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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about RNIB’s Accessible Streets campaign, pavement parking, and enhanced audio commentary on Premier League football. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from R...

On 2 November 2026 the first Global summit for Eye Health will bring senior leaders from governments, private and public sectors, NGO’s and funding institutions from across the world together to help to reach the 1 billion people living with avoidable sight loss and accelerate the progress towards universal eye health coverage too. The summit is being hosted by the Government of Antigua and Barbud...

Have you been receiving healthcare information in accessible formats?  RNIB want to hear about your experiences in their new survey - Amelia spoke to Khadija Raza, Policy Lead: Accessibility, to learn more.  Fill out the survey here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDTYQVJ Or complete it over the phone by calling 0303 123 9999 anytime from 9am-6pm Email campaign.mailbox@rnib.org.uk for more inform...

This World Sight Day we’ve been hearing about how one local sight loss charity will be marking the day with fundraising activities. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. Visit the MyVision Oxfordshire website for more details on how you can take part in fundraising activities -  Host a World Sight Day Coffee Morning for 2026

With it being World Sight Day 2026 today (Thursday 8 October 2026), the worlds’ attention is focussing on eye care that is accessible, available and affordable to all.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon Darvill, Director of Communications, Campaigns and Events at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB ), the organisation behind the day, to find out more a...

Broadcaster Sky, is about to launch another step forward for blind and partially sighted fans of English Premiership football. From October 10th, there will be an Enhanced Description which, they hope, will bring the game to life for anyone who uses their set up for Audio Description. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Steve Smith, from Sky, to learn more about the exciting launch and how...

Barry Snell learns about the role of ECLOS and also about the role they play in the new Sunderland Eye Infirmary. He is chatting to RNIB's Practice lead in eye care support, Cathie Burke. To learn more about ECLOS visit rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about RNIB’s Cost Of Living report, a move for RNIB Northern Ireland and Christmas at the RNIB Online Shop. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to...

Every year, the top under-18 Braille readers and writers from across the English-speaking world gather in Los Angeles to compete in the Braille Challenge.  In a new feature film BRAILLED IT, blind and low-vision young people document their experience of the competition using go-pro cameras. Designed with integrated audio description and accessibility at its core, the film lets young people tell th...

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This time we have Birmingham Royal Ballet’s revival of a true ballet classic with ‘Swan Lake’ at the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describers...

Toby Davey can be heard on RNIB Connect Radio, keeping listeners up to date on what’s going on in the world of accessible arts. He’s also an accomplished, award winning, blind sailor, competing for GB around the globe. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Toby ahead of his latest European Championship competition in Portugal. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Backgroun...

What does the UK's tiniest bird sound like? Amelia is back for the October almanac. Learn more about bird song and the nature you can enjoy each month on the RPSB website - www.rspb.org.uk

The UK Government is looking to make changes to the welfare system, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Although changes are still under discussion, there are some suggestions to make PIP fit for purpose. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Ross Megan, from RNIB, to look at what we know so far. If you’d like more info on welfare payments for blind and partially sighted people, g...

Ivan Rodriguez Deb is a Visually Impaired Tennis player, concert Pianist and organist who after winning every match in his category (B4) was crowned World Champion at the VI Tennis tournament in Vilnius, Lithuania earlier this summer and as well as starting his 3rd year at the guildhall School of Music and Drama has already performed on stage at many prestigious places including The Royal Albert H...

Do you use smart glasses in your everyday life? Maybe you have concerns about the technology and the way it’s being used. No matter your position, RNIB wants to hear your thoughts. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a new survey that’s gathering public opinion. You can find out more information on the survey here,  Take part in our survey on AI smart glasses | RNIB

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Ross Meegan, RNIB Policy Lead shares some of the findings of the RNIB Cost of Living survey report, launched today (Monday 28 September 2026) showing the impact the increases in food prices and energy costs are having on the lives of blind and partially sighted people.  All the comments and feedback from visually impaired people who took part in the Co...

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference, Invictus Spirit Awards and some great news for RNIB Connect Radio. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB,...

See Work Differently Placements can be a great way for blind and partially sighted people to get into employment, but what’s a placement actually like? David Hogg spoke to Devin Adams and Campbell Chalmers from Stirling District Citizen Advice Bureau to find out Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pin...

At this year’s Rock en Seine festival, VI concert goers could experience audio description of some of the headliners. David Hogg learns more…. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

Follow Visually Impaired people on a fateful train journey in a new production from VICS called ‘Four Out Of Five’. Amelia spoke to VICS Founder Kirin Saaed and Four Out Of Five Contributor Matthew Clarke to learn about the show. Four Out Of Five takes place from 7.30 to 8.30 pn on the 3rd October, book tickets and learn more here - Four Out of Five | The MAC Belfast Image shows the RNIB Connect R...

Jamie MacDonald is a multi award winning blind comedian, writer and actor, from Glasgow. He’s back on the road with a new show and told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the idea behind it and why everyone has a mask… If you’d like to learn more about Jamie, go to https://jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com/about/ #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black...

The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke to Dr. Beverly Deguid about how sight loss inspired her to create an inclusive mindfulness practise, how to develop self-compassion and how the sight loss sector can better serve the whole community. Learn more abo...

The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia caught up with Kerry Firth from Fight For Sight who sponsored the livestream of this year's conference. Learn more about Fight For Sight here - Fight for Sight | Funding research breakthroughs and social change to Save S...

The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia caught up with Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, for her highlights from the conference. Learn more about Visionary here - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNI...

The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke to Steven Johnson, endurance challenge lover, Project Manager and Black Lens app Developer about what challenging physical competitions bring his life and how used AI to code for the Black Lens app. Learn more abou...