S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: Conversation with Richard Orme
Hubert has been attending the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, organized by RNIB and The DAISY Consortium and hosted by Google. He has been speaking to the chief executive of The DAISY Consortium about the DAISY format, and his hopes for the conference.
6m Nov 14, 2023
6m
S2 Ep219: Women in Revolt! - Art and Activism in the UK - 1970- 1990 at Tate Britain
‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990 is a landmark exhibition at Tate Britain of feminist art in the UK from 1970 to 1990. The exhibition explores how interconnected networks of women used radical ideas and rebellious methods to make an invaluable contribution to British culture. Showcasing work by over 100 women artists and collectives living and working in the UK, this will...
11m Nov 13, 2023
11m
S2 Ep222: Within The Raven's Shadow by Will Kent
In honour of Armistice Day, Will Kent shares his original poem 'Within The Raven's Shadow'. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
4m Nov 10, 2023
4m
S2 Ep218: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical, 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 entered a world of pure imagination as the current tour of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical visited the Birmin...
5m Nov 10, 2023
5m
S2 Ep221: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/11/2023
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 RNIB’s new Trustees, Better eye health care, DAISY accessible books and Christmas! If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://www.rnib...
9m Nov 10, 2023
9m
S2 Ep220: A Proud March Past The London Cenotaph
On November 11th, 2023, blind veteran Mark Vidler will proudly march past the Cenotaph in London to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, for King and country. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mark about his career, the help he has received from Blind Veterans UK and what it means to be part of Sunday’s event. If you’d like more information about BV UK, go to h...
8m Nov 10, 2023
8m
S2 Ep252: Walsall Society for the Blind
Walsall Society for the Blind recently teamed up with Walsall FC to raise awareness of the organisation. David Hogg found out more.
5m Nov 09, 2023
5m
S2 Ep217: Charity’s Monthly Catch Up Discusses New Netflix Series
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Chris Danielsen, PR Director of the National Federation of the Blind in the USA. This month they discuss the new audio described NetFlix series, All The Light We Cannot See. It’s not all about the audio description but why it’s great to see blind actors portray blind characters, in a major production. If you’d like more info about the...
9m Nov 09, 2023
9m
S2 Ep216: Jingle Jam!
RNIB has been selected as one of the twelve charity partners for this year’s Jingle Jam, a gaming streaming extravaganza. With more, here’s David Hogg. Image: ‘Players Assemble’ text in the centre of the image in a pink square box. There is a neon pink games controller graphic on the top right corner above the text and an old school neon green games controller in the right-hand side of the im...
6m Nov 08, 2023
6m
S2 Ep215: Sight Village South East 2023 - 'In Focus'
Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment, and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams was in London for Sight Village South East where he caught up with ‘In Focus’ who offer specialist education, accommodation and support for 16 to 25 year olds.
8m Nov 07, 2023
8m
S2 Ep215: 'Travel Hands' At Sight Village South East
Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment, and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams was in London for Sight Village South East where he heard about the ‘Travel Hands’ guidance service.
8m Nov 07, 2023
8m
S2 Ep214: King Charles Delivers His First King’s Speech At Westminster As Monarch.
Although King Charles stepped in for Queen Elizabeth II last year, this will be his first speech as Monarch. The speech, prepared by politicians, outlines the government’s plans for the new parliamentary term. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to get the charity’s response to some of the speech’s content. #RNIBConnect Image shows King Charles delivering ...
7m Nov 07, 2023
7m
S2 Ep212: Delivery Drones From Starship Technologies
How do you fancy having your next bag of shopping delivered to you by a robot? Delivery drones are making their way to more locations around the UK, Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out how beneficial they could be for blind and partially sighted people. Image shows a Starship delivery drone driving down a high street.
8m Nov 06, 2023
8m
S2 Ep208: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet, 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 reviewing Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love which was given an injection of raw passion and youthful vitality with Mathew...
7m Nov 03, 2023
7m
S2 Ep209: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 4 November 2023
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. Matt began this week by talking about the great news that the government have decided to scrap the closures to railway ticket offices following thousands and thousands of blind and partially sighted people taking part in the consultation and writing to their MP’s as ...
9m Nov 03, 2023
9m
S2 Ep211: Audio Described Festive Tour From Scottish Ballet
As part of it’s new festive touring show, Cinders, Scottish Ballet will include audio described performances for blind and partially sighted patrons. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Emma-Jane, from the company, to learn more about this year’s show and how you can get to the audio described shows. If you’d like more info, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk (https://eur03.safelinks.pro...
6m Nov 03, 2023
6m
S2 Ep210: Visionary and Thomas Pocklington Trust
Now time for an update from Visionary UK, a membership organisation for different sight loss charities across the UK. Amelia was joined by Fiona Sandford of Visionary and Cathy Low of Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to learn more about their campaigns and Internship Program. Go to www.visionary.org.uk (https://www.visionary.org.uk/) to find out more about Visionary. Go to www.pocklington-trust...
9m Nov 02, 2023
9m
S2 Ep208: All The Light We Cannot See - New Netflix Series with Audio Description
‘All The Light We Cannot See’’ is a new Netflix series based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer prize winning Novel of the same name, set in the final days of WWII, as the paths of Marie-Laura a blind French girl and Werner a German soldier collide. Marie-Laura is played by Aria Mia Loberti in her first major screen role as a blind Actor with Louis Hofmann as Werner along with an all Starr cast too. T...
11m Nov 02, 2023
11m
S2 Ep206: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 1 November 2023
Clare Aldworth, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Officer 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: Help RNIB make Eye Health Information More Relevant and Engaging RNIB produces lots of resources about a wide range of different eye conditions. These are created in a n...
6m Nov 01, 2023
6m
S2 Ep207: Railway Ticket Offices Across England To Stay Open
Your campaigning has worked! It’s been announced the government have scrapped plans to close ticket offices at railway stations in England. David Hogg finds out more from RNIB's Lindsay Coyle about the campaigning effort and what will happen now. Image: RNIB Logo. Upon a white background, 'RNIB' written in bold black letters and underlined with a pink line.
4m Oct 31, 2023
4m
S2 Ep203: Will Kent Faces His Fears In Abseil Fundraiser
Wil Kent took on a brave challenge to raise money for his local sight loss charity, Vision PK. Amelia learned more about the fundraiser and what the charity means to him. To learn more about Vision PK visit their website visionpk.org.uk (https://visionpk.org.uk/) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
5m Oct 31, 2023
5m
S2 Ep200: How to Keep Your Guide Dog or Pet Dog Stress Free and Calm on Bonfire Night
In the lead up to Bonfire Night on Sunday 5 November 2023 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Helena Gibbons from Guide Dogs to find out how best to look after our Guide Dogs or pet dogs if they are frightened or stressed when fireworks start going off in the lead up to Bonfire Night and on the night itself. Toby began by asking Helena why some dogs are fine with the noises that fi...
9m Oct 30, 2023
9m
S2 Ep205: Beetlejuice Film Review
Spooky Film review time now, as Amelia and Allan discuss the 1988 film Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
7m Oct 30, 2023
7m
S2 Ep204: Get Reading With This Local Book Group
Fancy expanding your reading horizons? Well, why not join a book group? Our Paulina chats with Lawson Eades about facilitating her local book group. To find out more about the group contact Linsey Stocks at Forth Valley Sensory Centre. Call: 01324 590888 or email: sensory@forthvalleysensorycentre.org (mailto:sensory@forthvalleysensorycentre.org) Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo upon a gre...
9m Oct 30, 2023
9m
S2 Ep202: RNIB Customer Update 28th October 2023
Hywel Davies catches up with RNIB Chief Social Change Officer Vivienne Francis, who is sitting in for our Chief Executive Matt Stringer for this week’s RNIB update. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk (http://www.rnib.org.uk/) You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpl...
10m Oct 28, 2023
10m
S2 Ep197: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, 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 reviewing the story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight wi...
6m Oct 27, 2023
6m
S2 Ep197: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, 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 reviewing the story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight wi...
6m Oct 27, 2023
6m
S2 Ep201: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update
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 looking back at their visits to the political party conferences, around the UK. If you’d like more infor...
8m Oct 27, 2023
8m
S2 Ep199: Firewalk Fundraiser for Sensory Services by Sight For Surrey
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey are hosting their first firewalk fundraiser this November. Amelia learned more about the exciting event from their Events and Engagement Manager, Vivienne Salter. Learn more about the firewalk and Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey by visiting sightforsurrey.org.uk (https://sightforsurrey.org.uk/) Image: Promotional image of feet walking on burning coal...
6m Oct 27, 2023
6m
S2 Ep199: North East Sensory Services upgrade accessible fitness centre
North East Sensory Services (NESS) have recently upgraded their accessible fitness centre in Aberdeen. Amelia talked to Linda Fachie and June Wyness to learn more… Learn more about NESS by visiting their website nesensoryservices.org (https://www.nesensoryservices.org/) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
8m Oct 27, 2023
8m
S2 Ep198: New Get Set Progress Internship Opportunities
Earlier this year the Get Set Progress program from Thomas Pocklington Trust in collaboration with RNIB has helped 18 interns move on to further employment. Hubert has been finding out more about the latest available internship opportunities.
6m Oct 26, 2023
6m
S2 Ep198: Leaving a Gift in Your Will to RNIB
Did you know that you can leave money to a charity in your will? RNIB’s Legacy Campaign Manager Louise Slott speaks to Joyce Cattenach about her experiences with RNIB and why she’s remembering RNIB in her will. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white upon a green background.
8m Oct 25, 2023
8m
197: Take Part in Extant Free Online Creative Workshops for Their New Audio Drama Unseen
Extant the professional theatre company for blind and partially sighted people are creating ‘Unseen’, an audio drama that imaginatively explores and portrays the unique ways in which domestic violence affects blind and visually impaired individuals. Extant are offering free online creative workshops to any blind or partially sighted person who may have lived experience of domestic violence, wh...
11m Oct 24, 2023
11m
S2 Ep196: What Is Domestic Abuse And Where To Get Help?
Did you know 1 in 12 blind or partially sighted people are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse in the last year? All this week, we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience domestic abuse and where people can find help and support. Paulina speaks to Charlotte Giarnese, Practice Consultant with SafeLives, to find out ho...
13m Oct 24, 2023
13m
S2 Ep196: Saliha, A Survivor's Story
 All this week we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience abuse and where people can go to get help and support. Paulina spoke with Saliha Rashid, a survivor and campaigner for gender-based abuse with a particular interest in its effects on those with a disability. Please be aware the following interview discusses abuse and t...
10m Oct 24, 2023
10m
S2 Ep196: Impact Of Domestic Abuse On Blind & Partially Sighted People
Did you know 1 in 12 blind or partially sighted people are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse in the last year?  All this week, we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience domestic abuse and where people can go to get help and support. Amelia spoke to lead researcher of ‘The Unseen Report’, Nanya Coles from SafeLives...
10m Oct 24, 2023
10m
S2 Ep195: RNIB And Met Police Partnership Update
RNIB and The Metropolitan Police have been working together in order to help the Met provide a more inclusive and accessible service for blind and partially sighted people. Hubert has an update on the partnership, plus information on how you can get involved.
9m Oct 24, 2023
9m
S2 Ep194: More Help With The Rising Cost Of Living
During the current cost of living crisis, it’s more important than ever to make sure that those in need of extra support get the latest information on money saving and financial support opportunities. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB’s Legal Rights Service, about applying for the UK government’s Household Support Fund. If you’d like help from RNIB’s Legal R...
5m Oct 24, 2023
5m
S2 Ep190: TransPennine Express Stations are Now More Accessible with Tactile Maps for All
Train operator TransPennine Express who already offer a number of services for their blind and partially sighted passengers have just installed a number of new ‘Tactile Maps for All’ at a number of their stations, developed by the RNIB using a mixture of textures, Braille and raised print to help make navigating around their stations easier for blind and partially sighted passengers. RNIB Conn...
8m Oct 24, 2023
8m
S2 Ep193: Alistair Lee on his love of music, cars and parenting
We’ll visit Australia now to hear from Blind Voice Over Artist Alistair Lee on how he spends his time outside of work. You can learn more about Alistair by visiting his website alistairleevoiceactor.com (https://alistairleevoiceactor.com/) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
10m Oct 23, 2023
10m
S2 Ep192: Blind Voice Over Artist Alistair Lee
Time to head across the world for a chat with Australia’s only blind Voice Over Artist, Alistair Lee. He talked to Amelia about his career so far. You can learn more about Alistair by visiting his website alistairleevoiceactor.com (https://alistairleevoiceactor.com/) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
11m Oct 23, 2023
11m
S2 Ep191: Fighting Against Inaccessible Bus Stops In Cardiff
Access to Cardiff’s bus routes has become less accessible and more dangerous following changes to several city centre bus stops. Hywel Davies has been hearing how RNIB Cymru has been campaigning for much-needed change.
8m Oct 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep190: Tom Pursglove, Minister for Disabled People Visits the RNIB New London Office, The Grimaldi Building
The Minister for Disabled People, Tom Pursglove visited the RNIB’s New London office, The Grimaldi Building on Monday 23 October 2023 to not only have a tour of the building, meet staff but also attend a meeting with some of the RNIB Leadership Team to talk about the new Disability Action Plan. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with the Minister following his tour and just after his me...
6m Oct 23, 2023
6m
S2 Ep325: Joyce Cattanach Gift in Will to RNIB
Did you know that you can leave money to a charity in your will? RNIB’s Legacy Campaign Manager Louise Slott speaks to Joyce Cattenach about her experiences with RNIB and why she’s remembering RNIB in her will.
8m Oct 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep188: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Northern Ballet Beauty and the Beast, 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 reviewing Northern Ballet’s production of Beauty and the Beast at Nottingham Theatre Royal on Saturday 7 October 2023 at 2.30pm, with ...
8m Oct 20, 2023
8m
S2 Ep189: Strictly Come Dancing Sparkles with Live Audio Description!
Saturday night’s have become even more inclusive and accessible to blind and partially sighted Strictly Come Dancing fans as if you have audio description selected on your TV sets or selected on BBC iPlayer you may have noticed that now for the strictly Come Dancing Saturday night live shows there is live audio description too! RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined straight from the Stric...
12m Oct 20, 2023
12m
S2 Ep189: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21 October 2023
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 our Toby caught up with Matt during a tea break at the RNIB Social Change conference in Wembley with Matt firstly chatting about how the first day of the conference had gone, reflecting on key speeches from Love Island and RNIB Ambassador Ron Hall and sight...
7m Oct 20, 2023
7m
S2 Ep188: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 18 October 2023
Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: Are you a young person who is out of work? Share your experience and receive a £20 Love to Shop voucher! A team of researchers in the Sociology Department at the Univ...
5m Oct 18, 2023
5m
S2 Ep185: Virtual Reality Company Looking For Blind Testers
Would you like to help shape the future of accessibility for Virtual Reality? VR Oxygen are looking for totally blind testers for a new virtual reality experience, as Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman found out. Sign up for the playtest here - Sign up to participate in VR accessibility study (subscribepage.io) (https://subscribepage.io/vro2blindstudy) Image: VR Oxygen Logo, black text on a plain wh...
8m Oct 16, 2023
8m
S2 Ep187: Diversity Disco at the Pearce Institute in Govan
The Pearce Institute is hosting a free karaoke and dance night for adults with Disabilities in the Glasgow Govan area. Amelia talked to organisers Christina Findlay and Chris Tait to learn more. To book tickets and learn more, email christina.findlay@pearceinstitute.org.uk Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
7m Oct 14, 2023
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