S1 Ep1415: Accessible Gaming Symposium Draws To A Close
And that's a wrap on the final day of the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022, which took place in Dundee on the 5th and 6th of October. As the event drew to a close, we spoke with the attendees, had a final look back at the event with RNIB's Ben Breen, and heard some final thank you's from RNIB's Sonali Rai. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
8m Oct 07, 2022
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S1 Ep1414: Day 2 Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Iain Donald
And now more from the Accessible Gaming Symposium as David Hogg hears how one of the breakout sessions has gone from Iain Donald, Senior Lecturer in Game Production at Abertay University. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
3m Oct 07, 2022
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S1 Ep1413: Day 2 Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Dr Lynsay Shepherd
Day 2 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 took place in Dundee yesterday. A collaboration between RNIB and Abertay University, the symposium is a first of its kind bringing together visually impaired gamers, game design companies, and game researchers and students, to chat about the future of accessible gaming. Our David Hogg was there and spoke with Dr Lynsay Shepherd, lecturer at School...
2m Oct 07, 2022
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S1 Ep1413: Day 2 Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - James Adams
And once again, let's head over to Dundee where day 2 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 took place yesterday. Our Paulina Kuchorew was on hand to speak with RNIB Scotland's Country Director James Adams about the importance of this collaboration when creating a more accessible gaming industry. Images shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
2m Oct 07, 2022
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S1 Ep1413: Day 2 Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Matthew Allcock
And more from the Accessible Gaming Symposium which took place in Dundee on the 5th and 6th of October. Our Paulina was there and spoke with one of the visually impaired gamers in attendance, The Wobbly Gamer Matthew Allcock. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
3m Oct 07, 2022
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S1 Ep1413: Day 2 Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Dr Kenneth Scott-Brown
Let's return to Dundee for more accessible games chat as Day 2 of the Symposium took place yesterday. Whilst there, our David Hogg managed to catch one of the guest speakers at the symposium, Dr Kenneth Scott-Brown from Abertay University. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
4m Oct 07, 2022
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S1 Ep1413: Day 2 Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Sonali Rai
Day 2 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 took place in Dundee on Thursday 6th of October. A collaboration between RNIB and Abertay University, the symposium is a first of its kind bringing together visually impaired gamers, game design companies and game researchers and students to chat about the future of accessible gaming. Our David Hogg was there and spoke with Sonali Rai, Broadcast R...
3m Oct 07, 2022
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S1 Ep1411: Zoe Dixon, Blind Composer and Musician Profile Interview
Blind Composer and Musician Zoe Dixon, who recently graduated from Oxford, has just become the first Composer in Association with the Joyful Company of Singers and will have her first piece of work for the Choir, ‘Oh come, Let Us Sing’, performed at the JCOS’s gala concert at the Cadogan Hall in London on Sunday 16 October 2022. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Zoe to fi...
13m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1411: Joyful Company of Singers Premier Work by Zoe Dixon, Their First Composer in Association
The Joyful Company of Singers is a London based choir which has always championed the work of young blind and partially sighted musicians and composers providing opportunities for them to perform at their concerts. Blind Composer and musician Zoe Dixon who has recently graduated from Oxford has just become their first Composer in Association and her first piece of work for the Joyful Company of...
10m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1411: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up 5 October 2022
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 of gems from the archives...
8m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1410: Accessible Gaming Symposium - End of Day 1
And that's a wrap on Day 1 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022, which is happening in Dundee on the 5th and 6th of October. As the event drew to a close, we heard from attendees as well as Tara Voelker from Xbox, and Carri Waterton from Rebellion Games. Look out for more exclusive interviews and conversations as we head over to Day 2 of the event. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
8m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Carri Waterton from Rebellion Games
As Day 1 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium drew to a close, our Paulina Kuchorew caught up with Carri Waterton, Senior Accessibility Designer at Rebellion Games. Together, they look back at today's session and chat what the symposium means for future of accessible gaming. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
3m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Tara Voelker From Xbox
As Day 1 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium drew to a close, our David Hogg caught up with Tara Voelker, Senior Xbox Game Studios Accessibility Lead. Together, they look back at today's session and Tara teases the 'Designing video games for gamers with vision impairments' panel discussion on Day 2. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.
2m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - James Kyle
And now more from Day 1 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium in Dundee. Whilst there, our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with RNIB Community Connection Coordinator and VI gamer, James Kyle, who took part in the 'Experience of playing video games with a vision impairment' discussion panel. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
6m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Dr Robin Sloan
 Back to the Accessible Gaming Symposium and David Hogg caught up with Dr Robin Sloan from Abertay University about why the University partnered up with RNIB for the event. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
4m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Build a Rocket Boy
Let's head over, once again to the Accessible Gaming Symposium which kicked off in Dundee yesterday. Whilst there, our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Julie Kennedy, who is the Lead UI tech artist at Build a Rocket Boy Games, to find out what she thinks the event means for the gaming industry. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
2m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Dave Williams & Robin Spinks
At the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 our David Hogg caught up with RNIB's Robin Spinks to hear about the charity's involvement in the event and with Tech Talk's Dave Williams to hear what accessible gaming means to him. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
6m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Jonathan Marshall
More from Day 1 of the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022. Our Paulina Kuchorew was on hand to speak with some of the panellists and attendees of the event. Jonathan Marshall travelled to Dundee all the way down from Hertfordshire and was excited to share his experience of gaming as someone who is visually impaired. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
3m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Janette Scott
And now let's head over to Dundee, where the Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 started yesterday. Our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with one of the visually impaired panellists, Janette Scott. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
3m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1409: Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 - Ben Breen
The Accessible Gaming Symposium 2022 kicked off in Dundee on Wednesday 5th of October. Our David Hogg was there and spoke with RNIB's Ben Breen about his hopes for the event. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo.
4m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1408: New Audio Described Streaming Service Launches
There's a new streaming platform that's bringing audio described films into focus. Find out more by visiting the website My Sound Cinema | My Sound Cinema (https://virtual.mysoundcinema.com/welcome)
10m Oct 05, 2022
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S1 Ep1407: NaviLens Launches on Aunt Bessie's Products
With support from RNIB, NaviLens has just launched its QR codes on a range of frozen foods from Aunt Bessie's. Callum Stoneman spoke to Claire Sisk, about how she felt, trying the technology for the first time. Image: A mobile phone using the NaviLens App to scan information on a bag of Aunt Bessie's Frozen Yorkshire Puddings.
6m Oct 05, 2022
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S1 Ep1406: Connect Voices Round up 5 October 2022
Max Conway, RNIB's National Involvement Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Call out to share your tech experiences! This opportunity is from Charlotte Jones, who works in RNIB’s Insight Team and is working on a series of short podcasts and videos to educate our staff and the wider...
7m Oct 05, 2022
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S1 Ep1405: Creating 'See the Person, Not the Sight Loss' Campaign
On Wednesday 28 September 2022 at the Everyman Cinema, King’s Cross, Central London over 100 people gathered for the preview screening of the TV, film, and multi-media ad for the new RNIB ‘See the Person, Not the Sight Loss’ campaign and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there to capture the atmosphere and chat with some of the people involved in the new ad and those behind the new campaign. ...
6m Oct 04, 2022
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S1 Ep1405: Making Of 'See the Person, Not the Sight Loss' Campaign
On Wednesday 28 September 2022 at the Everyman Cinema, King’s Cross, Central London over 100 people gathered for the preview screening of the TV, film, and multi-media ad for the new RNIB ‘See the Person, Not the Sight Loss’ campaign and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there to capture the atmosphere and chat with some of the people involved in the new ad and those behind the new campaign. ...
10m Oct 04, 2022
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S1 Ep1405: Launch Of 'See the Person, Not the Sight Loss' Campaign
On Wednesday 28 September 2022 at the Everyman Cinema, King’s Cross, Central London over 100 people gathered for the preview screening of the TV, film, and multi-media ad for the new RNIB ‘See the Person, Not the Sight Loss’ campaign and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there to capture the atmosphere and chat with some of the people involved in the new ad and those behind the new campaign. ...
4m Oct 04, 2022
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S1 Ep1402: Sight Cymru's Cardiff Expo
If you're not quite sure where to start with assistive technology, or if you'd just like a bit more independence in your everyday life then Sight Cymru's 'Independent Living Expo' might have the answer. For more information on the Expo, you can call Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.
6m Oct 03, 2022
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S1 Ep1404: Practical Advice for the Cost-of-Living Challenges Event
On Monday 3rd October West Yorkshire Sight Loss Council is holding the 'Practical advice for the cost-of-living challenges' event The Queens Hotel in Leeds. David Hogg spoke to Mike Bell from Thomas Pocklington Trust to find out more about the event and how blind and partially sighted people can attend.
3m Sep 30, 2022
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S1 Ep1403: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Color Purple, Audio Described 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 audio described theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the audio described performance of The Color Purple at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre on Saturday 17 Sept...
8m Sep 30, 2022
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S1 Ep1401: Charity Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 30/09/22
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio 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 to Hywel Davies about the new 'See The Person Not The Sight Loss' campaign, how RNIB has been sharing ideas with other charities around the current cost of living crisis and also the launch of the new RNIB website. If you, or so...
9m Sep 30, 2022
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S1 Ep1402: Support During The Cost Of Living Crisis
Hywel Davies has been speaking with RNIB's policy officer Roisin Jacklin, to discuss what the charity has been doing to help to tackle the cost of living crisis for blind and partially sighted people.
5m Sep 30, 2022
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S1 Ep1400: Sight Loss and Sonification: An Interview with Wanda Diaz-Merced
How do you become a scientist if you're VI? Our David Hogg spoke to VI astrophysicist Wanda Diaz-Merced to find out how she became a scientist and how she's revolutionising science through sound…
8m Sep 29, 2022
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S1 Ep1399: Disability Wales Celebrates 50 Years
Disability Wales celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Their annual conference takes place on October the 19th and you can take part, virtually or in-person. For more information on the Disability Wales Conference and AGM visit the website, http://www.disabilitywales.org or call 02920 887325
7m Sep 27, 2022
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S1 Ep1396: Find Support Through Living Well With Sight Loss Courses
A free telephone-course for anyone experiencing sight loss, as well family members and close friends, will start in the West of Scotland this October. Telling us more about the course and how it can help boost our confidence and meet others in a similar situation to our own is Richard Craig from RNIB Scotland. To find out more about upcoming Living Well With Sight Loss courses for your area v...
7m Sep 26, 2022
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S1 Ep1398: Charity Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 23/09/22
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 Chair Anna Tylor attending Her Majesty's funeral last Monday, the importance her patronage had for the charity, and the launch of the new RNIB website on the 27th of September. If you, or someone you ...
8m Sep 23, 2022
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S1 Ep1379: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Audio Described 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 audio described theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the audio described performance of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical  at the Birmingham Hippodrome  Theatr...
7m Sep 23, 2022
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S1 Ep1397: National Eye Health Week
This week is National Eye Health Week. Our David Hogg spoke to RNIB's Poonam Patel to find out more.
4m Sep 22, 2022
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S1 Ep1395: New JobSense Project To Launch In Wales
If you're in Wales and thinking about moving into employment, then a new service is about to launch which could give you all the support you need. Hywel Davies has more. If you'd like more information about the JobSense launch event on Tuesday September 27th, you can call Elite Supported Employment Agency on 01443 226664. Image: JobSense Logo in blue and pink.
6m Sep 22, 2022
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S1 Ep1394: Lights! Camera! Action!
Blind actor Ellie Wallwork has appeared in some of the biggest television series in the UK, including Doctor Who and Call The Midwife. Now Ellie has turned her attention to a new short film project. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to find out more. You can get more info about the project here: https://greenlit.com/project/picturesque (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outl...
11m Sep 21, 2022
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S1 Ep1393: Reflections On Attending Her Late Majesty's State Funeral
The State Funeral Service for Her Majesty The Queen took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th of September 2022. Her Late Majesty became RNIB’s Patron upon her accession to the throne in 1952 with her patronage making a tremendous contribution to RNIB’s work and the lives of blind and partially sighted people. RNIB's Chair Anna Tylor was present at the funeral service and shared her refl...
8m Sep 19, 2022
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S1 Ep1391: My Memories Of Her Majesty The Queen
98-year-old Sheila Taylor first saw Queen Elizabeth II, when Her Majesty was still a little girl. She shared her memories of that time, as well as the moment she finally came face to face with the late monarch, with our Paulina Kuchorew.
7m Sep 16, 2022
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S1 Ep1391: John Rafferty From CNIB With Reflections From Canada
Her Majesty the Queen was a patron of Canadian sight loss charity CNIB for her entire historic reign. Hywel Davies spoke to the charity's CEO John Rafferty, about his reflections on the passing of the monarch.
6m Sep 16, 2022
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S1 Ep1390: A Tribute To Her late Majesty The Queen
Barry Snell catches up with Music Box presenter and RNIB Volunteer Sandra Gayer who, has a special Music Box programme, dedicated to her late majesty The Queen, airing on Monday 19th September. {Image - RNIB Connect Radio logo. Writing in black letters, against a white background}
3m Sep 16, 2022
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S1 Ep1389: Memories Of Meeting The King
As we remember the late Queen Elizabeth II, many are coming forward with stories of meeting the Royal Family. Billy Hendren remembers a funny encounter with the, then Prince Charles, and told our Paulina Kuchorew about it.
4m Sep 16, 2022
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S1 Ep1388: Thoughts From The Queue To Westminster Abbey
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state until her funeral on Monday. Tens of thousands of people are lining the streets of London, waiting to pay their respects. Hywel Davies went to speak to some of them.
5m Sep 15, 2022
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S1 Ep1387: Charity CEO Reflects On Monarch's Patronage And Services To Customers.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer. They discuss the charity's pride in it's Royal patronage and also talk about the forthcoming funeral service in London, where RNIB will be represented at Westminster Abbey by it's Chair Anna Tylor. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio Memorial logo
10m Sep 15, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1386: RNIB NI And Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty the Queen was an RNIB patron for 70 years and as we remember the late Queen our Paulina Kuchorew spoke to Robert Shilliday, Country Director for RNIB Norther Ireland. Speaking with Paulina, he shares his reflections on the passing of the monarch and the impact her patronage had on the charity's work.
5m Sep 15, 2022
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S1 Ep1385: Singing For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We continue to remember Queen Elizabeth II on RNIB Connect Radio today. Claire Forde had a chance to perform for Her Majesty during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and shares the memory with our Paulina Kuchorew.
3m Sep 15, 2022
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S1 Ep1385: Miles Hilton Barber Shares His Memories Of The Queen
We continue to look back at the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Today, sharing his memories of the Queen is Miles Hilton Barber, who met Her Majesty and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, on a couple of occasions.
8m Sep 15, 2022
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S1 Ep1384: Bishop Of Llandaff On The King's First Visit To Wales
Preparations for King Charles III's first visit to Wales are in full swing in Cardiff. The King and Queen Consort's visit on Friday, will see the Royal couple attend a service of prayer and reflection for the late Queen at Llandaff Cathedral. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with The Right Reverend June Osborne, who is the Bishop of Llandaff.
7m Sep 15, 2022
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