Your Views Special - Should RNIB help sighted actors portray blind characters?
Ever since the Daily Connect's very first Connect Conversation there has been heated debate on our social media channels about whether or not the RNIB should have helped Natalie Dormer to accurately portray a blind character. RNIB's arguement is that there have been too many poor portrayals of sight loss on screen that, if it is going to be a sighted person playing the role anyway, it would be ...
9m Sep 13, 2018
9m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 12th September
On a jam-packed Daily Connect podcast for today - Paws For Thought visits Allan Weatherley, who tells us how a chance meeting at an exhibition sparked the idea that he too could embrace owning a guide dog. We hear from Natalie Swiderska to find out what's happening with the Quick Poll from the RNIB. We also have a much-needed catch-up with Julie Woods in New Zealand who can't stop saying 'why n...
31m Sep 12, 2018
31m
RNIB Quick Poll - Dockless Bike Sharing
It has been a hot topic here at RNIB Connect Radio the past few weeks - Dockless Bike Sharing - how they seem to be left just about everywhere, causing all sorts of issues for blind and partially-sighted individuals. We hear from Natalie Swiderska regarding the RNIB Quick Poll on this very subject; the poll will remain up for another week, so there's still time to contribute and share your opin...
6m Sep 12, 2018
6m
Celebrate Diversity And Get Connected at RNIB Scotland’s ‘Diversity Dinner’
RNIB Scotland is holding a Diversity Dinner at the Lorne Hotel on Saturday the 20th of October. The event is set to mark RNIB’s 150th anniversary and celebrate all the diverse communities that get involved with the charity. The event will also help raise funds for RNIB’S Talking Books service and on the night you will be treated to three course meal, a raffle and auction prizes, as well as a ...
11m Sep 12, 2018
11m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 11th September
On today's episode of the Daily Connect podcast we hear from Kevin Carey and the Leave A Legacy campaign, we learn how music can help aid depression in this week's RNIB Connect Conversation, Helen and Steve Hoyler give us details about RoomMate, a new product that assists blind and partially sighted people when accessing disabled toilets, and we also hear an incredible story from Michael Hingso...
52m Sep 11, 2018
52m
What Barriers Do You Face As a VI Person?
Charity RNIB have extended their ‘barriers survey’, which will now stay open until Friday 14th of September. Through the survey you can share your views on which barriers have the biggest impact on your life as a person affected by sight loss. In the light of this survey, Connect member Paul Quigley and RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley chatted about the biggest barriers that they face in the...
14m Sep 11, 2018
14m
Michael Hingson & Roselle - Thunder Dog
On the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York, we hear Michael Hingson's story of his experience of the attack. Michael's guide dog Roselle was asleep under his desk on the 78th floor in WTC1 when the attack happened. Roselle calmly helped Michael to the stairwell, despite the smoke, confusion and noise. Hingson wrote a book of their experience entitled Thunder Dog: The Tru...
8m Sep 11, 2018
8m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 10th September
On today's episode we find out about Retinitis pigmentosa, and how it effects listener Laura Kluxton, we also hear about Allan Weatherley and his guide dog Judy in our Paws for Thought, Kirsty James from Wales talks about the latest campaign from Wales to rid the streets of dockless bikes, and Matt Smith from RNIB joins us to talk about Remember a Charity week. #RNIBConnect #TheDailyConnect
31m Sep 10, 2018
31m
Paws for Thought: Allan and Judy
On this week's Paws for Thought we hear from Allan Weatherley, who tells us all about his guide dog Judy. Allan tells us how a chance meeting with another owner at an exhibition sparked the idea that he too could embrace owning a guide dog, and Allan tells us how the first six months have gone. We'd love you to join the conversation, and let us know your experiences and how you feel about thes...
4m Sep 10, 2018
4m
Blind DJ Roger Cole is on A Little Alternative
The fantastic host of Pure 70s and Pure 80s jumped forward in time this week to be on a show dedicated to the best in new music - A Little Alternative. Roger joined David Hogg to discuss how musicians have made packaging accessible through the years. The boys also mused over which bands from the 70s and 80s would make a show like A Little Alternative had it existed back then and Roger goes into...
19m Sep 10, 2018
19m
How Good Is Eye Care In England?
Earlier this year, the Westminster government launched an All Party Parliamentary Group investigation into the standard of eye health care capacity within NHS England. This was made up of MPs from across the floor, clinical experts, patients and 3RD Sector organisations. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Helen Lee, RNIB, to learn more about the findings, future pathways and more calls...
8m Sep 10, 2018
8m
Guide Dog Refusals
Lora Fachie MBE and Sam Little join Steven Scott on the Daily Connect to discuss guide dog refusals in everyday life; raising awareness of the issue on social media, and the topic of naming and shaming companies that misunderstand the rules and regulations. We want your thoughts on these issues; share your views by calling us, emailing us, or getting in contact on social media.
17m Sep 07, 2018
17m
The Forum - Employment, Voting & Exploitation
Joining Steven Scott in the Daily Connect Forum this week were Reflections host, and Torch Trust Client Services Leader, Sheila Armstrong & co-host of Tech Talk Sean Preece. The gang tackled some of the big issues facing blind and partially sighted people including employment, electronic voting and exploitation of blindness. Join the conversation and let us know your experiences and how you fe...
26m Sep 07, 2018
26m
Remember A Charity 2018
Each year the organisation Remember A Charity encourages the public to think about different ways in which they can support charities to provide their vital work. This year the week runs from September 10th to 17th and it's goal is to make you think about leaving a gift, or legacy, that can be done via a wil. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alex McDowell from RNIB, who explains more...
12m Sep 07, 2018
12m
Ministers Want More Feedback On Accessible Voting.
Earlier this year RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Chris Skidmore MP about Westminsters call for people with disabilities to let them know what problems they had with casting their election votes, independently and in secrecy. The government has now come back with some proposals for making the system more accessible but they are still asking for more feedback to fine tune the results...
7m Sep 07, 2018
7m
News Review: Pensioners, Tartan and Bikes
Joining Steven for The Daily Connect news review was RNIB Campaign Officer Kirsty James. The pair discuss news that free eye tests would come seven years later for pensioners, that a fashion designer is making tactile tartan, and 'the scourge of the yellow dockless bikes' as coined by Steven. We want your thoughts on these issues; share your views on all the usual platforms!
16m Sep 06, 2018
16m
My Life As An RNIB Connector?
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with Janette Scott, who currently volunteers with the UK’s leading sight loss charity (RNIB). Janette chats about sight loss, fundraising for talking books and her love of tandem cycling,
12m Sep 05, 2018
12m
RNIB 150 Stories - Chloe Tear
Today it’s the turn of Chloe Tear. 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 Sep 05, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Isaiah Isaacs
Today it’s the turn of Isaiah Isaacs. 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 Sep 05, 2018
1m
S1 Ep243: Free Assistive Tech Update.
Each month Allan Russell speaks to Tristan Parker from E-Access Bulletin, to look ahead to what's in the latest, free, edition of the accessible tech round-up. This month, topics include accessible public transport, a report into planning and visiting music gigs and much more... @RNIBConnect
10m Sep 03, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 31st August
On today's episode The Forum invites Sam Little and David Hogg into the studio to talk about music issues faced by blind and partially sighted people including accessibility at gigs and how their different visual impairments have affected their musical passions. Also we chat to someone who has caught the quizzing bug after featuring on Make Me An Egghead and we find out about an important surve...
1hr 12m Aug 31, 2018
1hr 12m
The Daily Connect Forum Gets Musical
It's a musical edition of The Forum on The Daily Connect today.  We are joined by not one but TWO presenters of A Little Alternative – David Hogg and Sam Little – who have been discussing many things including accessibility at gigs, how frustrating it is to feel grateful when staff try to do even the littlest thing for you, how their passion for music began, the importance of shows like A Littl...
26m Aug 31, 2018
26m
A Personal Account of this year's Edinburgh Fringe
Last week on the Daily Connect News Review guests Georgie Morrell and Simon Pauley discussed Accessibility at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – is it right that it's still only 50% accessible? Can more even be done to raise this percentage? Well, recent contributor and playright of Libby's Eyes Amy Bethan Evans has been in touch with us to personally describe her experiences of this year's Fringe.
7m Aug 31, 2018
7m
RNIB 150 Stories - Aly Prince
Today it’s the turn of Aly Prince. 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 Aug 31, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 30th August
On today's episode Sunset Melodies host, Gary Moritz, and A Little Alternative host, David Hogg, join me to discuss major news stories affecting the sight loss community including the beer company who recently lost a case after dismissing an employee who was losing his sight. There's a special announcement from the Bookshare service and the RNIB Talking Books Library – Robert and Red from Read ...
47m Aug 30, 2018
47m
RNIB 150 Stories - Christopher Perkins
Today it’s the story of Christopher Perkins. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Aug 30, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Sandra Wilson
Today it’s the turn of Sandra Wilson. 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 Aug 30, 2018
1m
Daily Connect News Review - Beer Company Lawsuit, Children Going Untested & Do Scientific Discoveries Bring Hope?
Joining Kris on the Daily Connect News Review today are two Connect Radio hosts – Gary Moritz and David Hogg. Their shows Sunset Melodies and A Little Alternative couldn't be further in styles...but do their views on our news subjects align? Today the gang will be addressing stories affected the blind and partially sighted community including a lawsuit for a beer company, children going unteste...
24m Aug 30, 2018
24m
What Are The Biggest Barriers For People With Sight Loss?
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Costa Asprew from the charity's Campaigns team to hear about the latest projects and encourage more blind and partially sighted people to get involved in campaigning. This month, we're asking you to tell us what are the biggest barriers that you face, as a visually impaired person, to help shape RNIB's work, Karishma Shah has concerns ab...
12m Aug 30, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 29th August
On today's episode we prepare to go skydiving to raise money for the RNIB as we anticipate The Big Jump. We also take on a Blind Drive Challenge and we meet an Italian author in our World Connect series. We celebrate some brilliant volunteers in Wales and meet a lovely guide dog in our Paws For Thought series. And we hear more of Your Views from the past week of The Daily Connect. #RNIBConnect ...
52m Aug 29, 2018
52m
RNIB 150 Stories - Aneeba Ahmed
Today it’s the story of Aneeba Ahmed. 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 Aug 29, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Bill Foster
Today it’s the turn of Bill Foster 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 Aug 29, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Natalie Moore
Today it’s the turn of Natalie Moore. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
1m Aug 29, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Judith MacCombe
Today it's the story of Judith MacCombe. 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 Aug 29, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 28th August
Today our Connect Conversation is between friends Kirsty, Kat and Nicki. We'll hear how Kirsty came to know her Guide Dog Bass and what changes he caused in her life – including taking part in her wedding. Also we find out about the touring "Every Blind Child" project which is on the road again. Plus there's more Tech Talk this week as Mark Evans reviews the latest 'Beats By Dr. Dre' headphones...
56m Aug 28, 2018
56m
The Challenges Of Street Safety With White Can Warrior Paul Quigley
Connect member Paul Quigley chats about the difficulties of navigating a street as a white cane user. What to do when street furniture becomes a hazard and a danger? Paul has his fair share of ‘accidents’ to speak of. Paul is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. If you’d like to find out more about Paul and his music visit: www.theoriginalhellsbelles.wordpress.com (https://theorigi...
11m Aug 28, 2018
11m
Microsoft Surface Go - Can It Aid Our Kids' Creativity?
Recent findings by Microsoft show that outdoor play and extra-curricular activities are just as important as literacy and numeracy skills when it comes to our children’s development. With 84% of parent believing that kids need to exercise their creativity and imagination, RNIB spoke to Cath Prisk, Outdoor Play Expert and former Deputy Head Teacher, as well as Gilly Binks from Microsoft who bel...
10m Aug 27, 2018
10m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 24th August
On today's episode we talk about a ban on A-Boards which is happening across Scotland's capital and hear from Nicki Kelly who's just been along to a working age forum talking to people trying to get into employment. There's a coup in the studio as Alexandra and Laura from the Suddenly Sightless Podcast take over the Daily Connect Forum. In addition we find out about events happening in the West...
17m Aug 24, 2018
17m
Suddenly Sightloss Take Over The Daily Connect!
It was a Take Over with a Make Over on today's Daily Connect! The ladies from the Suddenly Sightless Podcast staged a coup and took over The Forum today to talk all things fashion, and make-up tips for blind and partially sighted people. With Alexandra and Laura in the chair...Kris didn't stand a chance!
17m Aug 24, 2018
17m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 23rd August
On today's episode partially sighted stand-up comedian Georgie Morrell and Afternoon Edition host Simon Pauley join Kris Wallace for the News Review where the gang discuss RNIB's apology over a joke on Twitter, the blind man who is suing Apple and accessibility at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Also we'll find out about the organisation in Bedfordshire fighting for better transport for those wi...
55m Aug 24, 2018
55m
RNIB 150 Stories - Darell Drury
Today it’s the turn of Darrell Drury. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
1m Aug 24, 2018
1m
Free Technology And Services Roadshow For Visually Impaired People.
Sight Village events take place around the UK and showcase hi, and low, technology solutions, support services and a host of leisure experiences for blind and partially sighted people. As well as the exhibition area there are also a number of seminars and demonstrations to visit. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Karen Easthope, from Queen Alexandra College Birmingham, to learn more a...
7m Aug 24, 2018
7m
Daily Connect News Review: A Misplaced Joke, A Lawsuit & Accessibility at the Fringe
On the Daily Connect we want to hear your views! If you've not had the chance to listen to a full show here's a taste of today's News Review where partially sighted stand-up comedian Georgie Morrell and Afternoon Edition host Simon Pauley joined Kris Wallace to discuss RNIB's apology over a joke on Twitter, the blind man who is suing Apple and accessibility at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. #RN...
24m Aug 23, 2018
24m
RNIB 150 Stories - Hussein Patwa
Today it’s the turn of Hussein Patwa. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories.
2m Aug 23, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 22nd August
On today's episode we meet the campaigners who managed to finally convince councillors to do something about street clutter by making them walk a mile in a VI person's shoes. We also get all out of breath with a VI running group and hear what life is like for a blind woman in the United States. Nicki Kelly Connects us to some fun events coming up in the West Midlands, we meet two lovely guide d...
39m Aug 22, 2018
39m
RNIB 150 Stories - Katrina Little
Today it’s the story of Katrina Little. 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 Aug 22, 2018
1m
A Successful Convention & A Transport Win.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Chris Danielsen, PR Director for the National Federation of the Blind in the USA. This month Chris looks back at a successful National Convention gathering in Florida and announces a new collaboration with Greyhound Buses, to make their website and app accessible for blind and partially sighted customers... #RNIBConnect
12m Aug 22, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 21st August
Today we find out why it's so important to talk about albinism. There is a lot of naivety about how it affects sight and this can be detrimental to people in work. We hear from model and singer Connie Chiu who is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Gary Moritz. Also we discuss a fabulous way to spend your spare time, and raise money for RNIB, and it involves a certain little yellow bear. Plus there...
52m Aug 21, 2018
52m
RNIB 150 Stories - Kirin Saeed
Today it’s the turn of Kirin Saeed. 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 Aug 21, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 20th August
On today's episode we literally hope to throw you out of a plane to raise money for RNIB. Blind fundraiser Imran Aktar tells us about his experience of The Big Jump coming around again this September. Our #HowISee this week details the sight allowed by retinitis pigmentosa and we find out about a new a new radio from the British Wireless For The Blind that will be of particular interest to blin...
36m Aug 20, 2018
36m