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

Madleen Mann's sight loss doesn't get in the way of her being a good mother. However, she still has the same struggles that every other mother has, especially when taking her kids on holiday!

One of our listeners got in touch to tell us his thoughts on the highs and lows of being a blind dad. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

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

Find out about an organisation set up to help blind mums get access to information and support helping them to bring up their child. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect