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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
JAWS
Gene Therapy
Deafblindness
Braille
Visually Impaired People
Access To Work Scheme
Association Of Optometrists
Mental Health
Eye Care

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

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Latest Episodes

A charity's plans to sell a site on which there are homes for disabled war veterans has left residents facing fears of eviction. The charity "Sight Scotland Veterans" says that it is no longer financially viable for them to run the site as it is curr... more

New College Worcester has been a dedicated school for visually impaired pupils for 160 years, but it has recently joined with an education trust which has enabled them to take in their first cohort of non-visually impaired students. The school's prin... more

Can blindness be funny? This week In Touch discusses recent projects by two visually impaired comedy writers.

One is a new podcast called You've got Braille, co-written by visually impaired comedy writer and TV producer Reece Finnegan. The podcast ... more

In Touch discusses braille's future and how it adapts alongside today's variety assistive technologies that can aid with reading, writing and consuming information. We are helped by young braillists from St Vincent's School in Liverpool and three sea... more

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Recent Guests

Reece Finnegan
Comedy writer and TV producer, co-writer of You've Got Braille
Hat Trick RNIB collaboration
Episode: Comedy: Podcasts and Stand-Up
Arian Mehrabani
Visually impaired comedian, actor, theatre-maker
FlawBored / Lowry Theatre developments
Episode: Comedy: Podcasts and Stand-Up
Dave Williams
Chair of the Brailless Foundation
Brailless Foundation
Episode: The Future of Braille
Ian Macrae
Reader and braille enthusiast with interest in braille technology
Independent
Episode: The Future of Braille
Jacqui Russell
Head of Consumer at the Office of Rail and Road
Office of Rail and Road
Episode: Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians
Kevin Satizabal Carrascal
Reporter and fund panel member; musician
RNIB / In Touch reporter
Episode: Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians
Joanne Routon-Arnold
Opera singer; co-founder/CEO/creative director of Formidability
Formidability
Episode: Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians
Charlotte Hardwick
Singer; multiple choir performer
Episode: Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians
Daisy Higman
RNIB Music Service representative
RNIB
Episode: Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians

Host

Peter White
Host of In Touch; BBC

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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Guest diversity and lived experience add depth to policy and technology discussions.
Audience appreciates constructive, non-confrontational discussions that illuminate real-world accessibility challenges.
Listeners value the show for its accessibility-focused coverage and practical guidance for blind and partially sighted audiences.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Future of Braille
Q: Should Rory learn braille?
The panel agrees that early exposure to braille is beneficial for reading development and long-term independence, even if full mastery isn't immediate; starting early can pave the way for smoother education and longer-term literacy.
Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians
Q: Who can apply to the Elizabeth Eagle-Bott Memorial Fund for musicians?
Daisy Higman clarifies that the fund welcomes applicants at all levels of ability and experience, as long as the person is blind or partially sighted, over 18, and living in the UK, with evidence of musical activity.
Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance, Funding for Visually Impaired Musicians
Q: What should happen when assistance doesn't turn up?
Jacqui Russell explains that the ORR's framework includes financial and non-financial remedies, emphasizing clear explanations of what went wrong and what the company will do to prevent recurrence, to rebuild passenger trust.
Cooking: Tips and Tricks
Q: What is a basic, foolproof first meal for complete novices?
A simple tortilla-wrap combination with cheese, tomatoes, olives, and oregano, cooked briefly in a lightly oiled pan, provides a safe, quick, and adaptable starter.
Cooking: Tips and Tricks
Q: What about confidence to keep cooking as sight deteriorates?
Build confidence through gradual adaptation, planning, and choosing recipes that can be done with minimal risk and mess, starting with simple, reliable dishes and scaling up as comfort grows.

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This show covers news, policy debates, and practical experiences around visual impairment, focusing on accessibility, inclusive design, and everyday life. Recent episodes often center on audio description quality and adoption, education reforms and support for blind or partially sighted students, leadership and funding at major disability charities, and regulatory or industry efforts to improve digital and financial accessibility. Guests frequently include researchers, educators, charity leaders, and end users sharing lived experience, with frequent emphasis on real-world implications for voting, gaming, banking, and public services. A standout pattern is the blend of policy analysis, practical guidance for accessing services, and personal ... more

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1. Reece Finnegan
2. Arian Mehrabani
3. Dave Williams
4. Ian Macrae
5. Jacqui Russell
6. Kevin Satizabal Carrascal
7. Joanne Routon-Arnold
8. Charlotte Hardwick

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