<div>The King’s Speech took place on Wednesday 17th of July and presented the new government’s plans for the future. 
 
But what could it mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK? 
 
David Hogg finds out as he speaks with Roisin Jacklin from RNIB. 
 
For more details visit: <a href="https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/2023-kings-speech-what-we-did-and-didnt-hear/">2023 King’s Speech: What we did and didn’t hear | RNIB</a> 
 
Image: RNIB logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined by a bold pink line.</div>

The King’s Speech took place on Wednesday 17th of July and presented the new government’s plans for the future. But what could it mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK? David Hogg finds out as he speaks with Roisin Jacklin from RNIB. For more details visit: 2023 King’s Speech: What we did and didn’t hear | RNIB Image: RNIB logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined by a bold pink line.

The King’s Speech took place on Wednesday 17th of July and presented the new government’s plans for the future. 
 
But what could it mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK? 
 
David Hogg finds out as he speaks with Roisin Jacklin from RNIB. 
 
For more details visit: <a href="https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/2023-kings-speech-what-we-did-and-didnt-hear/" rel="noopener noreferrer">2023 King’s Speech: What we did and didn’t hear | RNIB</a> 
 
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S2 Ep627: RNIB's Response To The King's Speech 2024

<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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