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S1 Ep722: The Longest Battle with Paul (Mad Dog) McGuinness
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In The Longest battle Emma Martins chats with people who have gone through a similar life changing situation to her own when Emma caught a virus in 2013 which completely changed her life for ever. 

The virus that Emma caught in Vietnam caused a brain aneurysm which in turn has severely affected Emma’s eyesight.

In today&#39;s The Longest Battle Emma is chatting with Paul (Mad Dog) McGuinness, a C...
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S1 Ep721: Charity Chief Exec&#39;s Weekly Update 02.04.2021
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of UK sight loss charity RNIB, to talk about some of the big stories and events coming from the organisation.

This week Matt talks about the new National Disability Strategy, There&#39;s advice for individuals and commerce for easing out of lockdown in an accessible way, then finishes with a look at the Marathon Mates ...
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TPT launches Aira pilot for patients visiting Moorfields Hospital
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New technology from Aira is set to give visual assistance to blind and partially sighted patients and support them to attend hospital eye appointments.
 
The 6-month trial, launched today, will support patients attending appointments at Moorfields Eye Hospital. It is funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust and will be free of charge for blind and partially sighted people to use.
 
It will link visua...
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S1 Ep721: Sight Village Goes Virtual For April 2021
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For many years now the Sight Village events have toured the UK, bringing together a host of international exhibitors and speakers, attracting thousands of blind and partially sighted visitors.

The event showcases the latest in hi, and low, tech gadgets, services for people of all ages and charities from around the UK who support and empower those with sight loss.

Due to current restrictions, ...
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S1 Ep720: Help Make Scotland More Inclusive For Visually Impaired People
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Ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary election, which will take place in May 2021, RNIB Scotland are calling on candidates to support their key manifesto asks. 

James Scotland, RNIB Scotland director spoke with us about their manifesto, and how by asking your candidates to become RNIB Champions, you can help deliver profound change for blind and partially sighted people living in Scotland.
  

F...
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Call the RNIB Helpline on any Alexa-enabled device 
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People with sight loss can now connect directly to the RNIB Helpline by saying “Alexa, call RNIB Helpline”. 

 

This simple voice command, spoken to an Alexa-enabled device, triggers a new Amazon skill, which was developed in partnership with RNIB. 

 

RNIB’s Helpline is a gateway to essential services for blind and partially sighted people, services which have been vital during the pandemic ...
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S1 Ep719: Canadian Sight Loss Charity Looks Beyond Restrictions.
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell talks with John Rafferty, CEO of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

They talk about some of the latest news stories and projects coming from the national organisation.

This month John talks about accessible Covid-19 info and support at vaccination centres, accessible literature for the 21st century and the education attainment gap for...
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S1 Ep719: Open Days For Hereford College For Students With Visual Impairments.
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The Royal National College in Hereford specialises in courses, from A level upwards, for students who are blind or partially sighted.

As well as a range of academic courses, at their modern campus, they also improve independent living skills and mobility for all it&#39;s students.

The college is hosting open days for prospective parents and pupils, to come along and see what the campus, and colle...
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S1 Ep718: Connect Voices Round-Up 31 March 2021
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Clare Aldworth, RNIB&#39;s National Involvement Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in.

Opportunities highlighted included:

Your chance to re-name the RNIB mental health support service,

a request for visually impaired people living in the West Midlands to help the West Midlands Combined Authority and Midland Mencap by sharing how th...
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S1 Ep716: Bill Skipworth on his book Now I See
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Over the past 30 years, Bill Skipworth has gone from having perfect sight, to no sight, to regaining some of his vision after an operation.  And faced with lockdown he saw it as an opportunity to write down his experiences.  His book ‘Now I See’ has just been published in print, eBook and as an audiobook.  Read On’s Red Szell caught up with him to find out more. 
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S1 Ep717: The Longest Battle with Trisha Goddard 
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In The Longest Battle Emma Martins chats with people who have gone through a similar life changing situation to her own when Emma caught a virus in 2013 which completely changed her life for ever. 

 

The virus that Emma caught in Vietnam caused a brain aneurysm which in turn has severely affected Emma’s eyesight.

 

In today&#39;s The Longest Battle Emma is chatting with Trisha Goddard, who is b...
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S1 Ep716: Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 29/03/2021
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Our weekly catch up with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer to share some of the latest news and projects coming from the UK sight loss organisation.

This week Matt and Connect Radio’s Toby Davey look forward to the next financial year with some key messages from the RNIB Business Plan, with lifting of some Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, the new RNIB Coming Out of Lockdown campaign, Matt and Toby talk...
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S1 Ep715: Progress Of Covid 19 Vaccinations In Wales
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How is the Covid-19 Vaccination programme coming along in Wales?

Dr Gill Richardson is the chair of Wales&#39; Covid-19 Vaccine programme and she spoke about the progress of vaccinations and their liaison with RNIB Cymru to ensure accessibility for blind and partially sighted people. 

For more COVID-19 vaccination information visit Public Health Wales’ website (https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immuni...
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S1 Ep714: The Bank of England New £50 Note with Tactile Markings 
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This summer on 23 June The Bank of England will be introducing a new £50 note into circulation. The bank of England and the RNIB have worked together to ensure that the new note is accessible for blind and partially sighted people. 

Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Sarah John from The Bank of England to explain a bit more about the new £50 note.

Sarah explained how The Bank of England...
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S1 Ep713: City of Threads Podcast; meet the Hosts
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Are you a fan of experiencing new cities, even during lockdown? Well, this podcast might be the one for you! 

City of Threads is a brand new immersive podcast, which provides the listener with an immersive journey through Bristol, and RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Ellie Marsh has been talking to some of the creators.

City of Threads is available on Spotify and audible, and you can find out more about ...
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S1 Ep712: Visionary UK &amp; RNIB Collaborating For A Better Future 
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Each month RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell talks with Fiona Sandford, CEO of Visionary UK, and one of the umbrella group&#39;s partners.

This month they are joined by Campbell Chalmers from sight loss charity RNIB, to discuss collaboration, supporting grass roots charities, and how that work will continue onward as we come out of lockdown.

For more information visit: https://visionary.org.uk/ ...
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S1 Ep711: Charity Chief Exec&#39;s Weekly Update 20.03.2021
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to discuss some of the latest news and projects coming from the UK sight loss charity.

This week it&#39;s the new Life Changer fund raiser, tactile platform petition and why charities are collaborating more than ever.

If you&#39;d like to sign the petition to make our rail platforms safer, go to https://e-activis...
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S1 Ep710: Free Tandem Hire For People With Disabilities In The UK
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When Alex Reeves was looking for a tandem to take his daughter Charlotte for a  cycle, he was shocked at the high cost.

After starting with a low cost machine, he soon realised that Charlotte, who has various disabilities, was loving the freedom of the road and the activity was having a very positive impact on family life.

He decided to start a charity that could loan out tandems, free of cha...
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S1 Ep708: Changes Will Make Care Home Visits For Visually Impaired People Easier
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When Steve Springthorpe went to his mother&#39;s care home for a visit, he was shocked to be told that as visits were restricted to 1 visitor, he could not be accompanied by his wife.

This meant that Steve, who is registered blind, had no guide and could not continue to see his mother.

After an intervention by John Dixon from RNIB, the situation has now been resolved and changes have been made to...
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S1 Ep709: Talking Books and Navigation with In Your Pocket
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In Your Pocket is a voice driven smart device which as the product name says fits neatly into your pocket and can perform many tasks while you are out and about. 

 

Connect Radio&#39;s Toby Davey caught up with Liam O&#39;Carroll who is registered blind and a great fan of In Your Pocket to share the benefits for him of the device as a visually impaired person. 

 

Liam explained to Toby why he decid...
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S1 Ep708: Virtual Swimming Event For Visually Impaired People Will Make A Splash!
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While swimming pools remain closed, you may think an event devoted to the sport, and pastime, would be a little out of the ordinary?

But no, UK charity British Blind Sport have created a fun and exciting virtual event that promises to have something for everyone.

From competitions, Q&amp;A sessions with Swim England and a talk with Paralympic gold medal winner Hannah Russell MBE to a whole host o...
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S1 Ep707: Boost Your Employability With This Free Technology Course
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Knowing how to use the latest technology is key to getting a new job. A new training course aims to provide such support and advice in association with one of the UK&#39;s leading disability technology charities. 

Gary Eady joined RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Steven Scott to explain more about the course and other online resources available to help you get on top of the latest tech.

For more information ...
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S1 Ep706: Connect Voices Round Up 17 March 2021
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Charlotte Jones, RNIB&#39;s National Involvement Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in.

Opportunities highlighted included:

A request from the NHS for visually impaired people to help co-design a new innovation service, a reminder of the Connect Voices quarterly Tracker Survey and the Voice of the Customer focus groups and a request ...
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S1 Ep705: Award of £100,000 to Boost Inclusive Description for Equality and Access 
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Royal Holloway, University of London, and the audio description charity VocalEyes have just been awarded £100,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council as part of their Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellowships to fund a yearlong project titled Inclusive Description for Equality and Access.

The AHRC funded project will take the findings of the VocalEyes Describing Diversity Report f...
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S1 Ep704: Don&#39;t Be Caught Out By Tax Fraudsters
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Her Majesty&#39;s Revenue and Customs has reported a surge in reports of members of the public being scammed by calls, emails and texts which claim to be from HMRC.

It&#39;s important to be on our guard and there is a wide variety of things you can do to protect yourself.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to Michael Farragher and Mark Rogerson from RNIB.

They discussed what help RNIB can offe...
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With many people feeling isolated and, for many, increasingly lonely, Holy Trinity Church in Claygate decided to take action and create a free resource for everyone.

The Daily Hope is a free 24/7 phone line which offers a variety of services, including exercises and an option to help us improve our sleep.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to Pippa Cramer, Pastoral Care and Seniors Mini...
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S1 Ep703: Music From The Heart.
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Despite being registered blind, Scots teenager Ethan Loch is internationally recognised as a pianist of incredible natural talent.

He has travelled to many countries, picking up awards and plaudits for his prowess on the piano but, like many teenagers, he still has his education and other interests to concentrate on.

In this 1 hour special, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell talks with Ethan,...
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S1 Ep701: New One Stop Contact Centre For Guide Dogs UK
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UK charity Guide Dogs has launched a new central number and email contact service called Guideline. 

The single phone number and email address will send all enquiries to a specially trained team of experts to answer all calls and enquiries.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to Louise Belsom, from Guide Dogs, to learn more about Guideline and what it means for customers, old and new.

Y...
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S1 Ep701: Charity Chief Exec&#39;s Weekly Update 12.03.2021
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell sits down with RNIB&#39;s CEO Matt Stringer.

They discuss some of the latest news and projects coming from the UK sight loss organisation.

This week they look back at International Women&#39;s Day, the tactile rail platform safety petition and Marathon Mates is back!

If you would like to sign the petition to make rail platforms safer for blind and partia...
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S1 Ep700: Westonbirt Arboretum Volunteer Sensory Guiding Opportunity for Visually Impaired People
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As part of the Sensing Nature project re-storying landscapes for social inclusion three organisations have come together; Sensing Nature, Natural Inclusion and Westonbirt Arboretum to offer this fantastic opportunity for visually impaired people to become volunteer sensory guides at the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire.

Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Sarah Bell from Sens...
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S1 Ep702: Libby Clegg talks about Mother&#39;s Day
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As Mother&#39;s Day approaches, paralympian and gold medallist, Libby Clegg, talks about the challenges of motherhood, with hints and tips she&#39;s learned along the way.
Image is of Libby kissing her gold medal on the podium.
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S1 Ep699: Connect Voices Round Up 10 March 2021
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Clare Aldworth, RNIB&#39;s National Involvement Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in.

Opportunities highlighted included Job vacancy - RNIB National Involvement Engagement Officer working within the National Involvement team, a request from two researchers at Birkbeck College in London to help with a study into migraines and experien...
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Ethan Loch is like any teenager, he enjoys socialising, sports, tv and surfing the web.

What is different though, is that he is an internationally recognised, award winning, pianist.

Despite being registered blind, Ethan has thrived on the ivories and, without a doubt, has a gift for musical performance.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to Ethan to learn more about his playing and hi...
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Marathon Mates is a fun fund raiser, which is being hosted by the UK sight loss charity RNIB.

You and a partner take on a marathon distance of 26.2 miles and here&#39;s the best bit.

You can partner up and run at different times or in different areas and you can divide up the distance between you.

The icing on the cake is, you have a month to complete the distance!

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Ru...
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S1 Ep697: Glaucoma Week: Why You Should Attend Your Glaucoma Clinic Apointments Plus Help and Support from Glaucoma UK
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As this week is Glaucoma Week Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Joanna Bradley, head of Support Services at Glaucoma UK to find out why it is so important for glaucoma patients to attend their clinic appointments and to find out a bit more about the eye condition.

Joanna also outlined the main ways that glaucoma can affect someone&#39;s vision, why it is so important to have regular eye tests ...
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S1 Ep696: RNIB Braille Library New on Demand Service Launching April 2021
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RNIB is upgrading its Braille Library to offer library books on demand, a new personalised braille reading service designed to increase access to hardcopy braille books for readers across the UK from April 2021.

 

Connect Radio&#39;s Toby Davey was joined by Dave Williams, RNIB Customer Experience manager to explain more about this fantastic new on demand service for Braille users.

 

Dave outli...
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S1 Ep693: More Galleries Hosting Online Audio Described Events For Visually Impaired Enthusiasts.
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With current restrictions keeping the doors to arts venues closed, many have gone online to showcase their exhibitions, performances and talks.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby, from Mindseye Arts, to look at some online events, with audio description, for blind and partially sighted people.

If you&#39;d like to learn more about Mindseye Arts and keep up to date with all t...
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In The Longest battle Emma Martins will be chatting to people who have gone through a similar life changing situation to her own when Emma caught a virus in 2013 which completely changed her life for ever. 

The virus that Emma caught in Vietnam caused a brain aneurysm  which in turn has severely affected Emma’s  eye sight.

Through The Longest battle Emma will be chatting to other people to fi...
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S1 Ep692: RNIB Women&#39;s Group North
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Celebrating international woman&#39;s day and as well as hearing from inspiring women from the blind and partially sighted community we are also going to hear what women within the community are doing for each other, in the form of a new RNIB woman&#39;s group, Ellie Marsh speaks to Janette Donnelly.

If you want to find out more about the women&#39;s group you can contact Janette on Janette.Donnelly@rnib....
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S1 Ep691: International Women&#39;s Day - Anna Tylor &amp; Sandi Wassmer 
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Celebrating inspiring women on RNIB Connect Radio as we hear part of the conversation Ellie Marsh had with two women in key leadership roles - RNIB Chair Anna Tylor and Sandi Wassmer CEO of Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
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S1 Ep690: Charity Chief Exec&#39;s Weekly Update 06.03.2021
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell sits down with RNIB&#39;s CEO Matt Stringer to discuss some of the big stories coming out of the UK charity.

This week there&#39;s news from the UK Vaccine Minister, a reminder of our petition to have tactile markings on all rail platform edges and a great offer for a month that includes World Book Day.

Please sign our petition and make sure that all rail...
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S1 Ep689: Free Online Seminars For Blind And Partially Sighted Job Seekers
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With 3 in 4 of all blind people, of working age, out of work, many charities are collaborating to support job seekers find employment.

Sometimes it means working with employers to show them the benefits  of employing someone who is blind or partially sighted but it&#39;s equally important to give the individuals themselves, as much support and training as possible.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russ...
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S1 Ep689: Free Virtual Sessions For Blind And Partially Sighted People
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Synergy Dance Outreach is providing free, online, sessions for a variety of dance, fitness, singing and meditation activities.

They are free, suitable for all ages and abilities,, and fully accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to Rachael Hurton, from Synergy Dance Outreach, to learn more about the free activities and why it&#39;s so important...
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James Morrison  is widely recognized as one of Britain’s finest landscape artists. But in the twilight of his life he faces his greatest challenge: his eyesight is fading fast, and he has one more major painting to complete.

Robert Kirkwood finds out about James Morrison from Guy Peploe of The Scottish Gallery, learns some tips and tricks to painting with sightloss from artist Fiona Powell and...
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S1 Ep687: Charity Highlights Access Challenges For Vaccinations In The USA
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell talks with Chris Danielsen, PR Director of the National Federation of the Blind in the USA.

They look at some of the charity&#39;s latest campaigns, projects and top news stories.

This month the discussion is around the accessibility problems in accessing Covid-19 vaccination centres and information around restrictions and safety recommendations for ...
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S1 Ep686: Charity&#39;s Sixties And Seventies Virtual Event Invite
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The UK&#39;s National Federation of the Blind has been hosting virtual, online, events for a few months now and they are proving very popular.

The 12th of March will see their latest event, a celebration of the sixties and seventies, and you&#39;re invited.

There will be a host of things to take part in and listen to, including mix and mingle rooms.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to Priti ...
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The Scottish Parliamentary elections take place in May and, like many charities, RNIB Scotland is engaging with the political parties on behalf of their customers.

RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, Director of RNIB Scotland, to hear more about the political engagements and what the charity&#39;s Manifesto is asking politicians to consider.

If you would like to learn more ab...
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Over the past few years, the number of accidents, and even deaths, caused by people falling off rail platforms has been brought to our attention from across the UK.

Blind and partially sighted people rely on tactile markers to show that they are approaching the edge of the platform but did you know that most of the UK&#39;s stations don&#39;t have these, simple, life saving markers?

UK sight loss cha...
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S1 Ep684: Canadian Sight Loss Charity Looks To The Future
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell talks with John Rafferty, CEO of the Canadian sight loss charity CNIB.

They look at some of the latest news, and projects, from the national organisation.

This week we hear about easing of pandemic restrictions, new way of delivering services to rural areas and John embraces his inner child with some Lego.

For more information about CNIB, or if ...
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S1 Ep682: Charity Chief Exec&#39;s Weekly Update 26.02.2021
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Each week RNIB Connect Radio&#39;s Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the latest news and projects from the UK sight loss charity.

This week there&#39;s news on a petition to have tactile paving on all UK rail platforms, progress on accessibility around Covid-19 testing and vaccinations, plus why is Matt digging out his running shoes?

If you&#39;d like to support ...
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