S2 Ep1024: IDS Conference 2025 – Peter Osborne
Time once again to hear from the Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference, where Hubert had a chat with Peter Osborne, from Guide Dogs. Image description: A dramatic, angled shot of an empty stage. At the front a pink podium reads "RNIB Scotland, Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference." Behind, a line of grey chairs awaits experts for the panel discussions and a large pink IMAX s...
5m Mar 18, 2025
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S2 Ep1024: IDS Conference 2025 – Linda Rogers From RNIB
We return to Glasgow now and the inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference, where Hubert had a chat to RNIB’s very own chief technology officer, Linda Rogers. Image description: A dramatic, angled shot of an empty stage. At the front a pink podium reads "RNIB Scotland, Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference." Behind, a line of grey chairs awaits experts for the panel discussions a...
6m Mar 18, 2025
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S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - University of Glasgow Students
On Tuesday 18th of March, The Lunch Break was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. Toby Davey interviewed The University of Glasgow Engineering students Megan and Shurnjeet about their experience of the event and their views on accessible design. Image Description: Megan and Shurnjeet sit in front of a bright yellow microphone with big studio h...
5m Mar 18, 2025
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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - GoodMaps
Going back to the inclusive design for sustainability conference in Glasgow, and this time Hubert has been talking navigation with Neil Barnfather from GoodMaps. Image description: Exterior shot of the Glasgow Science Centre with its half-dome silver roof, glass front and the observation tower behind. At the front, a large video screen shows a pink background with white text: “RNIB Scotland, I...
6m Mar 18, 2025
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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - Demo Of WeWalk Smart Cane
What is it like to use a smart cane? Dr Jean Marc Feghali from WeWalk gives us a demo of their latest product. Image description: Jean Marc poses for a photo inside the Tech Marketplace. He has short dark hair, a bit of stubble and is smiling as he holds up the smart cane close to his face. The smart cane has a long dark handle with tactile buttons on it and a grey cap at the very top of the ...
2m Mar 18, 2025
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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - Dr Jean Marc Feghali from WeWalk
More from the big tech and accessibility conference in Glasgow, here’s Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman chatting with Dr Jean Marc Feghali from WeWalk. Image description: Jean Marc poses for a photo inside the Tech Marketplace. He has short dark hair, a bit of stubble and is smiling. He's holding up the WeWalk smart cane and is wearing a light button down shirt underneath a dark open jacket.
6m Mar 18, 2025
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S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025- Meta Glasses Demo
A particular piece of technology has been getting a fair bit of buzz recently due to some nifty accessibility features. With a little demo at the big tech conference in Glasgow, here’s Hubert. Image description: A close up on the glasses as Hubert holds them up and in front of him. Funky neon strips light up the background.
3m Mar 18, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1023: IDS Conference 2025 - Robbie The Robot Guide Dog
Back to the inclusive design for sustainability conference, where Hubert got to find out more about the interesting robot guide dog, and even got to try it out for himself. Image Description: Robbie the robot guide dog strikes a good boy pose for a photo in the Tech Marketplace during the conference. He's a smartly designed silver robot with long bendy legs, slim cameras on top of his head and...
5m Mar 18, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - Natalie Curran
On Tuesday 18th of March, The Lunch Break was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. Toby Davey interviewed two students from University of Glasgow about their experience of the event and their views on accessible design. Image description: A dramatic, angled shot of an empty stage. At the front a pink podium reads "RNIB Scotland, Inclusive Desig...
5m Mar 18, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1028: IDS Conference 2025 - "Tech Talk" Guys Chat Day 2 Of Conference
On Tuesday 18th of March, The Daily Connect show was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. During the show, we invited Tech Talk's Callum Stoneman and Hubert Pawelkiewicz to talk all things technology and accessibility. Image Description: Huber and Callum pose for a photo during the show. Hubert is on the left and has a light blue button up shir...
8m Mar 18, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1022: IDS Conference Jodie Rodgers Chief AI Officer Transparity
At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Toby Davey caught up with Jodie Rodgers the Chief AI Officer for Transparity who have been working with the RNIB as well as taking part in the IDS panel discussion on AI. Photo shows Toby and Jodie stood side by side  smiling towards the camera at the RNIB IDS Conference
5m Mar 17, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1021: IDS Conference Braille with Thibaut de Martimprey, and Stephane Gaillard
At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Toby Davey caught up with Thibaut de Martimprey, Director, Campus Louis Braille and Stephane Gaillard, Director of the Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles (INJA) to find out more about the Campus Louis Braille and the importance of Braille as we talk about inclusive design. Image description: Exterior shot of the Glasgow ...
7m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1020: IDS Conference 2025 - Alison Long From Dot Inc
More new from IDS Conference as David Hogg finds out about a brand new product from Dot Incorporated as he speaking with Alison Long. Image description: Alison smiles as she holds up the Dot Pad. She's posing in the Tech Marketplace with a big round reception like dome behind her with the words "Glasgow Science Centre" atop and orange laser strip lights beneath. She has short blonde-brown hair...
3m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1020: IDS Conference 2025 - Meta
We go back to the IDS Conference now, as Hubert got to catch up with Meta, and talk to them about the topic that featured frequently on Tech Talk recently, the Meta Glasses. Speaking from the company it's Agustya Mehta, Director of System Platforms for Reality Labs Hardware at Meta. Image description: Hubert poses with Agustya, who has his arm around his shoulder. Hubert is on the left, weari...
13m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - Accessible Gaming
On Tuesday 18th of March, The Daily Connect was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. Whilst there, we invited RNIB's James Kyle and Triple Tap Tech's Fraser Fleming to talk about accessible gaming. Image description: James and Fraser are holding up controllers as they play "God of War" on a large screen in front of them. Kratos, the lead charac...
9m Mar 17, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1020: IDS IDS Conference 2025 - Triple Tap Tech
It's day 1 of the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. With many interesting stands in the Tech Marketplace at the centre, David Hogg spoke to Fraser Fleming from Triple Tap Tech about all things accessible gaming. Image description: Graham and guide dog Peggy, Fraser, and David pose together in front of a multi-colour bright screen. They're all smiling whilst Peggy sits...
3m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - Ken Reid
Whilst broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference, Hywel interviewed RNIB Volunteer Ken Reid. Image description: Ken talks with a man guiding him. The guide is wearing a pink hoodie and Ken is on the right of the photo. He's holding up his white cane in his right hand, whilst keeping his left on the other man's arm. They both seem lost deep in conversation.
5m Mar 17, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - "Tech Talk" Guys Chat Day 1 Of Conference
On Monday 17th of March, The Afternoon Edition show was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. During the show, we invited Tech Talk's Callum Stoneman and Dave Williams to talk all things accessibility. Image Description: Tech Talk crew posing for a photo at our studio set-up at the conference. From left to right: Callum Stoneman, Hywel Davies, a...
11m Mar 17, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1019: IDS Conference 2025 - Dr Lynsay Shepherd From Abertay University
More now from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference where David Hogg chats to Abertay University’s Dr Lynsay Shepherd. Image description: Lynsay smiles as she poses for the photo. She has short blonde hair and is wearing a dark t-shirt with an open light grey cardigan.
2m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1018: IDS Conference 2025 - Sight and Sound
More now from the Science Centre as David Hogg speaks to Sight and Sound who have a table set up in the Tech Marketplace. Image description: Exterior shot of the Glasgow Science Centre with its half-dome silver roof, glass front and the observation tower behind. At the front, a large video screen shows a pink background with white text: “RNIB Scotland, Inclusive Design for Sustainability, Conf...
1m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1016: IDS Conference 2025 - NM Dayton from Google
At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Barry Snell spoke to Google’s NM Dayton ahead of their conference speech on the latest accessibility features and improvements across a diverse range of offerings. Image description: Exterior shot of the Glasgow Science Centre with its half-dome silver roof, glass front and the observation tower behind. At the front, a larg...
4m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1017: IDS Conference 2025 - Accessibility in Gaming & Urban Design
More now from the IDS Conference where David Hogg chats to RNIB’s Kirstie Henderson about some student-led roundtable discussions about accessibility in gaming and urban design. Image description: Exterior shot of the Glasgow Science Centre with its half-dome silver roof, glass front and the observation tower behind. At the front, a large video screen shows a pink background with white text: “...
2m Mar 17, 2025
2m
S2 Ep1015: IDS Conference 2025 - Dr Walton A. Webson
At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Toby Davey caught up with Dr Walton A. Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations who gave the opening key speech at the conference. Image description: Dr Webson smiles as he poses for a photo inside the Glasgow Science Centre. A warm beam of sun ripples across his face gently. He's wearin...
4m Mar 17, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1017: IDS Conference 2025 - Dr Wanda Díaz-Merced
More now from the IDS Conference at the Glasgow Science Centre as David Hogg catches up with one of the keynote speakers, Dr Wanda Díaz-Merced. Image description: Wanda poses for a photo, smiling brightly. She's holding her long with its bright pink handle close to her chest. She's wearing a matching pink beanie and has a soft dark grey-brown turtleneck on with dangly gold earrings.
3m Mar 17, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1014: IDS Conference 2025 - RNIB Accessible Voting
At the RNIB Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference in Glasgow, Toby Davey heard about new efforts being made to make voting more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Image description: Toby tests out the accessible voting aid. His fingers trace a square white tactile overlay with boxes cut out. From the left a hand is holding up a microphone, recording the demo.
6m Mar 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1014: IDS Conference 2025 - A Look Ahead To Day 1
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference returns to Glasgow for an exciting two-day event in 2025. Get a preview of what you can expect as Hubert speaks to director of RNIB Scotland James Adams. Image description: a portrait photo of James smiling as he poses inside the Tech Marketplace space Behind him blurred shapes of volunteers wearing pink RNIB shirts. James himself has short silve...
3m Mar 17, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1013: CSUN 2025 6 - Harpo
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. He heard about the new BraillePen when he spoke to Wojtek from Harpo.
7m Mar 15, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1013: CSUN 2025 5 - Hans Wiberg - Be My Eyes
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates, that’s where he spoke to the team behind one of the most popular accessibility apps, ‘Be My Eyes’.
13m Mar 15, 2025
13m
S2 Ep1012: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15/03/2025
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 the demise of NHS England, welfare changes and the forthcoming Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services ava...
14m Mar 15, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1008: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Hamlet, AD 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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week Vidar was reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company’s current production of ‘Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon with description by Professi...
6m Mar 14, 2025
6m
Something for the Weekend - 14/03/2025
Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, Hannah spotlights a debut album from up and coming popstar Mia Wray. Hear the rest of Hannah's top picks of unmissable content here. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line...
8m Mar 14, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1011: CSUN 2025 4 - Bree Fraser - OneCourt
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. He’s been speaking to OneCourt, whose tactile game boards are aiming to make live sports more accessible.
8m Mar 13, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1011: CSUN 2025 3 - WeWalk
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates, that’s where he spoke to the team behind the WeWALK smart cane.
6m Mar 13, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1010: Gedling Borough Council Garden for the Blind Reopening
David Hogg hears about the reopening of the Garden for the Blind in Gedling…
6m Mar 13, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1007: What Is Coerced Debt And How Can StepChange Debt Charity Support You?
StepChange debt charity are raising awareness of a type of economic abuse called Coerced Debt. Amelia spoke to Genevieve Richardson to learn more about who is at risk and what support is available. Learn more about coerced debt and how to get support on the StepChange website - Coerced Debt Report. Too Close To Home. StepChange (https://www.stepchange.org/policy-and-research/coerced-debt.aspx...
5m Mar 13, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1009: CSUN 2025 2 - Quentin Christensen - NV Access
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. Dave caught up with Quentin Christensen from NV Access, to hear about what’s new with NVDA Screen Reader.
9m Mar 12, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1009: CSUN 2025 1 - Stuart Lawler - Sight And Sound
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. Dave talked to Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound about new braille technologies on show this year. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white ...
8m Mar 12, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1008: Liam McKinney on His RNIB See Differently Work Placement
The RNIB See Work Differently Work Placement Scheme is a paid placement for blind and partially sighted people who might be looking to get on the first runs of their career ladder or for someone who is returning to work after a break for whatever reason to gain some really important employment skills and experiences to help further their journey into work. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recen...
9m Mar 12, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1008: New ADA VI Audio Description Users Discussion Group
The Audio Description Association (ADA) is looking for blind and partially sighted people to join their new VI audio description users discussion group. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Yusuf Osman from the audio Description Association to give a bit of background to ADA before explaining more about their new VI Group, what it is all about and the benefits for blind and partially ...
7m Mar 12, 2025
7m
1007: Motability Foundation Grant Funding Will Help to Improve Accessible Rail Travel
The Motability Foundation has awarded grant-funding to the RNIB and Community Rail Network to explore the effectiveness of disability training received by rail staff across the UK and develop innovative new models of raising disability awareness. It will focus on supporting rail staff to improve how they communicate with and assist disabled people, with the ultimate aim of making rail travel mo...
10m Mar 12, 2025
10m
Lara Maudsley, Sight Loss Story.
Jennifer Murray chats to Lara Maudsley about her sight loss and the work she does for Visibility Scotland. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
4m Mar 11, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1002: TaluCard On Making Payments Inclusive For People With Sight Loss
An innovative new card is aiming to make transactions easier and more secure for blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to TaluCard, co-founder Sam Morgan to learn more about the project and how their implementing feedback from RNIB. Learn more about Talucard on their website - Talu (https://talucard.com/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ writte...
10m Mar 11, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1006: Hair And Care Reflect On London Fashion Week 2025
Hair and Care helped make London Fashion week more accessible by inviting blind and partially guests, providing audio description, fabric swatches and touch tours. Amelia caught up with Fiona Quinn, Business Development, PR & Marketing Manager, to hear the highlights from the week... Learn more about Hair And Care on their website - Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Co...
7m Mar 11, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1005: Take Part In A New Study Of Visual Imagination
Researchers from Cardiff University are appealing for participants into a study of Visual Imagination in blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and details on how to take part in the survey, visit the website -Invitation to participate in research on visual imagination and sight impairment - Cardiff University (https://www.cardiff.ac.uk...
8m Mar 11, 2025
8m
S2 Ep995: RNIB Women's Group - Janette Scott
 Did you know that RNIB runs a Women's Group as part of their Talk and Support service? It’s a social support group for women who are blind or partially sighted. Joining us to tell us a bit more about it is Janette Scott. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connec...
8m Mar 11, 2025
8m
S2 Ep999: Salena Begley Family Fund Grants
It's well known that families with disabled or seriously ill children, or young people, incur higher daily living costs. David Hogg has been talking with Salena Begley to learn more about The Family Fund and the grant support that it can offer struggling families across the UK…
5m Mar 10, 2025
5m
S2 Ep999: Croydon Vision Kickboxing Classes
If you’re blind or partially sighted and in the Croydon area, our David Hogg finds out how you can take part in Kickboxing classes.
6m Mar 10, 2025
6m
S2 Ep998: How Does Braille Help Students Thrive At Secondary School?
Cara Murphy not only decided to go to a mainstream school with a specialist Low Vision Support Department, she also decided to learn Braille because of her deteriorating sight. In the 2nd part of our interview, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Cara about the tech she uses, what support is provided by the school and her hopes for more braille resources for everyday life. To learn ...
7m Mar 10, 2025
7m
S2 Ep993: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/03/2025
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 the charity’s Big Travel Survey and follow up work, engaging with the UK Government on the forthcoming DWP Green Paper and some fund raising news. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the...
8m Mar 08, 2025
8m
Promotion of the Companion Travel Pilot Scheme, Interview with Anne Dignan.
Jennifer Murray chats to Anne Dignan about the promotion of the companion travel pilot scheme by Scotrail. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
9m Mar 07, 2025
9m