RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

  1. Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.

    26 min ago

    Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.

    Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking at something classic, something new and something for the Teeny Weenies. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk#RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

    10 min
  2. Father’s Day Accessible Cards and Present Ideas Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop

    19 hr ago

    Father’s Day Accessible Cards and Present Ideas Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop

    Are you looking for some accessible Father’s Day cards or present ideas for a blind or partially sighted Dad? Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s buying administrator takes RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey through a great selection of accessible cards and present ideas for visually impaired Dads for Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June 2026 which you will find in the RNIB online shop. For more about accessible cards and present ideas for Father’s Day that are available in the RNIB online shop and many other products too do visit -https://shop.rnib.org.uk/connect. (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    6 min

  3. 23 hr ago

    June 2026 Almanac

    How do people around the world celebrate the summer solstice? What does the nightjar sound like?  Amelia is back with the monthly almanac. Learn more about birdsong and the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

    5 min

  4. 2 days ago

    Accessible Tennis Coverage For Wimbledon Championships

    There’s a new way to enjoy tennis at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, Hywel Davies has been finding out more about ‘Action Audio’. For more information, visit the Action Audio website - Action Audio - Making sports broadcasts accessible to people living with blindness or low vision

    8 min
  5. Can UK Government’s Access To Work Scheme Be Fixed?

    2 days ago

    Can UK Government’s Access To Work Scheme Be Fixed?

    For people with disabilities, the UK Government’s Access To Work scheme is a vital support for getting into, and staying in, work. Unfortunately ATW has been buckling under the strain of increased applications, not enough staff, poor working practices and not enough funding. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to hear about work being done to improve the vital employment lifeline. If your blind or partially sighted and  having problems with Access To Work, call 0303 123 9999 for RNIB’s Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

    7 min
  6. Jake Hart Runs the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Team RNIB

    4 days ago

    Jake Hart Runs the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Team RNIB

    If you have ever thought about taking on a running challenge event to support the RNIB but thought the London Marathon might be just a few miles too far?Well why not run for Team RNIB in either the London Big Half this September or the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon in October and raise important funds for the RNIB at the same time. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Jake Hart who also presents The Jazz Club every Friday and Saturday nights on the station to find out what it was like running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Team RNIB as a visually impaired person. Jake shares why he wanted to run for Team RNIB, what it was like for him running through four of London’s beautiful Royal Parks passing many of the capital’s famous landmarks on the way and also some great jazz tracks to listen to while training and to get in the mood for running the Royal Parks Half Marathon too. if you are thinking about running for Team RNIB in either the London Big Half this September or like Jake in the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon in October then do visit the following link for more details on how to sign up to run for Team RNIB - https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/challenge-events/?event_type=1&event_location=16 (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    8 min
  7. RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update - Self-Driving Taxis and PIP

    4 days ago

    RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update - Self-Driving Taxis and PIP

    For this month’s RNIB Campaigns update RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Ross Meegan, RNIB’s Assistant Campaigns Officer to find out more about an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people to share their thoughts and concerns about self-driving taxis and an update on the PIP (Personal Independent Payments) situation.  To take part in the survey on self-driving taxis do visit the following link and to find out more about other ways to get involved in RNIB Campaigns do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fDNFXZLR_EOqWAVVfJFxvCX5G4Z1621Fsf4bniKOaNpUNjlZNkNMQlgySVhLU0RFRzJJRkM1MTBVWC4u  (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    9 min
  8. NIGO: From Japan with Love, Design Museum - Audio Described Tour, Friday 5 June 2026 from 10.30am

    4 days ago

    NIGO: From Japan with Love, Design Museum - Audio Described Tour, Friday 5 June 2026 from 10.30am

    From the back streets of Harajuku, Tokyo, to the global stage, the exhibition ‘NIGO:  From Japan with Love’ at the Design Museum in London is the first-ever museum retrospective exhibition outside of Japan that charts the career and life of the Japanese creative director, NIGO, one of the first creatives to bridge the worlds of streetwear and luxury fashion.  The ‘NIGO: From Japan with Love’ exhibition features over 700 objects, including a recreation of NIGO’s teenage bedroom, rare designs, ceramics hand-thrown by NIGO himself, and a life-size glass tea house made especially for the exhibition.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Luisa Ulyett, Senior Curator, Public Practice at the Design Museum and Rosa Abbott, Assistant Curator of the exhibition to find out more about NIGO and the audio described tour of the ‘NIGO: from Japan with Love’ exhibition on Friday 5 June 2026 from 10.30am to 12noon. To find out more and book your place on the audio described tour of the ’NIGO:  From Japan with Love’ exhibition do visit - https://designmuseum.org/whats-on/talks-courses-and-workshops/audio-described-tour-of-nigo-from-japan-with-love (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    7 min
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4.6
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About

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

Information

  • Creator
    RNIB Connect Radio
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.6k
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RNIB
  • Show Website
    RNIB Connect

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