Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 9th November
On Friday's Daily Connect podcast, we hear from Amy Stuart from NI Sightlines to tell us about some Audio Described theater coming up, we learn about about Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and some special events planned, which will hopefully bring people with the condition together, we learn more about a new trustee position at the RNIB, and Producer Kris gives us all Something For The Weekend. We'd ...
40m Nov 09, 2018
40m
RNIB needs you!
RNIB are looking for new members for their board, Ellie Southwood our boards chair was asked some questions by the company helping to recruit these members. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in doing follow this link! https://trustees-unlimited.co.uk/become-a-trustee/5698/trustees-rnib
9m Nov 09, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Catherine Gilliland
Today it’s the turn of Catherine Gilliland. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 09, 2018
1m
Walk, Climb & Jump For Fun & Funds.
The fund raising and events team at RNIB work tirelessly to create fantastic, fun and memorable challenges for people to get involved in, to raise money for the UK's leading sight loss charity. Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Lizzie Wagner, from RNIB, to highlight new events, look back at some amazing thrills and volunteer achievements. This month it's UK treks, a Ben ...
12m Nov 09, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 8th November
On today's Daily Connect podcast, Steven chats with 'A Little Alternative' host David Hogg about accessibility to gigs and concerts for people with disabilities, we hear from Nick Rook, a visually impaired policeman, who kept his job after losing his sight, and Producer Kris joins us with Your Views. Let us know what you think of these issues via the usual social media channels. Join the conve...
52m Nov 08, 2018
52m
Assistive Tech Bulletin Is Free!
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Tristan Parker from E-Access Bulletin. The free publication is packed with news on assistive and accessible tech news, reviews, interviews and readers Q&A. This month, topics include a new app for improving assistance on train journeys and a call for contributors to submit to a new website that will review assistive technology... #RNIBCo...
9m Nov 08, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Marilyn Campbell
Today it’s the story of Marilyn Campbell. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 08, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 7th November
On today's episode we find out if enough is being done by the broadcasters to ensure more audio description is being made available to blind and partially sighted people. We also hear about how talking cash machines are being used by blind people and if you are into sport, we hear how one football club is encouraging more blind football fans to become players. Join the conversation with your v...
25m Nov 07, 2018
25m
RNIB 150 Stories - Elaine Kee
Today it’s the turn of Elaine Kee. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 07, 2018
1m
New Project From Veterans Charity.
As the centenary of Armistice Day approaches, we learn about a new project being launched by the charity Blind Veterans UK. The organisation provides a wide range of support for military personnel, of all ages, who have been effected by sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio’s Red Szell spoke to Robert Baker, Information and Archives Officer, from Blind Veterans UK. #RNIBConnect
9m Nov 07, 2018
9m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 6th November
On today's episode of the Daily Connect we meet Chloe Tear who tells us that we should consider embracing our disability and even the disabled label to help us be better understood in society. We also find out how US charities for blind people have geared up to ensure blind voters there can vote easily and independently. If you would like to contribute to the discussion, you can email us, or f...
26m Nov 06, 2018
26m
Guide Dog VS White Cane?
Are you a white cane user or do you perhaps prefer a guide dog helping you get from A to B? White Cane Warrior Paul Quigley and RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley discuss the pros and cons of both. If you’d like to join the debate email us at: radio@rnib.org.uk or tweet @RNIBradio
12m Nov 06, 2018
12m
RNIB 150 Stories - Jacob Hare
Today it’s the turn of Jacob Hare. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 06, 2018
1m
See My Voice Is A Game Changer.
The charity British Blind Sport encourages participation in a wide variety of sports for visually impaired people and works with gyms, sports centres and coaches, around the UK, to deliver training to make sport more inclusive. The organisation is in the 2nd year of a project called See My Voice, which aims to use sport as a springboard to improve the social, educational and vocational opportun...
5m Nov 06, 2018
5m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 5th November
Remember remember the 5th of November... but also remember that not all pets enjoy the fireworks; on today's Daily Connect podcast we hear tips from Claire Curtis on how to keep your dog safe. Also on the podcast, 'A Little Alternative' host David Hogg speaks to Attitude is Everything, a charity aiming to improve access to gigs and concerts for people with disabilities. We also hear from Nick R...
25m Nov 05, 2018
25m
RNIB 150 Stories - Niall McMurty
Today it’s the turn of Niall McMurtry. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Chris Reddington
Today it’s the turn of Chris Reddington. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Amanda Burt
Today it’s the turn of Amanda Burt. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Paige Wadsworth
Today it’s the turn of Paige Wadsworth. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Nina McIntosh
Today it’s the turn of Nina McIntosh. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 05, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Ian White
Today it’s the turn of Ian White. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Nov 05, 2018
1m
Accessible Literature Gets The EU Green Light.
Since 2008, charities around the globe have been working to create a barrier free environment in order to share literature in accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people. The Marrakesh Treaty has now been ratified by many countries around the globe, including European Union members. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Wolfgang Angerman, President of the European Blind Unio...
11m Nov 05, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 2nd November
Coming up on Friday's Daily Connect podcast, Steven is joined by Richard Forster and Read On's Red Szell for a rather heated Friday Forum, Steven chats to blind blogger Holly Tuke, who shared some fantastic news she received recently, producer Kris tells us what to do over the next few days in Something For The Weekend, and our Society of The Week is DeafBlind NI. Let us know what you think of...
46m Nov 02, 2018
46m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 1st November
On the Daily Connect this morning, Steven is joined by Ian Beverley and Sheila Armstrong in the News Review, we chat to Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound Technology regarding the release of JAWS 2019, we hear about an RNIB campaign to educate cyclists about being mindful about potential blind and visually impaired pedestrians, and Producer Kris popped in to update us on all the emails and twee...
51m Nov 01, 2018
51m
RNIB Campaigns Update November 2018
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to Costa Asprew from the Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB) to hear more about their campaigning work, to make every day better for those living with sight loss. This month, creating a society where sightloss is not a barrier to living life to the full and the problems of getting around.
11m Nov 01, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 31st October
On today's spook-tacular show, Steven finds out why novelty contact lenses could be bad for you. Also we talk to Shaun 'Petrified' Preece from Tech Talk to discuss Apple's latest announcements of new gadgets. And we also find out about a new volunteering opportunity in the West Midlands with RNIB Connect. We'd love you to join the conversation, and let us know your experiences and how you feel...
33m Oct 31, 2018
33m
Thoughts on Apple's latest announcement
Joining Steven Scott on a Halloween-themed Daily Connect this morning was one of his Tech Talk co-hosts Shaun Preece, as they discussed Apple's latest announcements of new gadgets from yesterday's event. Let us know what you think of the news via the usual social media channels. Join the conversation! #RNIBConnect #TheDailyConnect
10m Oct 31, 2018
10m
Novelty Contact Lenses at Halloween
On the Daily Connect this morning, Steven was joined by Farah Topia, a Clinical Advisor at the Association of Optometrists, to discuss the dangers of novelty contact lenses, that many of us may consider wearing for Halloween trick or treating. If you would like to contribute to the discussion, you can email us, or find us on all the usual social media channels. #RNIBConnect #TheDailyConnect
7m Oct 31, 2018
7m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 30th October
On today's episode Steven Scott finds out about a campaigner who has been having difficulty getting accessible information from her property provider. Also A Little Alternative presenter David Hogg joins Steven to talk about going out to gigs as a visually impaired person. Also our Society of the Week is DeafBlind Uk. Join the conversation with your views on these issues by posting in all of o...
31m Oct 30, 2018
31m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 29th October
On Monday's Daily Connect podcast, Steven chats with Blind Blogger Holly Tuke, who shared some fantastic news she received recently, we also find more out about Charles Bonnet Syndrome, as Bee shares her story. Paul Quigley chats with Simon Pauley about the #justaskdontgrab campaign, and as it's Halloween later this week, Steven welcomes Producer Kris and Talking Book's Robert Kirkwood to talk ...
28m Oct 29, 2018
28m
Mobility Guide Could Be A Game Changer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell finds out about an exciting new invention, which could be set to revolutionise blind and partially sighted people’s everyday mobility. #rambletag
10m Oct 29, 2018
10m
RNIB 150 Stories - Elspeth Brown
Today it’s the turn of Elspeth Brown. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 29, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Stephen Davidson
Today it’s the turn of Stephen Davidson. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 29, 2018
1m
Connected: Life of a Blind Girl
On The Daily Connect this morning, Steven had a wonderful chat with  Blogger Holly Tuke, whose blog lifeofablindgirl.com is a way for her to share her experiences of living with a visual impairment. Holly also had some fantastic news to share regarding a recent accolade. If you're active on Twitter, you can follow Holly @lifeofablindgrl, and she's also on Facebook and Instagram. Do you have a...
9m Oct 29, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Gary Moritz
Today it’s the turn of Gary Moritz. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 29, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 26th October
Happy Friday everyone! The Daily Connect podcast today features Steven speaking to Kim Taylor, who told us all about some voluntary opportunities in the West Midlands. We also chat to Angus Huntley about a street charter campaign in the North East called 'Who Put That There!' to highlight the difficulties blind people face when out and about on the streets. Steven is also joined by The Early E...
50m Oct 26, 2018
50m
Volunteer opportunities in the West Midlands
On the Daily Connect this morning, Steven spoke to Kim Taylor, who told us all about some voluntary opportunities in the West Midlands.
6m Oct 26, 2018
6m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 25th October
On The Daily Connect podcast for Thursday, we invite Ian Beverly & Shiela Armstrong back into the forum to discuss energy meters and bank closures, we speak to Sarah Matthews about her sudden sight loss, Rosa Gomez tells us about being elected as a local councillor, after receiving support from the RNIB, and Producer Kris breaks down Your Views for us too. Let us know what you think of these i...
43m Oct 25, 2018
43m
RNIB 150 Stories - Menna Fitzpatrick
Today it’s the turn of Menna Fitzpatrick. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 25, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Neville
Today it’s the turn of Neville. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 25, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Dave Steele
Today it’s the turn of Dave Steele. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
4m Oct 25, 2018
4m
Blind Adventurer Scoops International Prize.
The San Francisco Lighthouse For The Blind runs a global competition called the Holman Prize and one of this year's recipients is RNIB Connect Radio's blind presenter and adventurer Red Szell. The prize is awarded to 3 lucky blind or partially sighted people to help them realise a dream challenge or project. Red spoke to Bryan Bashin, CEO of Lighthouse, to learn more about the prize and discuss...
15m Oct 25, 2018
15m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 24th October
What's on The Daily Connect podcast for today, we hear you ask? Today we find out more about the Marrakesh Treaty in World Connect, Karina Gregory shares her Guide Dog experience in Paws for Thought, for the active amongst you we hear about some sport taster days, and for the more fashionably minded, we also hear about a new colour detecting device, which can help you identify colours around th...
17m Oct 24, 2018
17m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 23rd October
On the Daily Connect podcast today, we hear from Costa Asprou on the Accessible Health, the Connect Conversation this week includes a chat with John Godbar, Scott Chesworth and Victoria Orawari regarding 'good natured, yet unwanted' grabbing, especially as news today featured comments from MPs saying that harassment is now "deeply ingrained" in British culture. We also speak with Peter Seaman f...
38m Oct 23, 2018
38m
White Cane Warrior Chats ‘Just Ask, Don’t Grab’ Campaign
A recent campaign by Dr Amy Kavanagh has called into question the way we interact with those with disabilities. The ‘Just Ask, Don’t Grab’ initiative highlights the importance of asking before you force ‘well-meaning’ assistance onto someone who might not necessarily require it. White Cane Warrior Paul Quigley and RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley discuss the campaign and what challenges it br...
9m Oct 23, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Anita Davies
Today it’s the turn of Anita Davies. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 23, 2018
1m
Mansfield Town Football Club Launch Blind Football Team
The sport of blind football has grown around the globe and participants can play for fun, or represent their clubs and country at a professional level. The latest club to throw its weight behind new teams is Mansfield Town, who are supporting England International, Nathan Edge, who has represented his country at many levels including the Blind World Cup. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spo...
12m Oct 23, 2018
12m
Sight Village Is Heading For London
If you, or someone you know, is blind or partially sighted, then the Sight Village events are a must attend. They tour the UK with exhibitors and charities, from across the globe, to showcase a range of hi and low tech solutions, as well as services that range from leisure, to employment, education and much more. November 6th and 7th will see the Sight Village event roll into Kensington Town ...
5m Oct 23, 2018
5m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 22nd October
On today's episode we hear how Linda Wilson became an RNIB campaigner, we find out what's happening in the South West of England with RNIB Connect, we chat to Karina in Paws for Thought, and we hear from Jamila Shaikh about the very successful Diversity event in Glasgow at the weekend. We'd love you to join the conversation, and let us know your experiences and how you feel - you can email us,...
17m Oct 22, 2018
17m
Celebrating Diversity, Getting Connected - an RNIB fundraiser
On this morning's Daily Connect, Steven chatted to Jamila Shaikh on the very successful 'Celebrating Diversity, Getting Connected' event which took place in Glasgow at the weekend, which featured an African drumming band, Bollywood dancing and some Scottish piping, among some esteemed guests. It was fantastic to hear that £5050 was raised overall - well done to all involved! #RNIBConnect #The...
6m Oct 22, 2018
6m