S1 Ep58: Swimming Gala On The Way For Visually Impaired Swimmers.
British Blind Sport (BBS) is a charity which promotes inclusivity in a wide range of sports for blind and partially sighted people, as well as working with governing bodies and sporting facilities to make more sports available. Each year they hold a swimming gala, for all swimmers, to come along and enjoy a fun packed day in the pool. They're also looking to build a database of accessible sport...
12m Jan 18, 2019
12m
Tafsila can See The Funny Side
Have you ever wanted to try stand up? If the answer is yes, the RNIB initiative See the Funny Side could be just for you. Lynne Morgan has been speaking to one of last year's participants, Tafsila Khan, on The Welsh Connection. If you fancy applying for See The Funny Side email connect@rnib.org.uk or call 0303 1234 555 and have your funniest joke ready and tell us why you want to take part. Ap...
11m Jan 17, 2019
11m
S1 Ep57: Canadian Sight Loss Charity Tackles Unemployment.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is Canada's largest sight loss charity and works to change the lives of, and empower, blind and partially sighted people. It's now working with some of the world's biggest companies to promote blind and partially sighted people as valued and skilled, potential, employees. It's all about breaking down barriers, tackling outdated stereotypes an...
8m Jan 17, 2019
8m
S1 Ep56: Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 16th January
On the (Brexit-free) podcast for Wednesday, we hear about RIDC, the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, to learn about accessibility in white goods, as Allan Russell chats to Chris Lofthouse. Also on the pod, we check in with See The Funny Side, with Georgie Morrell, and we also find out whats happening in the South of England with RNIB Community Facilitator Brian Anderson. We'd love yo...
22m Jan 16, 2019
22m
S1 Ep55: Bath Schoolgirl's Fund Raising Challenge.
The Mekele School for the blind in Ethiopia provides a rare opportunity for children with sight loss to receive residential education and learn useful life skills. However the vital work can only be provided with the help of donations, and support, from charities and individuals from across the globe. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lisa Cousins from the charity Ethiopiaid, to learn...
10m Jan 16, 2019
10m
S1 Ep54: Top Tips For Looking After Your Eyes.
It's fare to say that we're probably not the best at looking after our eyes, or at keeping up to date with regular eye checks. So with a new year, how about making a point of making sure we look after them, after all losing your sight is usually number 1 when it comes to things that we couldn't do without. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dr Rubina Ahmed, from Fight For Sight UK, to ...
8m Jan 16, 2019
8m
Get Involved In The South East With RNIB
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is launching a network panel to help improve the lives of people affected by sight loss. The panel, which will operate in the South East area, is an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people to get involved and influence the work of the charity. RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley spoke with Brian Anderson, community facilitator for R...
6m Jan 15, 2019
6m
S1 Ep53: Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 15th January
We focused on employment on Tuesday's Daily Connect, and the struggle of finding work whilst visually impaired; recent statistics show that just 1 in 4 blind people of working age are in employment. Steven spoke to Glen Flatley about losing more of his vision through RP, and the struggle of keeping a job. We also find out about a pilot programme in the North East of England helping work coache...
26m Jan 15, 2019
26m
S1 Ep52: Are White Goods Getting Harder, Or Easier To Use?
If you are blind or partially sighted, choosing white goods for your kitchen can be a difficult task if you have to consider accessibility on top of things like economy and programme functions. With fewer and fewer items using dials and buttons, in favour of touch operation and digital displays, what can be done to improve their operation for people with sight loss? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan R...
12m Jan 15, 2019
12m
S1 Ep51: Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 14th January
It's podcast time! Monday looks a little bit like this: one of our listeners, Brian Docherty, is from NI, and recently undertook a course in I.T. from RNIB. He spoke to Kirsty Campbell to talk about his experiences of the course, and why it was important to him. Also on today's download, news on a survey from the Office of Road and Rail, who have launched a consultation on improving disabled pe...
22m Jan 14, 2019
22m
S1 Ep50: Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 11th January
It's Friday, it's time for today's Daily Connect podcast - today sees Steven chat with blogger Holly Tuke about the #birdboxchallenge, and the reaction online. We also hear from Sonali Rai, who talks about a new consultation on whether there should be more AD on television adverts, and we get Something For The Weekend from producer Andy, including the release of Stan and Ollie. If you would li...
20m Jan 11, 2019
20m
S1 Ep49: Highlights For Audio Described Theatre In January.
Audio Description (AD) can be delivered in a theatre via headphones to blind and partially sighted visitors. The describer tells the person what's happening on stage, between the actors dialogue, and makes the whole visit feel more inclusive. Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts, to look at some forthcoming, touring, highlights. This month we ...
12m Jan 11, 2019
12m
S1 Ep48: Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 10th January
On today's Daily Connect podcast, Steven is joined by Iain Beverley and Sheila Armstrong for the News Review, where topics such as Beyonce's website being inaccessible to the visually impaired, bars of soap being back in fashion, and guide runners at the London Marathon not receiving medals. Also today, Steven spoke with Ann Marie Gallamore from Blind Veterens to tell us all about various event...
39m Jan 10, 2019
39m
S1 Ep47: Should More TV Adverts Be Audio Described?
Many blind and partially sighted people will be familiar with audio description on our televisions. AD, as it's known, is a narrative which is spoken, between actors dialogue, and gives a description of what's physically happening on screen to paint a picture of what's visually going on. The amount of AD content is growing, if a little slowly, but there is now a call for feedback on whether vis...
6m Jan 10, 2019
6m
S1 Ep46: Astronomy For Visually Impaired People.
Star gazing may not be something that you may think would be of interest to someone who is blind or partially sighted, but you'd be wrong. There are now opportunities for visually impaired people to learn more about our universe and get tactile with galaxies, thanks to a new project and it could come to a town or city near you! RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Nicolas Bonne, a partia...
9m Jan 10, 2019
9m
S1 Ep45: Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 9th January
Happy HumpDay everyone! On today's Daily Connect podcast, Steven and Producer Andy discuss the hotly debated topic of the #BirdBoxChallenge, as well as sharing your own views. The pair also discuss what's been announced at CES 2019 so far, including 5G on smartphones, 8K TVs, and smart canes from WeWalk. We also hear from Lynne Morgan, who has been chatting to musician John Nixey, and for sport...
40m Jan 09, 2019
40m
Georgie has good news for those who See The Funny Side
In the closing hours of 2018 actress and stand-up comedian Georgie Morrell joined Kris Wallace on RNIB Connect Radio with great news about a second year of the RNIB Initiative See The Funny Side which allows people with sightloss to flex their funny bone in the comedy spotlight. Georgie also reflects on her incredible 2018 and discusses her work with the RNIB. To apply for See The Funny Side 2...
9m Jan 09, 2019
9m
S1 Ep44: Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 8th January
On today's Daily Connect podcast, Steven Sees The Funny Side, a scheme set up by RNIB and Blind Comedians to give other blind people the opportunity to try stand-up comedy. Also, we get techie and discuss integration of Be My Eyes into In Your Pocket, and RNIB's Red Szell, presenter of Read On, tells us about a new product called Sensing Nature. Let us know what you think of these issues via t...
37m Jan 08, 2019
37m
S1 Ep43: Looking Ahead in 2019 For America's Leading Sight Loss Charity.
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the leading sight loss charity in the USA and they have some big plans for 2019. One of these is the re-location of their annual convention to the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, a huge organisational task for the charity as the event attracts thousands of members from across the country. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to NFB's, PR Director, Ch...
8m Jan 08, 2019
8m
S1 Ep42: What Is It Like Narrating A Talking Book?
UK sight loss charity RNIB has a vast selection of accessible books, which are free to borrow for blind and partially sighted people. They come in different formats, braille, large print, audio cd and you can even stream much of the content to your Smart device. RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell spoke to narrator Carol Jones, to learn more about her work and love of the written word... #RNIBConnect
7m Jan 08, 2019
7m
S1 Ep41: Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 7th January
Welcome to the first Daily Connect podcast for 2019! On the show today, we hear from Gordon Anthony, author of the Audiobook Hunting Icarus. Allan Russell chats with a London resident about challenging recent proposals from Ealing Council, who plan to convert a pedestrian walkway into shared use space, and the issues this poses for visually impaired residents, and we learn about the sad news wh...
21m Jan 07, 2019
21m
Kirsty James Reflects on an Incredible Year
In the final few hours of 2018 Kirsty James joined Kris Wallace on RNIB Connect Radio to reflect on her incredible year of campaigning with the RNIB, raising awareness of Charles Bonnett Syndrome, and dealing with the difficult situation of finding out your Guide Dog is ill.
10m Jan 07, 2019
10m
Why Celebrate World Braille Day 2019?
French inventor and educator Louis Braille was born in 1809 and created a system of reading and writing that opened up the world to blind people. The system of dots, like a 6 on a dice, allows someone who cannot see the written word to read any kind of literature, scientific notation or music score. Although the 21st Century has brought Smart technology to almost every facet of life, includin...
8m Jan 04, 2019
8m
Nicki Kelly's Incredible Year
On New Year's Eve of 2018 Nicki Kelly joined Kris Wallace in the RNIB Connect Radio studios to discuss her incredible year of recording and releasing her debut EP, her work with the RNIB and her inspiring See The Funny Side project, which encourages people with sight loss to take to the comedy stage, and which returns this March! For more information on See The Funny Side email connect@rnib.or...
12m Jan 04, 2019
12m
S1 Ep40: Playwright Amy Bethan Evans discusses her incredible year
On Boxing Day partially sighted playwright Amy Bethan Evans dropped in to RNIB Connect Radio to discuss her incredible year with Kris Wallace. From writing the highly acclaimed play Libby's Eyes, to fighting for representational casting for blind and partially sighted actors, to her everyday battles for social justice on social media Amy has had an amazing 2018...and she plans for even more in ...
15m Dec 28, 2018
15m
S1 Ep39: Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 21st December
Happy Friday everyone! On the last Daily Connect podcast for 2018, Steven and Shaun Preece go on an eventful shopping trip to Oxford Street in London, Allan Russell chats with Costa Asprou from the RNIB Campaigns team about the events that took place in 2018 and we also speak to Kim Taylor about volunteering in South of England . From everyone involved on the Daily Connect show, and everyone h...
34m Dec 21, 2018
34m
S1 Ep38: Festive Audio Description.
It's that time of year when we like to get into Panto mood and head for the theatre and audio description means that visually impaired patrons can shout, sing and join in the mayhem too. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts, to look at some forthcoming shows from around the UK... #RNIBConnect
10m Dec 21, 2018
10m
S1 Ep37: RNIB CEO Review Of 2018.
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the Chief Execs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. Today it's the turn of Eliot Lyne, Interim Chief Exec of RNIB, as he looks at a year of celebration, challenge and change... #RNIBConnect
11m Dec 21, 2018
11m
S1 Ep36: Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 20th December
It's Thursday! There's a running theme for today's Daily Connect podcast, as we hear from a couple of visually impaired people who are doing jobs you wouldn't expect blind people to do, including being a barista and a counsellor. Also, Julian Jackson joins us to talk about the Big Blind Walk he completed this year, and we hear a Christmas story from listener Giles - just five days to go until t...
21m Dec 20, 2018
21m
S1 Ep35: British Blind Sport CEO Review Of 2018.
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the Chief Execs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. Today it's the turn of Alaina MacGregor, Chief Exec of British Blind Sport, who talks about their drive to bring sport to visually impaired people of all ages and show the other benefits of participation, apart from the obvious health and fitness positives... #RNIBConnect
11m Dec 20, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 19th December
Plenty to talk and discuss in Wednesday's Daily Connect podcast, including finding out about the Macular Society - a UK charity for anyone affected by macular conditions - as we chat with Ken Eggleston. Also, RNIB's Madleen Mann talks us through making mince pies, Jessica Lee & Sinead MacFarlane join us to talk about pavement parking, the Afternoon Edition's Simon Pauley and Connect Member and ...
22m Dec 19, 2018
22m
Blind Veterans UK CEO Review Of 2018.
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the Chief Execs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. Today it's the turn of Nick Caplin, Chief Exec of Blind Veterans UK, and it's been a busy year with the centeniary of the end of World War 1... #RNIBConnect
9m Dec 19, 2018
9m
Charity's Big 2018 Campaign Successes.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan talks with Costa Asprou from RNIB's Campaigns team to hear about the latest work being undertaken by the charity and it's volunteer campaigners. For December Allan and Costa decided to look back at 2018, at some of the big successes for the sight loss charity, supported by it's staff and volunteer campaigners... #RNIBConnect
13m Dec 19, 2018
13m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 18th December
On today's Daily Connect podcast, Shaun Preece explains the wonderful world of smart speakers, and all the things you can do with them, in the Connect Conversation this week we let kids from Northern Ireland takeover, we hear from Logan Grey from British Blind Sport, and, much like our poll question featured on the live show this week, we asked a rather festive question: what are you getting yo...
26m Dec 18, 2018
26m
NeateBox CEO Review Of 2018.
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the Chief Execs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. Today it's the turn of Gavin Neate, founder of Neatebox which creates apps to improve the mobility and customer service for people with disabilities... #RNIBConnect
13m Dec 18, 2018
13m
Royal Society For Blind Children CEO Review Of 2018.
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the Chief Execs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. Today it's Tom Pey, Chief Exec of RSBC and he's determined to reach more families with visually impaired children, to help unlock and support their potential... #RNIBConnect
10m Dec 18, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 17th December
Hello all, welcome to Monday - today's podcast for the 17th December includes hearing about a job many people wouldn't be possible for anyone with a visual impairment - being a police officer. Also, Allan Russell chats to Scottish Disability Golf and Curling Secretary Jim Gales, to look back over 2018 and ahead to 2019, Simon Pauley talks to RNIB Community Facilitator Gozie Jo Adigwe about an e...
31m Dec 17, 2018
31m
You Don't Need Sight To Have Vision - Paul Jacob's Story
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats to ex-army veteran Paul Jacobs, who since being blinded by an IED device in 2009, has taken on many challenges... the latest of which is white collar boxing.
12m Dec 17, 2018
12m
Canadian Sight Loss Charity's CEO Review Of 2018.
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the Chief Execs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. Today, John Rafferty, CEO of CNIB (Canada) looks back at the highlights and challenges of 2018 and ahead to what's in store for the charity in 2019... #RNIBConnect
9m Dec 17, 2018
9m
Trip Advisor For Disabled People.
Euan's Guide is an online resource, like Trip Advisor, which allows disabled people to look through, and submit, reviews of places to visit. It looks at things like accessibility, good and bad, and helps venues and visitor attractions make themselves more open to everyone. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Robbie Crow to learn more about the website and their latest Access Survey for ...
5m Dec 17, 2018
5m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 14th December
Happy Friday everyone! Today's Daily Connect podcast features the Friday Forum; this week Steven is joined this week by Alan George, presenter of Sounds Of The Silver Screen, and Music Box presenter Sandra Gayer to talk about their big issues about being blind. Also, we hear Robert Kirkwood's chat with 18 year old actress Ellie Wallwork, who was in the recent episode of Doctor Who. For our adv...
49m Dec 14, 2018
49m
Guide Dogs Chief Exec Reviews 2018.
Each year, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the Chief Execs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. Today, Tom Wright, CEO of Guide Dogs UK looks back at the highlights and challenges of 2018 and ahead to what's in store for the charity in 2019... #RNIBConnect
14m Dec 14, 2018
14m
Doctor Who And Guide Dogs?
Each Christmas, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Alexandra Loosly-Soul from The Who Shop in London. We hear about the latest talking books, movies with audio description, as well as the top toys and collectables that would be ideal for blind and partially sighted Sci Fi fans. This year, we also find out how the museum, part of the shop, has raised money to name a Guide Dog...but w...
10m Dec 14, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 13th December
It's #ThrowbackThursday for today's Daily Connect podcast - we go back to one of our favourite 'Connected' chats from this year, as Liz Frankland tells us all about life coaching and how she can help you. Also coming up: a technology review on Beats Headphones, Paul Quigley talks about street furniture, and RNIB's "who put that there?" campaign, and we also hear from Pete Hoey and Sightline. J...
31m Dec 13, 2018
31m
A Great Year For Disability Golf And Curling.
The charity,Scottish Disability Golf and Curling, has grown significantly over the years to sport a membership of over 1,000 disabled golfers and curlers. From individuals who have never picked up a golf club or curling stone, to those who are getting back into the sport, the organisation strives to provide everything from free, professional, tuition to participation in national and internation...
8m Dec 13, 2018
8m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 12th December
On today's podcast, producer Andy chats to Martin Symcox from London-based charity Metro Blind Sport, about trying new sports if you are blind or partially sighted, and overcoming the barriers that come with it. Also, we hear from one visually impaired mans experience of train travel, Simon Pauley chats to Danny Forrest about his life, and Nicky Kelly takes us to the Birmingham Working Age Foru...
29m Dec 12, 2018
29m
Blind Doctor Who actress Ellie Wallwork
Robert Kirkwood chats to actress and singer, songwriter Ellie Wallwork about her acting career and being in the Doctor Who episode 'It Takes You Away'.
7m Dec 12, 2018
7m
Sensing Nature When you're Blind
Sarah Bell is a research fellow at the university of Exeter and she’s recently looked at how people with sight loss benefit from interacting with nature, and the challenges they experience in being able to do that. Sarah is speaking to Connect Radio’s Red Szell. #RNIBConnect
10m Dec 12, 2018
10m
Can You Play Rugby If You Are Partially Sighted?
Rugby is a fast paced, physical and demanding game but you might think that it's not suitable for anyone who is visually impaired. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Archie Yabsley who, despite being partially sighted, plays regularly for Milton Keynes and is keen to let everyone know that rugby can be a fun, and accessible, sport... #RNIBConnect
11m Dec 12, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 11th December
It's Tuesday podcast time! Join the conversation with your views on these issues by posting in all of our social media channels or emailing radio@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #TheDailyConnect
36m Dec 11, 2018
36m