Foreword - Seen Exhibition
A portrait series of blind and partially sighted individuals through the lens of Joshua Bratt. About the photographer Joshua Bratt is a Welsh photojournalist and portrait photographer. Based in London, Joshua works as a freelance photographer for a range of clients, including The Times, and has captured everything from campaigns and advertisements to sporting events, celebrity portraits and b...
2m Aug 14, 2025
2m
Seeing Our History - Stereotyping and Mental Health - and the case study of Georgina McDonald
“Seeing Our History” was an RNIB Scotland project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It explored the lives of people with sight loss in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders of Scotland one hundred years ago. Here you can discover the findings of our volunteer researchers. They explored the lives of visually impaired people who lived in the wider community. They were sometimes known as ...
11m Aug 13, 2025
11m
Seeing Our History - Education and Raised Type – and the case study of Bella Wood
“Seeing Our History” was an RNIB Scotland project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It explored the lives of people with sight loss in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders of Scotland one hundred years ago. Here you can discover the findings of our volunteer researchers. They explored the lives of visually impaired people who lived in the wider community. They were sometimes known as ...
9m Aug 13, 2025
9m
Seeing Our History - Poorhouses – and the case study of Mary Howie
“Seeing Our History” was an RNIB Scotland project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It explored the lives of people with sight loss in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders of Scotland one hundred years ago. Here you can discover the findings of our volunteer researchers. They explored the lives of visually impaired people who lived in the wider community. They were sometimes known as ...
10m Aug 13, 2025
10m
Seeing Our History - Lodging Houses – and the case study of John Richardson
“Seeing Our History” was an RNIB Scotland project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It explored the lives of people with sight loss in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders of Scotland one hundred years ago. Here you can discover the findings of our volunteer researchers. They explored the lives of visually impaired people who lived in the wider community. They were sometimes known as ...
9m Aug 13, 2025
9m
Seeing Our History - Dependence and Independence - and the case study of Robert Ponton
“Seeing Our History” was an RNIB Scotland project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It explored the lives of people with sight loss in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders of Scotland one hundred years ago. Here you can discover the findings of our volunteer researchers. They explored the lives of visually impaired people who lived in the wider community. They were sometimes known as ...
10m Aug 13, 2025
10m
Seeing Our History - Employment – and the case study of William Finlay
“Seeing Our History” was an RNIB Scotland project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. It explored the lives of people with sight loss in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders of Scotland one hundred years ago. Here you can discover the findings of our volunteer researchers. They explored the lives of visually impaired people who lived in the wider community. They were sometimes known a...
11m Aug 13, 2025
11m
1: RNIB NI Podcast episode 01 - Disability is a team sport
Welcome to the RNIB NI Podcast A monthly podcast from the sight loss charity RNIB in Northern Ireland. Let’s talk about campaigning to break down barriers for people affected by sight loss. Email RNIBNI@rnib.org.uk
39m Aug 13, 2025
39m
ECSP Booklet
42m Sep 16, 2024
42m
Latest Sony TV Accessibility Features
RNIB's Dave Williams and Robin Spinks visited Sony to hear more about accessibility features available in their latest line up of televisions. Image: Dave Williams and Gavin McCarron stand in front of the Sony Bravia 8, Gavin holds a remote control as the 'TV Guide' appears on the large screen.
41m Aug 12, 2024
41m
Accessibility Overview From Sony
In the first in a series of conversations with Sony, Tech Talk's Dave Williams hears an overview of the company's accessibility features across products and services.
21m Jul 08, 2024
21m
The International Council on English Braille Hold 2024 General Assembly
The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) will hold its 8th General Assembly from Saturday, 25 May 2024 to Thursday, 30 May 2024 in Auckland New Zealand. Dave Williams has been hearing about preparations for the event.
13m May 23, 2024
13m
GAAD 2024 - Accessible Technology Panel Discussion
May the 16th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Our accessible technology programme ‘Tech Talk’ brought together a panel of industry experts to talk about some of the most important technology issues facing the blind and partially sighted community this Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
29m May 16, 2024
29m
RNIB Connect Radio Community Radio of the Year Submission
RNIB Connect Radio's gold-award winning submission for Community Station Of The Year at the 2024 ARIAS (Audio & Radio Industry Awards). Image: Yvonne and Allan smile wide as they hold up the award, which is a rectangle block shaped like a speaker. Yvonne is on the left and wearing a deep green dress and Allan has a crisp white Ghillie shirt with dark leather laces tied at the top of the shirt.
20m May 09, 2024
20m
Getting To Grips With Assistive Technology With AAT Solutions
If you’re interested in learning more about assistive technology, who better to help than a technology trainer with lived experience of sight loss? Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been catching up with the team behind AAT Solutions.
8m Apr 10, 2024
8m
Zoom Essential Series - Samuel Greene
RNIB Tech Talk's Dave Williams spoke to Samuel Greene from Zoom about the launch of their new 'Essential Series' of products which promise to be more accessible than ever.
20m Apr 05, 2024
20m
Blind Audio Producer Thuay Mallalieu
RNIB Tech Talk's Dave Williams caught up with Thuay Mallalieu to hear about his experiences working as a blind audio producer.
28m Apr 05, 2024
28m
Community Media Pathway to Opportunity - Yvonne Milne
Accessible internet radio and podcasting represent more than just forms of entertainment; they're pathways to opportunity and empowerment. By providing training, fostering skill development, and building community connections, these platforms have the power to transform lives. Here, RNIB Connect Radio's Dave Williams speaks to Yvonne Milne, RNIB's Head of Radio.
29m Mar 14, 2024
29m
Community Media Pathway to Opportunity - Victoria Claire
Accessible internet radio and podcasting represent more than just forms of entertainment; they're pathways to opportunity and empowerment. By providing training, fostering skill development, and building community connections, these platforms have the power to transform lives. RNIB Connect Radio's Dave Williams speaks to former RNIB Volunteer Victoria Claire.
27m Mar 14, 2024
27m
Community Media Pathway to Opportunity - Hubert Pawelkiewicz
Accessible internet radio and podcasting represent more than just forms of entertainment; they're pathways to opportunity and empowerment. By providing training, fostering skill development, and building community connections, these platforms have the power to transform lives. RNIB Connect Radio's Dave Williams speaks to Content Producer Hubert Pawelkiewicz.
28m Mar 14, 2024
28m
Community Media Pathway to Opportunity - David Hogg
Accessible internet radio and podcasting represent more than just forms of entertainment; they're pathways to opportunity and empowerment. By providing training, fostering skill development, and building community connections, these platforms have the power to transform lives. RNIB Connect Radio's Dave Williams speaks to Content Producer David Hogg.
26m Mar 14, 2024
26m
Legacy Will Guide 2023
Did you know, leaving a gift in your Will to RNIB is a very special way to support our work long into the future? If you'd like to find out more about why it's important to have an up to date Will, hear the stories of people who have been helped by RNIB's services and understand the difference you can make by giving in this way, then this narrated recording of our guide 'Leaving a gift in your ...
20m Mar 11, 2024
20m
Introducing The All Terrain Cane
While at the 2023 NFB Convention in Houston, Texas, Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk spoke with Sedona Dave about the All Terrain Cane.
2m Mar 05, 2024
2m
The All Terrain Cane
While at the 2023 NFB Convention in Houston, Texas, Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk spoke with Sedona Dave about the All Terrain Cane.
14m Mar 05, 2024
14m
IDS Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Digital Wellbeing and Hybrid Happiness - Panel Discussion - Amanda Hawkins (Chair), Christopher Patnoe, Dr Mhairi Thurston, Robin Spinks, Niall Foley
57m Sep 08, 2023
57m
IDS Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Can Green Media be Accessible - Panel Discussion - Sonali Rai (Chair), Ant Morse, Jora Gill, Ioannis Papaioannou, Robin Sloan, Richard Moreton, David Williams
33m Sep 08, 2023
33m
IDS Conference 2023 - Day 1 - Sustainable Environment and Design - Panel Discussion - Dave Williams (Chair), Miguel Matias, Chris Brown & Matthew Longstaff, David Watkins, Tom Pey, Gavin Neate, Gokhan Mericliler
13m Sep 08, 2023
13m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Social Development & Making Friends
In this podcast, we discuss the impact of vision impairment on social development. We explore how positive friendships support development and suggest ways in which parents and carers can help their child build healthy relationships. RNIB info on parties and playdates (https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/supporting-others/parenting-a-child-with-a-vision-impairment/parties-and-playda...
43m Aug 14, 2023
43m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Confidence, Resilience and Transitions
Following the Confidence, resilience and self-esteem episode in our first podcast series, we delve a little deeper into this topic and explore some of the transition and developmental stages that might have an impact on a child or young person’s confidence. RNIB Transition Guide: bridging the gap (https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/education-and-learning/making-the-transition-from-...
52m Aug 14, 2023
52m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Bullying
Any child can experience bullying. We use this podcast to discuss the impact it can have on the whole family and suggest ways in which parents and carers can support their child when facing these challenges Look UK Mentor Project (https://www.look-uk.org/mentoring/%20) The Thomas Pocklington Trust Student Support Facebook groups (https://www.facebook.com/groups/687384152070270/%20) Bullying ...
49m Aug 14, 2023
49m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Sleep
Most children experience periods of difficulty with sleep. Here we discuss the ways to support a good sleep routine and why some eye conditions may have an impact on sleep. “Excuse me” sleep technique described. (https://fairfieldcounty.momcollective.com/excuse-me-drill-using-praise-to-promote-good-sleep-behavior/) Bedtime passes described. (https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/supplemental/pediatr...
40m Aug 14, 2023
40m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Early Years
The early years are critical for a child’s development; this is when lasting bonds with caregivers are formed. In this podcast, we discuss the impact of visual impairment on early development and what parents and carers can do to support their child. Links Effective Practice Guide Social Inclusion and Social Bonding - Early Years (https://www.rnib.org.uk/documents/451/EPG_Social_Inclusion_Soci...
45m Aug 14, 2023
45m
Inclusive Design and Sustainability Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Final Session - Reflections - Axel Leblois - President, Global Initiative for Inclusive Technologies, G3ict and CEO, International Association of Accessibility Professionals
23m Jun 27, 2023
23m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Digital Wellbeing and Hybrid Happiness - Panel Discussion - Amanda Hawkins (Chair), Christopher Patnoe, Dr Mhairi Thurston, Robin Spinks, Niall Foley
57m Jun 26, 2023
57m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Can Green Media be Accessible - Panel Discussion - Sonali Rai (Chair), Ant Morse, Jora Gill, Ioannis Papaioannou, Robin Sloan, Richard Moreton, David Williams
33m Jun 26, 2023
33m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Day 1 - Sustainable Environment and Design - Panel Discussion - Dave Williams (Chair), Miguel Matias, Chris Brown & Matthew Longstaff, David Watkins, Tom Pey, Gavin Neate, Gokhan Mericliler
13m Jun 26, 2023
13m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Keynote - Video Presentation - Jenny Lay-Flurrie - Chief Accessibility Officer - Microsoft
10m Jun 26, 2023
10m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Keynote - Inclusive Innovation - Christopher Patnoe - Head of Accessibility and Disability (Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Google
21m Jun 26, 2023
21m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Day 2 - Keynote - Can Green Media be Accessible - Professor Pilar Orero - University of Barcelona
9m Jun 26, 2023
9m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Keynote - The Significance OF SDGs for Digital Inclusion - Axel LaBlois - President, Global Initiatives for Inclusive Technologies, G3ict and CEO, International Association of Accessibilty Professional
24m Jun 26, 2023
24m
Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023 - Keynote - People and Intersectionality - Matt Stringer
7m Jun 26, 2023
7m
Review Of The NHS Accessible Information Standard
In late 2021, a coalition of charities surveyed NHS and social care professionals in England, as well as disabled people who have accessible information and communication needs, about the NHS  Accessible Information Standard (AIS)   Here are the results of this review 
59m Feb 11, 2022
59m
Excerpt from Supporting a Person with Complex Needs at an Eye Exam
Click here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/documents/1261/Excerpt_from_supporting_people_with_complex_needs_at_an_eye_exam_podcast_TRANSCRIPT.docx) for a transcript of this excerpt. This excerpt is taken from the podcast of the same name, recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/p...
19s Jan 17, 2022
19s
Excerpt from Enhancing Communication in People with Dementia and Sight Loss
Click here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/documents/1258/Excerpt_from_enhancing_communication_podcast_TRANSCRIPT.docx) for a transcript of this excerpt. This excerpt was taken from the podcast of the same name, recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/health-social-...
1m Jan 17, 2022
1m
Excerpt from Inclusive Living Environments Podcast
Click here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/documents/1259/Excerpt_from_inclusive_living_environments_podcast_TRANSCRIPT.docx) for a transcript of this excerpt. This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/health-social-care-education-professionals/social...
1m Jan 17, 2022
1m
Excerpt from Questions to Ask At the Eye Exam Podcast
Click here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/documents/1260/Excerpt_from_questions_to_ask_at_the_eye_exam_podcast_TRANSCRIPT.docx) for a transcript of this excerpt. This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/health-social-care-education-professionals/soc...
1m Jan 17, 2022
1m
Comfort Eating (Clare Pilikian/Toni Hoskins)
This podcast starts by explaining some of the difficult feelings that people experience when they lose their sight; what comfort eating is; how people’s relationship with food and food choices change; how comfort eating can turn into an addiction; advice and tips on how to manage comfort eating, how to manage eating in general with sight loss; and advice on further support.
11m Jul 09, 2021
11m
Parenting with Sight Loss (Collette Kerr/Elizabeth Millar)
The podcast starts by exploring the challenges that many parents with sight loss face, such as making formula or changing nappies; navigating with a cane and a pram; teaching road sense; encouraging play when you may worry you might not see your child; safety around the home, like not seeing a child reach for a hot drink; playdates and children parties; anxieties and opinions of other parents; ...
11m Jul 08, 2021
11m
Taking Control (Miguel Wiggan/Malachy McGuone)
This podcast explores how sight loss impacts a person’s independence and their interaction with sighted people. The podcast talks of ways in which people with sight loss may feel that their independence is challenged, for example, when someone helps them cross the road, or reading a letter not in their preferred format. In the home, people with sight loss may be viewed by family as not capable ...
8m Jul 08, 2021
8m
Uncertainty (Pia da Silva/Marios Andreou)
This podcast talks about the many life changes that lead to uncertainty for someone with sight loss, such as uncertainty about one’s future sight; how they will cope moving forward; financial worries; worries about treatment outcomes and deterioration of sight; loss of independence and change of identity. It goes on to explain many of the feelings people experience including shock, depression a...
8m Jul 08, 2021
8m