S2 Ep399: All In Is A New UK-Wide Arts And Culture Access Scheme
An new UK-wide arts and culture access scheme is launching in 2025. Amelia talked to UK Access Champion for All In, Andrew Miller, and Graham Reid from Creative Scotland’s Equalities Diversity and Inclusion team to learn more about the collaborators and what the scheme means for audiences and creators. Image shows a visually impaired person uses a monocular to see the stage in a grand theatre.
10m Mar 08, 2024
10m
S2 Ep398: RNIB Customer Reminisces About London Cabbie Career
What would you talk to Charlie Chaplain about? RNIB Customer Bernard Rothman drove the film star, and other famous names, around London in his cab. Let's join him to reminisce and learn about the support he’s received from RNIB. Learn more about the support RNIB can offer by visiting www.rnib.org.uk (https://www.rnib.org.uk/) , calling the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999, or emailing helpline@r...
9m Mar 08, 2024
9m
S2 Ep397: AD Theatre Performance 'Chunky Jewellery' at the Glasgow Tramway
A new piece of AD theatre is showing at Glasgow’s Tramway this weekend. Amelia talked to Co-Creator and Performer Jude Williams and AD Consultant Sally Clay more about the story behind the show and inside jokes in the AD. Learn more by visiting www.tramway.org (https://www.tramway.org/event/f5866c2d-11d2-474e-91e9-b0df00b3eddc) to learn more. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' writte...
7m Mar 08, 2024
7m
S2 Ep389: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with Ovacome
For Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Amelia talked to the UK's Ovarian Cancer Support Charity Ovacome to learn about symptoms of the disease and where you can find support. Visit the Ovacome website to learn more - www.ovacome.org.uk (https://www.ovacome.org.uk/) Or call their helpline on 0800 008 7054. Image shows the Ovacome logo. The logo includes the heading ‘Ovacome’ in teal text with two...
10m Mar 08, 2024
10m
S2 Ep394: RNIB’s Response To The Spring Budget 2024
Wednesday 6th of March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget for 2024. But what does it mean for blind and partially sighted people? Joining us with RNIB’s response to some of the content from the budget is Policy Officer at RNIB Roisin Jacklin. Image shows: RNIB logo. On a white background RNIB written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line.
5m Mar 06, 2024
5m
S2 Ep390: Strictly Star Helps RNIB's Kirsty 'Dare To Dance'
A new programme from BBC Wales is showing that sight loss is no barrier to doing the things you love. As Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can find Kirsty's episode of 'Dare to Dance' on the BBC iPlayer - BBC iPlayer - Amy Dowdens Dare to Dance - Series 2: Episode 2 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001wjx1/amy-dowdens-dare-to-dance-series-2-episode-2) Image: Kirsty wears a blue go...
10m Mar 06, 2024
10m
S2 Ep388: RNIB Women in Gaming Webinar
This Thursday, RNIB are hosting a women in gaming webinar, with more information here’s David Hogg.
3m Mar 06, 2024
3m
S2 Ep387: Discover Marvin's Story Time Show
What is Marvin's Story Time Show? Created by Gwyn McCormack from Positive Eye, the show meets the needs of children with vision loss and other learning needs. Gwyn spoke with our Paulina Kuchorew. Find out more about Marvin's Story Time Show here: Special Educational Needs Story Time show with Marvin (marvinstorytimeshow.co.uk) (https://marvinstorytimeshow.co.uk/) Image shows RNIB Connect R...
9m Mar 06, 2024
9m
S2 Ep386: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 6 March 2024
Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Are you based in or near Cambridge? Research participants needed! Researchers at the Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI) in Cambridge are embarking on a novel study th...
5m Mar 06, 2024
5m
S2 Ep382: Jake Hart VI Journalist
Cue: What’s it like being a journalist with sight loss? Our David Hogg spoke to Jake Hart to find out…
6m Mar 05, 2024
6m
S2 Ep381: Laurie Rubin Blind Mezzo Soprano and Motivational Speaker
Our David Hogg talks with blind singer Laurie Rubin about her sight loss, her love of classical music and how she became a motivational speaker…
9m Mar 05, 2024
9m
S2 Ep385: Chatting Motherhood With Sam Ralfe From Blind Mum
We’re celebrating motherhood today as we are joined by Sam Ralfe, content creator and mum to little Leo, who you might also recognise as Blind Mum on TikTok and Instagram. Sam shared her experience with our Paulina Kuchorew. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background 'RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath 'Connect Radio...
8m Mar 05, 2024
8m
S2 Ep384: How FlowSense Could Revolutionise Menstrual Health
We’re focusing on accessible technology today by shining a spotlight on an innovative project, FlowSense, world's first accessible period blood detection device. Currently still in its prototype stage, the device could empower visually impaired users to independently manage their menstrual hygiene with a discreet, accurate, and non-invasive method. We spoke with the creator of the device, Mun...
13m Mar 04, 2024
13m
S2 Ep383: Celebrating World Book Day With 10-Year-Old Betsy Griffin
Some positive news today, World Book Day, a celebration of reading in all formats, is upon us and once again RNIB is offering all the world book day titles for free in audio and Braille formats to mark the annual celebration. And joining us to share her love of reading and books, is published author and creator of Betsy's Positive Videos YouTube channel, 10-year-old Betsy Griffin. Image shows...
9m Mar 04, 2024
9m
S2 Ep380: Unseen by Extant, a Gripping New Audio Drama Responding to the Unseen Report by The Vision Foundation
Extant presents Unseen, a gripping new audio drama that examines the subtle and insidious effect of domestic abuse on the blind and visually impaired (VI) community, using empathy, hope and candour to raise awareness of this important subject. Through the stories of two visually impaired protagonists, Unseen illuminates the unique ways that domestic abuse impacts on blind and VI people in thei...
14m Mar 04, 2024
14m
S2 Ep378: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 02/03/2024
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 started by talking about RNIB's big win at the Charity Comms Awards where the RNIB Social Media Team won the Accessible Comms Award. Matt also highlights the success of RNIB's recent  'Technology For Life Fair' in Belfast. If you, or someone you know...
6m Mar 02, 2024
6m
S2 Ep379: RNIB Wins Accessible Comms Award!
The Charity Comms Inspiring Communicator Awards took place on Wednesday 28th of February. RNIB Was nominated for an award, in the Accessible Comms and the Best In-House Campaign categories. It was a wonderful night and we had success bringing back an award. Our Paulina spoke with Holly Tuke from the The RNIB Social Media Team. Image: Photo of the glass award against a wooden background held ...
5m Mar 01, 2024
5m
S2 Ep375: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Life of Pi, 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the multi award winning stage production of Yann Martel’s Man Booker Prize winning life of Pi at the Birmingham Hippodrome T...
7m Mar 01, 2024
7m
S2 Ep373: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include a response to the UK Government's Disability Action Plan and a call for blind and partially sighted p...
8m Mar 01, 2024
8m
S2 Ep375: RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups Update - Emerging Technology
There are many ways that blind and partially sighted people can get involved in the work that the RNIB does around making a more inclusive society for visually impaired people and even shape the future of the RNIB too. One way is through taking part in the regular Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings and the most recent meeting was all about Vision Rehabilitation. RNIB Connect Radio's T...
9m Feb 29, 2024
9m
S2 Ep377: Volunteering At The RNIB Technology For Life Fair In Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. One of the many RNIB Volunteers helping on the day was Dawn Hopper.
6m Feb 29, 2024
6m
S2 Ep376: Blind Veterans - RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. One of the organisations represented was Blind Veterans.
5m Feb 29, 2024
5m
S2 Ep376: Solving Your Tech Problems At The RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. As part of the event visitors could bring their tech questions to the RNIB Technology For Life Team, Dave Williams heard how they got on.
7m Feb 29, 2024
7m
S2 Ep374: Family Fun At RNIB's Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. For Karen Kennedy and the rest of her family, it was a chance to find out more about products and services that are available locally.
3m Feb 29, 2024
3m
S2 Ep374: Making A Difference At RNIB's Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Joe Kenny from RNIB NI gave his thoughts on how events like this can positively impact the blind and partially sighted community in Northern Ireland. Image: Joe Kenny stands wearing a pink RNIB T shirt, he is being interviewed by Dave Williams who stands holding a microph...
6m Feb 29, 2024
6m
S2 Ep374: Sight And Sound - RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, showcasing assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Sight And Sound’s Shauna Humphries was on hand to talk through some of the most popular pieces of accessible technology at the event.
5m Feb 29, 2024
5m
S2 Ep374: Libraries NI - RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Libraries NI were at the event to explain how different library services can impact the lives of blind and partially sighted people.
7m Feb 29, 2024
7m
S2 Ep374: Real Thing AI At RNIB's Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, which was the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. At the event we caught up with Louise Humphreys, Country Manager for Real Thing AI.
6m Feb 29, 2024
6m
S2 Ep374: Dolphin - RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast
RNIB recently held the ‘Technology For Life Fair’ in Belfast, which was the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. On the day Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke with Oliver Crane from Dolphin, the company behind software like SuperNova and EasyReader.
8m Feb 29, 2024
8m
S2 Ep372: Audition For A National Open Youth Orchestra Regional Ensemble
If you’re aged 11 to 25 and love music, National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) are looking for people to audition for their regional ensembles which rehearse in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Bournemouth and Cardiff. Amelia talked to NOYO programme manager Beatrice Hubble, NOYO Seaboard RISE player Ben Evans and Ben's mum Claire to learn more. Musicians can apply until the 24th March. Learn more...
14m Feb 29, 2024
14m
S2 Ep370: Visionary Update with MyVision Oxfordshire
Time for an update from Visionary UK. Amelia talked to CEO Fiona Sandford, and chairperson and MyVision Oxfordshire CEO, Mark Upton. Image shows Visionary Logo of a pink and green circle eye shape forming the image of an eye which Visionary in white text below on a dark grey background.
7m Feb 29, 2024
7m
S2 Ep371: Empatheyes - RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast
The RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast is the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. On the day Tech Talk’s Dave Williams caught up with the team behind Empatheyes, who use technology to help people understand what it’s like to experience life as someone who is visually impaired. Image: Sara, Dave and Jolene stand smiling at the 'Empatheyes' stand at the RNIB...
9m Feb 28, 2024
9m
S2 Ep371: Can Pakflatt Make Voting More Accessible? - RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast
The RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast is the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland Tech Talk’s Dave Williams caught up with Pakflatt, the organisation hoping to change the way that blind and partially sighted people cast their vote. Image: Dave Williams stands talking with Patrick McGonagle, there is a demo unit of the McGonagle Reader being displayed betwee...
8m Feb 28, 2024
8m
S2 Ep371: Getting Underway At RNIB's Technology For Life Fair In Belfast
The RNIB Technology For Life Fair Belfast is the biggest showcase of assistive technology products in Northern Ireland. Bringing together the industry’s leading suppliers of technology related products and services all under one roof. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke to Jackie Brown from RNIB as the day was getting underway. Image: Dave Williams stands smiling outside the Europa Hotel in Belfas...
3m Feb 28, 2024
3m
S2 Ep369: Art Exhibition By Young VI Artist Hannah Evans
Hannah Evans is a 17-year-old artist who’s already had three solo exhibitions and is the youngest professional members of the Scottish Artist Union. She is neurodivergent, visually impaired, and has communication difficulties but loves expressing herself through her art. We join her and her mum Carol at her fourth solo exhibition named ‘My Colour Expression’ in CASS Art Glasgow. Amelia visit...
7m Feb 28, 2024
7m
S2 Ep368: Claire Merritt Sight Loss Story
Time for another sight loss story, as Hubert speaks to a retired Nurse Claire Merritt about her sight loss journey.
8m Feb 27, 2024
8m
S2 Ep367: Dance Classes For Disabled Young People from Step Change Studios
If you’re a young person aged 11+ and want to practise your dance moves, Step Change Studios have classes every Sunday. Amelia talked to Step Change Studios Founder, Dr. Rashmi Becker MBE, to learn more. Classes take place from 11 am to 12 noon every Sunday at the Porchester Centre in Queensway, London. Visit https://www.stepchangestudios.com/take-part to learn more. Image shows 'step chang...
6m Feb 27, 2024
6m
S2 Ep368: Lord Jeffrey Archer on Traitors Gate
Lord Jeffrey Archer was in our London studios to record an exclusive introduction to his recent William Warwick novel ‘Traitors Gate’ and he chatted with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the novel, giving an overview of the plot, an audio description of the cover for ‘Traitors Gate’, where the story for the plot of steeling the Crown Jewells came from and why he continues to support the RN...
8m Feb 27, 2024
8m
S2 Ep366: Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting Goes on an RNIB Guided Walk…
One way to make local Councillors and even MP’s more aware of how bad street design and cluttered pavements can be a real challenge and even dangerous for blind and partially sighted people is to invite them to go on a guided walk. On Friday 9 February such a guided walk took place in Wellingborough and the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting joined the walk, alo...
14m Feb 26, 2024
14m
S2 Ep366: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 24/02/2024
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 as Matt was on leave RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by three members of key RNIB staff; David Newbold, Director of the Office of our Chief Executive, Dr Louise Gow, RNIB Senior Clinical Lead on Eye Health and Aidan Forman, RNIB Director of Techn...
12m Feb 24, 2024
12m
S2 Ep363: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Merchant of Venice 1936, 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon with the production centred around a planned march by Oswald M...
6m Feb 23, 2024
6m
S2 Ep363: The Return of Northern Ballet’s Much Loved and Award-Winning Production of Romeo + Juliet
A ballet masterpiece is resurrected as Northern Ballet's heart-stopping revival of Romeo & Juliet will tour around the country from March into the autumn with audio described performances at every venue for blind and partially sighted people. Romeo & Juliet promises to deliver ballet at its most dramatic and intense. With glorious dancing and Prokofiev’s timeless music played live by Northern ...
10m Feb 23, 2024
10m
S2 Ep365: Engage2Stage Short Film Screening In Liverpool
Engage2Stage are screening two short films created by VI filmmaker Elizabeth Roney. The films 'Through The Looking Glass' and 'Our Journey Home' tell the stories of blind and partially sighted people using creative imagery and audio description. Amelia talked to Elizabeth to learn more. The screenings take place at 2pm on Friday 23rd February at the Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool (22 Hope St...
6m Feb 22, 2024
6m
S2 Ep364: Attending An Audio Described Fashion Show
This year's London Fashion Week saw accessibility and inclusivity take centre stage with a special runway show. London-based non-profit organisation Hair & Care, in collaboration with Authentic Beauty Concept, Olivia Garden and Easydry worked with Sinéad O’Dwyer fashion show to provide audio description on the day as well as a special touch tour beforehand. Disability advocate and fashion ico...
6m Feb 22, 2024
6m
S2 Ep362: Sight Support Worthing Launch New Book Club
Sight Support Worthing offer a wide range of activities for blind and partially sighted people in West Sussex area, including a new book club which launches in April. Amelia talked to Alison Bates to learn more about the book club and their other services. Visit their website to learn more - https://sswcharity.org.uk/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital lette...
7m Feb 22, 2024
7m
S2 Ep361: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 21 February 2024
Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: The RNIB is looking for people with sight loss to complete the next quarterly Connect Voices Tracker survey which has a special focus on experiences of relationships for b...
5m Feb 21, 2024
5m
S2 Ep360: Can A Robot Lead The Way?
Could a robot with cutting edge software guide a blind person around, say,  an airport or shopping centre? Could it interact with the user and read out all kinds of helpful information and keep them safe? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to some of the team, behind Robbie, from Glasgow University to find out more. #RNIBConnect Image: Georgea (far left) who is a long time RNIB Scotla...
12m Feb 21, 2024
12m
S2 Ep356: Self-Raising goes on Tour
Graeae artistic director Jenny Sealey MBE is touring with her autobiographical theatre production. All performances are relaxed and creatively integrate British Sign Language, Audio Description and Captions. There will be an Access Table available at every venue, providing additional access resources about the show. Amelia talked to Jenny to learn more... The performance is touring to: 6 – 1...
8m Feb 19, 2024
8m
S2 Ep359: New Canes Available In The RNIB Shop
There are some new items in the RNIB Products For Life Store that have been specially developed to help white cane users tackle tricky environments. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out more. Products discussed: All Terrain Cane - All Terrain Cane | RNIB (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/all-terrain-cane-94563) No Jab Cane- Ambutech Graphite No Jab Long Cane Four Section Red Leather Handle ...
6m Feb 19, 2024
6m
S2 Ep358: Study Finds Link Between Lighting And Mobility
Researchers in the United States have been exploring links between lighting levels and mobility in older people with Glaucoma. Amelia talked to study author Dr.Pradeep Ramulu to learn more. Access the study using this link - Visual Impairment and Real-World Home Physical Activity With Home Environment in an Older Population | Geriatrics | JAMA Ophthalmology | JAMA Network (https://jamanetwork...
7m Feb 19, 2024
7m