S1 Ep1540: Dealing With Snow - Emily Davison
With snow and ice appearing across the UK, Amelia talked to Emily Davison about how snow impacts her and her guide dog. You can find out more about Emily's blog, Youtube and journalistic work by going to her website Fashioneyesta (https://fashioneyesta.com/) . Image: RNIB Connect Radio Logo.
8m Jan 19, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1542: Exciting Times Ahead For British Blind Sport
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio talks with the charity British Blind Sport to highlight some of the organisations latest news. We're joined, this month, by CEO Alaina MacGregor to look ahead to the IBSA World Games in Birmingham and some employment news. If you'd like to learn more about BBS, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww...
6m Jan 18, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1541: Accessible Health Information In Wales
It's a familiar scene for many blind and partially sighted people, an important letter comes through the post, but inaccessible formatting makes it nearly impossible to read. Hywel Davies went the Senedd in Cardiff Bay to hear about some of the barriers facing people with sight loss when trying to access health information in Wales.
5m Jan 18, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1567: Blind Author Jon Gingerich
Jon Gingerich began losing his sight while writing his debut novel The Appetite Factory. He shares his story with David Hogg.
6m Jan 17, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1539: Pure 80's Reaches 500th show
Barry Snell chats with 'Pure 80's' presenter Roger Cole, ahead of a special milestone for both the show, and himself. To find out more about Pure 80's click here (https://rnibconnectradio.org.uk/pure-80s.html) {Image: A close up photograph of a smiling Roger, who appears to be sitting down and is resting his right hand on his face. The photograph is taken in black and white}
4m Jan 17, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1537: Love Island To Feature Its First Contestant With Sight Loss
The popular dating game show is back tonight and will feature a contest living with sight loss. 25-year-old financial advisor from Essex, Ron Hall, who lost sight in one eye in a football accident, will join the group of islanders this Monday. But what do we hope the representation of sight loss will be like on the show? Weighing in on this topic, is journalist and disability advocate Emily D...
6m Jan 16, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1538: Kickstart Your Motivation With These Books From The RNIB Library!
Looking for some motivation to kickstart that health kick for 2023? Well, our Paulina Kuchorew has got you covered as she takes a look at a couple titles available from the RNIB Library. To access these books and over 30,000 more titles visit readingservices.rnib.org.uk  (https://readingservices.rnib.org.uk/) Image shows RNIB logo.
7m Jan 16, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1536: The LUNA Project AGM
The LUNA project is a charity run for and by young people with disability, chronic illness and long-term health conditions. They’re looking for more young partially-sighted and blind people to get involved, and they have their Annual general meeting coming up this Thursday. Amelia talked to co-founder Beth Dillon for more… Visit the Luna Project website via this link - HOME | The LUNA Projec...
6m Jan 16, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1535: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 14/01/2023
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 work to improve voter accessibility, pushing for improvements to the Access To Work scheme and news on RNIB's Chief Operating Officer moving to the British Paralympic Association. If you, or someone you kn...
8m Jan 13, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1534: RNIB Launches Peer Kickstarter Group in East Midlands
A new support group from RNIB has launched in the town of Melton in the East Midlands. Our Paulina Kuchorew was joined by RNIB’s Community Connection Co-ordinator for the Midlands, Hannah Meisuria, to find out more. For more information call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Image shows RNIB logo. RNIB written in Black bold capital letters atop a white background and underlined with a thick...
7m Jan 13, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1533: Self Advocacy Course For Young People
VICTA is working with UCAN Productions on a new course that's hoping to equip blind and partially sighted young people with new skills for success and it all starts with self advocacy. You can find more details of the self advocacy course for young people at the VICTA website - Self Advocacy Course for 14-17 year olds - VICTA (https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/self-advocacy-ucan/)
4m Jan 12, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1532: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description
For blind and partially sighted people, Audio Description is hugely important to make television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. Audio Description is a narration which describes what is physically happening, say on stage, the big screen or in museums, galleries or other arts events. It comes in many forms but never interrupts actors dialogue or guides. Each month, RNIB C...
8m Jan 12, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1531: Audio Described Arts Project Goes Wild
An arts collective in the south-west of England has been working on a special project which takes audio description to some unexpected places. You can find out more about the work of The Velcro Collective at their website - The Velcro Collective (https://thevelcrocollective.com/)
8m Jan 11, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1529: US Sight Loss Charity Launches Annual Scholarship Awards
Each year, the National Federation of the Blind in the USA launches it's scholarship awards which are open to blind and partially sighted people who are studying in the US. RNIB Connect Radio spoke to their PR Director Chris Danielsen to find out more. For more info on the awards, including applications, go to www.nfb.org (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb...
7m Jan 11, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1528: What RNIB Library Changes Mean For You
RNIB's reading library has made some changes to its service recently. Tech Talk's Dave Williams has been finding out what the changes mean for you.
8m Jan 11, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1527: UK Wide Grants Available To Families With Disabled Or Seriously Ill Children And Young People
Family Fund is an organisation that can help families with disabled or seriously ill children and young people through it's voucher and grants scheme. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Salena Begley, from Family Fund, to find out more. You can get more information on Family Fund and how to apply for a grant by visiting https://www.familyfund.org.uk/ (https://eur03.safelinks.protection...
4m Jan 10, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1525: Sightless Kombat - Gamer Without Sight
How do you play video games without sight? Well, Sightless Kombat is an accessibility consultant and gamer without sight who has conquered some of the toughest gaming challenges. Amelia Hilton joined him to learn more... Find out more about Sightless Kombat on his website using this link SightlessKombat: Main site (https://www.sightlesskombat.com/) If you’re a blind or partially sighted gam...
14m Jan 10, 2023
14m
S1 Ep1526: Adventurer and Product Tester Jonathan Abro
From product testing, to global travel, to mountain expeditions, Jonathan Abro loves adventure. Amelia Hilton found out more about his travels and accessibility testing work. Image Description: Jonathan is wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun...
15m Jan 09, 2023
15m
S1 Ep1524: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 07/01/2023
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 work around Cost Of Living support, latest on accessible voting, as well as looking ahead to this year's IBSA World Games and ongoing work to complete RNIB's new London HQ. If you, or someone you know, would...
10m Jan 07, 2023
10m
S1 Ep1523: Electoral Commission Voting Guidance
There's a chance to have your say on the way that blind and partially sighted people vote. New guidance has been released by the Electoral Comission, but does it go far enough? Hywel Davies has been speaking to RNIB Policy Officer Amy Craddock to find out more. You can read the guidance in full at http://www.electoralcomission.org.uk and the deadline for feedback is January 16th.
6m Jan 06, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Ben Breen
4m Jan 06, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Dave Williams and Robin Spinks
6m Jan 06, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Dr Kenneth Scott-Brown
4m Jan 06, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Dr Lynsay Shepherd
2m Jan 06, 2023
2m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Dr Robin Sloan
4m Jan 06, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Ian Donald
3m Jan 06, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - James Adams
2m Jan 06, 2023
2m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - James Kyle
6m Jan 06, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Janette Scott
3m Jan 06, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Johnathan Marshall
3m Jan 06, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Julie Kennedy
2m Jan 06, 2023
2m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Karri Waterton
3m Jan 06, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Matthew Allcock
3m Jan 06, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 Interview - Sonali Rai
3m Jan 06, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Breakout Session 4 Presentation - Infrastructure Challenges for Designing Accessible Gaming Experience
5m Jan 06, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Day 1 Wrap Up - Robin Spinks
13m Jan 06, 2023
13m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Breakout Session 1 Presentation - End User Engagement and User Testing
5m Jan 06, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Breakout Session 2 Presentation - Knowledge Sharing and Learning Resources for Practitioners
4m Jan 06, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Breakout Session 3 Presentation - Motivations and Mandates for Making Video Games Accessible
8m Jan 06, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Breakout Session 5 Presentation - Interface Challenges for Designing Accessible Gaming Experiences
5m Jan 06, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Breakout Session 6 Presentation - Future Research Areas in Accessible Gaming
10m Jan 06, 2023
10m
S1 Ep1522: Accessible Gaming Symposium - Day 2 Wrap Up - James Adams
7m Jan 06, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1521: Writer, climber and musician Deborah Cooper
Writer, climber and musician Deborah Cooper joins Amelia to talk about resilience and living life with curiosity. You can find Deborah on Instagram @beerosen Image: Deborah climbing up on a grey rockface in a yellow hard hat and red t-shirt with another climber below her in a red hard hat. Below the rockface are green fields with trees.
11m Jan 06, 2023
11m
S1 Ep1517: Happy World Braille Day 2023!
Each year, on this date, we celebrate World Braille Day. But how easy is it to learn Braille and what Smart devices can be used to read and write the dotty code? Allan Russell spoke with Tech Talk's Dave Williams, who's a huge advocate for the versatile 6 dots. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
9m Jan 04, 2023
9m
S1 Ep1518: Redeveloping Music Braille and Universal Music Theory Teaching
Tamara of Unsightly Opinions is helping make music more accessible by designing a universally accessible Music Theory series and redeveloping Music Braille for UEB readers. Find the Music Theory resources here - Odyssey Music – A Revolutionary Music Curriculum For All Students (https://odysseymusic.ca/) Find out more about Tamara on her website - Unsightly Opinions - About (https://www.unsigh...
14m Jan 04, 2023
14m
S1 Ep1516: Why Braille Is Still Relevant
Each year, on January 4th, there is a global celebration of Braille. But what is Braille? And how can it live side by side with 21st century technology? Allan Russell chats with Kerrie Campbell, a Braille user since the age of 5. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
8m Jan 04, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1520: Aspects of Archaeology 2 - The Greek Computer
Each week we're taken on a guided tour of history with archaeologist Simon Tinsley. In this episode we ask if the ancient Greeks had created a device to accurately study the stars.
8m Dec 27, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1519: Aspects of Archaeology 1 - The Rosetta Stone
Each week we're taken on a guided tour of history with archaeologist Simon Tinsley. In this episode we examine the Rosetta Stone.
8m Dec 23, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1513: MATT STRINGER RNIB CEO REVIEW OF 2022
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell and Hywel Davies sit down with some of the CEOs of some of the UK's, and world's, leading sight loss charities. Today they talk with Matt Stringer from RNIB, to look back at 2022 and look ahead to 2023. #RNIBConnect Image: MATT STRINGER RNIB CEO
12m Dec 23, 2022
12m
S1 Ep1513: CEO REVIEW 2022 GUIDE DOGS TOM WRIGHT
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell and Hywel Davies sit down with some of the CEOs of some of the UK's, and world's, leading sight loss charities. Today they talk with Tom Wright from Guide Dogs, to look back at 2022 and look ahead to 2023. #RNIBConnect Image: Tom Wright Guide Dogs CEO
9m Dec 22, 2022
9m