Audio Description (AD) is a service which can bring tv, cinema, theatre and many of the arts to life for blind patrons.

The UK is a leader in the provision of this service and MindsEye Arts was one of the first to devise, deliver and promote AD, beginning at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby about the 25th anniversary celebrations being held on the 1st of December this year and to help track down Sheila Birkett, who helped the fledgling company off the ground.

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Each month Tristan Parker talks to RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell, to highlight what's coming up in the next issue of E Access Bulletin.

The free monthly email is packed with tech news for disabled people, to help them to use the latest in assistive technology or just ask others questions.

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Can you see the funny side? Do you find yourself making friends crack up when you tell your stories...or maybe you go to comedy clubs and think – I should do that. Well now you can.

RNIB are running workshops on the 3rd and the 10th of February which will give you the opportunity to succeed in the comedy spotlight – and applications are open now. In this interview RNIB’s Nicki Kelly has been chatting to blind comedian Georgie Morrell, who is running the workshops, about the project and how she broke into the comedy and acting circuit with sight loss.

If you are interested in applying to See The Funny Side go to the website www.rnib.org.uk for details on how to apply.

RNIB's technology officer Mohammed Atif reviews the latest screen reading and scanning software, outlining many of the hidden features, which people may not be aware of.

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

RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind journalist Paul Bryce for more quirky & alternative news stories from around the globe, including one about a Siberian man who went to extraordinary lengths to win back his lover.

The charity RNIB, are working hard to give the sight loss community an important role in its decision making;

The ‘Play Your Part’ project allows blind & partially sighted people to read about opportunities they can get involved in, share their experiences and influence many different projects.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley spoke with Natalie Swiderska & Claire Cawkwell from RNIB and also to volunteer Robin Dunford to find out about some of the current projects they are involved with.

Scottish Ballet is committed to improving access to all it's performances for patrons with disabilities.

Each year they add Audio Description (AD) for blind and partially sighted people to enhance their festive shows, as they tour the country.

This year it's the Nutcracker to get us in the Xmas mood and RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Pauline Laverty to learn more about the show and hear some of the (AD) that patrons will enjoy in the theatre.

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Each month we catch up with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to find out how they're working to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

This month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to their Chief Executive, John Rafferty, to look at a new catalogue of accessible apps and IT training.

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Wallets will be feeling a bit lighter this weekend as shoppers search for ‘Black Friday’ bargains ahead of Christmas.

Instrumental to making sure many of those parcels are delivered in time are the package delivery company UPS.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with their director of package operations Stephanie Dexter to learn more about the logistical challenge ahead

The ancient art of yoga is a great way to keep fit and encourage relaxation.

On Sunday, November 26th, a class in Larbert Scotland will be taking to the mats in the dark.

The idea is to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye checks and contribute to "In The Dark", a month long campaign by the UK's leading sight loss charity, RNIB.

RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson spoke to Ruth Steel, the organiser of the event.

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