Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
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When you are blind or partially sighted, many people believe your options are limited. However, we believe the possibilities are limitless! Brought to you by Blind Beginnings, the Limitless podcast will inform, entertain, and provide insight and interviews on many diverse topics and with many interesting people. With every episode you will see that the opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted are truly ... limitless!
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Global Voice is the official podcast of the World Blind Union, bringing together diverse perspectives from blind and partially sighted people worldwide. This podcast consists of various standalone series that explore key topics such as accessibility, advocacy, inclusive policies, and innovations shaping the future. Through insightful conversations with experts, activists, and community leaders, WBU's Global Voice Podcast amplifies the experiences and leadership of those who are blind or part ...
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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
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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 [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sigh ...
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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 [email protected]. 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 ...
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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topi ...
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If you want to find out what's on TV and what is audio described, check out our daily TV Guide podcast from RNIB Connect Radio. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. 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 differentl ...
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The National Trust Magazine is our ‘thank you’ to our members for helping us to look after special places. We’ve created this audio version so our blind and partially sighted members, or those who prefer to listen rather than read, can enjoy the magazine too. Look out for new episodes of this podcast in January, May and September.
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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Rotary Magazine shares inspiring achievements of Rotary, where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. We’ve created this audio version for people who prefer to listen rather than read, and for our blind and partially sighted members to all enjoy the magazine. Look out for new episodes of this audio magazine in January, April, July and October. Members of Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland receive the print ma ...
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Within Our Reach is a podcast by reachAbility Association that focuses on accessibility, inclusion and leveling the playing field at work and in your community.
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If you are blind or partially sighted and have an interest in sport, whether it be as a participant or as an observer, this podcast is for you! Get involved and join the conversation by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech T ...
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The brainchild of the Baptist Men's Movement it distributes tapes and CDs 10 times a year and carries news from the Baptist Times and BMS World Mission as well as a review of activities from around the regions and activities at the colleges.
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The Access For All Podcast Series aims to explore a variety of topics related to the intersection of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Partially sighted, visually impaired and physically disabled individuals lives as it relates to mental health, well-being and the accessing of mental health services. The Access For All podcast series is meant to create awareness, reduce stigma, educate and create opportunity for discussion around issues related to the intersection of physical disability and ment ...
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S2 Ep1159: Open Water Swimming Can Be Accessible For Blind And Partially Sighted People.
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A collaborative project between the University of Brighton and Sight Support Worthing is looking at ways of making outdoor swimming an accessible option for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sadie Rockliffe, from Brighton University, to learn more about the research and their successful pilot event. If …
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S2 Ep1129: Birmingham Futsal's Doug Pratt On The EE FA Disability Cup Partially Sighted Final
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A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Visually Impaired final. For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025 Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a wh…
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S2 Ep1128: Research in London Looking for Blind and Partially Sighted Participants
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Blind and partially sighted people have an opportunity to get involved in Neuroscience Research conducted at Goldsmiths, University of London. The study explores how people who are blind or severely visually impaired sense their body’s internal signals, like their heartbeat, and how this relates to feelings and emotions. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to…
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9: Allyship in the Blind and Partially Sighted Community with Milena Khazanavicius
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This week Shelley and Blake are joined by local activist and advocate Milena Khazanavicius to learn about how we can all be better allies to members of the blind and partially sighted community. Milena shares her experiences navigating the world without sight for the past thirty years, and talks about actions large and small that we can all take to…
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Therapeutic Drumming, Forbes Accessibility 100 List & KellyCo Segment Memories | Kelly and Company
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On today’s show, we’re kicking off the show with Artists’ Corner, visiting percussionist and educator Jeff Stewart, who brings decades of experience using drumming to build connection, confidence, and community. Forbes named Microsoft, Nike, and 97 other companies to its first Accessibility 100 List; we talk about who made the list and why it matte…
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The Rise and Fall of Audio Social Apps & Braille Signage: Who Really Uses It?
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Are audio-based social apps still relevant for blind users in 2025? Steven and Shaun revisit Zello, Clubhouse, and other platforms while tackling listener questions about Siri, Braille signage, CD ripping, and accessible radio tech. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun open the inbox and answer listener questions on everything from nosta…
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S2 Ep1152: Vietnamese Water Puppets And Train Street
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Join Jonathan Abro on the third of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he goes to a mesmerising performance of traditional water puppets and visits the famous train street. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘R…
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After deciding to attend Uddingston Grammar School, near Glasgow, Cara Murphy has been, not only attending her subject classes but also learning to use braille. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Cara over the course of a term to find out how learning the subjects, braille and new assistive technology has helped her progress through the …
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Episode 212 - Talking Fashion with Acacia and Nika
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In this special stylish episode of the podcast, we hand over the podcast to some of our youth once again as Acacia and Nika talk about all things fashion, makeup, and accessories—from a blind and partially sighted perspective! Tune in as they spill the tea on navigating the fashion world when you can’t always see what’s in your closet. From choosin…
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The government have published their Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill, but there is growing concern among visually impaired people about what all of this actually means for their benefits. In Touch reconvenes some people in the know to try to provide information about what the bill, in its current form, means for visually impai…
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Ask a Certified Vision Rehab Specialist Q&A & Songs of the Summer | Kelly and Company
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Leanne Baarda is our Independent Living Skills Specialist who joins us once a month. We’ve had years of conversations, covered everything from kitchen safety to cleaning out our garages, and today for our final chat on Kelly and Company, she’s here with an “Ask a Rehab Specialist” wrap-up, kind of like the FAQ of ILS. As we continue to reflect on g…
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Guide Dogs, Pride, and Daily Life with Blindness
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Steven shares the emotional and practical realities of applying for a guide dog, while Shaun questions the balance between blind pride and accessibility struggles. The duo also tackles listener emails on delivery frustrations, hearing myths, and audio description failures. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven opens up about his recent guide dog as…
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S2 Ep1181: How Can We Support Children And Young People With Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
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Esme’s Umbrella are working to improve our understanding of children and young people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Amelia spoke to founder of Esme's Umbrella, Judith Potts, and program coordinator, Nina Chesworth, to learn more... Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underl…
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570: Tech Talk 570: TetraLogical, Immersive Art, Tech Timeline
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This week, we’re talking about accessibility with Craig Abbott from TetraLogical, and Toby Davey has been hearing about an art exhibit which features immersive audio description. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new epi…
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S2 Ep1137: Guide Dog Blogs – Guide Dogs Finding Shortcuts
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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 even…
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S2 Ep1178: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.
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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 support to get around …
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Global Voice - Unpacking Accessibility Go! Episode 7
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In Episode 7 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin move on to Commitment 6 of Accessibility Go, dealing with accessible meetings and events. Listen to the episode to learn how to make online and in person meetings and events accessible to all persons with disabilities. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Access…
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Endings, The Times of NOW & The Ups and Downs of O&M | Kelly and Company
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There are so many endings in life that we often don't get to fully process, and leave us feeling lost with no way of expressing so. We explore endings with Psychotherapist Fern Lulham, fittingly on our last chat together. We visit with Downtown Dave Brown and not just to promote his new show Game Changers on AMI-Tv. Let’s celebrate the live show er…
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New Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and Upgraded Screen Reader Voices
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New Meta Oakley smart glasses, upgraded voices for screen readers, and an honest look at accessibility shopping—all packed into this lively Double Tap episode. In this episode, Steven and Shaun kick off the week with updates on Meta's latest collaboration with Oakley, bringing new smart glasses with improved battery and camera specs. They also deba…
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S2 Ep1177: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21/06/2025
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about concerns around Government plans for Welfare payments, the NHS 10 year plan and bus travel. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support a…
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Live Show Era with Kevin Philipupillai, Brock Signs Off & Pods for the Summer | Kelly and Company
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On today’s show, we take a stroll down memory lane with Kevin Philipupillai, the original producer of Kelly and Company, as he reflects on the show's early days back in 2017. From sports reporting to co-hosting and everything in between, Brock Richardson has been a big part of the Kelly and Company journey. We catch up with him one last time as he …
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Is Braille Still Essential, The Case for Sheltered Workshops in a Modern World & Being Trapped In A Recliner
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Steven and Shaun tackle the big questions this week—from being trapped in a recliner to debating whether sheltered workshops for disabled people still have value. Plus, listener emails spark deep dives into Braille, inclusion, and how technology can both help and hinder. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven shares his comical ordeal of being stuck…
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S2 Ep1173: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Croft, AD Theatre Review
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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week Vidar was reviewing ‘The Croft’ as the UK tour visited the Birmingham Repertory Theatre …
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429: Margaret McDonald & Nathanael Lessore - Carnegie Medal for Writing
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Our final Carnegie Medal for Writing show with winner of the Shadowing Award Nathanael Lessore for King of Nothing and winner of this year's Medal for Writing, Margaret McDonald on Glasgow Boys. Plus we take a swift visit to the RNIB Library to find some brand new books.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Interview With John Whitfield, Deafblind Scotland.
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Jennifer Murray chats to John Whitfield from Deafblind Scotland about his sight and hearing loss as well as the many different role he has had with Deafblind Scotland over a number of years. You can contact Deafblind Scotland at the following email address: [email protected] Their website is: Home | Deafblind Scotland Image description: Image …
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S2 Ep1176: This Is What You Call Taking Fundraising To New Heights!
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Aoife McGlade from Mayobridge in Northern Ireland, along with family and friends, took on an incredible challenge to raise funds for RNIB by climbing the highest mountains across the UK and Ireland. RNIB Northern Ireland’s Jo Kenny spoke to Aoife and her sister Emma to find out what inspired them to take on such a physical challenge. #RNIBConnect I…
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S2 Ep1172: Gold Winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes on His RNIB Legacy Garden for RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
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The RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 has been designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes a multi-award-winning garden designer, broadcaster, lecturer and plantsman. Through the design of the RNIB Legacy Garden, the planting, use of sculptures and much more besides, people will have the opportunity to explore what it might be like…
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Describing Dance, The Underwater Protection, AI in Job Applications & A Moment for Mocktails | Kelly and Company
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Have you checked out an audio described dance performance yet? If not, let’s prime you. There are some interesting approaches to describing dance, and Christine Malec is here to chat about them. Lawrence Gunther shares how we can all become a voice for the largely silent underwater world that covers 71% of the earth’s surface. Many of us are using …
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MOVE FOR SIGHT with FBC and Mara Pagliaro - Thursday June 19th, 2025
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Mara Pagliaro is the 2025 Ambassador for MOVE FOR SIGHT, Fighting Blindness Canada’s fundraiser that challenges participants to move their way and raise funds for vision research. On June 22nd, 2025, Mara will be leading a walk in North York for the MOVE FOR SIGHT event. Mara shares her vision loss journey, beginning with her recent diagnosis of St…
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Behind the Scenes of a Smartwatch Review & When Low Vision Gets in the Way
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Steven and Shaun return to the inbox with tech frustrations, personal updates, and listener messages on future AI, smart mobility devices, and sunglasses for blind users. From garden mishaps to thoughtful reflections on accessibility, it's one of those episodes that somehow works—warts and all. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creator…
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S2 Ep1174: RNIB helps to advice on TV sight loss story.
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S2 Ep1171: Guide Dogs To Host Family Day At St George's Park
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This summer Guide Dogs are teaming up with the English FA to give blind and partially sighted children and young people the chance to try out three different sports in one of the country’s top sporting facilities. Hywel Davies has been hearing more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital …
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Hands-On with the Synapptic Accessible Smartwatch & Custom Fit, Studio Sound: The Breggz Earbuds Reviewed
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Is Android finally accessible for blind users? We explore the new Synapptic SmartWatch Plus—an accessible Android-powered wearable—and test high-end custom earbuds from Breggz that promise audiophile-grade sound. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore two very different products with accessibility in mind. First, Steve…
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S2 Ep1170: RNIB Responds To UK Government Welfare Reform Plan
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Today the UK Government released their plan for changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) along with Universal Credit and Jobseekers’ Allowance. Amelia spoke to RNIB Policy Officer, Roisin Jacklin, to learn how blind and partially sighted people will be impacted. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in …
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S2 Ep1169: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 - Volunteer Braille Teacher
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Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. She spoke to volunteer braille tutor Sehar Mashiyat to learn about her passion for teaching braille. Image shows the floral clock design- an elaborate clock face made up of thousands of flowers and plants. The clock reads Royal National I…
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S2 Ep1168: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 - Robin Spinks and Jane Coates
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Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to Head of Inclusive Design, Robin Spinks, and RNIB Scotland Community manager, Jane Coates, to hear their thoughts on Braille and the clock. Image shows the floral clock design- an elaborate clock face made up of tho…
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S2 Ep1175: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 - Audio Description
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Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to Jo MacQueen, RNIB PR and Communications Manager, who gave an audio description of the clock. Image shows the floral clock design- an elaborate clock face made up of thousands of flowers and plants. The clock reads …
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S2 Ep1167: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 - James Adams
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Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to the Director of RNIB Scotland, James Adams, about the launch. Image shows the floral clock design- an elaborate clock face made up of thousands of flowers and plants. The clock reads Royal National Institute of Bli…
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S2 Ep1179: Linburn Estate Sale Craig Spalding
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Following Sight Scotland Veteran’s decision to sell the Linburn Estate in West Lothian which houses a number of blind and partially sighted veterans, David Hogg speaks to CEO Craig Spalding…By RNIB Connect Radio
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