S2 Ep67: VICTA's Upcoming Events For Young People
There are new opportunities for young people to get active and to get out of their comfort zone, Hywel Davies hears about the latest from VICTA. For more information on VICTA's Self-Advocacy course and trip to see 'Wicked' in London, visit - VICTA Activity Calendar | Browse our current activities | VICTA (https://www.victa.org.uk/our-services/activity-calendar/)
5m Jul 25, 2023
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S2 Ep65: Join Graeae's Young Theatre Company
Theatre company Graeae are looking for young Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent theatre lovers to join their Young Company. Amelia talked to Creative Learning Director, Jodi-Alissa Bickerton, to learn more. The group is for 6 to 11 year olds, sessions start on the 16th September and there are no fees or auditions. To learn more and express interest call 0207 613 6900, visit graeae.org (htt...
8m Jul 25, 2023
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S2 Ep64: New RNIB Campaign Group for Young People in Yorkshire
Blind and partially sighted young people can join a new group in Yorkshire to campaign for causes they care about. Amelia talked to Ross Meegan from RNIB Campaigns about the launch. The group is open to 18 to 27 year olds, the first online meeting takes place at 6.30 pm on the 8th august and the first in-person meeting takes place in Leeds at 10.30 am on 12th August. To learn more email camp...
5m Jul 24, 2023
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S2 Ep66: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22 July 2023
As RNIB’s Chief Executive Matt Stringer was away for this week’s update recording RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Vivienne Francis RNIB’s Chief Social Change Officer. Vivienne began by talking about how the new Marks & Spencer accessible greeting cards and first ever Braille gift cards are showcasing how innovation is helping to drive social change around sight loss. Also how con...
7m Jul 22, 2023
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S2 Ep63: Sento Showdown Gaming Tournament
Time to put on our black belts and talk fighting games. Amelia spoke to blind gamer Carlos V about The Sento Showndown, a gaming tournament where blind and partially sighted players are battling it out in Mortal Kombat. Learn more by visiting their website www.thesentoshowdown.com (https://www.thesentoshowdown.com/home) Image: Bright green RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary logo.
6m Jul 20, 2023
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S2 Ep62: Bob’s Box, a Box of Useful Resources for Blind and Partially Sighted People While in Hospital
Becky Wych, a Nurse from the South West, has recently set up the pilot of Bob’s Box at the Royal United Hospital in Bath to make the hospital experience a bit more friendly and less scary for blind and partially sighted people who might be in hospital on their own. The idea for Bob’s Box came from the hospital experience that Becky’s late visually impaired Farther Bob had on his own during the...
11m Jul 20, 2023
11m
S2 Ep61: Sight Village Central 2023 - What's New From 'Sight And Sound'?
Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams is in Birmingham for this year’s Sight Village Central, where he caught up with Stuart Lawler from ‘Sight and Sound’.
9m Jul 19, 2023
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S2 Ep60: Sight Village Central 2023 - Catching Up With Charlotte Carson From 'Look'
Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams is in Birmingham for this year’s Sight Village Central, where he caught up with Charlotte Carson, CEO of UK charity ‘Look’.
9m Jul 18, 2023
9m
S2 Ep58: Leah King on finding new purpose and parenting after Sight Loss
Leah King was a fencing athlete for Great Britain who lost her sight overnight due to a Brain Tumour. After adjusting to life as a deaf blind woman, she's become a mother, a poet, a co-author, business woman and helps to support other mothers in her work with All Change Arts. Amelia learned more about her sight loss story and what motivates her. You can find Leah on Instagram and YouTube as ...
12m Jul 18, 2023
12m
S2 Ep59: Find A Sensory Walk Near You
If you’d like to find a new way to connect with nature, then a sensory walk might be just the thing. Hywel Davies finds out about one of the best ways to find sensory walks in your area. For more information on mapped sensory walks or led sensory walks and training: Sense website (list format of mapped routes): Find a sensory walk near you - Sense (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.c...
9m Jul 17, 2023
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S2 Ep76: Toby Addison Blind TikToker
David Hogg chats to blind Tik Tok star Toby Addison about his sight loss, his TikTok content and getting into blind football.
5m Jul 17, 2023
5m
S2 Ep57: New Project For Young People In South Wales
A new project in South Wales is aiming to help blind and partially sighted young people to reach their full potential. As Hywel Davies finds out. For more information contact Natalie Moore by email at Natalie.Moore@sightlife.wales  (mailto:Natalie.Moore@sightlife.wales)  or call Sight Life on 02920 398900.
4m Jul 17, 2023
4m
S2 Ep55: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15 July 2023
Each week we sit 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 to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what has been happening over the last few days around the Railway Ticket Office closures campaign, then to a good transport news story with the trial of the NaviLens technology on a number of the DLR (Dock...
8m Jul 15, 2023
8m
S2 Ep56: RNIB IDS Conference 2023: Ana Sofia Antunes
In June 2023 delegates from across the world made their way to RNIB’s Inclusive Design For Sustainability conference in Glasgow. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams spoke with Portugal's Secretary of State for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, Ana Sofia Antunes, who was one of the keynote speakers at the event.
7m Jul 14, 2023
7m
S2 Ep54: Seeing Through The Senses Multi-Sensory Garden Border at RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park
RNIB have collaborated with garden designers Natasha Lloyd and Emma-Jane Blair to create Seeing Through The Senses, a specially designed multi-sensory long border at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park which is on from Wednesday 19 July to Sunday 23 July 2023. Visitors to the RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park will be able to use their smartphones to click on QR codes which will take them through the concep...
12m Jul 13, 2023
12m
S2 Ep52: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Recruiting for More Visually Impaired Volunteer Guides
Westonbirt, the National Arboretum runs regular Sensing Nature Walks for visitors lead by trained blind and partially sighted Volunteer Guides. Following on from the great success of their current Sensing Nature Walks Westonbirt are looking to recruit more blind and partially sighted people as Volunteer Guides. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Ben Oliver, Learning and Participat...
13m Jul 13, 2023
13m
S2 Ep53: Take action to stop rail ticket offices closing
Train Operators have announced the closure of rail ticket offices across England and other UK locations. Amelia talked Erik Matthies from RNIB Campaigns about why ticket offices are vital for blind and partially sighted travellers, what RNIB are doing about the announcement and how you can take part in the consultation. Visit https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/take-action-to-stop-rail-ticket-office...
5m Jul 13, 2023
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S2 Ep51: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description
For blind and partially sighted people, Audio Description is hugely important to make television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. Audio Description is a narration which describes what is physically happening, say on stage, the big screen or in museums, galleries or other arts events. It comes in many forms but never interrupts actors dialogue or guides. Each month, RNI...
11m Jul 12, 2023
11m
S2 Ep51: Will New Apprenticeship Scheme Improve Ophthalmic Waiting Times?
The UK Government has announced plans to expand the number of medical specialists within the NHS. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr Allon Barsam, to find out more about the Medical Apprenticeships and if they are the answer to waiting times. #RNIBConnect Image shows Allon dressed in a suit with a blue tie and standing next to a window.
10m Jul 12, 2023
10m
S2 Ep50: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 12 July 2023
Jemma Davidson, RnIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: Living Well with Sight Loss Parent Pathways Course - New Structure and Sessions Parent Pathways is part of the Children Young Person and Families team’s offer for pa...
7m Jul 12, 2023
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S2 Ep48: Restored St Lucia’s Church, Upton Magna, is Now Accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted People Too…
St Lucia’s Church, a Grade II Star listed church in Upton Magna, Shropshire was in danger of being closed but has now been fully restored and re-opened following a successful heritage Lottery funded restoration project. Now as well as being a hub  for the community the church is also accessible to blind and partially sighted people through collaborative work with the RNIB on large print and Bra...
15m Jul 11, 2023
15m
S2 Ep49: Help Shape Changes To Cataract Care In Scotland
If you or someone you know has been through, or is about to go through, treatment, aftercare or have been involved in a health journey around cataract treatment, RNIB Scotland wants to hear from you. Work is underway to improve how NHS Scotland supports people who are affected by cataracts and you can have your say in its research findings. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Gillian ...
6m Jul 11, 2023
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S2 Ep45: Barnsley Museums, Audio-Described Events for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Barnsley Museums care and look after a number of historic venues in and around Barnsley encouraging visitors to explore the people and places of the area. Barnsley Museums have recently been working with VocalEyes on both a recorded audio described guide for the exhibition Light and Soul - Early Impressions of The French Landscape which will be available from 7 August until the end of the exhi...
7m Jul 10, 2023
7m
S2 Ep47: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/07/2023
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 NHS 75th anniversary and the importance of the Eye Care Liaison Officer posts, party political meetings and more. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services availab...
10m Jul 10, 2023
10m
S2 Ep46: Audio Described Circus Show 'Holes' Is On Tour
A new circus show is touring Wales, with audio description embedded throughout. Hywel Davies hears more about ‘Holes’ from actor and aerialist Karina Jones. For more information email karina@karinajones.co.uk.
7m Jul 10, 2023
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S2 Ep44: Louisa Wickham, First National Clinical Director for Eye Care - First Year in Post
Louisa Wickham, consultant ophthalmologist and medical director at Moorfields Eye Hospital, was appointed in August 2022 by NHS England as the first ever national clinical director for eye care. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Louisa Wickham to find out how her first year in post as the National Clinical Director for Eye Care for NHS England has gone so far. Louisa beg...
15m Jul 07, 2023
15m
S2 Ep43: Fill in the first Annual Disabled Students' Survey
Are you a disabled student? Disabled Students UK want you to share your experiences in the very first Annual Disabled Student Survey. Amelia talked to their Network Director, Amelia Mclaughlin, about accessibility in universities and having your say. Go to https://disabledstudents.co.uk/ to fill in the survey before the 21st July. Image: Bright green RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary logo.
8m Jul 07, 2023
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S2 Ep42: Lavinia Fontana Multi-Sensory Exhibition Tour
The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI) are giving an AD and multi-sensory tour for blind and partially sighted visitors to enjoy their latest exhibition ’Lavina Fontana: Trail Blazer, Rule Breaker’. Amelia learned more from NGI Tours, Talks, Training and Interpretation Officer, Kate Drinane, and Freelance Artist, Musician and Disability Activist Emille Conway, who is part of the NGI Tours Panel...
10m Jul 07, 2023
10m
S2 Ep40: New Volunteer Board Member for Active Travel Board Wales
The Active Travel Board Wales aims to make all forms of travel more accessible for everyone in Wales, including blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies caught up with RNIB’s Kirsty James, the newest volunteer member of the Active Travel Board. For more information on how you can give your feedback to the Active Travel Board Wales, email CymruCampaigns.Mailbox@rnib.org.uk
8m Jul 07, 2023
8m
S2 Ep41: NFB USA Convention - Aira
The National Federation of the Blind are holding their annual convention this week in Houston, Texas. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams is on hand to keep us up to date with all the big news coming out of the event. Now we hear about the latest updates from the Aira visual interpreting service.
9m Jul 06, 2023
9m
S2 Ep39: Macular Society Macular and Me Webinars July Update
Time now for our monthly update from the Macular Society and their Macular and Me webinars. David Hogg caught up with the organiser of the webinars Colin Daniels to find out what's in store this month.
4m Jul 06, 2023
4m
S2 Ep37: How do ECLOs support patients?
For the NHS 75th Anniversary, Amelia learned more about the vital work Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs) are doing in hospitals all over the UK. She talked to Martin Elvery from RNIB, Mark Chapman who is ECLO for RNIB at Luton and Dunstable hospital and Chrissie French, the mother of a family that Mark supports as an ECLO. To find out more about ECLOs and how to meet with one visit https://ww...
9m Jul 05, 2023
9m
S2 Ep36: NFB USA Convention - Humanware
The National Federation of the Blind are holding their annual convention this week in Houston, Texas. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams is on hand to keep us up to date with all the big news coming out of the event. Here he catches up with the team at Humanware.
8m Jul 04, 2023
8m
S2 Ep35: Haggeye Launch an E-newsletter
There’s a brand new way to keep up with Haggeye! The RNIB Scotland youth forum is about to launch their new e-newsletter and Amelia spoke to Haggeye member Eilidh Morrison all about it. You can access the e-newsletter link and keep up to date with Haggeye by searching @Haggeyefamily on Twitter and Facebook. Image: The Haggeye Logo of a cartoon haggis wearing a red tartan kilt and hat with bla...
4m Jul 04, 2023
4m
S2 Ep34: Can Laboratories Be Made Accessible For Blind And Partially Sighted People.
There’s a lot of work going on around the globe, looking at making laboratories more accessible for visually impaired people who want to study, or carry out work in these kinds of, previously, out of bounds environments. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dan Gavan, from the University of Birmingham, who’s looking at making chemistry more accessible. If you’d like more info on the wo...
8m Jul 04, 2023
8m
S2 Ep34: Progress Of The UK Covid Enquiry
The ongoing UK Covid Enquiry will hear from politicians, government departments, individuals and the 3rd sector during it’s investigation into the UK’s handling of the covid pandemic. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Sophie Dudgeon, to learn more about the enquiry, what part RNIB will play and how you can have your say. If you’d like to learn more about the enquiry or take p...
9m Jul 04, 2023
9m
S2 Ep30: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 01/07/2023
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 accessible health info in Wales, challenging the education attainment gap, visiting a Labour Party event and help for visually impaired migrants and asylum seekers. If you, or someone you know, would like ...
7m Jul 01, 2023
7m
S2 Ep33: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - I Daniel Blake, 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the stage adaptation of Ken Loach’s 2016 award-winning film, ‘I DANIEL BLAKE’ by Comedian, Playwright and Actor Dave Johns w...
7m Jun 30, 2023
7m
S2 Ep31: RNIB's Monthly Campaigns Update
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include improvements to the government’s Access To Work service and new groups to help you get involved in ca...
10m Jun 30, 2023
10m
S2 Ep32: RNIB are hiring for Diversity and Inclusion Officers
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for two exciting full-time positions at RNIB. Amelia talked to Amit Popat who is the new RNIB Director of Access, Diversity and Inclusion about the Diversity and Inclusion Officer roles. Visit https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/careers-at-rnib/ to learn more about current vacancies and find the job description for the Diversity and Inclusion Officer rol...
4m Jun 29, 2023
4m
S2 Ep29: RNIB Dominos Group Coming to Glasgow
If you're in or around the Glasgow area, David has some news on a new group that you can get involved in. Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.
3m Jun 29, 2023
3m
S2 Ep28: Accessing RNIB's Technology For Life Services
There are changes coming to the ways that you access RNIB’s Technology For Life service. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding all about the new improvements.
9m Jun 29, 2023
9m
S2 Ep27: RNIB Cymru Launches 'Makes It Make Sense' Report
If you’re blind or partially sighted, then accessing healthcare information can often be challenging. A new campaign from RNIB Cymru is hoping to change that. Hywel Davies spoke to Liz Williams, RNIB Cymru Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Jane Hutt MS Minister for Social Justice to hear more about the the findings of the 'Make It Make Sense' report.
13m Jun 28, 2023
13m
S2 Ep26: Glaucoma Awareness Week 2023
Glaucoma UK provides help and support to people affected by the eye condition. This Glaucoma Awareness Week, Hywel Davies has been finding out more. Image: Glaucoma UK logo, white lettering on a purple background reads' Glaucoma UK'.
7m Jun 28, 2023
7m
1514: RNIB Connect Voices Round up 28 June 2023
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: Free Haircare Workshop - Hair & Care is dedicated to empowering blind and partially sighted people through the exploration of the fundamentals of hair care. Havin...
7m Jun 28, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1762: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Beekeeper of Aleppo, 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week we have a story of connection between friends, families, and strangers with the Nottingham Playhouse adaptation of The BeeKeeper of Aleppo as th...
8m Jun 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep25: Gavin Neate From WelcoMe #InclusiveDesign
 Live from that big TechConference in Glasgow, Gavin Neate from WelcoMe dropped by our remote studio to chat about new indoor navigation technology with Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman. Image shows from left to right, Gavin, Hywel, and Callum smiling at the camera. They're sitting in front of the microphones at our remote studio set up.
8m Jun 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep24: Chatting Future Of Audio Description With Sonali Rai #InclusiveDesign
One of the significant topics covered at the tech conference in Glasgow was accessible media. Hubert has been talking to RNIB’s Broadcaster Relationship and AD Technology Manager, Sonali Rai, to find out more about the state and future developments in the world of audio description. Image: Conference logo, white letters on a pink background which reads 'RNIB Scotland Inclusive Design for Susta...
8m Jun 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep23: Dr Robin Sloan Chats Accessible Gaming #InclusiveDesign
The accessibility of gaming has recently seen some major developments, Hubert has been chatting to Dr Robin Sloan about the current state of accessibility in the gaming industry, and future developments. He also heard from RNIB's Broadcaster Relationship and AD Technology Manager, Sonali Rai about her thoughts on accessibility in gaming. Image: Conference logo, white letters on a pink backgro...
10m Jun 23, 2023
10m
S2 Ep22: Accessible Voting Demo #InclusiveDesign
Our Hubert has a look at what the current voting process looks like vs what accessible voting could like. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
6m Jun 22, 2023
6m