The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. One of the household names in attendance was Sony, who were demonstrating some of the latest accessibility features in their products.






S2 Ep429: CSUN 2024 - New Accessibility Features From Sony

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What is it like to have Macular Dystrophy? Allie was diagnosed 15 years ago and told Amelia about her sight loss journey, career and love of running. 



Learn more about Allie's recruitment business on her website - About us | Hamilton Munro



Learn about Allie's Pizza Oven business on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cart-carriage-events/



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S2 Ep537: Business woman Allie Hamilton on life with Macular Dystrophy

Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.



This week Matt spoke about the success of RNIB's 'See Differently Awards', before moving on to discuss the announcement of a General Election in the UK on July 4th. 



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S2 Ep535: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/05/2024

Now our David Hogg hears about a new study which needs your help…

S2 Ep538: Natalie Assaf Charles Bonnet Syndrome Study

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews.



This week Vidar was reviewing that classic rock opera that is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar as the reimagined touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Julia Grundy.



About Jesus Christ Superstar:



An album that inspired a revolution. A revelation that changed the world. A reinvention for this millennium. 



Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerising new production of the iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar. Starring Ian McIntosh (We Will Rock You, Follies, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jesus, Shem Omari James (Dreamgirls UK Tour) as Judas and Hannah Richardson (Sting’s The Last Ship) as Mary. 



Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this reimagined production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Choreographed by Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, 



Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar.



For more about the reimagined touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar along with dates and times of performances do visit the production website - https://uktour.jesuschristsuperstar.com





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S2 Ep526: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Jesus Christ Superstar, AD Theatre Review

A new creative workshop in South Wales brought together people with different types of sensory loss to start work on an original audio drama that will combine lived experience with state-of-the-art recording equipment. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the project.






S2 Ep429: CSUN 2024 - New Accessibility Features From Sony

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