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September 26, 2019 Theatre Company Leads By Example In Accessibility
Taking Flight Theatre Company wants to challenge perceptions of disability and disabled people and to place disabled, D/deaf & sensory impaired performers centre stage.

The company strives to push the boundaries when it comes to access, seeking new and exciting ways to make their work accessible to as wide an audience as possible.

Their currently touring with two of their accessible performances: “You’ve Got Dragons” and “peeling” and we spoke with co-founder Elise Davidson to find out more about the productions and their mission of accessibility for all.

Elise spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.

For more information visit: https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/
13 min
September 26, 2019 Theatre Company Leads By Example In Accessibility
Taking Flight Theatre Company wants to challenge perceptions of disability and disabled people and to place disabled, D/deaf & sensory impaired performers centre stage.

The company strives to push the boundaries when it comes to access, seeking new and exciting ways to make their work accessible to as wide an audience as possible.

Their currently touring with two of their accessible performances: “You’ve Got Dragons” and “peeling” and we spoke with co-founder Elise Davidson to find out more about the productions and their mission of accessibility for all.

Elise spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.

For more information visit: https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/
13 min
September 24, 2019 Blind Pilgrim On The Trail Again
The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

John Honeyman is an avid traveller of the trail and also happens to be registered blind.

Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley, John recalls his latest pilgrimage and offers some tips for those considering travelling but unsure where to start.

If you have any questions for John please email [email protected]

(Photo shows John dressed in a dark t-shirt and carrying his backpack. He's looking off to the side, with a beautiful stone scattered beach behind him. Photo credit: John Honeyman)
14 min
September 24, 2019 Blind Pilgrim On The Trail Again
The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

John Honeyman is an avid traveller of the trail and also happens to be registered blind.

Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley, John recalls his latest pilgrimage and offers some tips for those considering travelling but unsure where to start.

If you have any questions for John please email [email protected]

(Photo shows John dressed in a dark t-shirt and carrying his backpack. He's looking off to the side, with a beautiful stone scattered beach behind him. Photo credit: John Honeyman)
14 min
September 24, 2019 Blind Pilgrim On The Trail Again
The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

John Honeyman is an avid traveller of the trail and also happens to be registered blind.

Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley, John recalls his latest pilgrimage and offers some tips for those considering travelling but unsure where to start.

If you have any questions for John please email [email protected]

(Photo shows John dressed in a dark t-shirt and carrying his backpack. He's looking off to the side, with a beautiful stone scattered beach behind him. Photo credit: John Honeyman)
14 min
September 20, 2019 Vidar Hjardeng Reviews AD ‘West Side Story’
ITV’s Vidar Hjardeng is back and this time he reviews the audio-described performance of West Side Story.

Based on the famous Shakespearian play ‘Rome and Juliet’ this musical production tells the story of two rival gangs and of course, two star-crossed lovers.

Vidar spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
10 min
September 20, 2019 Vidar Hjardeng Reviews AD ‘West Side Story’
ITV’s Vidar Hjardeng is back and this time he reviews the audio-described performance of West Side Story.

Based on the famous Shakespearian play ‘Rome and Juliet’ this musical production tells the story of two rival gangs and of course, two star-crossed lovers.

Vidar spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
10 min
September 20, 2019 Vidar Hjardeng Reviews AD ‘West Side Story’
ITV’s Vidar Hjardeng is back and this time he reviews the audio-described performance of West Side Story.

Based on the famous Shakespearian play ‘Rome and Juliet’ this musical production tells the story of two rival gangs and of course, two star-crossed lovers.

Vidar spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
10 min
September 19, 2019 My Love/Hate Relationship With White Canes
A white cane can be a great aid for regaining independence after sight loss but it’s not always easy to embrace it.

Blogger Elin Williams from ‘My Blurred World’ spoke with us about the ups and downs of using a white cane and explained why after years of ignoring her cane she finally chose to pick it up.

Elin spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.

You can follow Elin’s blog on: https://myblurredworld.com

10 min
September 19, 2019 My Love/Hate Relationship With White Canes
A white cane can be a great aid for regaining independence after sight loss but it’s not always easy to embrace it.

Blogger Elin Williams from ‘My Blurred World’ spoke with us about the ups and downs of using a white cane and explained why after years of ignoring her cane she finally chose to pick it up.

Elin spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.

You can follow Elin’s blog on: https://myblurredworld.com

10 min

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing [email protected]