On Wednesday 29th of January RNIB Scotland's Braille 200 reception was held at the Scottish Parliament. 

A night of celebration for the tactile reading and writing system, our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with RNIB’s Chair of Trustees following her speech at the event.

Image shows RNIB Chair of Trustees Anna Tylor stands behind a podium and next to a large screen which reads "Braille 200" in braille and in English, engaging with the audience during her speech. Next to her is a BSL interpreter.

RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write.

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with former RNIB volunteer and presenter Alan Dudley, who himself is a huge advocate of braille.

To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200

Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

As the Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off, Hywel Davies has been hearing about how ITV are making matches more accessible for fans at home.

An important meeting took place at the RNIB Grimaldi building of the Shaping The Future Of Volunteering Group. Hubert spoke to two co-chairs of the group, Andrew Lennox from Guide Dogs, and Cathrine Johnstone from the Royal Voluntary Service, to find out the purpose of the meeting, what lessons have been learned, and their thoughts on the currant state of volunteering.

As we celebrate 200 years since the invention of the tactile reading and writing system  braille, RNIB’s Braille and Beyond Tour is continuing to make its way across the UK.

And on Tuesday 28th of January the tour arrived at The Mitchell Library in Glasgow.

Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Dave Williams, ahead of the doors opening for the day's event.

Find out where the Braille and Beyond Tour is heading next here: Braille and Beyond Library Tour | RNIB

Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

A brand new show is coming to RNIB Connect Radio this February!

Good Company features our newest presenter, Karen Wye, alongside Weekend Connect Presenter, Amelia Hilton. They'll explore the joys and challenges of relationships with honest conversations, great music and thoughtful reviews.

Listen for insights on meeting new people, healing from difficult experiences and strengthening your connections.

Tune in on Tuesday 11th February at 7pm with a repeat on Sunday 16th at 8pm, only on RNIB Connect Radio.

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More form David at the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library as he catches up with Andrea Curro 

Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

Guernsey Blind Association was founded in 1919 and to this day, continues to support visually impaired people in Guernsey. The charity offers a wide range of services from social activities, a resource centre equipped with aids helping with independent living to the provision of practical and emotional support and more. Jennifer Murray speaks to Chantelle Tucker, Vision Support Services Officer to learn more about the charity.

Contact details for Guernsey Blind Association:

Phone:

01481 236933

Email:

Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/VisionSupportGuernsey/

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A brand new show is coming to RNIB Connect Radio!

Good Company explores the joys and challenges of relationships with honest conversations, great music and thoughtful reviews. Karen Wye and Amelia Hilton speak to the blind and partially sighted community to get insights on meeting new people, healing from difficult experiences and strengthening your connections.

Here's David Hogg with more...

Tune in for the first episode on Tuesday 11th February at 7pm, with a repeat at 8pm on Sunday 16th.

Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. 

More form David at the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library.

Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.