My Life As An RNIB Connector?
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with Janette Scott, who currently volunteers with the UK’s leading sight loss charity (RNIB). Janette chats about sight loss, fundraising for talking books and her love of tandem cycling,
12m Sep 05, 2018
12m
RNIB 150 Stories - Chloe Tear
Today it’s the turn of Chloe Tear. 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 Sep 05, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Isaiah Isaacs
Today it’s the turn of Isaiah Isaacs. 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 Sep 05, 2018
1m
S1 Ep243: Free Assistive Tech Update.
Each month Allan Russell speaks to Tristan Parker from E-Access Bulletin, to look ahead to what's in the latest, free, edition of the accessible tech round-up. This month, topics include accessible public transport, a report into planning and visiting music gigs and much more... @RNIBConnect
10m Sep 03, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 31st August
On today's episode The Forum invites Sam Little and David Hogg into the studio to talk about music issues faced by blind and partially sighted people including accessibility at gigs and how their different visual impairments have affected their musical passions. Also we chat to someone who has caught the quizzing bug after featuring on Make Me An Egghead and we find out about an important surve...
1hr 12m Aug 31, 2018
1hr 12m
The Daily Connect Forum Gets Musical
It's a musical edition of The Forum on The Daily Connect today.  We are joined by not one but TWO presenters of A Little Alternative – David Hogg and Sam Little – who have been discussing many things including accessibility at gigs, how frustrating it is to feel grateful when staff try to do even the littlest thing for you, how their passion for music began, the importance of shows like A Littl...
26m Aug 31, 2018
26m
A Personal Account of this year's Edinburgh Fringe
Last week on the Daily Connect News Review guests Georgie Morrell and Simon Pauley discussed Accessibility at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – is it right that it's still only 50% accessible? Can more even be done to raise this percentage? Well, recent contributor and playright of Libby's Eyes Amy Bethan Evans has been in touch with us to personally describe her experiences of this year's Fringe.
7m Aug 31, 2018
7m
RNIB 150 Stories - Aly Prince
Today it’s the turn of Aly Prince. 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 Aug 31, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 30th August
On today's episode Sunset Melodies host, Gary Moritz, and A Little Alternative host, David Hogg, join me to discuss major news stories affecting the sight loss community including the beer company who recently lost a case after dismissing an employee who was losing his sight. There's a special announcement from the Bookshare service and the RNIB Talking Books Library – Robert and Red from Read ...
47m Aug 30, 2018
47m
RNIB 150 Stories - Christopher Perkins
Today it’s the story of Christopher Perkins. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Aug 30, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Sandra Wilson
Today it’s the turn of Sandra Wilson. 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 Aug 30, 2018
2m
Daily Connect News Review - Beer Company Lawsuit, Children Going Untested & Do Scientific Discoveries Bring Hope?
Joining Kris on the Daily Connect News Review today are two Connect Radio hosts – Gary Moritz and David Hogg. Their shows Sunset Melodies and A Little Alternative couldn't be further in styles...but do their views on our news subjects align? Today the gang will be addressing stories affected the blind and partially sighted community including a lawsuit for a beer company, children going unteste...
24m Aug 30, 2018
24m
What Are The Biggest Barriers For People With Sight Loss?
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Costa Asprew from the charity's Campaigns team to hear about the latest projects and encourage more blind and partially sighted people to get involved in campaigning. This month, we're asking you to tell us what are the biggest barriers that you face, as a visually impaired person, to help shape RNIB's work, Karishma Shah has concerns ab...
12m Aug 30, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 29th August
On today's episode we prepare to go skydiving to raise money for the RNIB as we anticipate The Big Jump. We also take on a Blind Drive Challenge and we meet an Italian author in our World Connect series. We celebrate some brilliant volunteers in Wales and meet a lovely guide dog in our Paws For Thought series. And we hear more of Your Views from the past week of The Daily Connect. #RNIBConnect ...
52m Aug 29, 2018
52m
RNIB 150 Stories - Aneeba Ahmed
Today it’s the story of Aneeba Ahmed. 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 Aug 29, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Bill Foster
Today it’s the turn of Bill Foster 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 Aug 29, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Natalie Moore
Today it’s the turn of Natalie Moore. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
1m Aug 29, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Judith MacCombe
Today it's the story of Judith MacCombe. 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 Aug 29, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 28th August
Today our Connect Conversation is between friends Kirsty, Kat and Nicki. We'll hear how Kirsty came to know her Guide Dog Bass and what changes he caused in her life – including taking part in her wedding. Also we find out about the touring "Every Blind Child" project which is on the road again. Plus there's more Tech Talk this week as Mark Evans reviews the latest 'Beats By Dr. Dre' headphones...
56m Aug 28, 2018
56m
The Challenges Of Street Safety With White Can Warrior Paul Quigley
Connect member Paul Quigley chats about the difficulties of navigating a street as a white cane user. What to do when street furniture becomes a hazard and a danger? Paul has his fair share of ‘accidents’ to speak of. Paul is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you’d like to find out more about Paul and his music visit: www.theoriginalhellsbelles.wordpress.com (https://theorigi...
11m Aug 28, 2018
11m
Microsoft Surface Go - Can It Aid Our Kids' Creativity?
Recent findings by Microsoft show that outdoor play and extra-curricular activities are just as important as literacy and numeracy skills when it comes to our children’s development. With 84% of parent believing that kids need to exercise their creativity and imagination, RNIB spoke to Cath Prisk, Outdoor Play Expert and former Deputy Head Teacher, as well as Gilly Binks from Microsoft who bel...
10m Aug 27, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 24th August
On today's episode we talk about a ban on A-Boards which is happening across Scotland's capital and hear from Nicki Kelly who's just been along to a working age forum talking to people trying to get into employment. There's a coup in the studio as Alexandra and Laura from the Suddenly Sightless Podcast take over the Daily Connect Forum. In addition we find out about events happening in the West...
17m Aug 24, 2018
17m
Suddenly Sightloss Take Over The Daily Connect!
It was a Take Over with a Make Over on today's Daily Connect! The ladies from the Suddenly Sightless Podcast staged a coup and took over The Forum today to talk all things fashion, and make-up tips for blind and partially sighted people. With Alexandra and Laura in the chair...Kris didn't stand a chance!
17m Aug 24, 2018
17m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 23rd August
On today's episode partially sighted stand-up comedian Georgie Morrell and Afternoon Edition host Simon Pauley join Kris Wallace for the News Review where the gang discuss RNIB's apology over a joke on Twitter, the blind man who is suing Apple and accessibility at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Also we'll find out about the organisation in Bedfordshire fighting for better transport for those wi...
55m Aug 24, 2018
55m
RNIB 150 Stories - Darell Drury
Today it’s the turn of Darrell Drury. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
1m Aug 24, 2018
1m
Free Technology And Services Roadshow For Visually Impaired People.
Sight Village events take place around the UK and showcase hi, and low, technology solutions, support services and a host of leisure experiences for blind and partially sighted people. As well as the exhibition area there are also a number of seminars and demonstrations to visit. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Karen Easthope, from Queen Alexandra College Birmingham, to learn more a...
7m Aug 24, 2018
7m
Daily Connect News Review: A Misplaced Joke, A Lawsuit & Accessibility at the Fringe
On the Daily Connect we want to hear your views! If you've not had the chance to listen to a full show here's a taste of today's News Review where partially sighted stand-up comedian Georgie Morrell and Afternoon Edition host Simon Pauley joined Kris Wallace to discuss RNIB's apology over a joke on Twitter, the blind man who is suing Apple and accessibility at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. #RN...
24m Aug 23, 2018
24m
RNIB 150 Stories - Hussein Patwa
Today it’s the turn of Hussein Patwa. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
2m Aug 23, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 22nd August
On today's episode we meet the campaigners who managed to finally convince councillors to do something about street clutter by making them walk a mile in a VI person's shoes. We also get all out of breath with a VI running group and hear what life is like for a blind woman in the United States. Nicki Kelly Connects us to some fun events coming up in the West Midlands, we meet two lovely guide d...
39m Aug 22, 2018
39m
RNIB 150 Stories - Katrina Little
Today it’s the story of Katrina Little. 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 Aug 22, 2018
1m
A Successful Convention & A Transport Win.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Chris Danielsen, PR Director for the National Federation of the Blind in the USA. This month Chris looks back at a successful National Convention gathering in Florida and announces a new collaboration with Greyhound Buses, to make their website and app accessible for blind and partially sighted customers... #RNIBConnect
12m Aug 22, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 21st August
Today we find out why it's so important to talk about albinism. There is a lot of naivety about how it affects sight and this can be detrimental to people in work. We hear from model and singer Connie Chiu who is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Gary Moritz. Also we discuss a fabulous way to spend your spare time, and raise money for RNIB, and it involves a certain little yellow bear. Plus there...
52m Aug 21, 2018
52m
RNIB 150 Stories - Kirin Saeed
Today it’s the turn of Kirin Saeed. 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 Aug 21, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 20th August
On today's episode we literally hope to throw you out of a plane to raise money for RNIB. Blind fundraiser Imran Aktar tells us about his experience of The Big Jump coming around again this September. Our #HowISee this week details the sight allowed by retinitis pigmentosa and we find out about a new a new radio from the British Wireless For The Blind that will be of particular interest to blin...
36m Aug 20, 2018
36m
RNIB 150 stories - Annette
Today it’s the story of Annette. 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 Aug 20, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Stephen Asher
Today it’s the story of Stephen Asher. 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 Aug 20, 2018
1m
Theatre With Audio Description From MindsEye.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Arts. They discuss some of the latest, touring, theatre productions with Audio Description for visually impaired patrons. The Audio description describes, via headphones, what's going on, visually, on stage in between the actors dialogue. This month we feature shows including Calendar Girls, the musical, and Boun...
10m Aug 20, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 17th August
On today's episode we look back at the campaign to raise awareness of pavement parking by the charity Guide Dogs. We are also in the Forum with RNIB Connect Radio presenters Sandra Gayer and Alan George to talk about pavement parking, accessing the world around us, and why call centres are so annoying! Plus we find out about a new group starting in Edinburgh if you are interested in tandem cycl...
47m Aug 17, 2018
47m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 16th August
On today's episode Steven and Early Edition host Allan Russell go for a walk to highlight the problem of pavement parking. Also Allan joins Sheila Armstrong from the Torch Trust to talk about the latest news and disability issues. There's also a chance to learn how Phil Powell copes with ocular albinism and two blind mums tell us about their experience.
35m Aug 17, 2018
35m
RNIB 150 Stories - Name Changes
Today it’s all about RNIB name changes. 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) .
3m Aug 17, 2018
3m
Change Your World.
How are you? It's a simple question but does it have a simple answer? With our lives becoming busier, we perhaps don't consider our physical or mental health and when we are confronted by frightening changes in our lives or we are taken down rockier roads, how can we deal with this confidently? Change Your World events aim to provide the tools to make positive changes in our lives and improve e...
18m Aug 17, 2018
18m
Can Dangerous Shared Space Areas Be Stopped Or Improved?
For many years charities, like the UK National Federation for the Blind, have been campaigning to have shared surface developments stopped, or reversed, in our town and city centres. The new trend has been highlighted as dangerous for many disabled people to navigate, as well as concerns for the safety of young children as pedestrians and vehicles are made to share the same space with no contro...
8m Aug 16, 2018
8m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 15th August
On today's episode we meet blind woman Rosa Gomez who wants to thank RNIB for what they've done for her in terms of building her confidence to allow her to take the step to stand for local council office. We also talk about the opportunitues in visually impaired sports following the announcment of a few taster days being run by British Blind Sport. There's also a chance to catch up with Nicki K...
34m Aug 15, 2018
34m
RNIB 150 Stories - Claire Lawrence
Today it’s the story of Claire Lawrence. 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 Aug 15, 2018
1m
How Easy Is It To Safely Navigate A Shared Space?
RNIB has launched a new video to highlight the dangers of walking around Shared Space areas in our towns and cities, when you are blind or partially sighted. Westminster has halted all future plans to further investigate ways to make these projects safer for all, and you can get involved. RNIB Connect Radio's Steven Scott spoke to Sandy Taylor who is involved in helping create new guidelines fo...
7m Aug 15, 2018
7m
'Play Your Part' and Quick Polls - 14th August
News of upcoming opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved and influence decision making, within the UK's leading sight loss charity. This week RNIB's Natalie Swiderska talks about different ways you can get involved, the latest Quick Poll and a very special survey that will give you even more scope for letting your thoughts known. For more information on how to get...
11m Aug 14, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 14th August
On today's episode kids from Belfast take over the studio in this week's Connect Conversation and we hear a listeners view on pavement parking, as we continue to highlight the campaigns currently running to bring attention to the issue. RNIB are launching their new campaign video too and we hear about what they hope to do about shared spaces. We also discover the power of the Purple Pound and p...
45m Aug 14, 2018
45m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 13th August
On today's episode we hear a plea from a blind woman who wants to start an online book group. We also begin a new conversation on pavement parking around the UK and the ongoing campaigns against it. Our Paws For Thought this week introduces us to Guide Dog Millie who has just begun her career. How I See let's us see through the eyes of a sufferer of Ocular Albinism and there's an explanation of...
22m Aug 14, 2018
22m
Is Shopping Online Easy When You're Blind?
Connect member Paul Quigley gives his honest thoughts on online shopping. Is it accessible for visually impaired people, what are your rights, and how to deal with a faulty order? Paul is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you’d like to find out more about Paul and his music visit: www.theoriginalhellsbelles.wordpress.com (https://theoriginalhellsbelles.wordpress.com/)
12m Aug 14, 2018
12m
RNIB 150 Stories - Matthew Rowcliffe
Today it’s the story of Mathew Rowcliffe. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
1m Aug 14, 2018
1m