<div>Julieanne Crowthers, from Northern Ireland, lost her sight when she was involved in a car crash, getting caught up in a Police pursuit of another banned driver.</div>
<div>Add to this trauma, the pandemic interrupting her rehabilitation and you can imagine the barriers that she had to overcome.</div>
<div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Julieanne to learn about her work to rebuild her life, the courageous actions of her daughter and why she encourages anyone losing their sight to contact RNIB for support.</div>
<div>If you'd like more information on RNIB's services, go to <a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk">www.rnib.org.uk</a>
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<div>You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline.</div>
<div>#RNIBConnect<br>
Image: RNIB logo</div>

Julieanne Crowthers, from Northern Ireland, lost her sight when she was involved in a car crash, getting caught up in a Police pursuit of another banned driver. Add to this trauma, the pandemic interrupting her rehabilitation and you can imagine the barriers that she had to overcome. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Julieanne to learn about her work to rebuild her life, the courageous actions of her daughter and why she encourages anyone losing their sight to contact RNIB for support. If you'd like more information on RNIB's services, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB logo

Julieanne Crowthers, from Northern Ireland, lost her sight when she was involved in a car crash, getting caught up in a Police pursuit of another banned driver.
Add to this trauma, the pandemic interrupting her rehabilitation and you can imagine the barriers that she had to overcome.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Julieanne to learn about her work to rebuild her life, the courageous actions of her daughter and why she encourages anyone losing their sight to contact RNIB for support.
If you'd like more information on RNIB's services, go to <a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.rnib.org.uk</a>

You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline.
#RNIBConnect<br>
Image: RNIB logo

1156: Sight Loss Doesn't Mean Life Stops

<div>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 <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<strong>Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio</strong><br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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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

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 <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<strong>Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio</strong><br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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