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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 joi... more
FAQs about RNIB Conversations:How many episodes does RNIB Conversations have?The podcast currently has 1,920 episodes available.
November 20, 2017RICA - Consumer Research For Older And Disabled PeopleAre you frustrated by the lack of accessibility in everyday technology?Maybe it’s washing machines, cookers or other white goods. Or it’s your television.Well, that’s where RICA comes in.Steven Scott reports....more8minPlay
November 20, 2017Yoga In The DarkMost people know what Yoga is but probably haven’t heard of Yoga in the Dark.The sight loss charity RNIB recently joined forces with the Hands On Health clinic in Exmouth, to give people the chance to take part in a Yoga class, but without the aid of sight.RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell spoke to Manya McMahon from Hands On Health, to find out more....more4minPlay
November 17, 2017NeateBox Apps Can Change Lives.NeateBox is a company which produces free apps that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Whether it's an app that can activate crossing lights, without you having to press a button, to the Welcome app which allows service providers to give a 1st class service to their disabled customers, the possibilities are limitless. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, founder of NeateBox, to learn more about the apps and why service providers should be taking note. #RNIBConnect...more11minPlay
November 17, 2017Scottish Charity Teaching The Blind To Cook.The charity Visibility is crowd funding to raise money to build an accessible kitchen to give cooking lessons to blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Sandford, Chief Exec, to learn more about the project and maybe get some lessons booked in too! #RNIBConnect...more10minPlay
November 17, 2017Volunteer ambassadors sought for Audio Description charity.Vocaleyes is a charity which promotes and supports the availability of audio description services, for visually impaired people, across the arts. They've just launched a 1 year pilot to find Ambassadors to help build links with sight loss charities and arts venues, as well as increase the number of places where audio description services are available. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Toby Davey, from Vocaleyes, to learn more about the project and the kind of people they're looking for. #RNIBConnect...more10minPlay
November 17, 2017New App Gives Blind People The 'Power To See' The WorldA smartphone app that's taking the blind world by storm in America has just been released here in the UK.The app is called 'Seeing AI' and has been created by the technology giant Microsoft.RNIB's 'Tech Talk' contributor Scott is completely blind and from Boston in the States. He explains how the app can help us in our everyday lives....more11minPlay
November 16, 2017The Race for Christmas Number One is On!We are still some way out but the initial contenders for Christmas number one, including Elbow, Ed Sheeran and Stormzy, have already released the singles they are hoping to take the top spot. RNIB’s Kris Wallace chatted to host of A Little Alternative David Hogg about what they think might claim the prize come the 25th Dec....more10minPlay
November 16, 2017Could Having A Blood Test In Your 40's Predict Dementia?Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick chats about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline which suggested having a blood test in your 40's could help predict dementia in women.Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley....more16minPlay
November 16, 2017Renovating House HeeleyRNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley chats to blind DIY expert Dave Heeley, who over the last 10 months, has been renovating & decorating their new family home. They both share a laugh at how doing DIY with sight loss can make simple things like unpacking boxes difficult. Dave though is just looking forward to being able to make a cup of tea....more8minPlay
FAQs about RNIB Conversations:How many episodes does RNIB Conversations have?The podcast currently has 1,920 episodes available.