S2 Ep1383: Visionary Conference 2025 - Conference Accessibility
What are some ideas you can use to make events and conferences more accessible and inclusive? The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Amy Pearman from Visionary to hear what they’ve put in place. Learn more about ...
7m Sep 26, 2025
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S2 Ep1406: Visionary Conference 2025 - Sharing Lived Experience with Shari Attuh
Join Amelia on the conference floor of the Visionary Annual Conference 2025 in Birmingham. She spoke to Shari Attuh, Lived Experience Leadership Projects Officer at Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), to learn more about her sight loss story and the experiences behind the workshop 'Getting it right, by getting real: Building safe spaces for Lived Experience.' Learn more about TPT on their website...
6m Sep 26, 2025
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S2 Ep1382: Visionary Conference 2025 - Blatchington Court Trust
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Joanne Teager from Blatchington Court Trust about supporting young VI people to self-advocate. Learn more about Blatchington Court trust on their website - Blatchington Court...
6m Sep 26, 2025
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S2 Ep1381: Visionary Conference 2025 - Excellence In Inclusion Panel Highlights
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Ellie Southwood from Fight For Sight, BBC Strategic Disability Lead Robbie Crow and Paralympian and Speaker Darren Harris after the 'Excellence In Inclusion' panel which also ...
10m Sep 26, 2025
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S2 Ep1380: Visionary Conference 2025 - MyVision Oxfordshire Wellbeing Walk
Let’s join Amelia in Birmingham at the Visionary Annual Conference where local, national, and international sight loss organisations gathered together. She stepped into the courtyard with Nathan Tree and Andy Smith from MyVision Oxfordshire to talk about their upcoming wellbeing walk and the benefits of getting outdoors. Learn more about MyVision Oxfordshire on their website - MyVision Oxford...
7m Sep 26, 2025
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S2 Ep1379: Visionary Conference 2025 - Day 1 Look Ahead
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, at the start of day 1 to learn what attendees could expect. Learn more about Visionary on their website - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary (htt...
3m Sep 26, 2025
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S2 Ep1377: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, 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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week we have the return of a much-missed detective icon from the small screen to the theatre stage with ‘Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts’ with som...
7m Sep 26, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1722: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Aberfeldy
RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to Billy Mackie from Aberfeldy
5m Sep 25, 2025
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S2 Ep1376: Unified Services Sarah Kells
Let’s hear how being introduced to the RNIB and their services transformed one woman’s outlook following their diagnosis with Macular Degeneration
6m Sep 25, 2025
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S2 Ep1375: Why Getting Support At Point of Diagnosis Matters - Natalie's Story
Sight loss charity RNIB has warned that thousands of people could be missing out on vital support at one of the most critical points of a sight loss journey – diagnosis. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her story and the support she found through RNIB is Natalie Holford. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline ...
9m Sep 25, 2025
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S2 Ep1374: RNIB ECLO Service Comes To Hertfordshire and West Essex
We’re focusing today on the launch of an important service across the Hertfordshire and West Essex. Three new Eye Care Liaison Services are now available across the region, and will fill a vital gap, ensuring that patients no longer have to navigate sight loss without guidance. Joining us now to talk about the life-changing work of Eye care liaison officers, also known as ECLOs, are Nicki Her...
9m Sep 24, 2025
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S2 Ep1373: RNIB's Robin Spinks Shares His Thoughts On The WeWalk Partnership
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4m Sep 24, 2025
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S2 Ep1372: RNIB's Matt Stringer Reflects On The WeWalk Event
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6m Sep 24, 2025
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S2 Ep1371: National Eye Health Week 2025
This week is National Eye Health Week, to find out more about how we should be looking after our eye health, David Hogg spoke to Louise Gow.
7m Sep 24, 2025
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S2 Ep1370: Maggie Moore Shares WeWalk's Interesting Use Cases
We continue our coverage of the WeWalk event which took place at RNIB's Grimaldi Building in London, where Hubert hears from Maggie Moore about the more interesting use cases of the WeWalk Smart Cane 2, plus how this product can complement guide dog users at a particular stage of a guide dog journey. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black ca...
5m Sep 24, 2025
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S2 Ep1369: WeWalk Highlight Their Products
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6m Sep 24, 2025
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S2 Ep1368: Canon World Unseen at Iziko National Museum, Cape Town, South Africa
The very successful Canon ‘World Unseen’ exhibition which showcases a series of photographs taken by world-renowned photographers accompanied by elevated prints, audio descriptions, soundscapes and braille that launched at Somerset House in London in April 2024 is now out on tour. Canon worked closely with the RNIB on the launch of the exhibition at Somerset House and now ‘World Unseen’ is on ...
10m Sep 23, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1367: How KPMG Has Achieved The RNIB Visibly Better Employer Standard
In this podcast, Hubert shines a light on the companies that have achieved RNIB's Visibly Better Employer standard. We hear from KPMG, and Katie from RNIB's Visibly Better Employer team. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a ...
11m Sep 23, 2025
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S2 Ep1365: Carveco’s AI Tools Bring Images to Life Through Accessible Tactile Artworks
At the recent ‘Touch Beyond Vision’ exhibition and event at the Oxo Tower in London on Monday 15 September 2025 Carveco was showcasing how their AI tools are turning images into accessible tactile relief works of art, bringing photographs and images to life for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Robert Newman, Managing Director of Carveco, to expl...
15m Sep 23, 2025
15m
S2 Ep1366: Transport For All Launch Digital Archive
A new digital archive has launched where you can explore 40 years of campaign for accessible transport. Amelia spoke to Cat Whitehouse, Co-CEO of Transport For All, to learn more. You can learn more and visit the archive on the Transport For All website - Disabled Campaigners Mark Accessible Transport History | Transport for All (https://www.transportforall.org.uk/blog/2025/09/18/disabled-cam...
6m Sep 22, 2025
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S2 Ep1356: Nature In Art Launch Totally Tactile Exhibition
Nature In Art museum and gallery in Gloucester have launched their totally tactile exhibition. Visitors can explore exhibits using touch from wood to metal, from realistic animals to abstract interpretations. They’re also rolling out other accessibility features including audio guides and tablets with high contrast images. Amelia spoke to Hattie Revans, Collections and Marketing Officer, to l...
9m Sep 19, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1355: RNIB’s Sonali Rai Previews RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium 2025
In the lead up to the RNIB Accessible Media Symposium, Hubert spoke to Sonali to get a preview of what we can expect.
4m Sep 19, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1354: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/09/2025
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 some big accessibility events at the London HQ and political work ahead of the party conferences. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to ...
9m Sep 19, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1353: What The BBC Offers IN Terms Of Audio Description
In this podcast, Hubert speaks to Richard from the BBC about what they offer in terms of accessible media, at the RNIB Accessible Media Symposium 2025.
5m Sep 19, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1352: Jonny Marshall on RNIB’s Audio Description Work
Hubert spoke to RNIB’s Jonny Marshall on this podcast to hear what work RNIB has going on regarding audio description and accessible media.
4m Sep 19, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1351: Jonathan Abro on Audio Description
Following a fascinating roundtable at the RNIB Accessible Media Symposium, Hubert spoke to Jonathan Abro, who was part of the panel, and got his thoughts on the currant state of audio description.
8m Sep 19, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1344: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Fat Ham, 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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we have the European premier of ‘fat Ham’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, written by playwright James ...
5m Sep 19, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1350: RNIB Accessible Media Symposium- Jonathan Penny from Channel 4
The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and sh...
5m Sep 18, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1349: RNIB Accessible Media Symposium- Marie Campbell from Red Bee Media
The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and sh...
5m Sep 18, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1348: RNIB Accessible Media Symposium- Professor Sabine Braun, AI for AD
The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and sh...
7m Sep 18, 2025
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S2 Ep1345: Staging Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern
Tate Modern is inviting visitors to enter ‘Theatre Picasso’, a major exhibition marking the centenary of Picasso’s painting ‘The Three Dancers’ 1925. The exhibition will bring together around 50 works by one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, exploring how he imbued his work with a sense of theatricality. Coinciding with Tate Modern’s 25th anniversary year, ‘Theatre Picasso’ ...
12m Sep 18, 2025
12m
S2 Ep1347: RNIB Accessible Media Symposium- Sonali Rai Reflects on Day One
The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and sh...
6m Sep 17, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1364: SVS 2025 #8 Susan Shippey
At the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025, our David Hogg spoke with Susan Shippey to learn more about the rebranded Vision Collaborative Scotland. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.
3m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1363: SVS 2025 #7 Nicoletta Primo
More from Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 as David Hogg caught up with one of the keynote speakers Nicoletta Primo. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.
2m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1362: SVS 2025 #6 Robert Shilliday
Our David Hogg was at the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 and spoke with RNIB NI’s Country director Robert Shilliday. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.
3m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1361: SVS 2025 #5 Deafblind Scotland
More now from Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 as David chats with Julie Ritchie from Deafblind Scotland. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern
2m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1360: SVS 2025 #4 Joyce McEwan
What’s it like volunteering with the RNIB at a conference? David Hogg spoke with Joyce McEwan, a sighted guide at the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.
1m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1359: SVS 2025 #3 Neil Atkinson
More now from the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 as David catches up with RNIB Scotland’s Neil Atkinson. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.
2m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1358: SVS 2025 #2 Paul and Claire
Let’s head back to Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 where David spoke to some more delegates before the event got started. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.
2m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1357: SVS 2025 #1 James Adams
Let’s head to the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025. Before the conference got underway, David Hogg caught up with James Adams. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.
2m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1341: Multi-Sensory Theatre From Oily Cart at Liberty Festival
Oily Cart use a multi-sensory approach to create theatre, and their latest production creates a nest of hundreds of real plants in a production designed for disabled children. Amelia learns more from Artistic Director Ellie Griffiths... Learn more about Oily Cart on their website - When the World Turns - Oily Cart (https://oilycart.org.uk/shows/when-the-world-turns/) See the production first...
11m Sep 17, 2025
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S2 Ep1346: 200 Years of Rail Travel Steve Keith Accessible Rail Travel Experience
To mark 200 years of the modern railway, Sight Loss Council members are sharing their accessible train travel stories. David Hogg finds out more…
8m Sep 16, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1343: RNIB's Accessible Media Symposium Begins in London
RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium brings together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. Barry Snell chats with Allan Russell as he gets ready to chair the two-day event. Image shows Allan smiling and standing at a podium. He's wearing a light pink short sleeve shirt.
7m Sep 16, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1342: At Seen Exhibition 8 - Interview with Luke and Ruby
Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people.  The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordi...
5m Sep 16, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1342: RNIB Bookshare Nathaniel Jessop
A recent YouGov poll shows one in five UK parents feel their children often can’t read print in the way it is presented to them at school. David Hogg finds out about RNIB Bookshare, a free service which can level the playing field. Find out more about RNIB Bookshare here: Home - RNIB Bookshare (https://www.rnibbookshare.org/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNI...
5m Sep 16, 2025
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S2 Ep1339: Andrea Bocelli - Because I Believe
Through ‘Andrea Bocelli - Because I Believe’ Film Director, Cosima Spender showcases the life of one of the world’s greatest singers, Italian blind opera and pop singer Andrea Bocelli, from humble beginnings to sold-out shows around the world which will be in selected cinemas across the world from 21 September 2025. With unprecedented access into the celebrated tenor’s life, Cosima followed An...
17m Sep 15, 2025
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S2 Ep1340: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/09/2025
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 charity’s annual report, an accessible photography exhibition and hosting an accessible media symposium with some of the biggest names in global broadcasting. If you, or someone you know, would like in...
10m Sep 13, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1329: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - West Side Story, 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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we are celebrating 20 years of Stage Experience the Youth Theatre Company at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with their production...
6m Sep 12, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1338: At Seen Exhibition 7 - Interview with Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees
Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people.  The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordi...
4m Sep 12, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1337: At Seen Exhibition 6 - Interview with Photographer Ian Treherne
Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people.  The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordi...
6m Sep 12, 2025
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