blind and partially sighted people about their 'Sight Loss Stories'. Yosra Elhamamy lives in London, she was born with a visual impairment. Now 28, she's trying to juggle employment, voluntary work, and the continuing fight for change.
10m Mar 10, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1150: VocalEyes What’s On 7th March 2022
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: About Us Guildhall Square, Londo...
8m Mar 07, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1149: A Life Living With Sight Loss With Christine McMillan
In a series of interviews here on RNIB Connect Radio we are talking with a range of blind and partially sighted people to find out what life is really like living with sight loss, how they have coped throughout their life with the level of sight they have and the advice they would give to other people who might be starting to lose their sight or finding it difficult to cope with the level of si...
10m Mar 07, 2022
10m
S1 Ep978: Feel The Art At This Museum In Venice
As more of us consider travelling this year for some much needed holidays in a warmer climate. You might want to experience some art and culture whilst you are away.   So today, we're going to take a look at 'Double Meaning', a tactile tour program available at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.   RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Valeria Bottalico, who curated the pr...
8m Mar 02, 2022
8m
S1 Ep977: What’s a Cough and is There a Difference Between a Covid Related Cough and Say a Cold or Flu Cough?
With hearing so much these days about coughs, whether they are covid related or say just a cold or flu cough. For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow  Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth why we cough, what happens in our body when we cough and what are the differences  between the types of coughs that we may have. Eli...
6m Mar 01, 2022
6m
S1 Ep976: Short Film Made By German VI Students Premiers Online
Making movies can seem like a complicated process, but with digital cameras and the help of a good teacher, blind and low-vision students in Germany had a chance to create some movie magic.   To tell us a little bit more about their movie, our Paulina Kuchorew was joined by filmmaker and academic who ran the filmmaking workshops, Dago Schelin, and one of the participants, Moritz Drum.   Wat...
11m Feb 28, 2022
11m
S1 Ep975: How Much Does Your Heart Weigh?
A new collaborative project is asking for blind and partially sighted people to get involved and help answer a very important question,  'How much does your heart weigh?'  Intrasonus UK and Sandrine Monin are inviting Blind and Visually Impaired people with an interest in Dance, Music and Storytelling to take part in the Research and Development of ‘Feathers’, a new show inspired by the Ancien...
11m Feb 24, 2022
11m
S1 Ep974: VocalEyes What’s On 23 February 2022
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Satu...
8m Feb 23, 2022
8m
S1 Ep973: What Is The MOG Project?
 For years Julia Lefelar was searching for a diagnosis to explain sudden periods extreme exhaustion, nausea, vision loss, and even trouble with walking.    But it wasn't until fairly recently that she found her answer, and now, after having founded The MOG Project, she hopes to raise awareness of the still relatively unknown condition. She shared her story with our Paulina Kuchorew. Find ou...
8m Feb 16, 2022
8m
S1 Ep973: Meet UK's Only Blind Town Crier!
Billy Baxter, you know him as an ex-soldier, supporter of Blind Veterans, daredevil, the man to break the land speed record for a solo blind rider on his motorbike and now, you can also know him for being UK's only blind town crier! Billy spoke with our Paulina Kuchorew about his appointment as Llandudno's town crier, being mistaken for a pirate, and how his booming voice helps him stand out i...
8m Feb 15, 2022
8m
S1 Ep972: New HRT Product Soon to be Available Over the Counter at Your Pharmacy
With all the recent news about a new HRT product that once approved will be available over the counter at your local Pharmacy, for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth the truth behind the headlines. Elizabeth began by telling Toby that the first she knew of the new HRT product as a...
5m Feb 10, 2022
5m
S1 Ep970: Navigate The City Traffic With OKO App
There's a new exciting app on the market and it's all about accessibility and helping blind and partially sighted people navigate through traffic easier.   To find out more about this interesting app, our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Michiel Janssen and Willem Van de Mierop, founders of AYES, the Belgian start-up behind the app. Learn more and get in touch with the team here: AYES | OKO (http...
7m Feb 08, 2022
7m
S1 Ep970: Meet Young Visually Impaired Filmmaker From Scotland
Let's hear from a budding young filmmaker in Scotland. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew caught up with visually impaired filmmaker, Mitchell McKechnie, to hear about his passion for making movies, what inspires him, and his new short film 'Zen Mist'. When a surfer is found dead, reality, dreams and hallucinations wrap into one as a local stoner tries to remember what happened. Was he the...
8m Feb 08, 2022
8m
S1 Ep969: VocalEyes What’s On 4 February 2022
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Cyrano de Bergerac - Sunday 20 F...
6m Feb 04, 2022
6m
S1 Ep966: Is Too Much Coffee Bad For You or Could There Be Some Health Benefits From Drinking Coffee?
With so many reports going around about whether drinking coffee is good or bad for your health along with what might be the right amount of coffee to consume on a day to day basis, for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to have an in-depth look into coffee drinking. Elizabeth outlined to Connect Radio’s Toby Davey a sum...
5m Jan 31, 2022
5m
S1 Ep967: Need To Find Or Read Something On The Go? This App Could Help!
Some tech-y news today as we head across the pond to hear all about Supersense, a new app that helps blind and partially sighted people read things like letters, currency, barcodes, and more. It could even help you find items in your environment. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Shane Lowe from Supersense, to find out more about the app and to hear about a very special offer fo...
7m Jan 28, 2022
7m
S1 Ep964: Marburg, A Smart City For The Blind?
Today we're going to find out about Marburg, a German city that’s been hailed as the Smart City for the Blind.  Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with filmmaker and academic, Dago Schelin, who has written extensively about the reasons for the city's accessibility and friendliness to its visually impaired citizens. They're joined by Bahaddin Batmaz, who has been blind since his teens and has lived in ...
17m Jan 24, 2022
17m
S1 Ep962: Do You Find Covid Tests Inaccessible?
Barry Snell chats to Lucy Edwards. Lucy, a blind TikToker makes video's around disability and is keen to highlight the difficulties herself & other blind and partially sighted people have faced when doing home covid tests.  Lucy, who has over 1.7 million TikTok followers has released her own YouTube video documenting how tricky the test can be and also explaining how her Be My Eyes app plays a ...
6m Jan 19, 2022
6m
S1 Ep960: VocalEyes What’s On 18 January 2022
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Bring it On - Thursday 20 Januar...
6m Jan 18, 2022
6m
S1 Ep959: Is It A Good Idea Or Not To Have Dieting As One Of Your New Year’s Resolutions?
With many of us thinking about dieting and losing weight as one of our New Year’s resolutions, for the first regular check in of 2022 with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asks Elizabeth whether it is a good idea or not to have dieting and losing weight as one of your New Year’s resolutions. Elizabeth also outlined her views on slimming...
5m Jan 17, 2022
5m
S1 Ep957: VocalEyes What’s On 21 December 2021
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Cinderella - Wednesday 29 Decemb...
7m Dec 21, 2021
7m
S1 Ep956: 'Sarah's Secret Sofa' Christmas Special!
Sarah Caltieri is an award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist. Since the beginning of the pandemic, she's been hosting 'Sarah's Secret Sofa' online gigs to help break down myths and misconceptions around sight loss. And his December, she has a special festive performance coming up so our Paulina Kuchorew got in touch to find out more! For more info about Sarah's Secret Sofa Chris...
9m Dec 21, 2021
9m
S1 Ep955: An Update On the New Covid Treatment, Stocking Up on Home Remedies and Is Chocolate Really Bad for You!
With Covid very much in the news at the moment with the Omicron variant and booster vaccinations too, for this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth if there was any update on the new medicine that was brought out at the beginning of December to treat Covid.   Elizabeth also gave some sugg...
5m Dec 20, 2021
5m
S1 Ep953: Christmas Accessible Game Review 3 - Far Cry 6
Merry Christmas from RNIB Connect Radio.   If you're still organising your Christmas shopping and feeling little bit overwhelmed by all the choices out there, there's someone who can help.   With a look at one of the latest accessible games on the market, here's blind gamer Chad Bouton reviewing: 'Far Cry 6'.    Follow Chad on YouTube at DBKAI Gaming, and on twitter @DBKai_Gaming.  Image...
7m Dec 16, 2021
7m
S1 Ep954: Listen To The Solar System With An Audio Universe Tour
Have you ever wondered what the universe sounds like? Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System is a sound-based educational astronomy show created by Astronomers from the universities of Newcastle and Portsmouth, and supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.   Dr Nic Bonne is a blind astronomer and our friendly astronomy guide on the tour and he spoke with RNIB Connect Radi...
9m Dec 15, 2021
9m
S1 Ep953: Christmas Accessible Game Review 2 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Merry Christmas from RNIB Connect Radio.   If you're still organising your Christmas shopping and feeling little bit overwhelmed by all the choices out there, there's someone who can help.   With a look at one of the latest accessible games on the market, here's blind gamer Chad Bouton reviewing 'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.'   Follow Chad on YouTube at DBKAI Gaming, and on twitter @DBKai...
6m Dec 15, 2021
6m
S1 Ep953: Christmas Accessible Game Review 1 - Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Merry Christmas from RNIB Connect Radio.   If you're still organising your Christmas shopping and feeling little bit overwhelmed by all the choices out there, there's someone who can help.   With a look at one of the latest accessible games on the market, here's blind gamer Chad Bouton reviewing: 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy'.    Follow Chad on YouTube at DBKAI Gaming, and on twitter...
6m Dec 14, 2021
6m
S1 Ep953: Meet Singing Sensation Sarah Caltieri
Sarah Caltieri is an award-winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, actor and much more! 2021 was an exciting year for the musician and our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with her all about her new music, smashing blind stereotypes and her plans for next year.  Find out more about Sarah's work: Sarah Caltieri Videos And Music | Sarah Caltieri (https://www.sarahcaltieri.com/) Image shows a profi...
9m Dec 13, 2021
9m
S1 Ep950: VocalEyes What’s On 7 December 2021
Now for a round up of festive accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows included: School of Rock - Thursday 16 Decemb...
7m Dec 07, 2021
7m
S1 Ep948: Being Medically Prepared for the Festive Holidays….
We all know Christmas is just around the corner but what should we be doing to prepare for the festive holidays for our regular medical prescriptions and what should we do if we fall ill over Christmas and the New Year.  For this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether we should all ...
4m Dec 03, 2021
4m
S1 Ep949: Join An Exciting AD Tour & Workshop In Edinburgh
This coming Monday, why not rug up and check out a unique audio described tour and workshop, starting in the streets of Edinburgh?   Called 'Inverted Streets', it's a collaboration between artists Juliana Capes and Alice Betts and telling us more about what we can expect on the day and how to take part is Juliana, who will lead the audio-described tour at the event.  Event details: Time: 2:...
9m Dec 03, 2021
9m
S1 Ep946: Expressing Sight Loss Through Digital Photography
Robert King is a Photographer and Digital Artist who challenges pre-conceived notions of what those living with a visual impairment can achieve.   Recently he received an honourable mention for his work at the Mobiography Awards 2021 and is currently working on a series which aims to convey the deterioration of his sight by combining self-portrait photography with medical scans and photograph...
13m Nov 23, 2021
13m