Paul Porter from RNIB's Technology for Life Team reviews Microsoft's latest app meant to empower visually impaired people.

Find out what Paul thought of this 3D audio experience and whether it had improved his day-to-day life.

There is a new drive to get more blind and partially sighted people into the sport of running.

 To support this, there are a growing number of Guide Runners across the UK, ready to help individuals take to the streets and it can all be done over a new accessible website.

 RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Tim Cook, to learn more about the Guide Running site, and Andy Keir, a visually impaired runner.

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats to clinical researcher Dr McGhee about a new NHS trial, which could be invaluable for people suffering with Type 2 Diabetes.

Blind journalist Paul Bryce picks out more quirky, alternative news stories from around the globe, including one from Canada where people are concerned for native whales.

Paul is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

Jill and Girl Gone Blind, Maria Johnson, talk about how they gather information about the taste of foods, a touch to the arm, or the subtle sounds in a song. It's really quite incredible how you can "look" at everyday life through your other senses. Maria is a weekly contributor to the Morning Mix and a Lifestyle Blogger at: www.girlgoneblind.com. Find her on Twitter: @Girl _Gone _Blind and on Facebook at: Girl Gone Blind.

Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell speaks to Jessica Hall from RNIB’s Campaigns team to discuss the latest projects and show how your involvement can make a huge difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

This month we put out a call for your support to make sure visually impaired people get the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) that they are entitled to, work on devolved welfare payments to the Scottish Parliament include a commitment on information accessibility and one of our Campaigners tells us about a big Street Clutter success…

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ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of the Birmingham Royal Ballet's 'Sleeping Beauty'.

Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

Saturday is day one of the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games and team GB’s visually impaired athletes will be going for medals.

In the Para-alpine skiing – Millie Knight and her guide Brett Wilde are competing at their second Games. They are the current downhill world champions and are hoping to hit peak form at the right time.

Talking to our London-based reporter Basil Oxtoby, Millie explained what ignited her love for skiing and how her and Brett prepared for this year's competition.

RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind Dave Heeley, who has been back training on his tandem bike, preparing for his latest challenge.

'The Baggies Bike Challenge 2018' is a 150-mile cycle from Swansea to West Bromwich, to raise money for Dave's beloved Albion Foundation.

Dave also chats about his latest DIY project, the Cathedral to Castle run, The Beast from the East, and his upcoming short film.

Friday is day one of the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games and team GB’s visually impaired athletes will be going for medals.

In the Para-alpine skiing – it’s the downhill course first of all for Menna Fitzpatrick and guide Jennifer Kehoe who are making their Paralympic debut.

Earlier this year our London based reporter Basil Oxtoby spoke to the pair and began by asking Menna to explain the classification she competes in.