Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell will be joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK.



This month’s topics include a look at the spring budget and what do you need for Voter ID?



If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk



Visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 



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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 (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) . Get involved and join the conversation.

Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio

Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.

Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.

Tech Talk (https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.

Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently.

The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.

Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life.

Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB.

TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings

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If you’re looking for new ways to access printed text, then Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been hearing about some of the latest items available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store.



More information on each of the products discussed can be found here:

Hark Reader - Hark Reader | RNIB

RNIB Communiplayer - RNIB Communiplayer USB Player | RNIB

RNIB Accord - RNIB Accord USB Player | RNIB






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What’s your best play-time memory? TourettesHero are gathering positive play memories from disabled children, adults, parents and care-givers to inspire inclusive play events. 



Amelia talked to co-founder and co-artistic director Jess Thom about the project.



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S2 Ep463: Share Your Positive Play Memories With Rebel Play

Jemma Davison, RNIB Customer Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey.



Opportunities highlighted this week included:



Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Employment with Your Insights! 

Student Shiyi is working to improve employment opportunities for blind and partially sighted individuals through the Thomas Pocklington Trust's Get Set Progress internship program. Just 5-10 minutes of your time is required to provide feedback on a survey that will help illuminate the path to creating a more inclusive workforce. Your voice will directly influence the internship program to better serve both employers and visually impaired job seekers. To be emailed the survey linked or find out more information, you can reach Shiyi at shiyi.wang-2@student.manchester.ac.uk



Are You Visually impaired, aged 18-65 and live in London or the South East?

If so then you are invited to join the RNIB London & South East Connect telephone group. There will be 4 sessions with Dates and Times confirmed with individuals (weekday evening 6:30-7:30pm). The purpose of the sessions are for blind and partially sighted people of working age who live in London and the South East, to connect informally over a range of topics that are important to them. From challenges of living with a sight loss, to exchanging motivational tips and tricks. Common topics on these calls often include hobbies, interests, employment, social lives, education and much more.

To sign up or for more. information, please contact Hazel Cross by email - hazel.cross@rnib.org.uk



To find out more about these and other Connect Voices opportunities along with how you can get involved with RNIB Connect Voices do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-community/connect-voices-network/connect-voices-current-opportunities





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S2 Ep464: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 17 April 2024

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description.



Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via ntathome.com



Audio described performances included:



Michael Sheen as Nye Bevan, the man who lead the battle to create the NHS in ‘Nye’, Friday 3 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre. 



An irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters by Sarah Gordon in ‘Underdog: The Other Other Brontë’, Friday 10 May at 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre.



A romantic thriller which has been described as a hymn to the city of London and the River Thames that runs through it with ‘London Tide’ which includes music by PJ Harvey, Saturday 18 May 1pm, touch tour 11.30am  and Thursday 20 June 7pm, touch tours 5.30pm, National Theatre’s Lyttleton Theatre



From NTAtHome.com with audio description David recommended ‘Little Big Things’ and ‘Constellations’



To find out more about the National Theatre’s audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk



And for more about NTatHome.com and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com





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S2 Ep461: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up 16 April 2024

Rachel Looby has multiple disabilities and conditions including Retinitis Pigmentosa, epilepsy and autism. She talked to Amelia about they interact and impact her life. 



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