London Fashion Week is taking place from Thursday 20th to Monday 24th February and Hair & Care CIC are bringing 3 accessible shows to fashion’s finest.Amelia spoke to founder, Anna Cofone, to learn more...Learn more about Hair & Care on their website Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Communi... more
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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 improving bus travel, building relationships with MPs and hitting the streets with politicians.If you, or someone you know, wou... more
When it comes to casting your vote, are you confident that you’re voting in private and for the party you intend? Hywel Davies has been hearing about new trials of accessible voting devices taking place in Wales.
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 Welsh national Opera’s production of... more
Blind rail commuters could soon be able to take a companion with them, free of charge, throughout Scotland.Allan has been hearing about a survey and pilot scheme from Sight Scotland.If you’d like more info, or to take part in the survey, go to - www.sightscotland.org.uk/fairrailYou can email policy@sightscotland.... more
Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, we have a Valentine's special! Hear the rest of my picks of unmissable content here.Image Description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and und... more
The Ministry of Justice are calling for evidence from the public in a new investigation into costs protection in discrimination claims. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information and to submit your own evidence, visit the MOJ website - Costs protection in discrimination claims: Call for Evidence - Mi... more
User Vision, a consultancy specialising in user experience and accessibility are looking for blind and partially sighted teachers to take part in research commissioned by Oak National Academy to help improve the accessibility of their digital teaching platforms.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by Chris Rourk... more
The Rainbow Group meet twice a month to discuss all things from wellbeing to technology. David Hogg finds out more.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 i... more
Northern Ballet are following on from the great success of their children’s ballet production of the ‘Tortoise & the Hare’, with an environmental themed reimagining of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale ‘Hansel & Gretel’ as they take a trip into the forest, unaware of the damage they leave behind. When they get lost... more
How can puppetry and music work together? The Scottish ensemble have a new audio-described show combining striking music and visuals for performances at the Dundee Rep Theatre on the 14th February and New Auditorium at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the 15th February. Amelia spoke to Executive Producer Stuart Bu... more
Prue McLaughlin is a Trustee for Lothiansound. Lothiansound is a weekly talking newspaper based in Edinburgh and has been going since 1988. More than 1500 editions have been recorded. Jennifer Murray finds out more.If you would like to contact Lothiansound or listen to Lothiansound, you can do so in the following way... more
How long has Valentine's day been celebrated? Where do our traditions come from? Here’s Amelia with a special Valentine's Almanac...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... more
What are some ways to keep your connections with friends and loved ones strong over time? This Valentines Amelia spoke to Ken Reid about some of the everyday and creative ways he shows love to the people in his life.Listen to Ken Reid On 'The Mixtape' every Monday at 8pm, repeated Sunday at 1pm.Image shows the RN... more
EyeCAN is Jersey’s only sight loss charity supporting visually impaired Islanders since 1886. Prior to 2015, they were known as Jersey Blind Society before changing their name to EYECAN. The charity supports anyone and everyone who is visually impaired, through social activities, mobility, daily living advice, wellbein... more
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 engaging with NHS changes, the RNIB board of trustees and the live audio description of the Rugby 6 Nations on ITV.If you, or s... more
Time now for our monthly update from the Macular Society and their My Macular and Me webinar. David Hogg caught up with the organiser of the webinars Colin Daniels to find out what's in store this month.
Evie Roberts is 15 years old, totally blind and is from the Isle of Mann. About 19 months ago, she started to make her own podcast called Talking in the dark raising awareness of visual impairment. Evie talks to other disabled people and gets to know more about them in a fun and light-hearted way. Evie won a Young Hero... more
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 a new stage production of Sebastian ... more
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 ... more
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Wales.For more information and tickets, visit the Sight Village Wales Website - Sight Village Wa... more
Lisa Hollyhead is the Chief Executive officer of Sight for Wight; a sight loss charity based on the Isle of Wight and has been going since 1865. The charity supports visually impaired people through a wide range of groups, activities, provides assistive technology support and many other vital services. Sight for Wight ... more