<div>UK sight loss charity RNIB have collaborated with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to support the family of a blind child, excluded from taking the 11+ exam.</div><div>The family contacted the charity after their child was unable to sit the test, to attend a local grammar school, because papers were not in an alternative format.</div><div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Caireen Sutherland, from RNIB, to learn more about the win and the implications for the wider education system.</div><div><a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk">www.rnib.org.uk</a></div><div>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Children in a Classroom </div>

UK sight loss charity RNIB have collaborated with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to support the family of a blind child, excluded from taking the 11+ exam.The family contacted the charity after their child was unable to sit the test, to attend a local grammar school, because papers were not in an alternative format.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Caireen Sutherland, from RNIB, to learn more about the win and the implications for the wider education system.www.rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnect Image: Children in a Classroom

UK sight loss charity RNIB have collaborated with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to support the family of a blind child, excluded from taking the 11+ exam.The family contacted the charity after their child was unable to sit the test, to attend a local grammar school, because papers were not in an alternative format.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Caireen Sutherland, from RNIB, to learn more about the win and the implications for the wider education system.<a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.rnib.org.uk</a>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Children in a Classroom&nbsp;

512: Accessible Exam Win For UK Sight Loss Charity.

<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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