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 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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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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Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. We produce a weekly radio programme called Reflections which airs on RNIB Connect Radio. The show focuses on faith and disability in today's world and here you can find a podcast version of the show. Uploaded weekly, after our Sunday broadcasts, this version has had music tracks removed.
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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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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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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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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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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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When S, Head Librarian of a Library which contains every story from every universe finds themselves alone within its echoing halls, they must brave the Library's infinite collections to try find their colleagues. Their quest will take them to the Library's furthest reaches in search of answers and force them to grapple with the Library's slowly shrinking size, and the threats it poses for the multiverse at large.
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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 Ep1236: Will NHS England Finally Make Patient Information Accessible For Blind And Partially Sighted Customers?
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11:32For over 9 years now, UK sight loss charity RNIB has been working and campaigning to make all NHS England patient information, available to blind and partially sighted people in an accessible way. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Anna Tylor and Khadija Raza, from RNIB, to find out if there’s light at the end of the tunnel. If you’d like …
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In this episode we speak to Phil Bryson who is a vicar at St Dionysius Church in Market Harborough. He shares how, after becoming partially sighted, he lost his self-confidence and how he now sees it as a strength in his job. He also talks about his long and prayerful way towards fulfilling his calling […]…
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Tech Mishaps, Accessibility Wins, and the $2 Accessible Keyboard
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55:04Discover a breakthrough iPhone keyboard designed for accessibility, plus the latest on the Orbit Player, and the now free Oko app. Steven and Shaun discuss their tech mishaps and speak with developer Jamie Wallace about J-Key—a $2 iOS keyboard tailored for users with physical or visual challenges. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun ret…
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S2 Ep1255: New Disability Golf Charity Tees Off In Scotland
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7:07Phoenix Golf has risen from the amalgamation of several disability golf charities in Scotland. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from Phoenix Golf, to find out why it’s a great game for blind and partially sighted people to try out. For more info, go to www.phoenixcup.org.uk Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white b…
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Befriending Service, Cam Sight, Interview With Zoe Dunstan.
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3:58Would you like to learn about a befriending service for visually impaired people? Jennifer Murray chats to Zoe Dunstan, Senior Volunteer Coordinator from a sight loss charity called Cam Sight, based in Cambridge, England. If you would like to learn more about Cam Sight or even volunteer for the charity, you can contact them in any of the following …
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S2 Ep1254: Hair And Care Short Film Screening, Panel and Art Competition
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7:17Hair and care CIC are hosting a film screening, panel discussion and art competition this fashion season. Hair and Care CIC have a Making Fashion Accessible Initiative this season. They're screening a short film starring participants and volunteers, hosting a panel discussion on the importance of inclusivity and accessibility within the fashion and…
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In this weeks episode we hear from Gareth davies who’s married to Torch Together coordinator Becky Davies. He talks about what makes a good Torch holiday volunteer and shares part of one of the talks he gave on one of the most recent holidays. To contact Torch Trust with any comments or feedback, call 01858 438260 […]…
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S2 Ep1251: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 19/07/2025
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8:43Each week, RNIB Connect Radio 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 the Accessible Information Standard and the success of RNIB's Legacy Garden at this year's RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. If you, or someone you know, would like informat…
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Braille, Blindness, and BBQ: ACB Convention Recap
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57:40What’s it really like to undergo eye removal surgery and live with prosthetic eyes? Jenine Stanley joins Steven and Shaun to talk about blindness, braille signage, and tech from the ACB convention — with honesty, humor, and a touch of sass. Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap c…
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S2 Ep1240: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Constant Wife, AD Theatre Review
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6:31RNIB 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 we have a reimagining of Somerset Maugham’s ‘the Constant Wife’ at the Royal Shakespear…
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433: Andrew O'Hagan and John Suchet - Boswell Book Festival
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57:45In today's Read On we hear from Andrew O'Hagan after his keynote address on humour, sponsored by RNIB Connect Radio, and discuss his book Caledonian Road which is set to become a recurring series on Netflix. Former News at Ten host John Suchet goes In Search of Beethoven in his latest book about the composer, plus in the sprit of Boswell we find so…
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S2 Ep1150: James O’Driscoll Shares His Sight Loss Journey Plus Talks Simply Fit
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S2 Ep1253: Tactile Markings in Railway Stations Campaign
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6:24Five years after the tragic and preventable death of Cleveland Gervais—a man with sight loss who died after falling from a London train station platform—it has been announced that tactile markings have now been implemented in all railway stations across Great Britain. David Hogg speaks to Cleveland’s partner, Sekha Hall, and RNIB’s Erik Matthies to…
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S2 Ep1252: Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees on the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse
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4:00On the first public day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees who is also a keen visually impaired gardener about what it means to the RNIB having Paul Hervey-Brookes designed Legacy Garden not only winning a Gold Medal but other awards at the show too. The …
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Tech Glitches, Our Email Jingle & Blind Fingers
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58:35WhatsApp’s latest update caused a major accessibility glitch—but is the fix already here? Steven and Shaun dive into this bug affecting VoiceOver users, share hilarious tales of jingle backlash, and offer more early impressions of the WeWALK smart cane. Plus: why accessible TVs still frustrate blind users, and how a community member finds strength …
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S2 Ep1242: Sam Ralfe Writes Children's Audiobook With VI Characters And Guide Dog
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6:19Sam Ralfe (AKA blind mum) has started writing a series of children’s audiobooks inspired by the adventures of her son and guide dog. Amelia spoke with her to learn more. Buy Leo and Toe Toe's park adventure on Ko-di - Leo and Toe Toe's park adventure audiobook - Sam Ralfe Blind Mum's Ko-fi Shop Find Sam on Facebook as BlindMum - Facebook Find Sam o…
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S2 Ep1250: RNIB Scotland Scotrail Disability Pride Month
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1:22Scotrail are holding events at railway stations across Scotland to mark Disability Pride Month. David Hogg caught up with RNIB Scotland’s Connor Joseph to learn more…By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep1249: Helen Smith Reflects on Press Day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 and The RNIB Legacy Garden
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5:07At the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Helen Smith RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement to find out how Press and RHS Members day has been in the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes. The RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported …
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S2 Ep1248: Beverley and Richard on the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
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3:37On the first public day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Beverley who is visually impaired and her sighted husband Richard about how they found it going round and exploring the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes. Th…
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S2 Ep1247: Edinburgh International Festival Overview
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10:36There are nine AD performances with touch tours at the Edinburgh international festival this year, Amelia spoke to Callum Madge to learn more about what’s on offer. See the full program on the EIF website - What's on | Edinburgh International Festival Learn more about access at the EIF on their website - Access | Edinburgh International Festival Im…
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S2 Ep1149: Guide Dog Blogs: James talks about His First Dog, and Shares Some Good News
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How Brava is Making Cooking Accessible for Everyone
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56:00Steven and Shaun kick off the show with a humorous chat about beef ragu, inaccessible kitchen appliances, and the surprising availability of private chefs on Airbnb. The conversation transitions into a practical discussion on accessible cooking options, especially for blind users who face barriers with traditional stovetops. The episode then highli…
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S2 Ep1246: Nicole on the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
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3:17On the Press and Members Day at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chatted with Nicole, one of the visitors to the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes, to find out how Nicole found it going round the garden, exploring some of the ta…
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S2 Ep1245: RNIB Volunteer Niall at the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
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4:14On the Press and Members Day at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Niall, one of the RNIB Volunteers who has been manning the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes, to find out how visitors have found it walking around the …
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S2 Ep1244: Tour of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Wood House 2025 with Paul Hervey-Brookes
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9:51Multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has designed the gold medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 which has been kindly supported by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey went on a tour of the RNIB Legacy Garden with Paul Hervey-Brookes to exp…
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In our first season finale, Tova Sherman joins us once more to talk about what it takes to start a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and to share some of the lessons she's learned after 25 years at the head of reachAbility, a non-profit dedicated to advancing inclusion in the Halifax community.By reachAbility
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S2 Ep1154: Saigon And The War Remnants Museum Travelogue
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7:24Join Jonathan Abro on the final of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he visits Saigon and visits the impactful war remnants museum, before his final stop at a beautiful beach. 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 backgrou…
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S2 Ep1243: Toby Davey at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
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1:12Toby Davey is in the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Wentworth Woodhouse 2025. RNIB is at RHS Wentworth this week and we’d love you to vote for the RNIB Legacy Garden, created by multi award winning Designer Paul Harvey Brookes for the People’s Choice Award. Just go to rhs.org.uk/WentworthPeoplesChoice (Image shows a watercolour illustration of the R…
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From Peru to living in Scotland, Interview With Gatz Sandro Fuertes Osorio.
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6:21Ever wondered what it is like to live, study and work abroad with a visual impairment? Well Jennifer Murray catches up with Gatz Sandro Fuertes Osorio to learn more about his experience. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the lin…
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S2 Ep1148: Train operators in West Yorkshire Try out An Independent Ticket Gate Travel Pass
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Visible Voices; Blind Beauty; Live Audio Description for the Euros
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18:10It can often feel as though blind and partially sighted people, and disabled people more generally, are excluded when it comes to fashion and beauty campaigns. But In Touch hears from women who are trying to switch up the narrative and showcase that blind and partially sighted people, and disabled people generally, are active participants and consu…
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From Cynical to Sold: Steven Tries the WeWalk 2 Cane
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56:04In this episode, Steven and Shaun revisit their skepticism about the WeWalk smart cane and how the second-generation model has changed their minds. Steven details real-world use cases including avoiding tree branches, navigating around parked vehicles, and controlling navigation via the cane's handle—all while keeping his phone in his pocket. They …
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Jennifer Murray chats to Sabine Jover about her sight loss journey. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white 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.By RNIB Connect Radio
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573: Tech Talk 573: Sight Village Central, Action Audio, Last FM Demo
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57:43This week we’re catching up with all the action from this year’s Sight Village Central exhibition, with vendors like Luna Glasses, TAVIP and Humanware. Plus, details of a new trial of ‘Action Audio’, which is aiming to keep blind and partially sighted tennis fans up to date with on-court action. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesd…
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With the Surfing England visually impaired sessions coming up fairly soon RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Paralympic triathlon bronze medalist, three times world champion visually impaired surfer and sports coach Melissa Reid to find out what it is like to go surfing as a visually impaired person and what it might be like stepping on…
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Why did Double Tap turn Spanish for a day? Steven and Shaun explain the tech fail, talk blind community empowerment, and review the latest version of the WeWALK Smart Cane with hands-on insights. In this lively episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return from Sight Village with stories, tech talk, and a few unexpected language lessons. They kick …
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S2 Ep1239: RNIB Legacy Garden Supported by Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery
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5:54With the RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes and kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery about to go on show at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 from 16 to 20 July 2025, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Hazel Johnston Long term partnerships manager at t…
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S2 Ep1237: "Start Your Engines" To Support RNIB NI
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6:58This weekend’s ‘Revvv It Up’ festival in Dungiven, Northern Ireland will be a mixture of full throttle action and fundraising for good causes. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and tickets, visit the Revvv It Up Festival website - Revvv It Up Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Horsepower, Music & Family Fun! Tickets, Sat 19 Jul…
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