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"It's going to be a great benefit to the whole of Scottish society." Scottish Minister for Equalities Kaukab Stewart MSP spoke to us about The Blind Companion Card Scheme during a launch event in Glasgow. Listen here:

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In today's Read On author Clare Mackintosh on her brand new book, Other People's Houses. We also listen back to earlier books from Clare and find some brand new books in the RNIB Library @claremackwrites.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/8668590

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What changes is the UK Government’s Green Paper proposing? We spoke to Roisin from RNIB, to discuss what the proposal means when it comes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) , Access To Work, Work Capability Assessments and more. Listen here: bit.ly/4il5IbM

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And that's a wrap on @rnibscotland.bsky.social 's #IDS2025! Here's some of our favourite photos from day two of the conference 💗

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Don't mind us, just a little walk-through with @wewalk.bsky.social smart cane. Get it?😉

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It's quite lively here! Join @tobyvip.bsky.social and Amelia for an extended Lunch Break😋 Broadcasting live from now until 2 pm, we continue to bring you the latest conversations and news from #IDS2025 in Glasgow.

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When that morning coffee hits just right 😆 On another note, we're broadcasting live from #IDS2025 in Glasgow until 2 pm. Listen Freeview 730, Online or via your smart speaker.

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Some fun highlights from #IDS2025 🤩 We're back again tomorrow broadcasting live from the big conference. Tune in from 9 am as we speak with global experts on technology and accessibility and bring you more action from this year's event.

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Robot guide dog vs Doggo guide dog. Who will win in a race? Well... #IDS2025 #AccessibleTechnology

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"I like to say technology is as important in its transformation in our lives as the wheel was in the transformation of the industrial age." Dr Walton A. Webson opening today's #IDS2025 Conference with the first keynote speech as we discuss technology and #Accessibility.

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Ready, Steady, Radio!🎙️ We're broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. 12pm -1pm: The Lunch Break with Hubert Pawelkiewicz 3pm - 6pm: Tech Talk Take-Over with Hywel Davies Listen online, Freeview 730 or smart speakers. #IDS2025

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In today's Read On we chat to blind broadcaster, social media creator and author Lucy Edwards! She speaks with @talking-books.bsky.social about her books Blind Not Broken an Ella Jones vs The Sun Stealer, her campaigns for equality, and becoming an RNIB ambassador. Listen: bit.ly/4isnjhU

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A new payment card aims to make transactions accessible and secure for blind and partially sighted people. Hear more as we spoke to TaluCard co-founder Sam Morgan about the project and how their implementing feedback from RNIB: bit.ly/3DCBimh #Blind #PartiallySighted

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We start a new Talking Book today 📖 Read by Gabriel Woolf, it's The Life of Charlotte Brontë, a posthumous biography of the famous writer by Elizabeth Gaskell. Hear the story unfold weekdays 2pm and repeated at 10pm, or catch it later on our website: www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/

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The annual #CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Tech Talk's Dave Williams is there and spoke with Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound Technology about new braille technologies. #CSUN2025

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What would a disability-smart world look like? RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey spoke with Laura from @businessdisability.bsky.social to find out about their organisation, what the term disability-smart world means, their sight loss online toolkit and more.

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Let's talk #Glaucoma! For this year's World Glaucoma Day, we spoke with Robyn from Glaucoma UK to find out more about the early signs of glaucoma, treatment options, and the support available. Listen here: audioboom.com/posts/866711... #WorldGlaucomaWeek2025

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How can the Family Fund support families looking after disabled or seriously ill children across the UK? Salena Begley from the organisation tells about the grant support they offer and explains who can apply. Listen here: audioboom.com/posts/866656...

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How does braille help this secondary school student thrive? In part 2 of our interview, Allan talks with Cara about the tech she uses, support she receives from @ugschool.bsky.social and her hopes for more braille resources for everyday life. #Braille200 audioboom.com/posts/866655...

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Fancy trying out kickboxing? If you’re blind or partially sighted and stay in the Croydon area there are classes for you. Find out more as David Hogg speaks with Croydon Vision: audioboom.com/posts/866656...

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Sometimes all you can do is laugh. Do you have a funny moment related to living with sight loss that you'd like to share? Comment below 👇

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"We show people that it's a reality, not a limitation." Blind disability rights activist and lawyer, Julius Mbura also known as Julio Supercharge, recently took on his biggest challenge yet, summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hear his full interview withDave Williams here: audioboom.com/posts/866494...

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"It's been a magical time." A heartfelt farewell to British actor and RNIB Talking Books narrator, Steve Hodson, who passed away at 77. In this extract from an interview from 9 years ago, hear him share his passion for narrating books. Full tribute: bit.ly/4h9ArY0

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The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes the Lead by Tom Palmer is one of the books available for free to blind and partially sighted kids this #WorldBookDay. Find out more about the fourteen great titles available in braille and audio by visiting: rnib.in/WorldBookDay

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What was it like attending an #Accessible and #AudioDescribed screening of @marvelstudiosuk.bsky.social's #Daredevil Born Again? Livi and Leon, previous contestants on the Traitors, were at last night's event and spoke with Hubert: audioboom.com/posts/866432...

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1/3 Accessible outfits at the #Oscars you didn't know were accessible, complete with alt text. First up we’ve got Lisa from Blackpink serving high-contrast monochrome power-dressing, and the most beautifully tactile dress from Ariana Grande in a jellyfish-like powder pink gown.

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"I'm either missing out on the joke, or can't be part of the conversation." Our social media queen Holly, shared her bugbear on The Lunch Break with Hubert Pawelkiewicz, what's yours? Sent your voice messages here or email: [email protected] for a chance to appear on the next show.

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In today's Read On: The Audiobook Show, #WorldBookDay author Tom Palmer talks his books on sport, history and his travels for research. Plus, discover the free books available this World Book Day from RNIB! Listen below or #OnAir from 6 pm on RNIB Connect Radio: audioboom.com/posts/865943...

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"Kindness is free and people are like flowers, all different but beautiful." Eight-year-old Caoimhe O'Brien tells us about her prize-winning short story called Invisible Charlie and how it's helping raise funds for Isle of Man charity, Sight Matters. Hear it here: audioboom.com/posts/866031...

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Grab that buttery popcorn and join us for an #Oscars party!🍿 Ahead of the thrilling ceremony, hear some of the best winners from previous years and current nominees on Sounds of the Silver Screen with Hubert Pawelkiewicz. Listen Saturday at 4pm or Sunday at 12 noon.

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How can you boost your confidence? On our Roundtable talk we're joined by dancer Shaun, writer Berenice, student Aliza & radio presenter David to talk about navigating their personal sight loss journeys and finding confidence. Catch it on RNIB Connect Radio from 11:15 am today!

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Can you continue to use Glaucoma eye drops if you’re fasting? With Ramadan beginning on March 1st, Amelia Hilton finds out more. audioboom.com/posts/865929...

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@tobyvip.bsky.social hears about the latest updates to the @rnib.bsky.social Voice of the Custmer Tracker Survey. To find out more about the latest survey and how to get involved do either call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email [email protected] audioboom.com/posts/865607...

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New Reads On. In today's show two category winners from the Nero Book Awards, Children's Fiction winner Liz Hyder and Fiction category winner Adam S Leslie @londonbessie.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social @adamsleslie.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/8654034

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Toby Davey speaks to Artist Sarah Jane Palmer about how her father's expereince of Charles Bonnett Syndrome isnpired her to make accessible art. audioboom.com/posts/865539...

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It's tee-off time! Blind golf has many benefits and sharing them with us is Cameron McDiarmid, who is the golf club secretary at Dalmahoy and Country club. #BlindGolf #SeeSportDifferently audioboom.com/posts/864911...

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"Just trying to smash through that stigma of how the public kind of view the visually impaired and blind people." Blind Guitar Guy, Craig Brown shares how learning guitar and sharing that journey online is making a difference. Full interview here: bit.ly/4gwVeUO

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Guided cane walks are an opportunity to help raise awareness of what issues blind and partially sighted people face when out and about. Ross and Rhys from @rnib.bsky.social tell us about the latest walk which took place in Doncaster with Lee Pitcher MP.

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This Saturday, why not celebrate disabled LGBTQ+ community at Hoxton Hall in London? Our Amelia spoke with Daniele from ParaPride about their spectacular line-up including comedy sensations, acrobatic performances, drag royalties, teasing burlesque dancers and more!

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Oh hello, fancy meeting you on Bluesky!👋 We're your friendly radio station for blind and partially sighted listeners broadcasting 24/7. Listen online, Freeview channel 730, ask your smart speaker to "Play RNIB Connect Radio" or catch us on 101.0 FM in the Glasgow area.

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