In Touch
BBC Radio 4News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 447 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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In Touch speaks with three visually impaired people about their current work and projects. Clarke Reynolds, aka Mr Dot, is an artist and a runner who is taking on the Brighton marathon with the help of Rayban Meta smart glasses and Be My Eyes. Jixie ... more
The UK's leading trade association for the UK banking and financial services sector, UK Finance has just launched a new set of guidelines pertaining to the accessibility of payment cards. They claim that 80% of the financial industry across the UK ar... more
Jackie Brown of STRIVE Ability delivers technology training to visually impaired pupils across Northern Ireland. The training Jackie provides is supplementary to the tailored support pupils receive from Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People... more
In Touch reflects in the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games. Although the GB team did not return home flush with medals, ParalympicsGB are taking these games as a win in terms of some stand-out performances and future stars. In Touch digs into th... more
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All round informational programme for blind, partially sighted people and the general public. The best source of information and news for those can’t do technology. Wee still need the wireless! :-)
Apple Podcasts5DoilyWoman
United Kingdom2 years ago - Books of blindness im birth blind
In touch, I am born blind, but I get accused all the time. I’ve actually got no vision never had any but I still get accused because my eyes look normal and I will look at the sound and if I hear something turning such as a page I still look at it yet I still get accused it does not matter how much is eight you’ve got used to live a blind enough to society know Visually Impaired person I find more offensive because I have no vision to be Impaired I actually have 1eye no site and a prosthetic h... more
Apple Podcasts4rat tapUnited Kingdom3 years ago - A brilliant, insightful show
I am not visually impaired, but I have a family friend who is and so I wanted to better understand the issues that people like him experience. I am so glad that I found this podcast as it is very well presented and is very good at highlighting the key issues affecting visually impaired people in the UK today.
Apple Podcasts5EvisonanoUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Informative and educational
The podcast has always delighted me with new episodes and learning as a disabled person with blindness it also introduces me to many other people with the same condition and how they have dealt with their challenges on the day-to-day life really appreciate the content of this podcast and hope to hear more exciting episodes in the future
Apple Podcasts5Mister Kayne
India7 years ago - Great listen
Some great insight into the visually impaired world. I am vi But this is a great listen for anyone. Peter Whyte delivers such a wonderful show!
Tom Walker also does a fantastic job reporting from all over. Such a great tone of voice bringing all his reports to life. Very insightful!
Apple Podcasts5georgeferguson10United Kingdom8 years ago
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What is In Touch about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A program focused on news, issues, and insights related to blindness and partial sightedness, with a mix of policy discussions, personal experiences, technology and accessibility coverage, and stories from the disability community. Episodes frequently feature government and charity perspectives on policy, advocacy voices, and practical guides to navigating assistive tech, education, employment, and everyday life. A notable strength is its breadth: from regulatory reforms and funding announcements to hands-on conversations about sailing, music technology, and digital accessibility solutions, often highlighting real-world challenges and triumphs. This breadth, plus regular guest experts and people directly affected, makes it a valuable resour... more
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Recent guests on In Touch include:
1. Erin Kirkpatrick
2. Anya Snow
3. Carol Keys
4. Menna Fitzpatrick
5. Hester Poole
6. Fred Warburton
7. Ed Harry
8. Phil Smith
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