RNIB Connect

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 On – The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.

Tech Talk – Technology for blind and partially sighted people.

Sport – See sport differently.

The Happy Hour – Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.

Tracks of My Life – Take a journey through our guest’s life.

Support – Other podcasts from RNIB.

TV Guide – Daily audio TV listings

Latest Episodes:

S2 Ep1860: DR Oscar Duke Talks About The Stage Of Accessible information Jul 31, 2026

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In this episode, Hubert chats to DR Oscar Duke who was the special guest for this event. They discuss the importance of accessible health information, where it's at currently. and what needs to be done.

S2 Ep1859: Volunteer Jeff Shares His experiences Of Accessibility and Health Information Jul 31, 2026

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In this podcast, Hubert chats to Jeff, one of the RNIB volunteers who came along to the event. They talk about what got him to come, his experiences of getting health information and his advice to other blind and partially sighted people.

S2 Ep1859: Share Your Disability Art Stories With Disability Arts Online Jul 31, 2026

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Do you have memories of Disability Arts you want to share?

Disability Arts Online (DAO) want to archive the history of disability theatre, music, dance, art and more to create an accessible digital record.

Amelia learns more from Colin Hambrook, the founder of DAO, to learn more...

News - Disability Arts Online wants your Disability Arts stories

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S2 Ep1858: RNIB's Khadija Raza discusses the purpose of the event and work on Accessible Health Information Jul 31, 2026

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In this episode, Hubert chats to RNIB's Khadija Raza outside the department of health and social care about what was handed in by RNIB staff and volunteers, purpose of RNIB's work on accessible health information, and what RNIB wants to see improve.

S2 Ep1857: RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update - Cost of Living Survey and the New Prime Minister Jul 30, 2026

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For this month’s RNIB Campaigns update we have news on how you can take part in the RNIB Cost of Living Survey plus what impact the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham might have on all the top level policy and campaigning work that the RNIB does around some of those day-to-day issues that we all face as blind and partially sighted people.

To find out more about the Cost of Living Survey and to get involved in other RNIB Campaigns work do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/

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S2 Ep1856: Teen Tech Designers Create Facial Expression Feedback App Moodscan Jul 30, 2026

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Two teenagers have created an app to provide discrete feedback on people’s facial expressions for VI and Neurodivergent People.

Koko and Reem won the Patient Safety Category at The TeenTech 2026 and tell Amelia more about Moodscan...

S2 Ep1855: RNIB Online Shop Products to Keep You and Your Four-Legged Friend Cool in the Heat! Jul 28, 2026

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This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Administrator, we have a fantastic discount of 20% on the adjustable LED light and fan that we featured last time plus some great products to keep you and your four-legged friend cool in all those heat waves we seem to be having at the moment.

To find out more about that great discount on the LED light and fan, products to keep you and your four-legged friend cool plus many more do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/

S2 Ep1854: Immersive AD Sci-Fi Installaton - Glory Mold: 2084 Jul 28, 2026

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Glory Mold: 2084 is an immersive sci-fi, site specific installation, set in a future where AI and nature have fused.

It is free and unticketed with AD slots every hour.

Amelia speaks to Rune Rubensson and Leonie Raw Gasson from production company Produced Moon to learn more

Visit from 12-5pm until Wed 29th July in Unit 12, St Enoch Centre

Leartn more on their website - Glory Mold | Produced Moon

S2 Ep1853: RNIB Northern Ireland’s Monthly Campaigns Update 27/07/2026. Jul 28, 2026

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.
This month’s topics include the Northern Ireland All Party Group on Visual Impairment, help for those who rely on heating oil and news on disability rights legislation.
If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect

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S2 Ep1852: See Work Differently Work Placement Helps Manus’ Career Journey… Jul 27, 2026

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We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break. Well one way the RNIB is helping visually impaired people to take that first step into employment or return to work is through the RNIB See Work Differently Work placement scheme.
These are paid placements for a fixed term of twelve weeks and are generally for fourteen hours per week

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Manus Fraser, who is coming to the end of his placement as an RNIB Public Affairs Assistant, and Rhys Felton, RNIB Public Affairs Officer who has been supporting Manus, to find out what the See Work Differently Work Placement scheme is all about, why Manus wanted to apply for a placement, how Rhys has been supporting Manus during his placement and the benefits of the scheme for other visually impaired people who might be looking at ways of getting into work or coming back after a break.

Future RNIB See Work Differently Work Placements will be advertised through the recruitment pages of the RNIB website and to find out more about the placement scheme do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/equality-and-employment/see-work-differently-placement-programme/

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