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The long awaited, interim report on welfare in the UK has been released. Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Roisin Jacklin for the organisation's response.

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description.

AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people.

This month they’re looking at a, huge, exhibition, a decadent dance favourite and a show about that dream of fame and fortune.

If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk

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There are 12 AD performances at this year's Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) across opera, theatre, dance and a theatrical concert.

Amelia spoke to Access Manager Callum Madge to learn more about the highlights and access at the EIF.

Learn more about the AD performances on the EIF website - Accessible performances | Edinburgh International Festival

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The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. The ‘WeWalk’ smart cane was at one of the stands, where Callum spoke to the developers.