Find out how the charity Blind In Business is helping blind and partially sighted people find employment. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect #SocietyOfTheWeek

This week we continue to discuss the issues blind and partially sighted poeple face when it comes to finding a job. We also hear from our listeners on the subjects of audio description on video-on-demand services and if you think President Trump will change laws for disabled people. And our Society of the Week is Blind in Business. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Going on holiday should be fun, but is it more of a challenge if you're blind or partially sighted? John Godbar and Ben Rendle share their very different holiday experiences and discuss the best ways to go about planning the perfect getaway. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Following the news last year that Action and Vision hotels would be sold off by Action for Blind People and Guide Dogs, we hear from two of our listeners who talk about the impact the closures will have, and we hear from Action for Blind People to discuss why the closures are happening. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

When Urmila decided to go on a cruise, the journey she took meant much more than just another holiday. Listen to Urmila's honest and frank view on losing her vision and gaining the confidence to get back out there. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Each week our listeners tell us about their relationship between them and their guide dog. Listen to Carole Holme's story. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

If you've always wanted to do an adventure holiday but think your sight will hold you back, why not check out Traveleyes. The man in charge is Amar Latif and is blind himself - he explains what the organisation does and how it aims to empower blind people to enjoy the great outdoors. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Find out about an organisation set up to help blind people get into skiing. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

This week our listeners get in touch to tell us about the joys and challenges of getting away from it, whether it be New York or near York! Also, catch up with our latest instalment of Paws for Thought, and find out about this week's Society of the Week. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

What is it like to bring up a child when you can't see? In our round table discussion this week, mum-of-one Emma Tracey and dad-of-three Mohammed Atif talk about how they've coped with parenting despite having no sight, and Sarah Bryan tells us why her lack of sight makes her concerned about whether she can have children and look after them successfully. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect