S2 Ep612: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/07/2024
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about working with a new UK Government and a very special celebrity visitor to the charity's HQ. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://...
7m Jul 06, 2024
7m
S2 Ep603: Glastonbury 2024 an Accessible Experience with Zoe Partington, Visually Impaired Contemporary Artist and Access Consultant
Now that the fields of Worthy farm in Pilton, Somerset are being returned to the home of Sir Michael Evis’ cows following on from the 200,000 or so festival goers who camped out on the fields for Glastonbury 2024, you might be wondering how accessible the Glastonbury experience might be for someone who is blind or partially sighted? Zoe Partington a visually impaired contemporary Artist and Ac...
12m Jul 06, 2024
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S2 Ep603: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Merry Wives of Windsor, AD Theatre Review
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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was in Stratford-upon-Avon for a fresh new production of Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor. About The Merry Wives of Windso...
7m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep611: General Election Voting Experience - Kerrie Campbell
The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about her experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Kerrie Campbell. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24 (https://t.co/JhQ9h9uAlz) Image shows...
6m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep610: What Was Your Experience Of Voting In UK General Election?
The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and Paulina has been speaking with RNIB to find out how this will impact the charity’s campaigning work and what their next steps are for ensuring the new Government remembers its blind and partially sighted constituents. Find the Turned Out survey here: rnib.in/TOGE24 (https://t.co/JhQ9h9uAlz) To call RNIB Helpline: 0303 123 9999 Imag...
6m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep609: General Election Voting Experience - Stacy Scott
The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about her experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Stacy Scott. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24 (https://t.co/JhQ9h9uAlz) Image shows RNI...
4m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep608: General Election Voting Experience - Angus Huntley
The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us to talk about his experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Angus Huntley. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24 (https://t.co/JhQ9h9uAlz) Image shows RNIB ...
8m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep607: General Election Voting Experience - Alec Patterson
The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now from Northern Ireland is Alec Patterson. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24 (https://t.co/JhQ9h9uAlz) Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold bla...
5m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep606: General Election Voting Experience - Gary Moritz
The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about his experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Gary Moritz from England. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24 (https://t.co/JhQ9h9uAlz) Im...
5m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep605: General Election Voting Experience - Elin Williams
The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Elin Williams, a Welsh-born writer, influencer and author of award-winning blog My Blurred World, about her experience. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24...
4m Jul 05, 2024
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S2 Ep604: Southampton Sight Spinnaker Tower Abseil
Now our David Hogg finds out about a challenge taking place later this month…
5m Jul 04, 2024
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S2 Ep603: RNIB Products For Life - July Update
There’s always something new in the RNIB Products For Life Store. Dave Williams has been finding out about some very special discounts that are currently available. For more information on each of the products mentioned, visit the RNIB Online shop - RNIB Online Shop (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/)
11m Jul 04, 2024
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S2 Ep602: LENS Trial Results with Dr David Preiss
Now, our David Hogg hears about the result of the LENS Trial which was which was looking at slowing progression of eye disease in people with diabetes.
8m Jul 03, 2024
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S2 Ep601: RNIB Employment: John and Kenny from Veolia UK
What happens when your sight loss starts to impact your work? Our David Hogg spoke to John and Kenny from Veolia UK and Heather Barbara, an Employment Advisor from RNIB to find out…
7m Jul 02, 2024
7m
S2 Ep598: Weekly Social Media Update
What's been big on Social Media this week? Holly Tuke from the RNIB Social Media Team joins Amelia to talk inaccessible platform updates, Glastonbury, and how to write great alt. text for your summer outfits. Visit the RNIB Website for more information on making your posts accessible - How to make your social media accessible | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/assistive-ai...
8m Jul 02, 2024
8m
S2 Ep600: P!NK Hampden Gig with AD NKD
What is the accessibility like for gigs at stadiums. Our David Hogg spoke to Katrina Thomson who recently attended Pink’s show at Hampden in Glasgow…
5m Jul 02, 2024
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S2 Ep594: Dean Dunbar Becomes Scottish National Paddleboard Champion
The Blind Adventurer Dean Dunbar is back with a big win. He told Amelia about the competition, his new proneboard and cycling with his guide dog. Keep up with Dean's adventures via his website extremedreams.co.uk (https://extremedreams.co.uk/) and by searching for 'Dean Dunbar Blind and Dangerous' on Facebook. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over ...
9m Jun 28, 2024
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S2 Ep596: Accessible Voting In Wales
With the general election fast approaching, Hywel Davies has been hearing about accessible voting from RNIB Cymru. You can find out more on accessible voting in Wales here; RNIB Cymru: make voting accessible once and for all | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/rnib-cymru-make-voting-accessible-once-and-for-all/)
8m Jun 28, 2024
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S2 Ep595: RNIB Customer Update 29/06/2024
Each week, we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week, stepping in for Matt is Vivienne Francis, RNIB Chief Social Change Officer to chat about a new advertising award at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity which celebrates accessibility, plus RNIB's call for an accessible voting process for bli...
8m Jun 28, 2024
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S2 Ep595: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update -Voting
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month the team are discussing the forthcoming UK General Election and an ask for your help, ahead of July 4th 2024. If you’...
8m Jun 28, 2024
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S2 Ep583: Tony Giles, Blind Author and World Traveller
Blind and partially deaf traveller and writer Tony Giles has visited over 133 countries from the UN list of 193. He told Amelia about the highlights and challenges of his travels, writing his novels and tips for other VI travellers. Learn more about Tony and get updates on his travels on his website https://www.tonythetraveller.com/ Find his first book 'Seeing the world my way: a totally blin...
7m Jun 27, 2024
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S2 Ep593: Gary Hogan On Changing Career After Sight Loss
Gary Hogan was working in the RAF when he began to notice changes in his sight. He told Amelia about changing career after sight loss, lockdown challenges and finding a love of chess which took him to IBCA World Individual Chess Championship. If you want to learn more about the BCA go to braillechess.org.uk Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters an...
9m Jun 26, 2024
9m
S2 Ep623: Zonic: Sight Loss and EDM
Zonic is an EDM musician with sight loss. David Hogg spoke to them about sight loss, love of video game music and how that inspires the music they make.
7m Jun 26, 2024
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S2 Ep590: Mar Gunnarsson Guide Dog Refusal Story
The issue of guide dogs and air travel has been in the news recently, Hubert has been speaking to Mar about his experience, together with Samantha from RNIB’s legal team who talks about the legal side of the story.
9m Jun 26, 2024
9m
S2 Ep592: UK Tax Credit Changes On The Way
The Department for Work and Pensions are making changes to welfare payments and if you're of pension age and in receipt of tax credits, there are changes on the way. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB's Legal Rights Service, to find out what you need to do, if you fall into this category. If you'd like advice around DWP welfare payments, call RNIB's Helpline ...
6m Jun 26, 2024
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S2 Ep580: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 26 June 2024
Jemma Davidson, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: With the Paralympics fast approaching, we’d love your help to showcase how blind and partially sighted people take part in these sports and activities. If you take ...
5m Jun 26, 2024
5m
S2 Ep591: It's Deafblind Awareness Week 2024
This Deafblind Awareness Week Hywel Davies has been hearing more from the country’s only national charity that specialises in the condition, Deafblind UK. For more information on the charity, visit their website - Deafblind UK | Supporting Deafblindness in the UK (https://deafblind.org.uk/)
6m Jun 25, 2024
6m
S2 Ep586: Weekly Social Media Update
Amelia Catches up with Holly Tuke from the RNIB Social Media team for this weeks update. They discuss the Euros, what makes a GIF and alt text of an interesting water bottle mishap. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.
7m Jun 25, 2024
7m
S2 Ep523: Voting Experiences – Stefan Crocker
How accessible is the current voting process if you’re blind or partially sighted? And just what improvements do people want to see? Hubert has been speaking to one voter about their thoughts on the voting process. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact your candidates fill...
4m Jun 25, 2024
4m
S2 Ep589: Kerry Burke Public Speaking Event
There’s a public speaking event being held in Glasgow on Tuesday 25th June showcasing several Blind and Partially young people’s public speaking skills following a course. David Hogg found out more.
5m Jun 25, 2024
5m
S2 Ep580: Tosca at the Royal Opera House with Recorded Audio Description for Every Performance
News about accessible opera and ballet with a first for opera audio description at the Royal Opera House in London as there will be recorded audio description available at all of the performances of Tosca in July along with touch tours prior to the performances on Tuesday 16 and Friday 19 July at 6.30pm. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Audio Describer Alice Gilmour who worked on ...
15m Jun 25, 2024
15m
S2 Ep588: RNIB CEO Talks Accessible Voting & UK General Election 2024
The UK General Election is taking place on the 4th of July and it’s important that everyone heads to the polling stations to cast their vote. Paulina Kuchorew speaks with RNIB’s Chief Executive Matt Stringer about what the charity is focusing on ahead of the UK General Election and why it's important to head to the polling station. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for ...
6m Jun 24, 2024
6m
S2 Ep585: RNIB Election Guided Walks and RNIB Champions Update
RNIB are offering guided walks to prospective candidates in the run up to the General Election. David Hogg spoke to RNIB’s Lewis Winton and Ross Meegan about how the walks are going so for and about the RNIB Champions Scheme. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact your cand...
8m Jun 24, 2024
8m
S2 Ep523: Young Voter Experience – Finlay Anderson
For all of us voting is an important part when it comes to having your say regarding the country’s politics, but how do young people feel for whom this general election will be the first time they get to cast their vote? Hubert has been speaking to one first time voter about how they are feeling as they prepare to vote for the first time. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priori...
8m Jun 24, 2024
8m
S2 Ep580: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up June 2024
Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple that are available online...
6m Jun 24, 2024
6m
S2 Ep587: Trans-Siberian Express Travelogue With Jonathan Abro
We'll join Jonathan Abro on the world's longest railway line for his final train travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous la...
7m Jun 22, 2024
7m
S2 Ep582: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21 June 2024
Time to sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the General Election, an important video highlighting the importance of being able to vote independently and in secret, and a prestigious advertising award that could have a positive impact on accessibi...
6m Jun 22, 2024
6m
S2 Ep576: Katy Kirby is on A Little Alternative
Katy Kirby is a singer/songwriter from Texas. Her second album, Blue Raspberry, was released on ANTI Records in January 2024. A Little Alternative's David Hogg spoke to Katy on her recent UK tour about the pressures of releasing a sophomore album, her experience of signing with ANTI Records, and the joys of recording and touring with her friends. You can catch A Little Alternative on RNIB Conn...
8m Jun 21, 2024
8m
S2 Ep580: Spotlight on Parenting as a Visually Impaired Person
On Thursday 20 June 2024 an in-person discussion event about parenting as a visually impaired person was held at the RNIB’s Grimaldi Building in London as part of the Spotlight on Stories Week. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey after the event caught up with Two of the Speakers who took part in the event Jenny Molineux and Amrit Dhaliwal as they reflect on how the discussion event went with a bi...
7m Jun 21, 2024
7m
S2 Ep580: Braille Surtitles, a Real Game Changer for Blind and Partially Sighted Opera Fans
News now for lovers of opera as New Zealand Opera have just started offering access to braille surtitles for blind and partially sighted people. Opera companies around the world regularly use surtitles – where lyrics or scripts are translated into other languages and published on screens during a live performance – to give audiences a deeper understanding of what is being said or sung on stage...
20m Jun 21, 2024
20m
S2 Ep587: El Chepe Train Travelogue with Jonathan Abro
Take a train ride through North Mexico with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. Today's Travelogue gives us a ticket to the El Chepe express. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at...
3m Jun 20, 2024
3m
S2 Ep587: A Las Nubes Train Travelogue with Jonathan Abro
Time for a trip into the clouds with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. In his first train travelogue he takes us on the spectacular A Las Nubes journey in Argentina. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congr...
4m Jun 20, 2024
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S2 Ep579: Tea Blending Sessions With VICTA
Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering something very different over the next few months. Hywel Davies has been finding out why everything goes better with a nice cup of tea. More information on the tea blending sessions can be found here - Tea tasting workshops with Bird & Blend for 18+ - VICTA (https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/tea-tasting/)
4m Jun 19, 2024
4m
S2 Ep584: Park Tayrona Travelogue with Jonathan Abro
Let's head to Colombia with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro, who visits the spectacular Park Tayrona in this week's Travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. The...
3m Jun 19, 2024
3m
S2 Ep578: Jonathan Mosen on Accessible Voting in New Zealand for Blind and Partially Sighted People
With the UK General Election coming up on Thursday 4 July 2024, here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to see how accessible voting might be in other countries around the world for blind and partially sighted people. Jonathan Mosen, a Blind Broadcaster and between 2019 - 2024 Chief Executive of Workbridge, an employment service for disabled people in New Zealand. He join...
12m Jun 19, 2024
12m
S2 Ep584: Cahuita National Park Travelogue with Jonathan Abro
Blind adventurer Jonathan Abro is back with another Travelogue. Today he's taking us to Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Moun...
11m Jun 18, 2024
11m
S2 Ep574: Weekly Social Media Update
What's been trending this week, and what does it mean to go viral? Amelia caught up with Becky Brynolf from the RNIB Social Media Team to learn about the highlights. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.
7m Jun 18, 2024
7m
S2 Ep577: Chris Danielsen on Accessible Voting in the USA for Blind and Partially Sighted People
With the UK General Election coming up on Thursday 4 July 2024, here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to see how accessible voting might be in other countries around the world for blind and partially sighted people. Chris Danielsen, Director of Public Relations for the National Federation of the Blind in America joins RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey to talk about the ac...
12m Jun 18, 2024
12m
S2 Ep576: Euro 24 As a Blind Football Supporter
What’s it like going to a major tournament as a blind football supporter? Dave Williams catches up with one fan in Germany for Euro 24. You'll find more information on the official Euro 24 app here - Follow UEFA EURO 2024 with the official app | UEFA EURO 2024 | UEFA.com (https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/app/) Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 204, Germany'...
10m Jun 18, 2024
10m
S2 Ep575: Musician Couple Denise and Stefan talk Britain's Got Talent
Married couple Denise Leigh and Stefan Andrusyschyn are professional musicians who are blind. They went viral after appearing on Britain’s Got Talent and told Amelia about how they met, working together and appearing on the show. Follow Denise and Stefan on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook by searching deniseandstefan Learn more on Denise's website - https://www.deniseleigh.com/ Image shows R...
17m Jun 18, 2024
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