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RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio
RNIB
Audio Description
Accessibility
Edinburgh International Festival
Talking Books
Accessible Information Standard
RHS Sandringham Flower Show
Volunteering
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
London, United Kingdom
Music
London
Gardening
Edinburgh
Sight Loss
Access To Work
Disability
NHS
Accessible Voting
Postcode Lottery

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read ... more

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Latest Episodes

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.

This week Simon talks about RNIB’s Cost Of Living report, a move for RNIB Northern Ir... more

Every year, the top under-18 Braille readers and writers from across the English-speaking world gather in Los Angeles to compete in the Braille Challenge.

In a new feature film BRAILLED IT, blind and low-vision young people document their experienc... more

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review.

This time we have Birm... more

Toby Davey can be heard on RNIB Connect Radio, keeping listeners up to date on what’s going on in the world of accessible arts.

He’s also an accomplished, award winning, blind sailor, competing for GB around the globe.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russ... more

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Recent Guests

Ross Meegan
Policy Lead at RNIB
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Episode: S2 Ep1939: Publication of The RNIB Cost of Living Survey Report
Devin Adams
A participant in Seawork Differently Placement at Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau
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Episode: S2 Ep1947: SWDP Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau Devin Adams and Campbell Chalmers
Campbell Chalmers
Manager overseeing the placement project
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Episode: S2 Ep1947: SWDP Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau Devin Adams and Campbell Chalmers
Aiko Foulon
Representative from the Association Valentin-Auil
Association Valentin-Auil
Episode: S2 Ep1947: Rock en Seine Festival Audio Description
Matthew Clarke
Performing artist involved with Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS)
Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS)
Episode: S2 Ep1945: VICS Take 'Four Out Of Five' To Belfast
Dr. Beverly Deguid
Researcher and mindfulness advocate who shares her lived experience with sight loss and her work on inclusive mindfulness practices
Episode: S2 Ep1944: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Dr. Beverly Deguid On Inclusive Mindfulness
Kerry Firth
Representative from Fight For Sight
Fight For Sight
Episode: S2 Ep1943: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Conference Livestream With Kerry Firth From Fight For Sight
Steve Johnson
First visually impaired contestant on Channel 4's Hunted; founder and developer of the Black Lens app
Black Lens
Episode: S2 Ep1941: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Steven Johnson On Endurance Challenges And App Development
Beverly Duguid
Freelance mindfulness teacher
Independent mindfulness educator
Episode: S2 Ep1940: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Sustaining Ourselves And Eachother Panel Reflections

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Amelia
Host of RNIB Connect Radio show and interviews related to accessibility and disability topics

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#69
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#208
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#39
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Apple Podcasts
#168
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S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Deafblind UK On Challenges And Lessons For Sight Loss Sector
Q: What are some of the major challenges for deafblind people at the moment?
The major challenges include a widespread lack of awareness about deafblindness as a spectrum, misunderstandings that it is simply no hearing or no sight, and the need for specialized assessments and services that address concurrent sight and hearing loss, rather than treating each disability separately.
S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Onvero CEO Sandi Wassmer On Blindness And ADHD
Q: For other blind and/or neurodivergent women aiming for leadership, what are practical tips or challenges to prepare for?
She emphasizes working through trauma, understanding how sight loss and ADHD affect leadership, being transparent about overwhelm in meetings, and advocating for oneself with practical and emotional awareness.
S2 Ep1945: VICS Take 'Four Out Of Five' To Belfast
Q: Why would you encourage other people that are new to drama to consider applying for a workshop like this?
The guest encourages trying international opportunities to meet people and work on a project together, highlighting that everyone is in the same boat and can forge new friendships and learn about themselves through the experience.
S2 Ep1938: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - CAST On Responsible AI Use
Q: What are some of the challenges for charities at the moment in terms of using AI?
The main challenges are skills gaps, lack of trusted training, data privacy concerns, and the risk of incorrect outputs, all of which create a need for guided, low-risk experimentation and clear governance.
S2 Ep1924: Sight Support Ryedale Host Event For National Eye Health Week
Q: Can you give us an overview of the event and what is the aim of the day?
The event is a National Eye Health Week initiative organized through co-productive work with members, bringing together organizations to raise awareness, start conversations about accessibility, and help Ryedale become more inclusive for people living with sight loss.

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What is RNIB Connect about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listener discussions revolve around accessibility, disability representation, health information accessibility, and inclusive culture across arts, sport, and media. Episodes frequently feature experts from RNIB, Guide Dogs, and disability arts organizations, along with creators and performers who foreground lived experience. The show tends to blend practical guidance on accessibility (including healthcare information standards and travel with guide dogs) with thoughtful conversations about representation, inclusion, and authentic storytelling in theatre, podcasts, and comedy. A notable pattern is collaboration with advocacy groups and production teams to highlight real-world accessibility challenges, celebrate achievements in disability spo... more

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