<div>Today, we hear about the South Asian VI (SAVI) Group. 
 
Our Paulina spoke with two members of the group, Abu-bakr Ishtiaq and Furahan Patel, to find out why they joined the group and why it's important to find a community of people that understand you. 
 
To find out more call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk 
 
Image shows RNIB Connect Radio green logo. Upon a green background and written in 3 rows: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. Connect Radio is underline with a bold white line.</div>

Today, we hear about the South Asian VI (SAVI) Group. Our Paulina spoke with two members of the group, Abu-bakr Ishtiaq and Furahan Patel, to find out why they joined the group and why it's important to find a community of people that understand you. To find out more call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk Image shows RNIB Connect Radio green logo. Upon a green background and written in 3 rows: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. Connect Radio is underline with a bold white line.

Today, we hear about the South Asian VI (SAVI) Group. 
 
Our Paulina spoke with two members of the group, Abu-bakr Ishtiaq and Furahan Patel, to find out why they joined the group and why it's important to find a community of people that understand you. 
 
To find out more call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk 
 
Image shows RNIB Connect Radio green logo. Upon a green background and written in 3 rows: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. Connect Radio is underline with a bold white line.

S2 Ep270: Meet The South Asian Visually Impaired Group

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings 
 
 
 
 

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings

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