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 Ep1938: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - CAST On Responsible AI Use Sep 23, 2026

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The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.

Amelia spoke with David Scurr from CAST (Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology) to learn more about how charities and individuals can start to explore AI responsibly and critically.

Learn more about CAST on their website - Home - CAST
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S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Deafblind UK On Challenges And Lessons For Sight Loss Sector Sep 23, 2026

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The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.

Amelia spoke with Kelly Taylor - Volunteer, Andrew William Barnes - Sensory Support Officer (Trainer) and Carolyn Greig - Children and Young People Lead about their workshop on Good Working Practice for People Living with Deafblindness.

Learn more about Deafblind UK on their website - Deafblind UK | Supporting Deafblindness in the UK

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S2 Ep1937: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Janiece Wallace On Finding Community Through VI Tennis Sep 23, 2026

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The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.

Amelia spoke with Janiece Wallace, who fell in love with VI tennis after lockdown. She shares how it's enabled her to find community and even compete at Wimbledon.

Learn more about LTA on their website - The Official Home of Tennis For Britain | LTA
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S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Onvero CEO Sandi Wassmer On Blindness And ADHD Sep 23, 2026

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The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.

Amelia spoke with Sandi Wassmer, the UK's first blind female CEO with ADHD, about the interaction between visual impairment and neurodivergence and her tips for women who want to take up leadership roles.

Learn more about Sandi on the Onvero website - Sandi Wassmer - Onvero

S2 Ep1933: RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly Update… Sep 23, 2026

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For this months RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly update RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Rosaleen Dempsey, RNIB Education and Children Training and Engagement Manager for news on the RNIB policy and campaigns work relating to children and young people in Wales.

To find out more about the RNIB’s campaigns work in Wales and across the country 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/

S2 Ep1935: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Highlights From 'Navigating Uncertainty' Panel Sep 23, 2026

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The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.

Amelia spoke with the 'Navigating Uncertainty' panellists about the discussion highlights. She gained insights from Debra Allcock Tyler - Chief Executive Officer of Directory of Social Change, Harbi Jama - Philanthropy and Partnerships Leader, Sandi Wassmer - CEO of Onvero, and Tilly Dowler - The Blind Stylist.

Learn more about Debra Allcock Tyler here - Directory of Social Change - Staff
Learn more about Harbi Jama here - Harbi Jama - Helen Bamber Foundation | LinkedIn
Learn more about Sandi Wassmer here - Sandi Wassmer - Onvero
Learn more about Tilly Dowler here - Styled by Tilly: Personal styling, body shape & colour analysis

S2 Ep1935: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - 'The Blind Stylist' Tilly Dowler On Conference Outfits Sep 23, 2026

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The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.

Amelia spoke with 'The Blind Stylist' Tilly Dowler about her conference outfit and styling services.

Learn more about Tilly on her website - Styled by Tilly: Personal styling, body shape & colour analysis
Find her on social media @the_blind_stylist

S2 Ep1934: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - CEO Lookahead Sep 23, 2026

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The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas.

Amelia is reporting from the event and spoke to the Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, at the start of the conference about what we can expect.

S2 Ep1932: Laura Walker Visibility Scotland SVS 2026 10 Sep 23, 2026

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David Hogg catches up with Visibility Scotland CEO Laura Walker ahead of her two speeches at the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference.

S2 Ep1932: Eilidh Thomson Optometry Scotland SVS 9 Sep 23, 2026

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How has optometry in Scotland changed in the past two decades, David Hogg spoke to Eilidh Thomson chair of Optometry Scotland to find out…