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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk (https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently. The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings

  1. VocalEyes What’s On 23 September 2024

    1 DAY AGO

    VocalEyes What’s On 23 September 2024

    Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Evening Audio Described Tour: Ranjit Singh - Friday 27 September, 5.30pm, the Wallace Collection, London Akram Khan’s Giselle - Saturday 28 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Sadler’s Wells, London English Touring Opera: The Snowmaiden - Friday 4 October, 7.30pm, Hackney Empire, London. Saturday 26 October, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House Dear Evan Hansen - Saturday 5 October, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester War Horse - Monday 14 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. Thursday 31 October, 7.30pm, touch tour TBC, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

    7 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Guide Dog Blogs Chris Wallace – Public Transport

    This week on Guide Dog Blogs we chat to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags again, and ask him about his dog and how he finds traveling on public transport.

    8 min

  3. 11 SEPT

    Walli Nuri Sight Loss Story

    Walli lost his sight after stepping on an explosive device as he was working for the British forces, since then however, he’s gotten married, re-discovered running, taken part in many competitions, and wrote a book about his experiences. In this podcast he spoke to Hubert about his experience.

    8 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    Guide Dog Blogs: Zein – Outdoor Activities

    This week, Hubert speaks to PHD student researcher Zein about how she takes her guide dog on outdoor trips including hiking.

    8 min
  5. Preparing For A Glasswalk

    10 SEPT

    Preparing For A Glasswalk

    Barry Snell chats to Claire Merritt about her upcoming Glasswalk challenge. Claire is fundraising for My Vision Oxfordshire, who have been a massive help since her sight loss began in 2021. Click to find out more about MyVision Oxfordshire

    6 min

  6. 6 SEPT

    Let's Chat Sexual Health Week With SASH

    How is sexual health linked to mental health? Paulina spoke to local wellbeing service SASH ‘Support and Advice on Sexual Health’ (SASH) to learn more for this year’s Sexual Health Week and why they would like to hear from blind and partially sighted people. Sexual Health Week runs from the 9th till 15th of September. To find out more about SASH visit: sashlondon.org Image shows SASH's logo. On a white background 'sash' written in small rounded letters in a deep pink colour.

    10 min

  7. 22 AUG

    Millie’s Sight Loss Story – Visualising Art Description:

    Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.

    5 min

  8. 22 AUG

    Guide Dog Blogs – Chris Wallace – Shopping and Restaurants

    On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert once again chats to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags, this time all about going shopping and visiting restaurants.

    7 min
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About

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk (https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently. The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings

Information

  • Creator
    RNIB Connect Radio
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RNIB
  • Show Website
    RNIB Conversations

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