<div>As many areas start to relax lockdown rules and ease restrictions, we're getting opportunities to get out and about despite the new normal.</div><div>Unfortunately, even with easing, there are some unintentional barriers going up if you are blind or partially sighted.</div><div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Toby Davey, a guide dog owner, to find out if things are easier for him to get out, or if there are new obstacles to worry about.</div><div><a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk">www.rnib.org.uk</a></div><div>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Beautiful Sunset Across The River Avon New Zealand </div>

As many areas start to relax lockdown rules and ease restrictions, we're getting opportunities to get out and about despite the new normal.Unfortunately, even with easing, there are some unintentional barriers going up if you are blind or partially sighted.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Toby Davey, a guide dog owner, to find out if things are easier for him to get out, or if there are new obstacles to worry about.www.rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnect Image: Beautiful Sunset Across The River Avon New Zealand

As many areas start to relax lockdown rules and ease restrictions, we're getting opportunities to get out and about despite the new normal.Unfortunately, even with easing, there are some unintentional barriers going up if you are blind or partially sighted.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Toby Davey, a guide dog owner, to find out if things are easier for him to get out, or if there are new obstacles to worry about.<a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.rnib.org.uk</a>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Beautiful Sunset Across The River Avon New Zealand&nbsp;

489: Lockdown Easing Throws up Barriers.

<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>
<br>
<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>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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