Blind and partially sighted people have an opportunity to get involved in Neuroscience Research conducted at Goldsmiths, University of London.

The study explores how people who are blind or severely visually impaired sense their body’s internal signals, like their heartbeat, and how this relates to feelings and emotions.

Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about the research is Dr Sonia Abad-Hernando, Postdoctoral Researcher with the Department of Psychology, at Goldsmiths, University of London.

To take part in the research and also receive more information, including in audio format, email: [email protected] 

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Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime and trek across the Sahara desert, all in support of a good cause?

Well, Colin Hetherington and James Clarke are doing just that as they take on the challenge for charity Retina UK.

They spoke with Paulina Kuchorew about the upcoming challenge.

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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. 

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With all the great weather we have been having recently and summer just around the corner with hopefully long days of sunshine too, for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun and sun protection. 

Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about ways on how best to protect yourself from the sun. Then to an explanation about the factor and star ratings that we find on sunscreen products and what factor and star ratings we should be looking out for.  

Then onto some very helpful advice on how best to apply sunscreen and around swimming too, some tips on how best to protect our eyes from the sun, with Elizabeth ending the check in with talking about some foods that could help to protect your skin from damage from the sun.

You will also find information around sunscreen and sun safety on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected] or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.

Audio described shows and events included:

The Age of AI - Recorded Audio Described Guide,Bletchley park, Milton Keynes

Hadestown - Friday 6 June, 7.30pm, Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, London  

Kinky Boots - Wednesday 11 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

My Master Builder - Saturday 14 June, 2.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London

Bat Out of Hell - Saturday 14 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester

North by Northwest - Tuesday 17 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London

To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk

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Back to Sight Village where David Hogg caught up with Graham Longly from Aspire Consultancy who offer hi and low tech solutions for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Image shows David interviewing Graham. David is on the left in a pink and blue gradient t-shirt and holds up a small recording device to Graham, who is wearing a deep maroon polo and leaning back against the table with his white cane folded and tucked under his arm.

At Sight Village Scotland, our David Hogg spoke to Dolphin Computer Access about some new AI features coming to their products.

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More now from Sight Village Scotland as our David Hogg speaks to Luke Buckberrough, co-founder of Glidance.

Image shows David interviewing Luke outside the Glasgow Science Centre with lovely sunshine streaming down on them. David is on the left and smiles as he holds up a tiny microphone clipped into his recorder. Luke smiles back as he stands across from him.