Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 3rd October
On today's episode we meet Keith Valentine who is RNIB's new Director of Development. Keith is blind himself, and shares his story to Red Szell. We also find out what a blind sailing taster day is like from listener Lars Peterson, who went along to one recently. RNIB Connect's Richard Shuker also joins Steven on the line to tell us what's coming up in the South West of England, and we find out ...
31m Oct 03, 2018
31m
RNIB 150 Stories - David Quigley
Today it’s the story of David Quigley. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 03, 2018
1m
Connected: Events in the South West
On Connected this week Steven chats to Richard Shuker, an RNIB Community Connect Facilitator for the South West of England, who tells us all about some upcoming RNIB engagement events in the South West of England over the next couple of months. The events start on the 25th October in Plymouth - to find out more information, you can join the Facebook group on the following link: https://www.fac...
4m Oct 03, 2018
4m
Into Film Festival Embraces Education And Accessibility.
Each year the Into Film Festival aims to bring the magic of the big screen to school groups from around the UK. It's not just about watching a diverse range of movies, many of which will feature audio description, but it also includes talks and presentations to give a more in depth look at the industry. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Sam Wilson, from Into Film, to learn more about ...
9m Oct 03, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Claire Forde
Script - Today it’s the turn of Claire Forde. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 02, 2018
2m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 2nd October
Today's episode follows a theme around audio description with news from RNIB's Sonali Rai on the state of the nation when it comes to how the broadcasters are making AD more available, and there's discussion with Shaun Preece of Tech Talk and Allan Russell from our very own Early Edition show as they share their views on the provision of AD on TV and On Demand. There's also some Tech Talk from ...
37m Oct 02, 2018
37m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 1st October
On today's episode we find out about the importance of getting your eyes tested, when we hear from 'Hairy Biker' Dave Myers who learned he had glaucoma after a trip to the opticians. We also hear about the experiences of listener Nick when he and his guide dog went on board a Flybe flight recently. RNIB Northern Ireland's Una Mulgrew also joins us to talk about what's happening in the RNIB Conn...
28m Oct 01, 2018
28m
Your View: Audio Description
A modern pet hate for many who are blind and partially sighted is sitting down to enjoy a new film or TV show, only to find it doesn't have Audio Description, or finding that AD isn't available on the Watch Again, or On Demand versions. We put the question to you, getting your thoughts on AD, including availability, and quality. If there's something you would like to add to the topic of Audio ...
5m Oct 01, 2018
5m
RNIB 150 Stories - Mark Rogerson
Today it’s the turn of Mark Rogerson. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 01, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Jim Filmer
Today it’s the story of Jim Filmer. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
1m Oct 01, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Richard Rankin
Today it’s the turn of Richard Rankin. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please complete the submission for at www.rnib.org.uk/150stories (https://www.rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/150-stories) .
2m Oct 01, 2018
2m
Free Assistive Tech Bulletin's October 2018 Update.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to Tristan Parker from E Access Bulletin, a free monthly publication for users of assistive and accessible technology. This month they're discussing a competition to create audio games for visually impaired gamers, a call to help improve Audio Description and how accessible are museums and gallery's websites?... #RNIBConnect
9m Oct 01, 2018
9m
Charity Volunteers Can Make A Positive Difference.
Each Month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Costa Asprou from UK sight loss charity, Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB) We look at some of the charity's big projects and how blind and partially sighted volunteers can get involved in campaigning. This month we feature Linda Wilson who has had some major successes in the Carlisle area, around accessible streets... #RNI...
13m Oct 01, 2018
13m
RNIB 150 Stories - Victoria Claire
Today it’s the turn of Victoria Claire. 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 28, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 28th September
Happy Friday everyone! Today's Daily Connect podcast includes partially sighted playwright Amy Bethan Evans and fresh from the Early Edition, RNIB Connect Radio's very own Allan Russell who both join Steven for the Friday Forum. In Connected we hear from Hazel Kelly, who tells us about her Edinburgh community book group, as well as a classical music concert this weekend, plenty more features o...
37m Sep 28, 2018
37m
Connected: Classical Concert in Edinburgh
Steven chats to RNIB Volunteer Hazel Kelly, who has set up her own book group in Edinburgh, supporting blind and partially individuals in her community - the group was established in July last year and regularly welcomes a wide range of regular guest speakers. Hazel also told us about a unique concert she has organised, featuring the Bach Ensemble of Edinburgh with music by Handel, Vivaldi and...
9m Sep 28, 2018
9m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 27th September
On the Daily Connect podcast for Thursday, we talk about our Society of the Week, which this week is an art group in Birmingham called Focus, who are changing lives and perspectives of blind and partially sighted people. Also for today, Sheila Armstrong and Ian Beverley join Steven in the News Review to discuss a range of topics, including using apps instead of cash, we hear from Dr Neil Ebenee...
44m Sep 27, 2018
44m
RNIB 150 Stories - Joe Kenny
Today it’s the turn of Joe Kenny.  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 27, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Marvel Opara
Today it’s the turn of Marvel Opara. 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 27, 2018
1m
News Review: Navigating public transport, contactless payments and National Eye Health Week
Steven is joined in the News Review this week by Torch Trust Sight Loss Advisor Sheila Armstrong as well as RNIB Sight Loss Advisor Ian Beverley to discuss a range of topics, including replacing the use of cash with technology, the story about three MPs being shown how difficult it can be to navigate public transport by wearing glasses to mimic partial sight around Wolverhampton railway station...
23m Sep 27, 2018
23m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 26th September
On the Wednesday edition of the Daily Connect podcast for this week, we're continuing with National Eye Health Week, with Iain Wilson telling us all about RNIB's new alliance, we hear about a 'taster day' being held by British Blind Sport in Cardiff, which will be ideal for anyone in the area wanting to try a new sport (sadly we can't convince Steven to don his old P.E. shorts and join in), pro...
22m Sep 26, 2018
22m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 25th September
On the show today Steven finds out about the latest from the big Amazon launch with fellow Tech Talker Shaun Preece. Steven has Access To Reading as his Connect Conversation, with special guests Gordon Anthony & Hazel Kelly. Steven’s celebrating National Eye Health week and will also be tuning into Your Views as he hears responses to the Daily Connect features that had you all talking (and deba...
28m Sep 25, 2018
28m
RNIB 150 Stories - Elin Williams
Today it’s the turn of Elin Williams. 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 25, 2018
1m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 24th September
It's Monday, it's 5pm, time for the Daily Connect podcast - Today Steven hears from amateur radio aficionado Terry Robinson, who tells us how he got into the hobby, and how he is using it to promote RNIB in its 150th year, including a unique call sign. We also speak to Dr Nigel Best at the start of National Eye Health Week, and we also hear an emotional story about a charity that looks after bl...
18m Sep 24, 2018
18m
Celebrating 150 years of RNIB with amateur radio
We were delighted to speak to Terry Robinson, who for over 50 years has been an amateur radio aficionado. Terry tells us how he got into the hobby, and how he is using it to promote RNIB in its 150th year, including a unique call sign - GR150NIB, for the occasion.
9m Sep 24, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Rhona Lewsey
Today it’s the turn of Rhona Lewsey. 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 24, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Richard Holmes
Today it’s the turn of Richard Holmes. 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 24, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - Elizabeth O'Hara
Today it’s the turn of Elizabeth O’Hara. 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 24, 2018
1m
RNIB 150 Stories - VI Discovery Days
Today it’s all about VI Discovery Days. 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/our-150-your-stories) .
3m Sep 21, 2018
3m
Audio Described Theatre For All The Family.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Arts. They provide audio description services to theatres, galleries, museums and visitor attractions, which enhance the experience for blind and partially sighted patrons. This month, they're looking at shows like Awful Auntie, Generator, discussing increasing AD performances at the RSC and much more... #RNIBC...
12m Sep 21, 2018
12m
Daily Connect Podcast: Thursday 20th September
On the show today Steven finds out how to make sure you get your health information in an accessible format and we hear from Society Of The Week Thrive. Allan Russell and Kris Wallace join Steven on the News Review to talk Trump and a rebrand and Kris delivers more of Your Views. How I See this week takes you on a cruise!
45m Sep 20, 2018
45m
Daily Connect News Review - Trump and a Rebrand
Joining Steven for the News Review on the Daily Connect today were the Early Edition's Allan Russell and 'Sighted Guy' Producer Kris Wallace. The boys discuss the news that Donald Trump wanted Braille removed from his building as 'no blind person will stay' there and what everyone thinks of the RNIB rebrand on the eve of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations. Let us know what you think of these i...
19m Sep 20, 2018
19m
RNIB 150 Stories - Margeret Arni
Today it’s the turn of Margaret Arni. 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 20, 2018
1m
Reading Unit Celebrates A Milestone.
Europe’s largest reference library, and one of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings, is home to a reading unit for visually impaired people (RUVI) The service provides support and technology solutions to help blind and partially sighted visitors make use of the wide range of services and titles within the West End building. This weekend, 22nd and 23rd September 2018, RUVI is celebrating a milestone ...
6m Sep 20, 2018
6m
Daily Connect Podcast: Wednesday 19th September
On today's Daily Connect podcast we hear from Jamila Shaikh and Atta Jakub about a new Diversity Dinner for blind and partially sighted people in Glasgow, sticking to the social theme we also spoke to Scott who is setting up a new pub club in Norwich. Paws for Thought this week introduces us to Sue Taylor and guide dog Leo, RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson tells us all about a 5k for Guide Dogs...
41m Sep 19, 2018
41m
RNIB 150 Stories - John Mitchell
Today it’s the story of John Mitchell. 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 19, 2018
2m
World Connect - Trump Banning Braille
In the last week another story concerning President Trump and his seemingly dismissive views towards disabled people has come to light - an opinion article written by Former Trump Organization Executive Barbara Res said that Trump didn't want to have braille available inside the elevators of Trump Tower in New York during its development, and that "no blind people are going to live in Trump Tow...
10m Sep 19, 2018
10m
Denis Norden: a conversation
The TV host and comedy writer Denis Norden has died at the age 96. A statement released by Norden's children described him as: "A wonderful dad, a loving grandfather and great great-grandfather." Allan Russell spoke to Denis back in 2009 following the news he had been diagnosed with age related macular degeneration - the most common cause of sight loss in the UK. Allan asked him how it change...
3m Sep 19, 2018
3m
Daily Connect Podcast: Tuesday 18th September
On today's show we talk about a new campaign by listener Dr Amy Kavanagh called #JustAskDontGrab which attempts to highlight the problems of blind people being approached by helpful members of the public who may in fact cause more distress than offer help by grabbing them. We also find out about an upcoming event in Glasgow to celebrate RNIB's 150th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the R...
43m Sep 18, 2018
43m
Connect Conversation - #JustAskDontGrab
For the Connect Conversation this week we talk about a new campaign by listener Dr Amy Kavanagh called #JustAskDontGrab which attempts to highlight the problems of blind people being approached by helpful members of the public who may in fact cause more distress than offer help by grabbing them. We're also joined by Bhavini Makwana and Masuma Ali from East London Vision to share their views an...
18m Sep 18, 2018
18m
How to add Image Descriptions on Twitter
Did you know that blind people can 'see' images on their computer - but only if you tell them what's in the picture. Adding an image description has been fairly common practice on websites for years but now everyone is being encouraged to do it on social media. Steven Scott explains how we as blind or partially sighted people can do it as well for others. #RNIBConnect #TechTalk
5m Sep 18, 2018
5m
Daily Connect Podcast: Monday 17th September
Time for the Daily Connect podcast for Monday! On today's show we talk to volunteer Janette Scott as part of our Connected series, we hear about accessible voting from Chloe Smith MP and the ongoing campaign to find out more about how blind and partially sighted people think it could be improved. Paws for Thought this week introduces us to Sue Taylor and guide dog Leo, and we also hear from Urm...
35m Sep 17, 2018
35m
The Guilty Feminist
The creator and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast joins Red Szell for a discussion about the similarities between feminist groups and disability groups, the #MeToo movement, and (of course) her book The Guilty Feminist which is available commercially in print and audiobook now. For more on book and accesible reading cheack out https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair
12m Sep 17, 2018
12m
How I See: Taking That First Step
When Urmila decided to go on a cruise, the journey she took meant much more than just another holiday. Listen to Urmila's honest and emotional story, and how one phone call to the RNIB changed everything. We'd love you to join the conversation, and let us know your experiences and how you feel - you can email us, or find us on all the usual social media channels.
5m Sep 17, 2018
5m
RNIB Helped Me to Find My Feet After Sight Loss
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell talks to Deepa Bains, who currently volunteers with RNIB Scotland and is looking to get back into full-time employment.
9m Sep 17, 2018
9m
RNIB 150 Stories - Carole Holmes
Today it’s the turn of Carole Holmes. 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 17, 2018
2m
RNIB 150 Stories - Jim and Mary Callaghan
Today it’s the story of Jim and Mary Callaghan. 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 17, 2018
1m
A Smart Device For All Visually Impaired People?
Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell speaks with John Rafferty, CEO of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), to hear more of the charity’s latest news. This month they discuss CNIB’s 3 year strategy and how they will get a smart device, plus training, for every visually impaired person in the country… #RNIBConnect
7m Sep 17, 2018
7m
Daily Connect Podcast: Friday 14th September
Get ready for the weekend with Friday's Daily Connect podcast, which this week includes Steven chatting with Natalie Swiderska, who gives us an update on the RNIB Quick Poll, we hear from Producer Kris with Something For The Weekend, topics such as disabled toilet access, employment and identity are all covered in The Forum which this week includes Ian Beverley and Jo Fishwick, and RNIB Connect...
54m Sep 14, 2018
54m
The Forum: Disabled Toilet Access, Employment & Identity
Joining Steven Scott in the Daily Connect Forum this week were RNIB Sight Loss advisor Ian Beverley, and chair of VI Talk Jo Fishwick, with topics such as disabled toilet access, employment, identity... and seagulls stealing Steven's chips all covered! Join the conversation and let us know your experiences and how you feel about these issues; we're on Facebook and Twitter, or you can call or e...
32m Sep 14, 2018
32m