<div>The World Blind Union works with sight loss charities, and governments, from around the globe to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.</div><div>They also sit on groups within the United Nations, giving them a powerful platform to influence positive change and highlight areas of improvement.</div><div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fredric Schroeder, WBU President, to learn more about their Covid-19 work and actions to improve digital communications.</div><div><a href="http://www.worldblindunion.org">www.worldblindunion.org</a></div><div>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Fredric Schroeder, WBU President</div>

The World Blind Union works with sight loss charities, and governments, from around the globe to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.They also sit on groups within the United Nations, giving them a powerful platform to influence positive change and highlight areas of improvement.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fredric Schroeder, WBU President, to learn more about their Covid-19 work and actions to improve digital communications.www.worldblindunion.org#RNIBConnect Image: Fredric Schroeder, WBU President

The World Blind Union works with sight loss charities, and governments, from around the globe to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.They also sit on groups within the United Nations, giving them a powerful platform to influence positive change and highlight areas of improvement.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fredric Schroeder, WBU President, to learn more about their Covid-19 work and actions to improve digital communications.<a href="http://www.worldblindunion.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.worldblindunion.org</a>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Fredric Schroeder, WBU President

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<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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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>
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<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>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
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<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>
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<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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