Blind Adventurer Scoops International Prize.
The San Francisco Lighthouse For The Blind runs a global competition called the Holman Prize and one of this year's recipients is RNIB Connect Radio's blind presenter and adventurer Red Szell. The prize is awarded to 3 lucky blind or partially sighted people to help them realise a dream challenge or project. Red spoke to Bryan Bashin, CEO of Lighthouse, to learn more about the prize and discuss...
15m Oct 25, 2018
15m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 24th October
What's on The Daily Connect podcast for today, we hear you ask? Today we find out more about the Marrakesh Treaty in World Connect, Karina Gregory shares her Guide Dog experience in Paws for Thought, for the active amongst you we hear about some sport taster days, and for the more fashionably minded, we also hear about a new colour detecting device, which can help you identify colours around th...
17m Oct 24, 2018
17m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 23rd October
On the Daily Connect podcast today, we hear from Costa Asprou on the Accessible Health, the Connect Conversation this week includes a chat with John Godbar, Scott Chesworth and Victoria Orawari regarding 'good natured, yet unwanted' grabbing, especially as news today featured comments from MPs saying that harassment is now "deeply ingrained" in British culture. We also speak with Peter Seaman f...
38m Oct 23, 2018
38m
White Cane Warrior Chats ‘Just Ask, Don’t Grab’ Campaign
A recent campaign by Dr Amy Kavanagh has called into question the way we interact with those with disabilities. The ‘Just Ask, Don’t Grab’ initiative highlights the importance of asking before you force ‘well-meaning’ assistance onto someone who might not necessarily require it. White Cane Warrior Paul Quigley and RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley discuss the campaign and what challenges it br...
9m Oct 23, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Anita Davies
Today it’s the turn of Anita Davies. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 23, 2018
1m
Mansfield Town Football Club Launch Blind Football Team
The sport of blind football has grown around the globe and participants can play for fun, or represent their clubs and country at a professional level. The latest club to throw its weight behind new teams is Mansfield Town, who are supporting England International, Nathan Edge, who has represented his country at many levels including the Blind World Cup. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spo...
12m Oct 23, 2018
12m
Sight Village Is Heading For London
If you, or someone you know, is blind or partially sighted, then the Sight Village events are a must attend. They tour the UK with exhibitors and charities, from across the globe, to showcase a range of hi and low tech solutions, as well as services that range from leisure, to employment, education and much more. November 6th and 7th will see the Sight Village event roll into Kensington Town ...
5m Oct 23, 2018
5m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 22nd October
On today's episode we hear how Linda Wilson became an RNIB campaigner, we find out what's happening in the South West of England with RNIB Connect, we chat to Karina in Paws for Thought, and we hear from Jamila Shaikh about the very successful Diversity event in Glasgow at the weekend. We'd love you to join the conversation, and let us know your experiences and how you feel - you can email us,...
17m Oct 22, 2018
17m
Celebrating Diversity, Getting Connected - an RNIB fundraiser
On this morning's Daily Connect, Steven chatted to Jamila Shaikh on the very successful 'Celebrating Diversity, Getting Connected' event which took place in Glasgow at the weekend, which featured an African drumming band, Bollywood dancing and some Scottish piping, among some esteemed guests. It was fantastic to hear that £5050 was raised overall - well done to all involved! #RNIBConnect #The...
6m Oct 22, 2018
6m
RNIB 150 Stories - Matthew Clark
Today it’s the story of Matthew Clark. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 22, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Ryan McGrenaghan
Today it’s the story of Ryan McGrenaghan. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 22, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Terry Quinn
Today it’s the turn of Terry Quinn. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 22, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 19th October
On the podcast for Friday, we get into a discussion about white canes in the Forum, asking our panel of Mohammad Atif, Fiona Dunn, and Madleen Mann what they think of mobility aid. We also chat with Producer Kris who gives us all Something For The Weekend, and we also hear some wonderful congratulatory messages from you, for RNIB's 150th Birthday. Have a fantastic weekend all; see you on Monda...
30m Oct 19, 2018
30m
RNIB 150 Stories - Hazel Kelly
Today it’s the story of Hazel Kelly who says I became partially If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 19, 2018
2m
RNIB Scotland - CPGVI Discussion
Stuart McMillan MSP, the Convener of the Cross Party Group on Visual Impairment (CPGVI), and Sandra Wilson, RNIB Scotland Chair, are interviewed by Claire Forde about the latest work of the Cross-Party Group on Visual Impairment and how people can get involved.
44m Oct 19, 2018
44m
Certification Of Audio Describers Maintains Quality.
Audio Description is a narrative, between actors dialogue, that brings the visual to life for blind and partially sighted theatre goers. The description is delivered via headphones within the theatre by Audio Describers and enhances the whole visitor experience. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell wanted to learn about the training and certification process, that many describers go through, and ...
11m Oct 19, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 18th October
On the podcast today, we hear from Chair of RNIB Ellie Southwood on the future of the charity, Steven invites RNIB's Ian Beverley & Sheila Armstrong from the Torch Trust to this week's news review, which includes news on a chef who says his deteriorating eyesight means he is unable to carry on in the career he's had for 25 years. We also chat to producer Kris, who has plenty of Your Views to sh...
30m Oct 18, 2018
30m
RNIB 150 Stories - Wendy
Today it’s the story of Wendy. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 18, 2018
2m
Personal Independence Payments Under Social Security Scotland.
Social Security Scotland will take over the administration and responsibilities for providing a variety of welfare payments, currently run by the Department for Work and Pensions at Westminster, for claimants in Scotland. One of the devolved responsibilities will be for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), one of the biggest benefits, created to help with the day to day, extra, living costs fo...
13m Oct 18, 2018
13m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 17th October
On today's podcast, Steven chats to Sam Little in Paws for Thought, about how life has changed now she has guide dog Ziggy by her side. We also hear from Robert Kirkwood about yesterday's Booker Prize Winner. With the news this morning featuring a story that MP's say dangerous dog laws should be reviewed, we hear about how one listener had to deal with her Guide Dog being the victim of an unpro...
35m Oct 17, 2018
35m
RNIB 150 Stories - Bryan McGlashan
Today it’s the turn of Bryan McGlashan. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 17, 2018
1m
Guide Dog Owner Accepts Points Of Light Award.
The Points Of Light Award is presented to individuals, from around the globe, who are recognised for their stand out work in a variety of fields. Guide Dog Owner Amit Patel is the latest recipient for his work in tackling discrimination and campaigning for better access to things like public transport for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Amit to le...
8m Oct 17, 2018
8m
RNIB 150 Stories - Kawal Gucukoglu
Today it’s the turn of Kawal Gucukoglu. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 16, 2018
2m
Charity Chair Reflects On 150 Years Of RNIB.
In 1868, Physician Thomas Rhodes Armitage lost his sight and founded a charity which would become the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB). The organisation has changed, dramatically, over the last 150 years and has risen to become the UK's leading charity, dedicated to improving the lives of blind and partially sighted people, whatever their age or circumstance. RNIB Connect Radio's Re...
10m Oct 16, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 15th October
Today we’ll continue our 150th Anniversary Celebrations talking to blind motorbiker Billy Baxter about what RNIB has done for him and there’s information about how to make museums more accessible. Connected tells us a little about what sight loss groups are doing to celebrate Black History month and there’s a preview of tomorrow’s Booker Prize award ceremony.
59m Oct 15, 2018
59m
RNIB 150 Stories - Kirsty James
Today it’s the turn of Kirsty James. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 15, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Jackie Brown
Today it’s the turn of Jackie Brown If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 15, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Talking Books narrator
Today it’s the turn of an anonymous Talking Books narrator If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 15, 2018
1m
Scottish Parliament Alive To The Sound Of Vision.
Ken MacIntosh, who is the current Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, hosted a special event to highlight the power of speech, at the iconic Edinburgh building. The Sound Of Vision was the culmination of a confidence building, public speaking, course, which was the brainchild of Steven Sutherland and saw 4 visually impaired young people, tell a room full of invited guests, what they s...
22m Oct 15, 2018
22m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 12th October
On today's podcast Robert continues our 150th Anniversary celebration with a feature on Blind Film Critic Jay Forrey. Robert also finds out about a new play from partially sighted playwright Amy Bethan Evans and hears alarming statistics that suggest sight loss could be set to double in the next thirty years. There will also be a little Something For The Weekend, featuring news on John Carpente...
37m Oct 12, 2018
37m
RNIB 150 Stories - Paola Peretti
Today it’s the turn of author Paola Peretti. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 12, 2018
2m
Braille Gets The Tech Touch.
Braille has been around for nearly 200 years and the 6 dot cell allows blind people to read, write and grow their literacy skills. Each year we celebrate the creation with National Braille Week and this year, Braille and 21st century technology has become the hot topic for discussion. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with James Bowden, from RNIB, to learn more about learning Braille, ho...
11m Oct 12, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 11th October
Today Kris will hear from our Society Of The Week the Braille Chess Association and hear more of Your Views on the show. The 150th Anniversary Celebrations continue with a fascinating feature on Thomas Rhodes Armitage and there's another chance to hear our demonstration of the Orbit 20 Refreshable Braille Display which was launched on Monday.
36m Oct 11, 2018
36m
Sight Loss Set To Double
Currently, 2 million people in the UK are living with a significant degree of sight loss and this figure is set to double by 2050. Yet staggeringly, less than 2% of publicly funded medical research is directed at eye disease! RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell spoke with Mike Daw, Chief Executive of the National Eye Research Centre, to find out more
7m Oct 11, 2018
7m
RNIB 150 Stories - Professor Malins
Today it’s the turn of Professor Julian Malins. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 11, 2018
1m
Can You Help Charity's Audio Description Research?
Many blind and partially sighted people will be familiar with audio description. Ad is a narrative that describes what's happening on a tv screen, cinema screen on stage or at visitor attractions between actor's dialogue. This helps build a picture of what others can see and can be delivered through certain tv sets, Smart boxes or headphones in auditoriums. RNIB are gathering information fro...
7m Oct 11, 2018
7m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 10th October
Today Kris will be continuing our celebrations of 150 years of the RNIB with Fight For Sight's Michelle Acton...and we’re speaking to Mike Holroyd who is Connected as he tells us about his new LGBT+ club for partially sighted and blind members. Also Sam Little tells us all about her Guide Dog Ziggy in today’s Paws For Thought.
28m Oct 10, 2018
28m
RNIB 150 Stories - Gordon Anthony
Today it’s the story of Gordon Anthony. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 10, 2018
1m
Jamila Shaikh - Life Story
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell is joined in the studio by Jamila Shaikh. Jamila, RNIB Scotland's community development office, chats about her upbringing in London, coming to terms with sight loss and her own role within the UK’s leading sight loss charity .
13m Oct 10, 2018
13m
Blind Astronomer 'Touches' The Stars
Dr Nicolas Bonne dreamed of exploring Galaxies ever since he was a little boy watching stairs from his home in Australia. He chose to pursue a career in astronomy when he was only 5 years old and is currently leading a project in the UK that lets blind and visually impaired people ‘feel’ the universe. With it, he hopes to encourage more young people to study astrophysics. But studying such a ...
13m Oct 10, 2018
13m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 9th October
On the second day of National Braille week Steven finds out about the Braille Smartwatch and our Society Of The Week is the Braille Chess Society, as well as debating Specialist vs Mainstream schools in this week’s Connect Conversation. Steven will also be tuning in to Your Views as he hears responses to the Daily Connect features that had you all talking (and debating) last week and further jo...
32m Oct 09, 2018
32m
RNIB 150 Stories - Talking Books
Today we focus on the Talking Books History. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 09, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 8th October
On today's episode of the Daily Connect Steven Scott was joined by RNIB's Senior Product Developer Claire Maxwell, who was live from our Judd Street office for the launch of the Orbit Reader 20. Steven also spoke to Sam Little for Paws for Thought, about how life has changed now she has guide dog Ziggy by her side. This week is #NationalBrailleWeek, and will continue to run until the 14th Octo...
20m Oct 08, 2018
20m
RNIB at 150 - Keith Valentine
RNIB is celebrating its 150th anniversary and is embarking on a new look as part of its re-vamp. One of the newcomers brought in to aid the organisation is Keith Valentine the former Chief Executive Officer of Vision UK, he’s talks to Connect Radio’s Red Szell.
8m Oct 08, 2018
8m
Live Orbit Digital Reader Launch
Joining Steven Scott on The Daily Connect today was RNIB's Senior Product Developer Claire Maxwell who was live from our Judd Street office demonstating the newly launched Orbit 20 Refreshable Braille Display.  Claire tells Steven about all the exciting features, and she also gives good news to everyone registered as an RNIB Connect Member.
7m Oct 08, 2018
7m
RNIB 150 Stories - Daniel Meilkle
Today it’s the story of Daniel Meikle. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
1m Oct 08, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Terry Robinson
Today it’s the story of Terry Robinson. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 08, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 5th October
On today's episode we find out about the ongoing work by RNIB to make audio description more available to blind people going to the cinema. Also we catch up with both Una Mulgrew, an RNIB Community Facilitator from Northern Ireland, and Lindsay Coyle, a Regional Campaigns Officer to find out what's going on in the RNIB Connect community there. Plus there's discussion on the experience of being ...
38m Oct 05, 2018
38m
RNIB Welcomes New LGBT+ Connect Group
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with Mike Holroyd, who is RNIB Scotland's volunteer facilitator for the West Of Scotland. Mike spoke about a new Connect Group which will be meeting up for the first time on the 11th October. This particular Connect group will be of particular interest to the LGBT+ community
5m Oct 05, 2018
5m
RNIB 150 Stories - Rik Jones
Today it’s the turn of Rik Jones. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 05, 2018
1m