Despite being as common as hay fever and arthritis, many people in the UK are unaware of the phenonomen known as Raynauds disease { Pron: Ray – Noz)

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell spoke with Sue Farrington , Chief Exec of SRUK (Raynauds and Scleroderma UK) to find out more about the condition.

A new piece of braille technology will soon be available to buy and it's ground breaking.

 The Canute is like a portable tablet and book reader that can also display graphs and musical notation.

 RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Stephanie Sergeant to learn more about Canute.

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Delta Airlines, USA, has announced that it is reviewing the provision of access to its aircrafts for assistance animals and this is a concern for the National Federation of the Blind in the states.

 RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen to learn more about this and about an award linked to driverless/autonomous vehicles.

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Lizzie Capener is the first ever female visually impaired TV judge on a new BBC music talent show, she spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Basil Oxtoby about what it was like working on a show like this as a person with a visual impairment and why she’s excited to be a part of it.

Jill and Maria, Girl Gone Blind, talk about the times people have been caught staring at them. When people stare at someone with a disability… It can be very upsetting for the friends or family who are with them too. Maria is a weekly contributor on the Morning Mix and a blogger at: www.girlgoneblind.com. Find her on Twitter: @Girl _Gone_Blind and her Facebook page: Girl Gone Blind 

#mariajohnson #staring #visualimpairment #jillbarkley #morningmix #blogger #podcast #girlgoneblind #rnibradio

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill Barkley this week to talk about the best makeup to cover up your tattoos, at an affordable price! She's also talking about alternative fashion for weddings and keeping us up to date with how her inversion treatment is going, as she grows out her hair! #fashion #alternative #wedding #marriage #alexandralucas #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio #podcast

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) works hard to make every day better for people living with sight loss. Each month we speak with their campaigns team to look at the latest projects and encourage listeners to get involved. This month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jessica Hall to learn about a Street Charter success in Newcastle, a call to let Ofcom know how important accessibility is for using tv and concerns over social care in England. #RNIBConnect

Irene McGarry, our blind complimentary therapist, speaks to Jill this week about tonsillitis, is it contagious? And how can you protect yourself from it? 

#health #wellbeing #tonsillitis #virus #complimentarytherapist #jillbarkley #irenemcgarry #rnibradio #podcast

Paul Jones was diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy after celebrating his 25th birthday with friends. He went to the bathroom and sneezed and lost a lot of his vision, having no sight issues beforehand. He joins Jill Barkley to tell his story #lifestory #sightloss #diabeticretinopathy #morningmix #jillbarkley #pauljones #rnibradio #podcast

It’s been confirmed that every person in the UK currently receiving Personal Independence Payments which are known as PIP are to have their claim reviewed.

RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson reports.