S1 Ep1563: See Cancer Differently Project
The 4th of February is World Cancer Day and in Northern Ireland, RNIB have teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support in order to tackle some of the barriers to timely cancer support for blind and partially sighted people. From the symptoms of cancer you might miss if you can't see, to inaccessible health information, this partnership will work to improve the support provided to people with sight...
10m Feb 03, 2023
10m
S1 Ep1562: Is Cancer Support Accessible To Blind & Partially Sighted People?
With World Cancer Day falling on February 4th, how easy, or difficult, is it for someone who is blind or partially sighted to make sure they are correctly informed of the myriad of information around different conditions, treatments and support services? Allan Russell spoke to Anna Tylor, Chair of RNIB, to learn more about her diagnosis and treatment journey. Image shows RNIB Logo. RNIB writt...
14m Feb 03, 2023
14m
S1 Ep1560: Eye Believe Podcast
The Eye Believe podcast amplifies VI voices from ethnic minority communities. Their episodes cover many aspects of life as a VI person from getting ready for a night out, to educational barriers and more. Amelia talked to Ashrafia Choudhury and Saima Ashraf about why they started the podcast…. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify by clicking here (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mt3WXcBNl...
7m Feb 02, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1559: Sight Loss Information Day In Lancashire
RNIB are joining forces with sight loss charities Galloways and Pukar Resource Centre for an event in Preston later this month. The information day has been specially designed for members of the BAME community. For more information on how you can take part in the Better Together Information Day, you can contact Nicola Stanley-Dickinson on 07736 462071 or the Pukar Resource Centre on 01772 822700.
8m Feb 01, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1558: What Is It Like Volunteering For RNIB Since 1979?
Val Newey has been volunteering with RNIB since 1979 initially using his tech background to help the charity with their old analogue tape machines from the 60's. These days, Val immerses himself in digital technology, helping blind and partially sighted people with their smart devices. To find out more about volunteering opportunities with RNIB, visit: Volunteer | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.u...
6m Feb 01, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1557: Mared Jarman VI Actor and Writer
Content Warning: Sexual References ‘How This Blind Girl’ is a BBC shorts comedy series about a young VI woman navigating the dating world. Amelia talked to creator and star, Mared Jarman, about the series and her role in the play ‘Perverts’ which is showing in London this week. To watch 'How This Blind Girl' on BBC iPlayer click here (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001fknn) To learn more ...
9m Jan 31, 2023
9m
S1 Ep1555: VI Personal Trainer Chris Fair
Time now to chat fitness, David Hogg caught up with VI Personal Trainer Chris Fair to hear about his sight loss, his CrossFit journey and an upcoming documentary.
7m Jan 30, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1553: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 28/01/2023
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 a combined charity social media campaign, funding news from the British Gas Trust and new community ECLOs for Hounslow. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services from ...
8m Jan 28, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1556: Vidar Hjardeng MBE -Dick Whittington, Relaxed 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 as we are still just inside panto season Vidar was reviewing the relaxed performance of Dick Whittington at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre on...
8m Jan 27, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1552: Finding Warm Spaces With RNIB
RNIB are working with multiple charities across the UK who are creating warm spaces for people during the cost-of-living crisis. Hywel Davies finds out more. If you need any more information on warm spaces in your area, you can contact the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999.
6m Jan 27, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1551: Visually Impaired Creators Scotland
Visually Impaired Creators Scotland wants to connect and create opportunities for all blind and partially sighted people interested in the creative arts, whether complete beginners or professionals. Amelia talked to Kirin and Kelly to learn more about the group and their upcoming performances. Their cabaret in the dark performance is on Friday the 10th of February in Edinburgh. To book ticket...
10m Jan 27, 2023
10m
S1 Ep1550: Charity’s Concern About UK Government’s Access To Work Scheme
The Department for Work and Pensions runs a scheme called Access To Work, which can help people with disabilities into employment or support those in work who are facing difficulties brought on by their disability. UK sight loss charity RNIB has concerns about ongoing problems with ATW and the damage it is causing to employment prospects and job retention. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spo...
7m Jan 26, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1550: UK Government Department Failing Visually Impaired Job Seekers And Workers
UK sight loss charity RNIB are campaigning for improvements to the Access To Work System, administered by the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions. The scheme is a vital tool to help people with disabilities into employment, or support those who need extra help in their jobs because of deteriorations in their condition. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin and Martin O’Ka...
8m Jan 26, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1548: Connect Voices Round Up 25 January 2023
Clare Aldworth, RNIB Voice of the Customer 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 improve the accessibility of adverts An opportunity for 6 people to join a virtual focus group to help the RNIB learn more about your experience and per...
8m Jan 25, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1549: Estee Lauder's Voice-Enabled Makeup Assistant App
David Hogg hears how Estee Lauder is helping the beauty industry become more accessible with a first of its kind app.
7m Jan 24, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1547: Wedding Planning as a Blind Person
Planning any wedding is a lot of work, but navigating inaccessible venues, dress shops and providers can take up a lot of extra time. Amelia talked to blind bride to be, Angharad, about the ups and downs of the process so far. You can find Angharad on twitter as @AngieBeatDown Image: RNIB Connect Radio Logo
7m Jan 24, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1546: Get Involved And Make A Difference
Colette Walker would describe herself as a quiet mouse that turned into a lioness that roared. Despite living with sight loss, she has been involved in campaigning for many years and has now formed her own political party to fight for equality and accessibility for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Collette to learn more about her story and why she ...
14m Jan 24, 2023
14m
S1 Ep1545: Have Your Say - Accessible Health Information In Wales
Have you struggled to receive information from the NHS in a format that's accessible to you? Now you have a chance to have your say on the state of health communication in Wales. The survey is open until Wednesday January 25th and the findings will be published later in the year. You can complete the survey in both English and Welsh In English: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
9m Jan 23, 2023
9m
S1 Ep1544: RNIB's Free Accessible Books Service Is An Educational Lifeline
UK sight loss charity RNIB has a Bookshare service which provides over 1 million titles for people of all ages who are studying in the UK. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to university student Charlie Beeston and mum Christina to find out how the service has helped Charlie through school and into Uni to study law. If you'd like more info on RNIB Bookshare, go to http://www.rnib.org.u...
7m Jan 23, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1544: RNIB's Bookshare Service Breaks The 1 Million Titles Barrier
UK sight loss charity RNIB has a Bookshare service which provides over 1 million titles for people of all ages who are studying in the UK. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Rochelle Pretsell, who runs the service, and Onyx, who is a teacher, to discuss the difference that accessible, free, books can make to blind and partially sighted pupils and students. If you'd like more info on ...
8m Jan 23, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1544: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21/01/2023
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 more Cost Of Living help for travel costs to get to eye health appointments and creating a library for blind and partially sighted people in Ukraine. If you, or someone you know, would like information on ...
7m Jan 21, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1543: Student Experimental Filmmaker - Uss Ali
What’s it like studying film as a VI person? Amelia talked to experimental filmmaker Uss Ali about studying, creativity and his upcoming film festivals. You can read more about Uss by going to his website via this link - Murmur Projects (wordpress.com) (https://murmurprojects.wordpress.com/) Find more about his upcoming festivals by searching @ima.festival and @expresso90filmfest on Instagram.
8m Jan 20, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1540: Visionary update with Usher Kids UK
Now time for an update from Visionary UK, a membership organisation for different sight loss charities across the UK. Amelia was joined by Amy Pearman of Visionary and Chloe Joyner of Usher Kids UK to learn about their work. Go to www.visionary.org.uk (https://www.visionary.org.uk/) to find out more about Visionary. Go to www.usherkidsuk.com (http://www.usherkidsuk.com/) to find out more abou...
9m Jan 19, 2023
9m
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