World's biggest art festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is back and our Paulina Kuchorew had a look at what audio-described events we can enjoy at the moment. For each of the mentioned shows, you can book online by visiting: https://www.edfringe.com/ Or contact the access booking team. Phone: 0131 226 0002 Email: accessbookings@edfringe.com Textphone number: 07860 018 299 Image shows: Fringe logo....
NFBUK, the National Federation of the Blind UK, is campaigning for a national rehabilitation strategy. President, Andrew Hodgson, spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about the campaign. Image is of the NFBUK logo: the letters NFBUK in bright green with the K extending into an arrow, with the words The Voice of Blind People, beneath in black.
You should be able to get your Covid 19 vaccine without any difficulty. Nathan Foy, who attended a vaccination centre in Cardiff, found it difficult to get into the centre, as security did not want to let him through because of his guide dog, Mason. Nathan spoke about his experience to RNIB Connect Radio and RNIB Cymru Country Director, Ansley Workman, gave her thoughts on the incident. Image is of Nathan with his guide dog, Mason.
Great news, world's largest arts festival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe, returns this month to thrill us with an explosion of creative energy and unique talents from all genres of arts. As one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet, we can expect three weeks of some of the most unique shows, including some accessible ones. But how do we find out about them and how will the fringe look this year? Our Paulina Kuchorew caught up with their CEO Lyndsey Jackson to find out. Edin...
Audio description seems to slowly become more present in our media, but there are still gaps, especially when it comes to music videos or film, TV show, and game trailers. Well, Social Audio Description, a cooperative that champions diversity and the human voice, is bridging this gap, and they're doing it in a collaborative way. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with one of their members, Robert Kingett, a totally blind author and accessibility advocate, to find out more about the grou...
Meet Blind Chef Kim Jaye as she speaks about her love of cooking with the Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew. To follow Kim and her recipes search for 'Kim Jaye Cooks' on Facebook and YouTube. Image shows Kim Jaye.
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors 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 weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week include: The Hatchling Outdoors in Plymouth City Centre - audio described performance, Sunday 15 August at 12noon Ma...
Sometimes it can feel like we're our own barrier to a full life and that changing our perception of ourselves to a more positive one, is all we need to happiness. But what if that barrier comes from the outside and from how society and those around view us? What should we do then? Disabled blogger and writer, LOOK UK mentor, and Global Brand Leader for InvisiYouth Charity, Elin Williams has some thoughts and she shared them with our Paulina Kuchorew. Read the full blog post: A lesson in vision i...
With all the hot weather we have been having and the weather forecasters predicting more hot weather over the summer in this week's regular check up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we felt like it would be a good time to talk about how to keep cool and safe in the hot weather. Elizabeth began by explaining to Connect Radio's Toby Davey why the hot weather is particularly dangerous for older people. Elizabeth also outlined what symptoms people should be looking...
There's a new podcast in town and you might want to check it out. Hosted by Matthew Shifrin, he takes us on a journey in Blind Guy Travels, expect anything from noodle arms and body language, watching an old Marx Brothers comedy with friendly live audio description, to convincing his friends to help set up a dating profile. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew caught up with Matthew to get a peek behind his microphone and hear what's still to come on this mini-series from Radiotopia. Find Blind...
We're going to find out today a little bit about music therapy. What is it? How can it help? And what are the benefits? Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to answer all of our questions is qualified Music Therapist and PR Officer with the British Association for Music Therapy, Clare Maddocks. For more information visit: www.bamt.org Image shows a collage of photos: a young man playing the drums on the left, upper right: a guitar on top of a keyboard, and bottom right: two boys talking...
Local sight loss charities are often the first port of call for those who have been just been told they are losing their vision. They offer hope and advice as well as peer support that can make a real difference. One area of support most often requested is technology support. Our Steven Scott spoke to Debbie and Mel from the local organisation Suffolk Sight to find out what they offer. For more information about the charity visit: www.suffolksight.org.uk Image shows the Suffolk Sight logo....
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors 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 weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week include: The British Library Exhibition - Hebrew Manuscripts: Journeys of the Written Word - online audio described ...
With so much news around at the moment regarding Covid, whether it is easing of restrictions, wearing of masks, or which countries we might be able to visit for holidays over the summer, in this week's regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio's Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth for an update on her thoughts about Covid at the moment. Elizabeth also shared with Toby recent research by researchers in Glasgow that has linked some of the s...
Linda Garforth has been a foster carer with Oldham Fostering Service for over 30 years. She also lost the majority of her eyesight one morning in 2013, but with support and understanding, she was able to continue doing what she loves the most, offering a safe and caring home to kids in foster care. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Linda to find out why disability needn't be a barrier to fostering. Image shows Linda sitting on a comfy couch and smiling at the camera. (Image credit...
Unscene Suffolk's new audio play, The Mystery of Syleham Manor launches on Friday 9th July. Unscene Suffolk is a community theatre company for visually impaired adults. Caroline, the director and long standing member Clare, who has Glaucoma and works for Suffolk Sight, talk about the audio production, brought about by lockdown, the history of the group and their on-line rehearsals. Image is of Unscene Suffolk logo. On a purple background, a large white cirlce in the top right hand corner, with a...
We're heading across the pond today to hear about a Boston-based non-profit, whose work is all about empowering young people with sight loss. Titled Our Space Our Place, the aim of this non-profit is to Prepare blind youth for their future by building their self-confidence, and social and independent living skills. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with the founder of the group Cheryl Cumings, to hear a little bit more about the organisation and how it was created. For more information...
The last year was not easy but were there any positives to a UK-wide shut down? RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew catches up with blind musician and singer-songwriter Rik Jones, to hear how the last year has been for him, as well as for a sneak peak at his upcoming album. Find Rik Jones on iTunes, Apple Music or follow him on Facebook. Image shows a British Flag with Rik Jones written over the top.
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors, 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 weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week include: Northern Ballet: Expressions inclusive dance festival Mischief Movie Night In - livestream with audio desc...
We are hearing a lot in the news about more and more people getting their Covid vaccinations which is great but we are also hearing about many cases of Long Covid too. So in this week's regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be a good time to have a recap and update on Long Covid. Connect Radio's Toby Davey asks Elizabeth whether the experts have a greater understanding now of Long Covid, what the main symptoms are of the conditio...
Thursday, 1st July would’ve been Diana, Princess of Wales’ 60th birthday. The Princess once visited Cardiff Institute for the Blind (now known as Sight life) and Lynne Morgan has been chatting to 2 people who remember that day. Image is of Alan George, demonstrating a talking calculator to Diana Princess of Wales.
Glaucoma Awareness Week 2021 runs from 28th June - 4th July and the charity Glaucoma UK wants to emphasise the importance of family and loved ones. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell spoke with Glaucoma UK's CEO Karen Osborn and Jessica Sydenham, who is living with congenital glaucoma, to discuss how Glaucoma affects the whole family. {Image: Glaucoma UK logo in white writing against a purple background}
Carla Golledge is a mum of three. She's also a full-time carer to her 8-year-old son Cameron. During the coronavirus pandemic her family struggled with receiving support, leaving Carla to forgo her own needs and wellbeing for the sake of her children. She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the impact the last year had on her family and how social services could be improved to ensure families in similar situations don't suffer unnecessarily. Follow their journey on Facebook: '...
Rachel Jones talks about her new role as the Policy & Campiagns Officer, Wales and the route that led her to that job; beginning with a meeting with her ECLO (Eye clinic liaison officer) and volunteering on the Living With Sight Loss courses. Image is a head shot of Rachel Jones, standing infront of wall, in a pink t-shirt wearing dark glasses.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats to Blind Dave Heeley, who is back in training after the easing of lockdown restrictions. Things are thankfully now looking up for Dave as he chats to Barry about his latest DIY projects, training with his new guide dog and also reflecting on his recent appearance on Tracks Of My Life. Image: A close up of Dave out running. he is wearing a white t-shirt with Blind Dave written across the chest in blue . Dave is also wearing a dark collared bandana & seem...
We re-join Claire Forde for another sit-down 'in conversation with', this time with current STV weather forecaster Seán Batty. Seán is a familiar face on Scottish televisions, having presented STV Weather since August 2007. His passion for meteorology began at a young age, growing up watching Ian McCaskill, Michael Fish, and Heather Reid. He left home at 18 to study meteorology at Reading University, eventually leaving to take up his first job as a weather observer in England. Seán and Claire ta...
If you live in Wales, have sensory loss, are over 25 and are looking for employment, then the Jobsense programme could be for you. Zoe Gambling, team leader at Elite Supported Employment, spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about Jobsense and what it has to offer. Image is of RNIB logo. RNIB written in bold, black capital letters on a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath.
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors, 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 weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week included: Journeys - picture description talk, Dulwich Picture Gallery (Thursday 3 June 11am) Northern Ballet shows - Da...
Following the easing of some of the Covid restrictions on 17 May and more to come hopefully over the next few weeks Connect Radio's Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow for some advice on how to keep Covid safe now that we are all able to get out and about a bit more. Elizabeth and Toby talked about how the easing of restrictions have been affecting people so far, how important it is to still maintain social distancing, are people coming forwa...
Rationale Arts are a charity formed in 2019 after identifying a need for art to be made equally accessible to both disabled and non-disabled members of the community. Their work, aims to improve public appreciation of the arts, and this June they have an exciting event coming up. Titled 'Trust in Care', their new show features performances from professional dancers who appeared on BBC Strictly's "It Takes Two" and combines Hip-Hop, Street dance, Interactive Projection, beatboxing and Poetry to t...
