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Europe's first radio station for blind and partially sighted people. Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024
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Joined March 2009
Hear the latest news from RNIB as we catch up with CEO Matt Stringer. This week: a meeting of the Vision Partnership, RNIB volunteers meeting the King and Queen, and a look back at a festive event in London. https://t.co/MFGTF3kp4K
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Happy International Volunteer Day! Meet Ken, one of our wonderful presenters. Want to get involved with RNIB? Find out more about volunteer opportunities here: https://t.co/4DyzqLjUpk
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☎️ Important news for UK landline telephone customers. The UK’s analogue landline telephone system will be switched off and replaced by a digital network. Find out why the change is happening and what support is available as we speak with @bt_uk. https://t.co/F3fmfzwM57
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Some exciting assistive tech news! Hubert speaks to Jean Marc @wewalkio, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people. https://t.co/JqKf6QDMEJ
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We wish good luck to the three amazing GBR Blind Sailing crews competing in Oman!⛵️ We're sure they'll smash it and we're especially holding our fingers crossed for our lovely colleague Toby Davey, who's sailing with GBR B1 Team.
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"Our only hope for salvation is acceptance and tolerance." On International Day of Persons with Disabilities we learn about the lasting legacy of Wolfgang Strange, the late choreographer and founder of Amici Dance Theatre Company. Full interview here: https://t.co/IIIrcpbbO6
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Have you ever had someone assume your friend or family member is your carer? Caroline lives with sight loss and finds that she has to deal with assumptions like this often in her day-to-day life.
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🖼️ Arts Tuesday time! RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey learns about Tate Britain's largest retrospective of American photographer and photojournalist, Lee Miller. The exhibition continues @Tate until 15 February 2026 and offers audio described tours. https://t.co/STXcwUqjf4
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Where can you access medicine over the festive period? Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick is here with some tips... https://t.co/5pbxJMScUy
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Fancy taking a swing at the Phoenix Cup trophy? @Allan_insight learned more about the international golf tournament blind and partially sighted people can compete in. https://t.co/CIt9QLSn8S
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Let's round up what's coming up in accessible arts with Jess Beal from VocalEyes! And this week, we have a family friendly musical about everyone's favourite hero, a thrilling retelling of a Harper Lee classic, and a round up of upcoming pantos! https://t.co/PXvwCVuzLu
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Let's chat biggest stories from this week with @RNIB CEO, Matt Stringer. This week Matt talks about a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the recent UK Autumn Budget. https://t.co/0aCudrs4Mc
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Inaccurate press reporting, online backlash against disabled people, and the Autumn Budget have fuelled concerns about public perception of the Motability scheme. David Hogg spoke to @Allan_insight about the worries and Motability’s response. https://t.co/dQla6QYKQJ
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Sarah Richings lives in Orkney and shared how challenging it can be to access support, advice, and community in rural areas and how @RNIBScotland's Getting Back Out There project could make a real difference. https://t.co/ppyDN1fAqH
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Anne Horsby from @MindsEyeArts talks to @Allan_insight about some upcoming #AudioDescribed theatre https://t.co/EPRlYcRBwf
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How can tech help with you festive preparations? Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones. https://t.co/tU46rcwSLI
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What is @RNIB's response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget? @Allan_insight catches up with @RNIB_campaigns
https://t.co/XJt8dqzCPP
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It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale 🎁 In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
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⚽ Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun in London. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. https://t.co/SUsRQ6EZY6
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Hear all the buzz from this year's Sight Village London. RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores UK's leading free event highlighting the latest technology, products, and support services designed to assist people with visual impairments. https://t.co/iF7urGmJoK
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