RSBC Unseen

We had a jam pack summer here at the RSBC, from music creation with a professional composer, to outdoors adventures, where some of us got really wet! This episode features some of our young people and volunteers sharing their highlights of the summer. You too can sign up to the range of activities going on every month here at the RSBC by visiting: https://www.rsbc.org.uk/calendar-of-activities/ Se...

This month the Youth Forum is discussing Employment, with special guess Carla from the RSBC Employment team. What is it like finding work as a visually impaired person? Learn about the good, and the bad by listening.   At RSBC we offer a bespoke employment program , helping young visually impaired professionals obtain the skills to find jobs. We have worked with Google, Meta, TFL, and other organi...

We have been super busy in the last few months, readying our brand-new Life Without Limits Centre . A place for visually impaired young people to come together for learning and support. Check out the coverage of our opening day, and what is new about this new building. Please note our head offices are now here, the address is: Registered Office: RSBC, Life Without Limits Centre, 10 Lower Thames St...

Hungry? Whether you are ordering a cheeky takeaway or eating out, maybe not the latter given the state of things, we would love to hear your experience. This month’s Youth Forum podcast is sharing their experience when eating out, what horror stories do they have when visiting eateries, can you relate?   Thank you for tuning in and hope you have a merry Christmas! ~ The RSBC Youth Forum Send us Fa...

Join the RSBC Youth Forum this month as they discuss accessibility in film and media. How to get a discount when visiting the cinema with a friend when you are visually impaired? Do you use audio description, what happens when it fails us, please share your story with us and we will read it in out in our next episode.   If you have time, please do leave us a review, as it really help our little po...

We are back! Join our Youth forum as they discuss life after lockdown; what are they looking forward in doing, what was taking the vaccine like, and even more topics. The good, the bad and the funny! You can always share your thoughts on the podcast, by reaching out on our social medias @RSBCCharity. Send us Fan Mail

Are you constantly losing things? Apple has released their long awaited AirTag, an item tracker to help you locate items. However, in this month’s Unseen Tech podcast, Alex has ‘found’ some interesting ways that you can possibly use these £30 trackers to help you if you have a visual impairment.   Let us know what other useful ways you can think of using an AirTag!   If you enjoy these demos, plea...

We're doing things a little bit differently this month, with our latest episode being the audio from the RSBC Youth Forum's Facebook livestream to launch our brand new, monthly e-newsletter for children and young people - Centre Stage! Join Sally and 6 members of the Youth Forum as they talk about the work they've done during lockdown, the Centre Stage newsletter and why we think it...

Learn how to make some music with a Mac and Logic Pro in this episode of the Unseen Tech Podcast; where we are joined by special guess pianist Kevin Satizabal. Learn what equipment, the setup, and accessible tricks to create music accessibly. Do you feel musically creative? Why not join our Creative Project at the RSBC, where you will work with other visually impaired young people to create some a...

Today our resident musicians from the Youth Forum, Justin and Zenny, are joined by special guest Andre Louis to talk all things music! Braille sheet music, youtube, getting started, tools and equipment playing music whilst VI, going in the studio, they've got it all covered. if you have any questions for the Youth Forum, please send them to - sally.carpenter@rsbc.org.uk Send us Fan Mail

Alex is back with another Tech episode of RSBC Unseen! Today he talks about apps and tech around sports and fitness, including equipment, watches and more.  Have any burning Tech questions? Send them our way and Alex will answer them on the next episode! Send us Fan Mail

This time Kaya and Charlotte speak to special guest Sally, who works for RSBC and helps out the Youth Forum, about all things sports! We talk about tennis, boccia, goal ball, trampolining, running and even wrestling! We talk about adapting sports and how you can get involved as a young VI person.  Do you have a question for the Youth Forum? Send it to us and we'll answer it next time on RSBC...

Hello hello! Alex is back with some more tech in the kitchen, grab your ingredients and the fire extinguisher and let us cook some food! Charlotte from the Youth Forum also joins us for a little chat on the technique she uses.   Devices used: Talking Kitchen Scale Amazon Echo Tefal Air Frier Amazon Microwave (not out in the UK yet) iPhone with Seeing AI and Be My Eyes app If you have any questions...

This edition Justin, Kaya and Rebecca discuss all things food! From their favourite dishes to cook, restaurant and take away experiences and some tips and tricks for cooking whilst living with sight loss, they've got you covered.  RECORDED - December 2020 Send us Fan Mail

Live Events! We love them and we miss them! Today we talk about attending all types of live entertainment events like theatres, festivals, concerts and stand up comedy shows! Justin, Charlotte and Rebecca recall their fave festival experiences and dealing with portaloos, accessibility and carer tickets, the price of festival food, theatre touch tours and much more! Send us Fan Mail

Today we get random! Join Zenny and Al where they talk about A LOT of different subjects - from Halloween and Jinns, gender, travel, different cultures, the best way to make tea AND more!  Send us Fan Mail

Its a brand new edition of the RSBC Unseen Podcast. We're coming at you with a TECH edition! Our Assistive Technology Guru Alex brings you the ins and out of EVERYTHING tech related plus listen out for some special guests further down the line! This month Alex talks about the differences in tech when interacting with another human and interacting with AI. If you have any questions for Alex, l...

Today on RSBC Unseen, Charlotte and Kaya talk about losing their sight in their teens, how they coped and hopefully some tips for others going through the same thing. They're also joined by a special guest this episode, Sally, who works for RSBC and leads on the Youth Forum! Send us Fan Mail

Join Al, Charlotte and Justin as they disucss the do's and don'ts around interacting with the blind and partially sighted community. We talk about guiding gone wrong, when not to touch a guide dog, how not to hover when a blind person is cooking and more! Send us Fan Mail

This month we cover all things TRAVEL! What's it like to use public transport as a blind and partially sighted young person? Listen to Charlotte, Justin and Kaya as they give you the ins and outs of getting around.  Have any questions for our podcasters? Don't hesitate to send them in! Email sally.carpenter@rsbc.org.uk and we'll answer them on the next episode.  Send us Fan Mail

Join Al-ameen, Charlotte and Justin as they discuss how they've been coping with lockdown as VI young people. From cooking and shopping, to dogs and exercise, we cover it all!  *Please note - this episode was recorded on Friday 8th May - whilst we were still fully in lockdown in England.  Send us Fan Mail