S2 Ep8: Aiden Foreman - Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
Live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference, Tech Talk’s Dave Williams chats with RNIB’s Director of Technology, Aiden Foreman. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
7m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep7: A Look Around Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
As the IDS conference got underway in Glasgow, Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman took a walk around the exhibitors to find out more about what was going on. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
3m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep6: Vox Pops Pt 2 From Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
And more from the big tech conference in Glasgow, Hubert’s been hearing from those attending the event about how they are finding it. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
2m Jun 21, 2023
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S2 Ep5: Dr Hazel McFarlane - Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
Dr Hazel McFarlane tells our Paulina about joining the discussion panel on the relationship between people and technology at the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
2m Jun 21, 2023
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S2 Ep4: Vox Pops From Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
The inclusive design for sustainability conference is on in Glasgow and our Hubert has been speaking with those in attendance. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
5m Jun 21, 2023
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S2 Ep3: WeWalk - Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
Chatting with WeWalk on day 1 of the event, our Paulina hears what inclusive design means to them. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
4m Jun 21, 2023
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S2 Ep2: James Adams Chats Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference
On day one of the conference, our David Hogg catches up with RNIB Scotland Director James Adams. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
3m Jun 21, 2023
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S2 Ep1: RNIB's Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference Preview
RNIB’s Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference Kicks off today in Glasgow. Ahead of the event Tech Talk’s Dave Williams caught up with RNIB’s Robin Spinks to preview the conference. Image: Conference logo, white letters on a pink background which reads 'RNIB Scotland Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference'
7m Jun 21, 2023
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S1 Ep1762: Capturing the Moment at Tate Modern
‘Capturing the Moment’ is an exhibition at Tate Modern that  explores the dynamic relationship between contemporary painting and photography. It is a group exhibition which unfolds as an open-ended conversation between some of the greatest painters and photographers of recent generations, looking at how the brush and the lens have been used to capture moments in time, and how these two mediums ...
7m Jun 20, 2023
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S1 Ep1761: Kim Jaye's Cheese & Onion Pie Recipe
With her scrumptious recipe for the not-so-humble cheese and onion pie, here's VI chef Kim Jaye. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB bold black capital letters, underlines with a thick pink line and with 'Connect Radio' written underneath.
6m Jun 19, 2023
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S1 Ep1760: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 17/06/2023
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 HRH Sophie Duchess Of Edinburgh officially opening the charity’s new London Headquarters. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://w...
8m Jun 16, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1759: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - BRB Trilogy, 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 we have a triple bill of ballet performances by Birmingham Royal Ballet spanning 100 years with Still Life, Interlinked, and Apollo at the Birmi...
8m Jun 16, 2023
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S1 Ep1759: RNIB Grimaldi Official Royal Opening by HRH, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - Keira Mills, RNIB’s Head Joy Maker
On Thursday 15 June 2023 Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh officially opened RNIB’s new London office the Grimaldi Building and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there chatting to some of the staff volunteers and customers who met Her Royal highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. For the last of Toby’s interviews from the Royal opening of the Grimaldi Building he was honoured ...
2m Jun 16, 2023
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S1 Ep1759: RNIB Grimaldi Official Royal Opening by HRH, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - Claire Sisk Co-Presenter of the Happy Hour
On Thursday 15 June 2023 Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh officially opened RNIB’s new London office the Grimaldi Building and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there chatting to some of the staff volunteers and customers who met Her Royal highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Toby managed to catch a few words with Claire Sisk who, along with Paulina Kuchorew, presents the ...
2m Jun 16, 2023
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S1 Ep1759: RNIB Grimaldi Official Royal Opening by HRH, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - Roy Eastwood RNIB Volunteer
On Thursday 15 June 2023 Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh officially opened RNIB’s new London office the Grimaldi Building and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there chatting to some of the staff volunteers and customers who met Her Royal highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Toby chatted with Roy Eastwood, who has been a Volunteer for the RNIB for 54 years now mainly in t...
2m Jun 16, 2023
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S1 Ep1759: RNIB Grimaldi Official Royal Opening by HRH, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - Julian Padmore, Eye Care Liaison Officer
On Thursday 15 June 2023 Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh officially opened RNIB’s new London office the Grimaldi Building and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there chatting to some of the staff volunteers and customers who met Her Royal highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Toby was joined by Julian Padmore, Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in...
3m Jun 16, 2023
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S1 Ep1759: RNIB Grimaldi Official Royal Opening by HRH, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - Toby Davey and Gary Moritz Reflect on Meeting the Duchess
On Thursday 15 June 2023 Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh officially opened RNIB’s new London office the Grimaldi Building. RNIB Connect Radio’s Content producer, Toby Davey and Gary Moritz, who is the Presenter of Sunset melodies on the station, reflect on meeting her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh in the new radio station studio in the Grimaldi Building. Her Ro...
3m Jun 16, 2023
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S1 Ep1759: RNIB Grimaldi Official Royal Opening by HRH, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees
On Thursday 15 June 2023 Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh officially opened RNIB’s new London office the Grimaldi Building and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there chatting to some of the staff volunteers and customers who met Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Toby managed to grab a few words with Anna Tylor, Chair of the RNIB Board of Trustees who along wi...
4m Jun 16, 2023
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S1 Ep1757: Decoding Difference by Zoe Partington - Selected for the London Design Biennale 2023
The visceral installation artwork Decoding Difference, by UK disabled Visual and Conceptual Artist Zoe Partington, has been selected for exhibition at the London Design Biennale 2023 which is on at Somerset House, Strand, London until 25 June 2023. Decoding Difference uses Zoe’s experience of being partially blind and living with diabetes for 50 years. The installation’s light and sound mirror...
10m Jun 15, 2023
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S1 Ep1756: Charity’s Board Visit To Belfast
Members of UK sight loss charity RNIB’s board and executive committee visited Belfast to meet and talk, with staff, volunteers and customers. There was a lot to get through as they looked at how the organisation looks to the future and what it’s service users want prioritised. RNIB’s Joe Kenny spoke with Anna Tylor, RNIB’s Chair, to learn more about the visit. If you’d like more info on our ...
10m Jun 15, 2023
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S1 Ep1758: Important Deadline For Those Using Pre Payment Meters For Their Household Energy
June 30th 2023 is the deadline for those on Pre Payment meters to use their government vouchers to help with high energy costs. If you haven’t used yours, have lost them, or haven’t received them, there’s a  deadline approaching for their use. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB’s Legal Rights Service, to find out how to get the vouchers if you haven’t topped ...
5m Jun 15, 2023
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S1 Ep1752: Royal Collection Trust - Gold State Coach Online AD Zoom Session
The Royal Collection Trust looks after the public opening of the Official Residences of The King and cares for the Royal Collection. When the Covid pandemic hit the Royal Collection Trust took their regular free audio described tours online via Zoom and they have continued to do so post Covid. The next Royal Collection Trust audio described online Zoom session will take place on Tuesday 4 Jul...
5m Jun 14, 2023
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S1 Ep1756: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description
For blind and partially sighted people, Audio Description is hugely important to make television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. Audio Description is a narration which describes what is physically happening, say on stage, the big screen or in museums, galleries or other arts events. It comes in many forms but never interrupts actors dialogue or guides. Each month, RNI...
9m Jun 14, 2023
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S1 Ep1755: Debut Play from Disability-Led Theatre Company Flawbored
Amelia talked to the co-founders of Flawbored Theatre Company, Samuel Brewer and Aarian Mehrabani, about their debut play, writing unlikeable blind characters and Theatre Accessibility. You can learn more about Flawbored by going to www.Flawbored.com (https://www.flawbored.com/)  or following them on twitter @FlawBored.
11m Jun 14, 2023
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S1 Ep1754: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 14 June 2023
Jemma Davidson, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: Connect Voices Tracker survey: A special opportunity to help us create a better world for people with sight loss The RNIB is looking for people with sight loss to co...
6m Jun 14, 2023
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S1 Ep1753: British Library Art Workshops and AD Tour
The British Library hosts monthly workshops where blind and partially sighted people can try out new art techniques and create pieces based on items in the library's most recent collections. Amelia learned more about the workshops and an upcoming audio described tour from the British Library’s Emma Tutton. You can learn more about the workshops by emailing outreach@bl.uk or calling Emma on 02...
5m Jun 14, 2023
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S1 Ep1748: RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups - Public Attitudes to Sight Loss
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 blind and partially sighted people and even shape the future of the RNIB too. One way is through the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Danielle Colcombe, RNIB Research and Ins...
14m Jun 13, 2023
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S1 Ep1751: Time Running Out To Claim Pre Payment Meter Vouchers
If you have a pre payment meter for your electricity or gas, time is running out for you to claim your government vouchers. June 30th is the deadline for you to top up your meter, after that date they’re gone. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB, to find out more. If you’d like more info on cost of living support, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk or call the Help...
4m Jun 13, 2023
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S1 Ep1750: Baluji Music Foundation 15th Anniversary Tour
The Baluji Foundation are celebrating their 15th anniversary with a UK tour. Amelia Hilton talked to the organisation's founder, Baluji Shrivastav OBE, about reaching this milestone and sharing music from across the world with audiences. The next tour date is at Customs House, South Shields on 25th June 7.30pm followed by performances at the Waterloo Festival London, St John's Church Waterloo ...
6m Jun 12, 2023
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S1 Ep1748: Charity Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 10/06/23
Each week we chat with RNIB’s CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the big news affecting the charity. Matt began this week with more around campaigning as ITV2’s Love Island Islanders have recorded self-descriptions for blind and partially sighted fans to get to know them better which comes on the back of the work the RNIB has been doing around accessible broadcasting along with news on levelling up ...
9m Jun 10, 2023
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S1 Ep1749: RNIB Festival Of Volunteering Cardiff
RNIB volunteers help to make incredible things happen. A recent event in Cardiff was held to celebrate the achievements of volunteers in Wales. Hywel Davies went along to the ‘Festival of Volunteering’.
8m Jun 09, 2023
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S1 Ep1747: Coronation Champion Anthony Linehan
Coronation Champion Anthony Linehan is an RNIB Volunteer who uses his legal knowledge to help improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Amelia talked to Anthony and Robert Cooper, the RNIB strategic engagement lead to the NHS, who nominated him for the award. You can learn more about volunteering with RNIB by emailing volunteering@rnib.org.uk (mailto:volunteering@rnib.org.uk) ,...
7m Jun 09, 2023
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S1 Ep1745: Online Research Study Around Inclusive Artworks for Everyone
Dr Alison Eardley and DR Lindsay Bywood from the University of Westminster are looking for blind, partially sighted and sighted participants to take part in a collaborative research study between partners in the UK and US about the online accessibility of artworks. They are looking for art lovers, or people who have no interest in art at all, or who fall somewhere in between to take part. This...
11m Jun 08, 2023
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S1 Ep1746: Lachi on making music and celebrating disability culture
Amelia interviewed the multi-talented recording artist, singer-songwriter, disability advocate and cultural activist Lachi about her trail-blazing musical career so far. You can visit lachimusic.com (https://www.lachimusic.com/index.html) learn more and stream Lachi's music. You can visit RAMPD.org (https://rampd.org/) to learn more about Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabili...
9m Jun 08, 2023
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S1 Ep1744: Sight Village Central Returns To Birmingham
Sight Village Central makes its way back to Birmingham this July. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out more about what you can expect from this year’s event. Information on exhibitors and how to sign up can be found here - Sight Village Central - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac.uk) (https://www.qac.ac.uk/exhibitions/sight-village-central/1.htm)
7m Jun 08, 2023
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S1 Ep1743: It's 'Hi Vis' Fortnight
The first two weeks in June are ‘Hi-Vis’ fortnight. Hywel Davies has been finding out what that might mean for your local library.
10m Jun 06, 2023
10m
S1 Ep1742: Google At Glasgow Tech Conference
We’re fast approaching RNIB’s ‘Inclusive Design For Sustainability Conference’ coming up in Glasgow on Wednesday June 21st and Thursday June 22nd. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke with keynote speaker, Christopher Patnoe, ahead of the event.
7m Jun 06, 2023
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S1 Ep1741: New Canadian Social Enterprise Aims To Improve Everyday Accessibility
CNIB Access Labs aims to work with the public and private sector to improve accessibility, for blind and partially sighted people, in a variety of ways, including the built environment and technology. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to David Demers to find out more. For more info, go to www.cnib.ca (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnib.ca%2F&data...
8m Jun 06, 2023
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S1 Ep1740: When Volunteering Leads To A Buckingham Palace Invite
It’s great to hear about charity volunteers being rewarded for their vital work and when that reward includes a visit to Buckingham Palace, it’s one to remember. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dave Power and, Coronation Champion,  John Drake about volunteering for RNIB. If you’d like to find out more about volunteering, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk You can also email volunteering...
9m Jun 06, 2023
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S1 Ep1738: Charlene Kerr-Spencer on Volunteering with the RNIB
For this year’s Volunteer’s Week (1 - 7 June 2023) here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to celebrate, recognise and thank all those amazing people who contribute their time to volunteer with the RNIB and help to make a more inclusive world for blind and partially sighted people. One such person who has given up quite a lot of her time as a Volunteer with the RNIB is Ch...
10m Jun 06, 2023
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S1 Ep1739: Why Become A Volunteer?
Volunteers are a lifeblood for charities, helping them to deliver vital services and projects. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Hazel Hyland, who volunteers for RNIB to find out why she does it and why others should join her. If you’d like more info about volunteering, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also email volunteering@rnib.org.uk or call 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image RNI...
6m Jun 05, 2023
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S1 Ep1735: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up 5 June 2023
Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple of gems from the archives...
7m Jun 05, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1737: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 03/06/2023
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 Volunteers Week, a meeting with the Director General of the BBC and See Sport Differently. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://...
9m Jun 02, 2023
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S1 Ep1736: Celebrating Volunteers' Week - Jonathan Abro
Barry Snell chats with volunteer Jonathan Abro to find out more about his day-to-day role as an RNIB product tester. Volunteers' Week 2023 runs from June 1st till June 7th. Become an RNIB volunteer here: Volunteer | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/) or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. Image: Picture of smiling Jonathan Abro, wearing a red and black Puffa jacket. ...
5m Jun 02, 2023
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S1 Ep1734: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update June 2023
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 work to improve the Access To Work service, the Accessible Information Standard for Health info and a...
10m May 31, 2023
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S1 Ep1732: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 31 May 2023
Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: See Sport Differently Programme Involvement Opportunities RNIB have teamed up with British Blind Sport to launch our new See Sport Differently campaign. Blind and par...
6m May 31, 2023
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S1 Ep1733: Taking On Some Miles This Volunteers' Week
Volunteers' Week is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of all the amazing RNIB volunteers and the work they do to support blind and partially sighted people across the UK. Today, our Paulina chats with two volunteers, Daryl and Shona, who have chosen to take on four Kiltwalks in support of RNIB. Become an RNIB volunteer here: Volunteer | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/v...
6m May 31, 2023
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S1 Ep1731: Global Tech Conference Coming To Glasgow
RNIB Scotland is hosting a global event which will look at technology and accessibility with some of the biggest names from the sector attending and presenting. The Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference will take place at the Glasgow Science Centre on June 21st and 22nd 2023 and your welcome to come along. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, RNIB Scotland Directo...
5m May 30, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1730: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Ocean at the End of the Lane, 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 taken on a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship with the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at ...
8m May 26, 2023
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S1 Ep1729: Why Independent Travel Is Important
Everyone should be able to travel independently. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and despite progress being made over the years to improve accessibility of travel to blind and partially sighted people across the UK, experiences can still vary. Sharing her recent experience of using passanger assistance whilst travelling from York to London, is disability activist and author of Life...
9m May 25, 2023
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