Christmas Is Coming, So What's Audio Described At The Theatre?
MindsEye Arts provides audio description to arts venues and visitor attractions, across the UK, helping blind and partially sighted people join in the excitement of things like the theatre and museums. Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to Anne Hornsby from MindsEye, to look at some forthcoming audio described highlights. This November they're discussing shows like Kinky Boots...
11m Nov 26, 2018
11m
Christmas Appeal Could Bring Sport To More Visually Impaired Children.
The charity British Blind Sport (BBS) helps encourage more blind and partially sighted people to take up different kinds of activity, in their local area. They also work with national, sporting, governing bodies, leisure centres and gyms to train staff and make sporting opportunities more accessible and available to those with sight loss. BBS has been selected to benefit from this year's Big Gi...
13m Nov 26, 2018
13m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 23rd November
We end our shopping and spending-themed week with a Daily Connect podcast on Black Friday itself, where Steven is joined by Producer Andy and Tech Talk's Shaun Preece to talk deals, price tracking apps and websites, especially those aimed at blind and partially sighted users, and even a few freebies thrown in for good measure. Not only that, but Producer Kris is also here with Something for the...
26m Nov 23, 2018
26m
Black Friday Special
It's Black Friday, and all this week on the Daily Connect we've been talking shopping and spending - staying safe online, getting the best deals and avoiding scams. On today's show, Steven is joined by Producer Andy and Tech Talk's Shaun Preece to talk deals and bargains, price tracking apps and websites, especially those aimed at blind and partially sighted users, and even a few freebies throw...
17m Nov 23, 2018
17m
Your MP Can Help Stop Guide Dog Refusals.
2 years ago the Westminster government put a red light on a campaign by the charity Guide Dogs to stop mini cabs and taxis refusing to carry assistance dogs. Despite it being illegal to refuse the K9 partners, we still hear time and again that people are being left on the pavement by drivers who deliberately flouhtt the law. Guide Dogs need your help to get in touch with MPs to highlight the la...
5m Nov 23, 2018
5m
Would Your Little One Love A Letter From Santa?
It's that magical time of year again when Santa is writing to children all over the world and that includes the good boys and girls who are blind or partially sighted. The Elves at Santa's Grotto have teamed up with RNIB to send out letters from the jolly chap, free of charge, if the big people get in touch with them to request one, but be quick!!! RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell put on hi...
9m Nov 22, 2018
9m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 22nd November
On the Daily Connect pod for Thursday, Steven is joined by Ian Beverley and Sheila Armstrong in the News Review to discuss Guide Dogs being unethical, and thoughts on eye-related medical stories, we hear about Action for Access month from The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association with Early Edition presenter Allan Russell, and we also learn about Vocaleyes, detailing audio described arts perform...
44m Nov 22, 2018
44m
The Prize That's A Global Winner.
The San Francisco Lighthouse For The Blind provides a range of services for blind and partially sighted people, promoting equality and striving to level the playing field in all aspects of life for visually impaired people. The charity is also responsible for the globally recognised Holman Prize, which is awarded to individuals, with sight loss, to achieve a dream, which could be an adventure, ...
12m Nov 22, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 21st November
On today's Daily Connect podcast, Steven chats to Scott Vallance about the success of his first pub club in Norfolk, including details of when the next event will be. In World Connect, we hear all about the Innervision Orchestra, Producer Andy joins us to talk about sport for the blind and visually impaired, including some upcoming events in the Greater London area, and Michael Fraser joins the...
33m Nov 21, 2018
33m
RNIB 150 Stories - Carole Holmes
Today it’s the turn of Carole Holmes. 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 Nov 21, 2018
2m
Royal College Of Optometrists Needs Your Help.
The Royal College of Optometrists is the body that promotes best practice in a variety of eye care disciplines. They are currently looking for individuals with experience of eye care, patients, professionals or carers, to join their Public Patient Reference Group (PPRG) to help shape their work and direction. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Olivier Deneve, from the RCO, to learn mor...
5m Nov 21, 2018
5m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 20th November
On Tuesday's Daily Connect podcast, Steven chats with the Former Chair of RNIB Scotland Ken Reid on his experiences of airport assistance. We also hear from Madleen Mann of the RNIB Technology For Life team about staying safe online. Kris pops in to the studio with all the emails, tweets and posts in Your Views, and we hear from the Afternoon Edition's Simon Pauley on Drink Awareness Week. Joi...
21m Nov 20, 2018
21m
Slippery Slope Of Alcohol (feat. Paul Quigley)
This festive season many of us will reach for an extra glass of drink as we’re encouraged to celebrate and relax, but what we might be forgetting is that alcohol can have a detrimental effect on our health, both physical and mental. With this in mind, RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley and Connect Member and musician Paul Quigley chat about drinking responsibly. For more information on alcohol...
16m Nov 20, 2018
16m
What Barriers Stifle Visually Impaired Student's Aspirations?
The Thomas Pocklington Trust is a charity which supports blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of life and aims to level the playing field for all ages. Their recent research looked at the transition of blind and partially sighted children as they moved from high school into further/higher education, training and employment. The aim was to look at what barriers there were, physical ...
9m Nov 20, 2018
9m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 19th November
A new week, a new Daily Connect podcast, joining Steven today was RNIB's Una Mulgrew, to give us an update about events happening in Northern Ireland, we hear some vital cyber security tips to stay safe online especially with Christmas not too far away, we chat to Maya-Liam Haynes on moving house as a visually impaired person. All that, and some poetry too! Let us know what you think of these ...
24m Nov 19, 2018
24m
Who's Watching You Shop Online?
Many of us find Christmas to be a hectic and stressful time. However, with the accessibility and ease of online shopping, many of us will choose this simpler solution over running to the stores. But are we putting ourselves at risk by shopping too impulsively? Cyber Crime expert Raj Samani advices on how to best protect our hard-earned money this holiday season. Raj spoke with RNIB Connect R...
10m Nov 19, 2018
10m
RNIB 150 Stories - Jan Brereton
Today it’s the turn of Jan Brereton. 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 Nov 19, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Robin Spinks
Today it’s the turn of Robin Spinks. 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 Nov 19, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Victoria Ross
Today it’s the turn of Victoria Ross. 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 Nov 19, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Jim Barlow
Today it’s the turn of Jim Barlow. 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 Nov 19, 2018
1m
Disabled And Searching For A Home? Know Your Rights?
Whether you are searching for your first home, looking for student accommodation or looking to make your current property more accessible, do you know your rights, especially if you are someone with a sensory impairment or disability? Imogen Blood has been working to create a one stop resource for disabled people, so they are aware of their rights at different stages of the housing search or th...
9m Nov 19, 2018
9m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 16th November
Time for the Friday Daily Connect podcast! In the forum this week RNIB's Maya-Liam Haynes and comedian, actor and presenter Georgie Morrell join Steven for the Forum, Kris has Something For The Weekend for us all, and we also hear some of the fundraising event's for the RNIB, including skydiving and climbing Ben Nevis. If you would like to contribute to the discussion, you can email us, or fin...
52m Nov 16, 2018
52m
Could Visually Impaired People Make Great Architects?
Architecture is a very visual vocation but are our buildings and townscapes being designed with disability or sensory impairment in mind? Perhaps the answer is to support and encourage more educational institutions to think about creating courses that are accessible for blind and partially sighted people, who have an interest in building design, to develop their valuable input at the drawing bo...
10m Nov 16, 2018
10m
Apps For Independence That Aren't Rocket Science.
For several years now, we've been following the rapid growth and successes of a business that uses apps and Bluetooth technology to improve the every day lives of people with disabilities. NeateBox works tirelessly to create and grow the availability of it's services to help people do things that non disabled people take for granted, like cross the road or go shopping on the high street. RNIB C...
10m Nov 16, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 15th November
On today's Daily Connect podcast, Steven is joined by Ian Beverley and Allan Russell for the News Review, to discuss the idea of £50 a month holiday deals, Andrea Bocelli being number one in the album charts, and plenty more. Also, we hear about a skydiving fundraising event, and Kris joins the show for a breakdown of Your Views from the past week. If you would like to contribute to the discus...
40m Nov 15, 2018
40m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 14th November
On Wednesday's Daily Connect podcast, we chat to one of our blind listeners who climbed Ben Nevis to raise money for RNIB, in our World Connect feature we get the views of US voting citizens after the US midterm results, we learn about accessible radios and audio players that are available on loan, and we also hear from what's going on in the South East with RNIB Connected's Hazel Cross. Join ...
27m Nov 14, 2018
27m
Audio Described Arts Update From MindsEye November 2018.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks to Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Arts, who deliver audio description services around the UK for theatres, museums and visitor attractions. Audio Description is a dialogue, which describes what a sighted person can see visually, through headphones. This is particularly important for theatre performances, with the description being delivered betwee...
11m Nov 14, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 13th November
On Tuesday's Daily Connect podcast, Steven is joined for the Connect Conversation by Shaun Preece of Tech Talk and Allan Russell from our very own Early Edition show as they share their views on the provision of AD on TV and On Demand, Elizabeth Wagner tells us all about some recent fundraising events, and we also hear from our very own Red Szell, who recently spoke to Retina UK about their rec...
31m Nov 13, 2018
31m
Connected: Events in South East
We hear what's going on and coming up in the South East with RNIB Community Facilitator Hazel Cross.
2m Nov 13, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 12th November
Coming up on Monday's Daily Connect podcast, we talk about the Access to Work scheme, an Government initiative offered to UK residents by the DWP, which allows those with a visual impairment to find, or even continue with their jobs and careers. We also hear what's going on in the South East with RNIB Community Facilitator Hazel Cross, and we also hear Simon Pauley's chat to regular guest Paul ...
16m Nov 12, 2018
16m
Sight Loss Charity's Name Change.
The charity Retina UK is showcasing it's new brand and logo. Formerly known as RP Fighting Blindness, the organisation works to support people with sight loss and help fund research into the condition Retinitis Pigmentosa. RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell spoke to Retina's Chief Exec Tina Houlihan to learn more about the change... #RNIBConnect
7m Nov 12, 2018
7m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 9th November
On Friday's Daily Connect podcast, we hear from Amy Stuart from NI Sightlines to tell us about some Audio Described theater coming up, we learn about about Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and some special events planned, which will hopefully bring people with the condition together, we learn more about a new trustee position at the RNIB, and Producer Kris gives us all Something For The Weekend. We'd ...
40m Nov 09, 2018
40m
RNIB needs you!
RNIB are looking for new members for their board, Ellie Southwood our boards chair was asked some questions by the company helping to recruit these members. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in doing follow this link! https://trustees-unlimited.co.uk/become-a-trustee/5698/trustees-rnib
9m Nov 09, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Catherine Gilliland
Today it’s the turn of Catherine Gilliland. 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 Nov 09, 2018
1m
Walk, Climb & Jump For Fun & Funds.
The fund raising and events team at RNIB work tirelessly to create fantastic, fun and memorable challenges for people to get involved in, to raise money for the UK's leading sight loss charity. Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Lizzie Wagner, from RNIB, to highlight new events, look back at some amazing thrills and volunteer achievements. This month it's UK treks, a Ben ...
12m Nov 09, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 8th November
On today's Daily Connect podcast, Steven chats with 'A Little Alternative' host David Hogg about accessibility to gigs and concerts for people with disabilities, we hear from Nick Rook, a visually impaired policeman, who kept his job after losing his sight, and Producer Kris joins us with Your Views. Let us know what you think of these issues via the usual social media channels. Join the conve...
52m Nov 08, 2018
52m
Assistive Tech Bulletin Is Free!
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Tristan Parker from E-Access Bulletin. The free publication is packed with news on assistive and accessible tech news, reviews, interviews and readers Q&A. This month, topics include a new app for improving assistance on train journeys and a call for contributors to submit to a new website that will review assistive technology... #RNIBCo...
9m Nov 08, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Marilyn Campbell
Today it’s the story of Marilyn Campbell. 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 Nov 08, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 7th November
On today's episode we find out if enough is being done by the broadcasters to ensure more audio description is being made available to blind and partially sighted people. We also hear about how talking cash machines are being used by blind people and if you are into sport, we hear how one football club is encouraging more blind football fans to become players. Join the conversation with your v...
25m Nov 07, 2018
25m
RNIB 150 Stories - Elaine Kee
Today it’s the turn of Elaine Kee. 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 Nov 07, 2018
1m
New Project From Veterans Charity.
As the centenary of Armistice Day approaches, we learn about a new project being launched by the charity Blind Veterans UK. The organisation provides a wide range of support for military personnel, of all ages, who have been effected by sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio’s Red Szell spoke to Robert Baker, Information and Archives Officer, from Blind Veterans UK. #RNIBConnect
9m Nov 07, 2018
9m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 6th November
On today's episode of the Daily Connect we meet Chloe Tear who tells us that we should consider embracing our disability and even the disabled label to help us be better understood in society. We also find out how US charities for blind people have geared up to ensure blind voters there can vote easily and independently. If you would like to contribute to the discussion, you can email us, or f...
26m Nov 06, 2018
26m
Guide Dog VS White Cane?
Are you a white cane user or do you perhaps prefer a guide dog helping you get from A to B? White Cane Warrior Paul Quigley and RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley discuss the pros and cons of both. If you’d like to join the debate email us at: radio@rnib.org.uk or tweet @RNIBradio
12m Nov 06, 2018
12m
RNIB 150 Stories - Jacob Hare
Today it’s the turn of Jacob Hare. 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 Nov 06, 2018
1m
See My Voice Is A Game Changer.
The charity British Blind Sport encourages participation in a wide variety of sports for visually impaired people and works with gyms, sports centres and coaches, around the UK, to deliver training to make sport more inclusive. The organisation is in the 2nd year of a project called See My Voice, which aims to use sport as a springboard to improve the social, educational and vocational opportun...
5m Nov 06, 2018
5m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 5th November
Remember remember the 5th of November... but also remember that not all pets enjoy the fireworks; on today's Daily Connect podcast we hear tips from Claire Curtis on how to keep your dog safe. Also on the podcast, 'A Little Alternative' host David Hogg speaks to Attitude is Everything, a charity aiming to improve access to gigs and concerts for people with disabilities. We also hear from Nick R...
25m Nov 05, 2018
25m
RNIB 150 Stories - Niall McMurty
Today it’s the turn of Niall McMurtry. 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 Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Chris Reddington
Today it’s the turn of Chris Reddington. 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 Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Amanda Burt
Today it’s the turn of Amanda Burt. 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 Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Paige Wadsworth
Today it’s the turn of Paige Wadsworth. 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 Nov 05, 2018
1m