S1 Ep1467: Accessible in Home Display - Philippa Brown
Are you worried about your energy bills? With energy prices increasing, it has never been more important to be able to keep track of how much your household is spending on gas and electricity. Charity RNIB has worked with industry exports to help develop an Accessible In Home Display (AIHD). They are available to blind and partially sighted people and work with your smart meter to let you kno...
3m Nov 11, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1466: Accessible in Home Display - David Clarke
Are you worried about your energy bills? With energy prices increasing, it has never been more important to be able to keep track of how much your household is spending on gas and electricity. Charity RNIB has worked with the industry to help develop an Accessible In Home Display (AIHD). They are available to blind and partially sighted people and work with your smart meter to let you know ho...
5m Nov 11, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1465: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, Audio Described 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 audio described theatre reviews. This week it was on to the dance floor and under the glitter ball for Strictly Ballroom:  The Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre...
5m Nov 11, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1464: Twitter Drops Accessibility Team? Tech Talk Reaction
Following the recent news that Twitter has axed its accessibility team as part of huge cuts at the social media company, Tech Talk hosts Dave, Callum and Tasneem sat down to discuss the implications of the measures. For the very latest news from the world of accessible technology, tune into Tech Talk every Tuesday at 1pm, or look for it wherever you get your podcasts.
8m Nov 09, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1462: Do You Know A Blind Or Partially Sighted Child Who'd Love A Letter From Santa
The Elves at the North Pole are working with RNIB's little helpers to make sure that blind and partially sighted little Ones can get a letter from Santa. What's even better is that the letters can be in the child's preferred format, like large print, braille, audio or email. We've despatched RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell to the North Pole to speak to Titch The Elf and we drop in on Santa's...
11m Nov 09, 2022
11m
S1 Ep1463: Sight Village South East - Bristol Braille Technology
The annual exhibition of technology and services for blind and partially sighted people, Sight Village South East was back at Kensington Town Hall in London on Tuesday 8 November 2022 and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there soaking up the atmosphere and chatting with some of the exhibitors. Toby was joined by Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille Technology to talk about the Canute Console, a B...
6m Nov 09, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1463: Sight Village South East 2022 - AReye
The annual exhibition of technology and services for blind and partially sighted people, Sight Village South East was back at Kensington Town Hall in London on Tuesday 8 November 2022 and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there soaking up the atmosphere and chatting with some of the exhibitors. Toby caught up with Dr Jordi M Asher a vision scientist from the University of Essex who is one of...
3m Nov 09, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1463: Sight Village South East 2022 - Metro Blind Sport
The annual exhibition of technology and services for blind and partially sighted people, Sight Village South East was back at Kensington Town Hall in London on Tuesday 8 November 2022 and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there soaking up the atmosphere and chatting with some of the exhibitors. Toby caught up with Lucy Simper from Metro Blind Sport, the London based charity providing sportin...
4m Nov 09, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1463: Sight Village South East 2022 - Sight and Sound Technology
The annual exhibition of technology and services for blind and partially sighted people, Sight Village South East was back at Kensington Town Hall in London on Tuesday 8 November 2022 and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there soaking up the atmosphere and chatting with some of the exhibitors. Toby caught up with Glenn Tookey, Chief Executive of Sight and Sound Technology to find out what w...
3m Nov 09, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1462: Vital Health Information Still Not Available In Accessible Formats
The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) was launched in 2016 and should have made it possible for blind and partially sighted people, in England, to have all information and communications around their health care delivered in accessible formats. Several years on and people are still not receiving this vital service. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Khadija Raza, from RNIB, to fi...
8m Nov 08, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1461: Blind Barista and Motivational Speaker
Whether you prefer espresso or cappuccino, Blind Barista and Motivational Speaker Joseph Matheatau can make them all. He joined Amelia to talk more about his coffee training, career and teaching. Find out more about Joseph on his website www.blindbarista.co.za (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blindbarista.co.za%2F&data=05%7C01%7Camelia.hilton%40rnib.org.uk...
5m Nov 08, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1459: All About Insight Pod-Bites Episode 2 on Technology
Join our Knowledge Communications Officer to find out all about the next episode of her RNIB Insight Pod-Bites series, this time focusing on the digital exclusion that some visually impaired people face when it comes to technology but also how technology can open up access to information and much more too. Insight Pod-Bites is a new RNIB Podcast produced by Charlotte Jones, RNIB’s Knowledge Co...
9m Nov 08, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1459: Insight Pod-Bites – Digital Exclusion and Technology
Insight Pod-Bites is a new RNIB Podcast produced by Charlotte Jones, RNIB’s Knowledge Communications Officer, providing a roundup of the latest information and insight from RNIB’s Research on a range of topics relating to sight loss. In this second episode of Insight Pod-Bites, Charlotte focuses on why blind and partially sighted people are twice as likely to be digitally excluded and what bar...
9m Nov 08, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1460: Kerrie McKenzie RNIB Jobseekers Course Six Month Follow Up
Getting back into work can be a daunting thing, but the RNIB eLearning Jobseekers Couse helped one participant find work. Six months on from participating in the course, Kerrie McKenzie caught up with our David Hogg.
9m Nov 07, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1456: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - BRB Coppélia, Audio Described Theatre
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 audio described theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of Coppélia at the Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday 29 October, 2.30pm...
7m Nov 04, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1458: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 05/11/2022
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 New Accessible In Home Displays to help monitor our energy use, more support on the Cost Of Living crisis and a further push on making health information more accessible. If you, or someone you know, would...
8m Nov 04, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1457: Calm and Support your Pooch on Bonfire night
For many animals, including dogs, firework can be frightening, causing anxiety and stress. RNIB's Connect radio Allan Russell spoke to Helen Whiteside form guide dogs to get advice & tips to create a more relaxing environment. For more information go to www.guidedog.co.uk #RnibConnectRadio Image: Fireworks Display
6m Nov 04, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1455: Accessible Online Resources for Starting Up Your Own Business
There are many issues blind and partially sighted people face when trying to find work and get on to the career ladder and of course there are some great paid work placement programmes including some by the RNIB too. One option might be to set up your own business and be your own boss. How easy might that be and how accessible are the resources out there to help you too as a blind or partially...
15m Nov 04, 2022
15m
S1 Ep1454: Sustainable second-hand bookstore Ineffable Books - Victoria Ross
Partially sighted Victoria Ross turned her life-long love of books into a business. She is now owns Ineffable Books, an independent sustainable book shop in the Scottish borders. Visit http://www.ineffablebooks.co.uk or Ineffable Books on Facebook to look at the catalogue and learn more. Image: Black background with cartoon white book and feather outline. Text 'Ineffable Books' below.
5m Nov 03, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1453: Audio Only Computer Game from Lancaster University
Time to talk gaming. David Hogg spoke with Dr Joseph Lindley from Lancaster University about an audio only computer game that's in development.
9m Nov 02, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1452: Connect Voices Round Up 2 November 2022
Clare Aldworth, RNIB Voice of the Customer Insight Officer 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: 6 Month Involvement Opportunity to Join RNIB Steering Group! This is an opportunity to share your lived experience of sight loss and help the RNIB to create vario...
7m Nov 02, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1451: Safe Bus Stop Petition - Sarah Gayton and Sarah Leadbetter
Blind Activist Sarah Leadbetter handed in a petition to 10 Downing Street recently to protest against ‘floating’ bus stops which she says pose a danger to people with sight loss. Amelia was joined by her and Sarah Gayton, the Street Access Campaign Co-ordinator of the National Federation of The Blind Of the UK to talk about the petition and pavement safety. Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
6m Nov 01, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1450: Social Care Win For Charity's Legal Rights Service
UK sight loss charity RNIB has a legal rights service which customers can get advice and support from, on a variety of topics. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Danny Dooney, from the LRS team, to hear how a phone call from a customer led to action being taken to win compensation and social care support from a local council. If you'd like support or advice from the Legal Rights Servic...
7m Nov 01, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1449: What Is Purple Tuesday And Why Should Service Providers And Commerce Pay Attention
Each year Purple Tuesday reminds service providers about the Billions of pounds worth of spending power held by people with disabilities. It's goal is to make service providers look closely at how they provide the best possible service to an often overlooked, valuable , customer base. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, from NeateBox, to learn more about the event and what ...
11m Nov 01, 2022
11m
S1 Ep1448: The history and hauntings of Aston Hall Museum
Aston Hall Museum in Birmingham is said to be one of the most haunted places in the UK. Team Manager, Rik Sowden, joined Amelia to talk about the hall’s history and hauntings. Trigger Warning: This conversation mentions how historical residents died, which some listeners may find distressing. Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
8m Oct 31, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1385: Dundee Contemporary Arts - The Top of Each Ripple by Manuel Solano, AD Live Tour
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) will be holding their first live audio described tour for blind and partially sighted people with the Top of Each Ripple by Manuel Solano on Wednesday 3 November 2022 at 6pm. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Kay Hamlyn, Exhibitions Assistant at Dundee Contemporary Arts and artist and describer Juliana Capes who will be leading the live AD t...
8m Oct 31, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1447: Real SAM Phone
RealThing AI are set to release a new phone alongside the Real SAM Pocket. David Hogg spoke to Louise Humphreys from Real Think AI to find out more… Prices for the Real SAM Phone start from £19.99 per month. To find out more about the Real SAM Phone you can head over to their website realsam.co.uk/realsamphone (https://realsam.co.uk/realsamphone/) or you can call their helpline 01733514612
8m Oct 31, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1385: RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups Update - Travel and Transport
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 Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings and in this update on the work of the focus groups it was all about travel and transport for ...
9m Oct 31, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1446: Lara Marshall - RNIB Library Engagement Manager
Are you a familiar face at your local library? Or maybe you’ve never ventured in? RNIB are launching a new survey to gather the experiences of blind and partially sighted people in their local libraries. Amelia talked to Lara Marshall, the RNIB’s Library Engagement Manager, for more... Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
6m Oct 31, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1445: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 29/10/2022
This week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sat down with David Clarke, Chief Operating Officer  of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week David talks about the partnership with Pocklington to create 21 internships, a meeting at the European Blind Union's offices in Paris and a nod to the forthcoming World Cup. If you, or someone you know, wo...
11m Oct 28, 2022
11m
S1 Ep1444: What Is It Like Living With Sight Loss And Breast Cancer?
As we come to the end of October we are approaching the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month - a month of campaigning for more awareness about breast cancer while raising funds for research. But what is the experience of someone who is dealing with breast cancer who also has sight loss? Yvonne Milne spoke to Anna Tylor, the Chair of RNIB, about her recent experiences of a breast cancer diagno...
13m Oct 28, 2022
13m
S1 Ep1443: Sight Village Event Heads To London
Sight Village is Europe's biggest exhibition and conference event for blind and partially sighted people. It's next stop will be in London on November 8th 2022. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lottie Reid, from Queen Alexandra College, to find out more about what's in store. If you'd like more info, or want to register, go to www.qacsightvillage.org.uk (https://eur03.safelinks.pr...
6m Oct 27, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1441: Ally Lloyd - Accessible CPR Resources from Safe A Life For Scotland
Amelia talked to ‘Save A Life for Scotland’ Research Assistant, Ally Lloyd, about their new accessible CPR resources. You can find the resources and give your feedback at https://savealife.scot/play-your-part/ Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
5m Oct 27, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1442: Summing Up the Beyond the Visual Symposium with Ken Wilder and Aaron McPeake
Beyond the Visual, a symposium reflecting on what blindness brings to the experience of art within cultural organisations and beyond was held at Wellcome Collection on Friday and Saturday 21 and 22 October 2022. Visually impaired and sighted Speakers at the symposium included artists, creative practitioners, disability activists, historians, researchers and scientists together to not only to t...
6m Oct 27, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1442: Beyond the Visual - Georgina Kleege on Her Closing Keynote Speech
Beyond the Visual, a symposium reflecting on what blindness brings to the experience of art within cultural organisations and beyond was held at Wellcome Collection on Friday and Saturday 21 and 22 October 2022. Visually impaired and sighted Speakers at the symposium included artists, creative practitioners, disability activists, historians, researchers and scientists together to not only to t...
9m Oct 27, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1442: Beyond the Visual - Joe Rizzo-Naudi, Black Cane Diary
Beyond the Visual, a symposium reflecting on what blindness brings to the experience of art within cultural organisations and beyond was held at Wellcome Collection on Friday and Saturday 21 and 22 October 2022. Visually impaired and sighted Speakers at the symposium included artists, creative practitioners, disability activists, historians, researchers and scientists together to not only to t...
9m Oct 27, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1442: Beyond the Visual - Collin van Uchelen, Visually Impaired Conceptual Artist on Accessible Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
Beyond the Visual, a symposium reflecting on what blindness brings to the experience of art within cultural organisations and beyond was held at Wellcome Collection on Friday and Saturday 21 and 22 October 2022. Visually impaired and sighted Speakers at the symposium included artists, creative practitioners, disability activists, historians, researchers and scientists together to not only to t...
9m Oct 27, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1442: Beyond the Visual - Jos Boys, The DisOrdinary Architecture Project and Architecture Beyond Sight
Beyond the Visual, a symposium reflecting on what blindness brings to the experience of art within cultural organisations and beyond was held at Wellcome Collection on Friday and Saturday 21 and 22 October 2022. Visually impaired and sighted Speakers at the symposium included artists, creative practitioners, disability activists, historians, researchers and scientists together to not only to t...
6m Oct 27, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1442: Beyond the Visual - Simon Hayhoe on His Opening Keynote Speech
Beyond the Visual, a symposium reflecting on what blindness brings to the experience of art within cultural organisations and beyond was held at Wellcome Collection on Friday and Saturday 21 and 22 October 2022. Visually impaired and sighted Speakers at the symposium included artists, creative practitioners, disability activists, historians, researchers and scientists together to not only to t...
5m Oct 27, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1442: Setting Up the Beyond the Visual Symposium with Ken Wilder and Aaron McPeake
Beyond the Visual, a symposium reflecting on what blindness brings to the experience of art within cultural organisations and beyond was held at Wellcome Collection on Friday and Saturday 21 and 22 October 2022. Visually impaired and sighted Speakers at the symposium included artists, creative practitioners, disability activists, historians, researchers and scientists together to not only to t...
11m Oct 27, 2022
11m
S1 Ep1441: Cormac Quinn - UK Regional Manager of E-Scooter Operator Neuron on collaboration with RNIB.
With students back on campus, many cities have seen a rise in E-Scooter use. To educate users on how to drive and park responsibly, E-Scooter operator Neuron have collaborated RNIB on a ‘Scootsafe’ campaign at freshers’ weeks around the UK. Amelia talks to Cormac Quinn, Neuron’s UK Regional Manager, about the different methods Neuron are using to make e-scooters safer for everyone. Head to w...
6m Oct 27, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1440: Online Drumming Sessions For Deafblind People
Sense is a UK charity which helps people with complex disabilities to take part in a variety of activities. Hywel Davies has been finding out about one of them. For more information or support when booking the 'Drumming to Music' session, please contact paul.downes@sense.org.uk or call on 07970 339871 Image: Sense logo and the text, Sense for deafblind people.
7m Oct 25, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1439: Can You Help Charities' Cost Of Living Call For Benefit Increases?
UK sight loss charity RNIB, along with other 3rd sector organisations, is calling on Westminster to increase social security benefits by the current rate of inflation, as outlined in the current government's manifesto. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Megan Dearing, from RNIB, to find out how you can help, with only a few minutes of your time. For more information, go to http://www.r...
4m Oct 25, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1438: Ben Andrews: Author of Better Places Nicky and Candy’s Street
Ben Andrews is an author; his upcoming book Nicky and Candy's Street aims to teach kids about the importance of having tidy streets so VI people can navigate them safely. David Hogg has more… To pre order Nicky and Candy's Street at the link below https://www.tinytreebooks.co.uk/shop/p/better-places-nicky-candys-street-ben-andrews  (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A...
5m Oct 24, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1437: What's It Like Being An Intern With Sight Loss
RNIB and Thomas Pocklington Trust have teamed up to help more blind and partially sighted people onto the job ladder. There are 21 internships up for grabs but the closing date is 31st October 2022. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Margaret Hart, who's an intern with My Vision Oxfordshire, to find out what it's like being on an internship. If you'd like more info on the 21 positions,...
6m Oct 24, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1435: Victoria Claire - Maidstone Museum, Lady Godiva Sculpture, Audio Described Art Review
For the first in her what we hope will be regular audio described art reviews Victoria Claire recently visited Maidstone Museum in Kent to find out about their offer for blind and partially sighted people and to review the recorded audio description of their Lady Godiva sculpture by Artist John Thomas. Victoria is a former Professional Artist and Contemporary Sculptor who has been a sight loss...
8m Oct 24, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1436: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 23/10/2022.
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 importance of collaborating with UK governments and other 3rd sector organisations, as well as an update on the See The Person Not The Sight Loss campaign.. If you, or someone you know, would like inform...
8m Oct 22, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1433: Lemony Snicket’s The Dark - New Audio Described Dance-Theatre Production
Peut-Être Theatre company have adapted Lemony Snicket’s The Dark into a new dance-theatre production for young visually impaired people and their friends and families with integrated audio description and touch tours for all performances. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby caught up with Actor Charlie Hendren who plays Laszlo in The Dark and Chris Campion, a visually impaired Access Consultant who work...
9m Oct 21, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1434: Charity Looking For New Members To Join It's Youth Group
If you're aged between 18 and 40, live in Scotland and are blind or partially sighted, RNIB Scotland is inviting you to join some of it's groups. The charity is hoping to get more people connected and involved in a range of activities and gatherings. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lewis Shaw, group member, to find out more about the youth group. If you'd like more info, email Danie...
5m Oct 21, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1432: MORE COST OF LIVING ADVISE FROM UK SIGHTLOSS CHARITY
It's never been more important to make sure your Maximising your your income, to combat the cost of living of living increases. RNIB's Allan Russell, spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB's Legal Rights Service, to get the latest information and direct people to the charity's latest resources. For more information, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call the helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image: ...
7m Oct 20, 2022
7m