Each week on #TheWeeklyConnect we hear from guide dog owners who tell us about the importance of the relationship between the dog and owner. This week we hear from Alan who says his guide dog Judy boosted his confidence during a particularly difficult time in his life.

As the US election draws nearer we hear from two blind Americans on how accessible the voting process is in the States. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect

This week on #TheWeeklyConnect we hear the story of Sarah Matthews. She was involved in an accident which left her blind instantly. #RNIBConnect

This week's chosen charity for Society of the Week is Thrive. Find out how they help vulnerable people enjoy the outdoors again. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect #SocietyoftheWeek

#TheWeeklyConnect listener Clare Curtis got in touch to give us some all-important tips about how to look after your guide dog or pet dog during Fireworks Night.

On this week's show, we talk about Shared Spaces. After a scheme in Morpeth got scrapped is there hope for other schemes to go the same way or what can be done to make them safer? There's also top tips from one of our listeners to help your guide dog cope with Guy Fawkes night and with a week to go until America goes to the polls, how accessible is voting in the USA? Society of the Week is Thrive, who use gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disability or ill health.

Three blind women discuss the challenges and experiences of using public transport such as buses, taxis, trains or planes. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect

For this week's Society of the Week, we find out about the charity that helps people living in the UK with macular degeneration. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect #SocietyoftheWeek

Two blind rock climbers, Red Szell and Steve Bates, talk about their shared passion of climbing and tell their stories of achievement despite their impairment. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect

Julie Woods from New Zealand lost her sight completely when she was 37 due to stargardt's disease. She talks to #TheWeeklyConnect about how her life changed entirely from that point. #RNIBConnect