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In Touch

BBC Radio 4
RNIB
Visual Impairment
Macular Society
Access To Work
Accessibility
Blindness
Disability Rights
Guide Dogs
Audio Description
Paralympics
Assistive Technology
Braille
JAWS
Personal Independence Payment
Gene Therapy
Deafblindness
Visually Impaired People
Access To Work Scheme
Association Of Optometrists
Mental Health

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted

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With technology providing an increasing number of options for visually impaired people to access text, do we need braille food labels? Well a group of visually impaired people in Scotland certainly think so, and they've just relaunched a campaign to ... more

It is the time of year where youngsters across the country are receiving their exam results. For many, this will mean attending university for the first time in the next few months. It is a big time, but for visually impaired youngsters, there are ad... more

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) supports people with the extra costs of a disability or long-term health condition and it is currently under review. The steering group behind The Timms Review now wants disabled people to apply to participate in a... more

If someone has little vision, is it actually helpful to describe historical sites and objects using only visual language? That is a question being posed by a new project 'Describing Heritage' by charity VocalEyes. It aims to challenge traditional aud... more

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Recent Guests

Marie Harrower
Campaign lead for Braille labeling advocacy
Sitescotland/Campaign group in Scotland
Episode: Braille Food Labels Campaign; Bowled Over by Cricket!
Ravi Chahal
13-year-old cricket enthusiast and blind cricket player
Durham/Super Ones cricket club
Episode: Braille Food Labels Campaign; Bowled Over by Cricket!
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Test Match Special presenter
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Episode: Braille Food Labels Campaign; Bowled Over by Cricket!
Nicole Bassett
Student support services manager at the Thomas Pocklington Trust
Thomas Pocklington Trust
Episode: Advice for Visually Impaired Students
Simon Morris
Head of disability support at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: Advice for Visually Impaired Students
Carys Hall
Recent graduate; changed courses midstream
Episode: Advice for Visually Impaired Students
Tom Ashforth
Student about to start a computer science degree
Episode: Advice for Visually Impaired Students
Clenton Farquharson
Co-chair of the Steering Committee for the PIP review
Steering Committee for PIP Review
Episode: PIP Review Update, Braille Wine Labels
Sue Scott
Runs Terra Sarda Wines
Terra Sarda Wines
Episode: PIP Review Update, Braille Wine Labels

Hosts

Peter White
Host with long-standing involvement in accessibility-focused programming and coverage of disability-related topics.
Fern Lulham
Reporter and audio describer contributing to accessibility-focused coverage.
Beth Hemmings
Producer involved in coordinating and shaping episodes with a focus on accessibility topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • First Class information!

    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 Podcasts
    5
    DoilyWoman
    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 Podcasts
    4
    rat tap
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Evisonano
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Mister Kayne
    India8 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 Podcasts
    5
    georgeferguson10
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate how the host covers tech, policy, and disability with empathy and nuance.
The show is seen as a reliable source for practical accessibility guidance and industry insights.
Guests are often high-quality and speak to lived experience, not just theory.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Braille Food Labels Campaign; Bowled Over by Cricket!
Q: Marie, first of all, can we establish exactly what it is you want companies to do? How far do you want them to take this?
We want a mandatory Braille label on food products to identify the product name, ideally combined with technology to provide additional information.
Describing Heritage - A Different Approach to Audio Description
Q: What makes the co-created approach different from traditional audio description?
It shifts from being produced solely by trained describers to a collaborative process that includes blind and visually impaired participants, sighted contributors, and curators, leading to multi-sensory, emotionally resonant descriptions that can serve a wider audience.
New College Worcester's First Non-Visually Impaired Pupils, the Commonwealth Games
Q: How is the budget and staffing adapting to these changes?
There are additional costs associated with broader needs, but partnerships like the Aqualis Education Trust help minimise these costs and support the offer long-term.
New College Worcester's First Non-Visually Impaired Pupils, the Commonwealth Games
Q: What prompted New College Worcester to admit non-visually impaired pupils?
Financial pressures and funding reforms pushed the school to find sustainable models, while maintaining a VI-centric core; the leadership stresses that VI remains central even as the school broadens its intake.
The War Veterans who may lose their homes; Commonwealth Games
Q: What do you think is the next move for the residents and the charity after the notices and the confusion?
The consensus from the residents is that there needs to be concrete action to secure suitable housing, clearer communication, and timely support services; the charity emphasizes ongoing negotiations with the developer and local authority and a commitment to positive solutions for all households.

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What is In Touch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show covers accessibility, technology, policy, education, and culture through a disability lens, with a strong emphasis on practical solutions for blind and partially sighted people. Topics frequently explore inclusive design, funding and regulatory changes, and real-world impacts on schooling, travel, medicine, and the arts. Notable strengths include in-depth interviews with practitioners, regulators, and high-profile athletes, plus hands-on case studies (e.g., braille education, audio description, and accessible gaming). The format often blends investigative angles with personal narratives, making it valuable for listeners who want concrete takeaways and a nuanced view of inclusion in public services, media, and cultu... more

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1. Marie Harrower
2. Ravi Chahal
3. Ebony Rainford-Brent
4. Nicole Bassett
5. Simon Morris
6. Carys Hall
7. Tom Ashforth
8. Clenton Farquharson

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