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: L’Elisir d’Amore - Wednesday 22 November, 7pm, touch tour 6pm, Glyndebourne, Lewes Don Giovanni - Friday 24 November, 4pm, touch tour 3pm...
Nov 16, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1552
A brand new way to learn Braille has been launched thanks to APH and California State University. Hubert has been finding out more about what it is, why it has been developed, and who it's aimed at. Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold white line separating the words RNIB connect Radio from 20th Anniversary.
Nov 10, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1551
With more and more games including accessibility as part of their design, we have seen a raise in numbers of blind and partially sighted gaming enthusiasts. Today, our Paulina Kuchorew is chatting to Chad Bouton of The Unsyted Radio, who is an avid gamer and an accredited accessibility consultant for video games. More here: The Unsyted Radio • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold whit...
Nov 10, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1550
Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. Now that we are truly into Autumn we are going to be tuning into a few of the sensory experiences the season brings including: geese, starlings, and some autumnal fragrance. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (...
Nov 06, 2023•3 min•Season 2Ep. 269
Greater Anglia and Network Rail have collaborated to add London Liverpool Street station to their virtual tours to help travellers explore the stations before their journey. Hubert has been finding out more about how they work, and how blind and partially sighted people can get involved with Greater Anglia’s accessibility work.
Nov 03, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1549
With maybe more and more people coughing now as we move through autumn into winter time, for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow it is all about having a cough and what to do about it. Our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about whether a cough is just a way of getting rid of phlegm and whether there are times when we should go and see our Doctor if we have a cough. Elizabeth then explained to Toby about cough bottles and their use ...
Nov 02, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1548
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: The Cult of Beauty - Open from 26 October 2023 to 28 April 2024, Wellcome Collection, London Northern Ballet: Beauty and the Beast - Satu...
Oct 31, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1547
A new community eye care service has launched in South East London to provide more accessible eye care for people with learning disabilities and / or who are autistic. Hubert has been finding out more information about the service.
Oct 23, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1546
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: The Mousetrap - Wednesday 25 October, 2.30pm, King’s Lynn Corn Exchange 2:22 A Ghost Story - Thursday 26 October, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.3...
Oct 23, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1545
Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. This month, some things to keep an ear out for when out walking near heathland, grassland or woodland. With special appearance by: red dear stags, wild boar, and apples! Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natu...
Oct 16, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 268
Blind and partially sighted people living in the Ceredigion area will be pleased to learn about the return of Ceredigion Talking Newspaper. Barry Snell chats to Syd Smith, the man behind the relaunch of much loved talking newspaper. {Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold white line separating the words RNIB connect Radio from 20th Anniversary}
Oct 16, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1544
Following on from our last check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, for this week’s check in Elizabeth tells our Toby Davey all about other winter illnesses we should be looking out for over the next few months. Elizabeth began by telling Toby all about sinusitis, what it is, what causes the condition, the symptoms and how to treat sinusitis. Then to whether a sore throat is similar to sinusitis and ending by suggesting that maybe most of our winter illnesses...
Oct 13, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1543
Hubert has attended the Sight Loss Council conference in Birmingham, where he managed to speak to a couple of volunteers from different Sight Loss Councils about their local contributions.
Oct 12, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1542
Hubert has been attending the 2023 Sight Loss Council Conference in Birmingham organised by Thomas Pocklington Trust, and supported by NaviLens. There he had a chat with TPT's director of services Emma Hughes about the Sight Loss Councils.
Oct 11, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1534
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. RNIB Mental Health First Aid Instructor Chris Simpson, shares his shortcuts to happiness chemicals and how to hack them. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303...
Oct 10, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1539
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Creator of Life of a Blind Girl blog and social media star, Holly Tuke, shares her Top Tips for Digital Wellbeing. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9...
Oct 10, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1541
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, sharing her best picks for a happy read is RNIB Library's Lynne Livingstone. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or helpline@rnib.org.uk. We...
Oct 10, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1540
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. And sharing her top tips for what we can get up to in our gardens this autumn, is keen gardener Fi. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or helpline...
Oct 10, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1538
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. And sharing her top tips for how to get a better night's rest over the cold months is Alyson O'Brien from Sleep Scotland. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 030...
Oct 10, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1537
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, learn about mindfulness and how to practice it in your daily life with Amanda Hawkins, RNIB's Head of Mental Health and Counselling Services. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here fo...
Oct 10, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1536
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, let's take a deep breath and slow things down with this quick breathing exercise from Kim Jaye. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or helpl...
Oct 10, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1535
With the days starting to get a bit shorter and maybe a nip in the air too, flu season will be soon upon us if not already. So for this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth why certain people need a yearly flu vaccination. Elizabeth then explained to Toby from her own experience what the difference is between having the flu and having a cold. Then to why antibiotics won’t work if you have the flu. Eliz...
Sep 27, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1531
Take a listen as Hubert finds out about a unique film based event taking place in the West Midlands on the 1st of October.
Sep 27, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1533
Discover Digital is a project from the Alliance that raises awareness of using digital resources to support our health and wellbeing. . They recently ran a workshop for blind and partially sighted people at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, and our Paulina went over to check it out. Find out more about Discover Digital here: Discover Digital - Digital (alliance-scotland.org.uk) Image shows the workshop attendees, eight people, sitting in office chairs in a small room with desks and computer screens. ...
Sep 26, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1532
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a blind or partially sighted contestant on the ITV game show The Chase? Hubert has been talking to Mel, one of the contestants that has recently been on the show about their experience.
Sep 25, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1530
Empish J Thomas is a freelance writer and disability blogger in the USA, who has been living with sight loss for more than 20 years. She has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. To find out more about Empish and her blogs visit empishjthomas.com {Image: A head-shot of a smiling Empish. She appears to be wearing a navy blue suit jacket with a pink blouse underneath. She is also wearing a silver coloured necklace too. Her hair is shoulder length and she is wearing lip stic...
Sep 19, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1529
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: Crazy for You - Wednesday 20 September, 7.30pm, Gillian Lynne Theatre, London National Museum Cardiff - Audio Described Tour, Thursday 21...
Sep 12, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1528
Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser 'Blind' Dave Heeley, OBE who had just completed the Hadrian's Wall challenge, a 5 day trek from Newcastle to Cumbria to raise money for the Albion Foundation A veteran of many challenges around the World, this latest one certainly had it's challenges for Dave and his team. To learn more about Dave and his many achievements click here...
Sep 08, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1527
Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. This month, as RNIB Connect Radio celebrates 20 years, Andy has some special things to listen out for in nature this month, including the annoying wasp, charm of goldfinches and some common kestrels. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immer...
Sep 04, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 267
With many recent news reports around prostate cancer for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to be talking about prostate cancer and why it is so important for men over 50 to have regular checks. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about a possible new way of detecting prostate cancer before then explaining to Toby about the connection between the prostate gland and the bladder and why a lot of older...
Aug 31, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1526
