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
Shared Space Projects Are Dangerous, Why?
For many years now, sight loss charities have been campaigning against the implementation and construction of shared space projects in our town and city centres. When pedestrians and vehicles are forced to share the same surface, with no controlled crossings, there is a greater risk of accidents occurring, especially to those with sensory impairments or very young children. RNIB Connect Radio...
7m Aug 14, 2018
7m
Leicester Mela 2018 - Leicester’s Vibrant Cultural Festival
This coming Sunday 19th of August, Leicester will once again get a chance to experience its annual cultural festival, the Leicester Mela. Running since 1982, this vibrant festival brings together the best of Asian culture and is free to attend and open to all. This year RNIB will have their own stand at the festival in hopes of raising awareness about regular eye checks and talking to us abou...
10m Aug 13, 2018
10m
RNIB 150 Stories - Andrea Begley
Today it’s the story of Andrea Begley 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 13, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Richard Bass
Today it’s the story of Richard Bass. 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 13, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Holly
Today it’s the story of Holly. 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 13, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 10th August
On today's episode we find out about a new charity that has just been launched in the south west of England for visually impaired people. We also continue our conversation on shared spaces schemes around the UK and the ongoing campaigns against them. Our Forum this week includes topics on admitting your sight loss to the public and how do you cope with being ignored in public when people talk t...
47m Aug 10, 2018
47m
My Sight Loss Condition Wasn't Diagnosed For More Than Thirty Years
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell talks to Paul Norton, who despite being born with multiple conditions, all linked to his eyes, remained undiagnosed until he was an adult. This led to Paul having many problems with people and his surroundings… This is his story.
17m Aug 10, 2018
17m
RNIB 150 Stories - Laura Cartmill
Today it’s the story of Laura Cartmill. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Aug 10, 2018
2m
Sight Loss Charity Plans Week of Action
Pavement parking can be dangerous to pedestrians who have to walk onto the road, sometimes busy ones, to navigate their way around vehicles. This is not only a worry for visually impaired people, but also for those with mobility issues, deaf people and even those with prams. The charity Guide Dogs has been campaigning for a change in the law to keep our pathways clear of vehicles but has now ...
12m Aug 10, 2018
12m
Sporty Taster Days For Visually Impaired People.
British Blind Sport is a charity which promotes and encourages blind and partially sighted people to get involved in sporting activities, as well as working with sports facilities, and coaches, to make activities accessible and inclusive. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Logan Gray, from BBS, to hear about some forthcoming, free, Have A Go Days, and how they are collaborating with t...
10m Aug 10, 2018
10m
Sight Loss Charity Plans A Week Of Action.
Pavement parking can be dangerous to pedestrians who have to walk onto the road, sometimes busy ones, to navigate their way around vehicles. This is not only a worry for visually impaired people, but also for those with mobility issues, deaf people and even those with prams. The charity Guide Dogs has been campaigning for a change in the law to keep our pathways clear of vehicles but has now ...
12m Aug 10, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 9th August 2018
On today's episode we hear more about shared spaces with campaigner Sarah Gayton. Also Kirsty James tells tells us about living with Startgarts and Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Also we hear about our society of the week which is Macular Society and our panel discuss the week's news. #RNIBConnect #TheDailyConnect
48m Aug 09, 2018
48m
Laura Cluxton: My Sight Loss Story
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell talks to Paralympian Laura Cluxton about her volunteering roles, training for Tokyo 2020 and also taking part in RNIB's public speraking course.
11m Aug 09, 2018
11m
RNIB 150 Stories - Paul Bryce
Today it’s the story of Paul Bryce. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Aug 09, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 8th August 2018
On today's episode we meet Lynn Holdsworth again as part of our Paws for Thought feature. Last time we met Lynn she had just trained her own guide dog as she could not wait for the charity Guide Dogs any longer. Now as her self-trained dog faces retirement Lynn faces a difficult decision - join the waiting list or train her own dog again? Also we meet Takashi who tells us how his love of loud n...
30m Aug 08, 2018
30m
RNIB 150 Stories - Mark Godfrey
Today it’s the story of Mark Godfrey. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Aug 08, 2018
2m
Shared Space Projects Are Dangerous, Why?
For many years now, sight loss charities have been campaigning against the implementation and construction of shared space projects in our town and city centres. When pedestrians and vehicles are forced to share the same surface, with no controlled crossings, there is a greater risk of accidents occurring, especially to those with sensory impairments or very young children. RNIB Connect Radio...
7m Aug 08, 2018
7m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 7th August 2018
On today's episode we talk about Shared Spaces with campaigner Sandy Taylor who explains that while the UK Government has agreed to halt any further shared space schemes, the Scottish Government have not and he tells us the fight goes on. Our Society of the Week is the Macular Society and Tech Talker Shaun Preece joins us to explain how to record audio using your iPhone. #RNIBConnect #TheDailyC...
28m Aug 07, 2018
28m
RNIB 150 Stories - Shadeen Rose
Today it’s the story of Shadeen Rose. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Aug 07, 2018
2m
'Technology For Life' Team Is Expanding
‘Technology for Life' team's Mark Evans brings us the latest accessible news. This week Mark reveals the recent changes that underwent across the team and why we should be excited for what’s to come. Mark is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like some advice on how to use your accessible technology contact the 'Technology for Li...
10m Aug 07, 2018
10m
Open House Weekend With Audio Description.
This year's Open Doors London gives members of the public a chance to get into buildings, they usually don't get the chance to see. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to Toby Davey from audio description providers, VocalEyes, to learn how the architecture and contents of some of the iconic buildings will be accessible to visually impaired visitors... #RNIBConnect
10m Aug 07, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 6th August 2018
On today's episode we find out about a new book in the RNIB Talking Book library that will be of particular interest to blind and partially sighted people. It's called the Rules of Seeing and is written by Joe Heap and follows Nova who is blind since birth but regains her sight later in life but not all goes to plan. We hear from our book group on the topic and you are welcome to share your tho...
28m Aug 06, 2018
28m
“Dear RNIB, Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart…”
With these words, a young student of Health and Social Care at Nottingham Trent University, sent her thanks to RNIB, a charity supporting people with sight loss. Ella Shipley, who lives with Cerebral Palsy as well as visual impairment, has never allowed these conditions stop her from achieving her dreams. Thanks to her unwavering determination and a little bit of support from RNIB, Ella is no...
11m Aug 06, 2018
11m
RNIB 150 Stories - Anthony Pinkham
Today it’s the story of Anthony Pinkham. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Aug 06, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Sarah Leadbetter
Today it’s the story of Sarah Leadbetter. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
1m Aug 06, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Queen Victoria
Today it’s the story of how Queen Victoria became RNIB’s first Patron. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150storie (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) s.
2m Aug 06, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 3rd August 2018
On today's episode The Forum discussion panel is back talking about inappropriate touching, grabbing and pulling of blind people by the public, why they aren't interested in sports and how some people are getting free copies of Jaws! Also we find out how Sooty can help you to raise money for RNIB, and producer Kris has Something for the Weekend. It's the ultimate guide to what's on this weekend...
44m Aug 03, 2018
44m
Edinburgh Festival Disabled Person's Guide
Are you heading to Edinburgh this weekend for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival? Hoping to catch a show or just enjoy the delights of the event? Have you considered what you might need to do in advance if you need audio description or need some assistance during your visit? Thankfully disability charity Euan's Guide has come up, with a handy guide that they have very kindly offered to us to share ...
3m Aug 03, 2018
3m
RNIB 150 Stories - Georgie Morrell
Today it’s the story of Georgie Morrell. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
1m Aug 03, 2018
1m
Surprise News Around Shared Space Campaign.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell catches up with Costa Asprew from RNIB's Campaigns team. They discuss the current hot topics and this months has a surprise from the Department For Transport. A pause has been called on rolling out shared space, or shared surface, developments in our towns and cities, due to safety concerns, Hugh Huddy joins us to discuss. There's also news on ed...
15m Aug 03, 2018
15m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 2nd August 2018
On this episode we get reaction to the Government's announcement that they are stopping shared space schemes. A campaigner who has been fighting against these schemes for many years shares her thoughts. We also get opinion on the week's news in the blind world with a member of Torch Trust and a former Chair of RNIB Scotland. Nicki Kelly from Birmingham joins us to share how she sees with her ey...
48m Aug 02, 2018
48m
RNIB 150 Stories - Vicky Todd
Today it’s the story of Vicky Todd. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
1m Aug 02, 2018
1m
Documentary Follows Visually Impaired Legal Eagle.
On Thursday 2nd, and 9th, of August 2018, a BBC2 programme called The Prosecutors will be on our screens. The fly on the wall documentary will follow Senior Crown Prosecutor Eran Cutliffe, as she works on 2 important criminal cases. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Eran to learn more about her job, the programme and how her sight loss hasn’t stopped her pursuing a successful career...
10m Aug 02, 2018
10m
Canadian Sight Loss Charity Introduces Guide Dog Programme.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell speaks with John Rafferty, Chief Exec, of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, for an update on some of their big talking points. This month we hear about their new guide dog programme and new support for blind and partiallysighted people who are looking to start their own business… #RNIBConnect
13m Aug 02, 2018
13m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 1st August 2018
Today we hear a shocking story about an attack on a guide dog from it's own blind owner. Early Edition presenter joins Steven in the studio to give his thoughts on the story as a guide dog owner himself. We also share some success in RNIB's ongoing Street Charter campaign. We hear from campaigner Angus Huntley from Newcastle about the work they've done to rid the streets of clutter there. We al...
41m Aug 01, 2018
41m
RNIB are winners at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
RNIB's Community Garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show celebrated a community of more than two million people living with sight loss - not only that, but it also won the presigious People's Choice Award! What was it like to be part of creating the garden, and did the sensory experience for blind and partially sighted people deserve the award? Kris Wallace has been chatting to RNIB'...
10m Aug 01, 2018
10m
RNIB 150 Stories - Paresh Jotangia
Today it’s the story of Paresh Jotangia. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Aug 01, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 31st July
Today on #TheDailyConnect we find out how a former prison officer became a campaigner for RNIB. Also we discuss the hot topic of guide dog refusals as it appears more and more guide dog owners are being refused entry to taxis, restaurants and shops. We also find out about a charity that is doing it's bit to help others who live with sight loss by offering befriending. Our Tech Talker Shaun Pree...
57m Jul 31, 2018
57m
When The Cane’s Not A Pain
Connect member Paul Quigley has a chat to us about getting around with a white cane, his recent eventful trip to the local gym, and how he’s mixing things up for his next song release. 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/)
13m Jul 31, 2018
13m
RNIB 150 Stories - John Cooper
Today it’s the story of John Cooper. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Jul 31, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 30th July
Today on #TheDailyConnect we ask your thoughts on whether you think life has improved for you as a blind or partially sighted person? This question follows comments from the Shadow Minister for Disabled People Marsha De Cordova MP who told our Reflections programme on Sunday 29th July that she felt there was little or no progress for the blind community in the last eight years. Also we hear ho...
33m Jul 30, 2018
33m
Tactile Paint-By-Numbers now available in the RNIB Shop
If you're looking for an activity to enjoy with your children, or maybe as a means of relaxing after a tough day, then look no further than the Tactile Paint-By-Numbers books now available in the RNIB Shop. Connect Radio's Kris Wallace has been speaking to Product Developer for RNIB Tarney Smith-Hughes about this wonderful new item.
7m Jul 30, 2018
7m
Life After Blindness
Simon Pauley chats with blind hotel Owner Catherine Sherwood, who recently held a Big Connection event to raise awareness about the UK's leading sight loss charity.
14m Jul 30, 2018
14m
RNIB 150 Stories - Nicki Cockburn
Today it’s the story of Nicki Cockburn. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
1m Jul 30, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Colette Kerr
Today it’s the story of Colette Kerr. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Jul 30, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Ken Reid
Today it’s the story of Ken Reid. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
2m Jul 30, 2018
2m
S1 Ep77: Audio Described Theatre Highlights For August 2018.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell speaks to Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Arts. The company provides audio description services to theatres, visitor attractions and other arts venues, allowing visually impaired patrons to enjoy tours or a night at the theatre. This month, there are productions for all the family and a chance to have a sing along to some classic theatre and movie tune...
13m Jul 30, 2018
13m
Nicki Kelly is on A Little Alternative
Nicki Kelly wants to show you want she's made of. She is a 'severely' sighted singer/songwriter who, after years of writing tunes for other artists, decided she just had to had to record her own music. The day her single 'Show You What I'm Made Of' hit the internet Nicki joined David Hogg in the A Little Alternative studios to discuss her sight loss, her work with the RNIB, and how vital music ...
12m Jul 27, 2018
12m
RNIB 150 Stories - Lizzie Capener's
This is Lizzie Capener’s story If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/who-we-are/rnib-150/your-stories) .
1m Jul 27, 2018
1m