RNIB Connect

We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break. Well one way the RNIB is helping visually impaired people to take that first step into employment or return to work is through the RNIB See Work Differently Work placement scheme. These are paid placements for a fixed term of twelve weeks and are g...

RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to Louise from Thurso about her son Frankie…

The Forth Valley Sensory Centre in Falkirk, provides a wide range of services for people with varying degrees of sensory loss. The purpose built centre is about to reach a Milestone Anniversary, with great plans to celebrate.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jacquie Winning MBE and Laura Cluxton, from Forth Valley Sensory Centre, to find out more. For more info on the centre, go to www...

RNIB Cymru has published it’s Manifesto ahead of the forthcoming Welsh Elections, outlining how parties can help improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people in Wales. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Liz Williams, from RNIB Cymru, to hear more about the asks… If you’d like more info on services in Wales, or would like to see the Manifesto, go to www.rnib.org.uk/cymru #RNIBCo...

Following tragedy, Ryan Davison wanted to give back so he set up A1 Vipers, a football team for VI children. He shares his story with David Hogg. 

Folk and Roots presenter Aly prince has now been volunteering with RNIB and making his weekly music programme for 10 years.  An incredible milestone. Barry Snell caught up with him to chat about his time presenting and volunteering with the UK's leading sight loss charity - RNIB. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underli...

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include Active Travel, Disability Strategy and accessible voting.  If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On...

Following on from the great success of the first Lived Experience Leadership Conference which brought many blind and partially sighted people together to shape stronger leadership within the sight loss sector from people with first hand lived experience of sight loss the conference is back for 2026.  The Lived Experience Leadership Conference 2026: Resilience Reimagined takes place from 25 to 26 M...

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 a very powerful play with ‘Please Do Not Touch’ in the Patrick studio at the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Back to RNIB NI Tech Fair where Chair of Trustees at RNIB, Anna Tylor, shared some highlights from the day, why she loves audiobooks and a recommendation. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlin...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. VI student Georgia is using her thesis to learn how educational professionals can better support future VI students. Amelia spoke to her to learn more and also find out who can participate in her work. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ wri...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Amelia caught up with RNIB NI’s Laura Cummings for her reflections on the day.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Amelia speaks to NaviLens about their work in NI, the different applications for Navilens and how they keep user’s data safe.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. U...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Now Amelia speaks to well-known local Shirley about what the day has offered her and her brother, and her desire for payment plans for accessible tech and a local hub.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital lette...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. What is the My Care and how is it making health information more accessible for people in Northern Ireland? Amelia spoke to the app team to learn more.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Richard Moore is back again to tell Amelia about being the CEO of a charity and why he loves volunteering for radio.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Richard Moore talks to Amelia at the NI Tech Fair now about the tech that makes a difference to his everyday life.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath t...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Ruairí McHugh, The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, visited the RNIB NI Tech Fair, here’s Amelia speaking about life for blind and partially sighted people in the city.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black ca...

Ahead of the first performance of '(We Indulge In) A Bit Of Roll Play' we gathered some of the team for a candid talk about Sexuality, Disability and showing this on stage. Join Amelia in conversation with blind Counsellor and Disability Consultant Sally Clay, Intimacy Co-ordinator Vanessa Cofey, and Audio Describer Emma-Jane McHenry as they discuss how they're worked together. Catch (We Induge In...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Our Amelia was there and caught up with tech volunteer Jason about why he enjoys volunteering for RNIB.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘C...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Our Amelia Hilton was there and spoke to local sight loss organisation, Angel Eyes, about how they support young people.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Undern...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Our Amelia was there and caught up with Tech Talk host Jackie Brown about what she’s excited about in the day ahead.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath...

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry. Our Amelia was there and spoke with RNIB Northern Ireland Director Robert Shilladay to learn more about the day’s offerings and key areas they are focussing on.   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and...

Our David Hogg chats to photographer Charlie Flounders about picking the camera back up after sight loss and her podcast…

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 accessible voting, Access To Work and RNIB Talking Books 90th anniversary. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk   You can...