S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Stéphane Pailler
Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, David Hogg spoke with Stéphane Pailler, consul general and director of the French Institute of Scotland. Image shows Anna Tylor, Alison Johnstone, Stéphane Pailler and Stuart McMillan hold up and pose with a plaque that quotes the beginning of the Scotland Act 1998 - "There shall be a Scottish Parliament." - in several...
3m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - James Adams
Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, David Hogg caught up with RNIB Scotland Director James Adams. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
2m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep940: Braille 200 Reception - Dr Hazel McFarlane MBE
RNIB Scotland recently organised a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 200 years of braille. Amelia spoke to Dr Hazel McFarlane MBE who is the ALLIANCE Senior Sensory Hub Officer and has been campaigning for disability rights since the 90s. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org...
4m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Rosie Dempsey
RNIB Scotland recently organised a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 200 years of braille. Amelia spoke to Rosie Dempsey, the Deputy Lead, Children, Young People, Families & Education, Devolved Nations at RNIB to learn about how young people benefit from braille. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system vi...
4m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep938: Braille 200 Reception - Provost Anthea Dickson
On Wednesday 29th of January RNIB Scotland's Braille 200 reception was held at the Scottish Parliament. A night of celebration for the tactile reading and writing system, our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with Provost of North Ayrshire Anthea Dickson. Image shows Provost of North Ayrshire Council Anthea Dickson and Manikant Gupta from Purview Technologies smile and listen to the speake...
7m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep937: Braille 200 Reception - Harpist Fiona Kyle
At the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament, guests were serenaded by blind harpist Fiona Kyle. Robert Kirkwood spoke to her after her performance. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200/) Image shows harpist Fi...
3m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep1067: Braille 200 Reception - Alan Stewart
Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Robert Kirkwood spoke with Alan Stewart, Volunteer Campaigner with RNIB Scotland. They spoke about the night's event as well as Alan's connection to the radio station. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the s...
4m Jan 30, 2025
4m
S2 Ep936: Braille 200 Reception- Sue Marshall
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats to Sue Marshall who was one of the guest speakers at the event. To find out more about braille and how...
2m Jan 30, 2025
2m
S2 Ep935: Braille 200 Reception - Emma Tracey
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up Emma Tracey, who is the presenter of BBC's Access All podcast, and a lifelong braille user. To fin...
7m Jan 30, 2025
7m
S2 Ep934: Braille 200 Reception - Ken Reid
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with RNIB Connect Radio presenter Alan Dudley, who himself is a huge advocate of braille. To find ...
3m Jan 30, 2025
3m
S2 Ep933: Braille 200 Reception - Anna Tylor
On Wednesday 29th of January RNIB Scotland's Braille 200 reception was held at the Scottish Parliament. A night of celebration for the tactile reading and writing system, our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with RNIB’s Chair of Trustees following her speech at the event. Image shows RNIB Chair of Trustees Anna Tylor stands behind a podium and next to a large screen which reads "Braille 2...
7m Jan 30, 2025
7m
933: Braille 200 Reception - Alan Dudley
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with former RNIB volunteer and presenter Alan Dudley, who himself is a huge advocate of braille. T...
3m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep931: ITV Bring More Live Audio Description To Six Nations Rugby
As the Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off, Hywel Davies has been hearing about how ITV are making matches more accessible for fans at home.
10m Jan 29, 2025
10m
S2 Ep927: Shaping The Future Of Volunteering Group
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 Jan 29, 2025
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S2 Ep929: Braille and Beyond Tour At Glasgow's Mitchell Library
As we celebrate 200 years since the invention of the tactile reading and writing system  braille, RNIB’s Braille and Beyond Tour is continuing to make its way across the UK. And on Tuesday 28th of January the tour arrived at The Mitchell Library in Glasgow. Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Dave Williams, ahead of the doors opening for the day's event. Find out where the Braille and Beyond Tour is...
6m Jan 29, 2025
6m
'Good Company' Coming Soon To RNIB Connect Radio
A brand new show is coming to RNIB Connect Radio this February! Good Company features our newest presenter, Karen Wye, alongside Weekend Connect Presenter, Amelia Hilton. They'll explore the joys and challenges of relationships with honest conversations, great music and thoughtful reviews. Listen for insights on meeting new people, healing from difficult experiences and strengthening your con...
1m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep961: Mitchell Library #7 Andrea Curro
More form David at the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library as he catches up with Andrea Curro Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
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Guernsey Blind Association, Interview with Chantelle Tucker.
Guernsey Blind Association was founded in 1919 and to this day, continues to support visually impaired people in Guernsey. The charity offers a wide range of services from social activities, a resource centre equipped with aids helping with independent living to the provision of practical and emotional support and more. Jennifer Murray speaks to Chantelle Tucker, Vision Support Services Officer...
8m Jan 28, 2025
8m
S2 Ep921: 'Good Company' Relationship Show Launching On RNIB Connect Radio
A brand new show is coming to RNIB Connect Radio! Good Company explores the joys and challenges of relationships with honest conversations, great music and thoughtful reviews. Karen Wye and Amelia Hilton speak to the blind and partially sighted community to get insights on meeting new people, healing from difficult experiences and strengthening your connections. Here's David Hogg with more......
4m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #6 Sight and Sound
More form David at the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #5 Tilly Guthrie
Cue: Our David Hogg attended the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow. He caught up with one of the speakers, academic Tilly Guthrie… Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their...
3m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #4 RNIB Heritage
More now from the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library… Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #3 JW
Let’s head back to David at the Mitchell Library Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #2 Matthew Clark
Cue, Let’s head back to the Mitchell Library where David caught up with one of the speakers, RNIB’s Matthew Clark. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
4m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #1 Visibility Scotland
As part of the Braille 200 Celebrations, the Braille and Beyond Library Tour stopped off in Glasgow. Before the event kicked off, David caught up with Visibility Scotland. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU w...
1m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep926: Braille Resources From RNIB’s Children, Young People and Families Team
Let’s talk Braille, in this podcast Hubert chats to Tom Norton from our Children, Young People and Families team about what resources for learning braille are available from his team, and other departments within RNIB. 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 Ra...
8m Jan 27, 2025
8m
S2 Ep925: Audio Described Show For Children Tours Wales This February
A new audio described play tours Wales this February, Hywel Davies has been finding out about the message behind ‘Tidy’. More information on 'Tidy' can be found on the Theatr Iolo website - Tidy — Theatr Iolo (https://www.theatriolo.com/tidy-3)
5m Jan 27, 2025
5m
S2 Ep923: The Rock Years - New Show Launching On RNIB Connect Radio!
If you’re a fan of rock music, from across the decades and from around the globe, we’ve got a brand new show for you. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to presenter Pete Wild about his new show, The Rock Years. To find out more about the show, and Pete, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold blac...
6m Jan 27, 2025
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S2 Ep924: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/01/25
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio 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 NHS Long Term Plan and the ‘Shaping The Future Of Volunteering’ Group which took place in London. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://www.r...
8m Jan 25, 2025
8m
S2 Ep913: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Book of Mormon, 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 maybe slightly outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park as the current tour of ‘The Book of ...
7m Jan 24, 2025
7m
Something for the Weekend - 24/01/2025
Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, Oscars frontrunner 'The Brutalist' comes to a screen near you! Hear the rest of my picks of unmissable content here. Image Descripton: 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 li...
8m Jan 24, 2025
8m
S2 Ep922: Paralympians Scarlett and Eliza Humphrey Talk Braille
As part of celebrating 200 years of tactile literacy, it’s important to hear just how much of a difference braille makes to people’s lives. Hubert chats to Paralympians Scarlett and Eliza Humphrey to find out how much braille they use, and the importance they feel it has to blind and partially sighted people. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bol...
8m Jan 24, 2025
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S2 Ep917: Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference Is Coming To Glasgow
In March 2025 RNIB's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference is coming to Glasgow. On the 17th and 18th March global experts in the technology and accessibility sector will gather at The Glasgow Science Centre. Alongside the conference, the IDS Tech Marketplace will host many different organisations demonstrating their products and services. This is your chance to get hands on with the ...
9m Jan 21, 2025
9m
S2 Ep920: Personal Transcription Volunteer Celebrates 15 Years
George has been a dedicated volunteer with the RNIB personal Transcription service for 15 years. Amelia spoke to her about why she loves the role along with her volunteer manager Michele. Learn more about the personal transcription service on their website - Home Page - RNIB Personal Transcription Portal (https://personaltranscription.rnib.org.uk/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On ...
8m Jan 21, 2025
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S2 Ep918: RNIB Launches A Brand New Online Shopping Experience
UK sight loss charity, RNIB, has just launched an extensively updated version of it’s online shop. Packed with products, fully accessible and security protected for transactions, the charity is looking for feedback from customers. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi, from RNIB, to find out more. If you’d like to have a look at the new shop, go to shop.rnib.or...
7m Jan 21, 2025
7m
S1 Ep640: RNIB NI Technology Fair Returns For 2025
The RNIB NI Technology Fair is returning for 2025. Dave Williams from Tech Talk has been finding out all about what to expect from this year’s event. For more information, visit the RNIB website - Come to the RNIB NI Technology Fair 2025 | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/events-and-courses/rnib-ni-technology-fair-2025/)
10m Jan 20, 2025
10m
S2 Ep915: Strictly Inspires Deborah To Return To Dance
Chris McCausland’s appearance on Strictly Come Dancing encouraged dance lover Deborah to look for accessible classes and she’s fallen back in love with dance. Amelia learned more about when her love of dancing began and her current lessons with Step Change Studios. Learn more about Step Change Studios on their website www.stepchangestudios.com/
7m Jan 20, 2025
7m
S2 Ep914: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 18/01/25
Each week we 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 began by talking about the new RNIB online shop and the improvements that have been made to make the shop even more accessible and user friendly. Then to two up-coming RNIB in person workshops enabling blind and partially sighted people who find it di...
8m Jan 18, 2025
8m
S2 Ep916: Jan Harrison Support from NESS and RNIB
Our David Hogg speaks to Jan Harrison about her sight loss journey and the support she received from North East Sensory Service and RNIB’s Counselling team. For more information on the counselling services offered by RNIB then call the helpline on 0303 123 99 99 Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bol...
8m Jan 17, 2025
8m
S2 Ep905: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Snowman, 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 continuing the theme of winter tales Vidar was reviewing The Snowman as the production returned home to the Birmingham Repertory Thea...
7m Jan 17, 2025
7m
S2 Ep913: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 22 January 2025
The return of RNIB Connect Voices opportunities to RNIB Connect Radio with Amrit Dhaliwal who is just coming up to the end of her internship with the RNIB Research and Insight Team. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey firstly asked Amrit about her internship with the RNIB, an outline of the skills and experiences she has gained during her time with the RNIB and the benefits of taking up an interns...
8m Jan 16, 2025
8m
S2 Ep912: Bron Afon Community Housing Becomes A 'Visibly Better Employer'
Becoming a ‘Visibly Better Employer’ helps businesses to widen their talent pool and increase opportunities for blind and partially sighted workers. Hywel Davies has been speaking to Bron Afon Community Housing, one of the latest employers to take part in the scheme. To learn more about becoming a Visibly Better Employer, visit the RNIB website - Visibly better employer quality standard | RNIB...
5m Jan 16, 2025
5m
Craig Brown, Blind Guitar Guy, Sight Loss Story.
Craig Brown is from Leicester and lost his sight at the age of 30 as part of having type one diabetes. To help him cope with his sight loss, Craig took up learning to play the guitar and now wants to inspire others to do likewise. He also does some work with Vista, a local sight loss charity in Leicester who helped him come to terms with his sight loss. Jennifer Murray finds out more. Blind Gu...
7m Jan 16, 2025
7m
S2 Ep911: Tesco Offers Work Experience For Blind And Partially Sighted Young People
‘Blind In Business’ are working with Tesco to offer work experience opportunities to young people aged 14 to 18. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the scheme. For more information on the scheme, visit the Blind in Business website - Blind in Business » Blog Archive Tesco Work Experience applications Now Open! - Blind in Business (https://blindinbusiness.org.uk/events/tesco-work-expe...
8m Jan 15, 2025
8m
S2 Ep910: That Funny Blind Guy Is Back On The Road Again
After a successful 2024, That Funny Blind Guy is back on tour and one of his stops will be at the Glasgow Comedy Festival in March 2025. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jamie MacDonald about his busy 2024, including Celebrity Master Chef, and how he gets ready for live audiences. To find out more about Jamie’s work, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com (https://eur03.safelinks.pro...
10m Jan 15, 2025
10m
S2 Ep909: Wolf Siren By Beth O'Brien
Beth O'Brien is an author, poet and the founder Disabled Tales - a website which explores and discusses disabled characters in folklore and fairy tales. In part 2 of this 2 part interview, Amelia learns about Beth's debut novel ‘Wolf Siren’ coming out on the 27th march. This re-telling of little red riding hood follows a partially sighted ‘Red’ on her journey into the forest. Learn more about...
5m Jan 15, 2025
5m
S2 Ep908: Disability In Fairy Tales And Folklore With Disabled Tales
Beth O'Brien is an author, poet and the founder Disabled Tales - a website which explores and discusses disabled characters in folklore and fairy tales. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Amelia learns how disability is represented in folklore, how Disabled Tales began, and about their upcoming virtual symposium on the 24th and 25th February. Read and submit work on the Disabled Tales websit...
10m Jan 15, 2025
10m
S2 Ep907: Social Media Update 14th January 2025
The social Media Update returns for 2025, and this week Hubert and Holly talk Braille, the ins and outs for 2025, and the Traitors, and just how good Cesar the Guide Dog would be on the show?
7m Jan 14, 2025
7m
S2 Ep906: Alan Thorpe Certified Perkins Brailler Fixer
Now our Daivd Hogg chats to the last certified Perkins braille fixer in the UK, Alan Thorpe. Remember if your Perkins Braille from the RNIB is in need of repair and within its one-year guarantee then call the RNIB helpline. For out of guarantee repairs contact the RNC: perkins.brailler@rnc.ac.uk
7m Jan 14, 2025
7m
905: Share Your Views On The Future Of The NHS In England
The UK Government has launched a major public consultation to gather views on how to make a health service fit for the future as part of their 10 Year Health Plan for England. Amelia spoke to Ross Meegan and Amy Craddock from the RNIB Policy and Campaigns team to learn how RNIB are making completing the consultation more accessible. Learn more about how to share your views on the consultation...
9m Jan 13, 2025
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