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Take a train ride through North Mexico with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. Today's Travelogue gives us a ticket to the El Chepe express. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering something very different over the next few months. Hywel Davies has been finding out why everything goes better with a nice cup of tea. More information on the tea blending sessions can be found here - Tea tasting workshops with Bird & Blend for 18+ - VICTA

Let's head to Colombia with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro, who visits the spectacular Park Tayrona in this week's Travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sig

With the UK General Election coming up on Thursday 4 July 2024, here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to see how accessible voting might be in other countries around the world for blind and partially sighted people.  Jonathan Mosen, a Blind Broadcaster and between 2019 - 2024 Chief Executive of Workbridge, an employment service for disabled people in New Zealand. He joins RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey to talk about the accessibility of voting in New Zealand for blind and partially sighted people. Looking at the whole process for blind and partially sighted people, the telephone dictation service for voting in New Zealand, the accessibility of political party manifestos and other campaign material plus whether there are more accessible and digital ways of voting for blind and partially sighted people. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact your candidates fill ou

Blind adventurer Jonathan Abro is back with another Travelogue. Today he's taking us to Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

What's been trending this week, and what does it mean to go viral? Amelia caught up with Becky Brynolf from the RNIB Social Media Team to learn about the highlights. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters. 

With the UK General Election coming up on Thursday 4 July 2024, here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to see how accessible voting might be in other countries around the world for blind and partially sighted people.  Chris Danielsen, Director of Public Relations for the National Federation of the Blind in America joins RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey to talk about the accessibility of voting in America for blind and partially sighted people. Looking at the whole process of voting for blind and partially sighted people, from receiving your voting card, getting to the polling station, voting at the polling station and how accessible that experience might be, other forms of voting in America, the accessibility of political party manifestos and other campaign material plus whether there are more accessible and digital ways of voting for blind and partially sighted people. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to bec

What’s it like going to a major tournament as a blind football supporter? Dave Williams catches up with one fan in Germany for Euro 24. You'll find more information on the official Euro 24 app here - Follow UEFA EURO 2024 with the official app | UEFA EURO 2024 | UEFA.com   Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 204, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

Married couple Denise Leigh and Stefan Andrusyschyn are professional musicians who are blind.  They went viral after appearing on Britain’s Got Talent and told Amelia about how they met, working together and appearing on the show. Follow Denise and Stefan on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook by searching deniseandstefan Learn more on Denise's website - https://www.deniseleigh.com/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters. 

Men’s Sheds encourage people of all genders to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities. Amelia spoke to Patron Chris Fisher RPT, also known as The Blind Woodturner, to hear about his involvement in the charity, starting a shed in his local area and how joining a Men's Shed can benefit mental health. He also updated Amelia on his latest appearances as the Woodturner on BBC's Money For Nothing. Learn more about Men's Sheds on their website - Home | Men's Sheds Association | UKMSA (menssheds.org.uk) Learn more about Chris on his website - The Blind Woodturner | Chris Fisher RPT | Substack Watch Chris on Money For Nothing on BBC iPLAYER - BBC iPlayer - Money for Nothing Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters. 

Dreaming of a holiday? Well, blind adventurer Jonathan Abro is transporting us to the Amazon Rainforest in his first Travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

What's the best thing about being a blind or partially sighted parent? What are some of the challenges? We brought together VI parents Dave Williams, Jenny Molineux and Kelly Barton to discuss their tips, triumphs and sticky situations. Listen to Dave Williams on Techtalk every Tuesday at 1pm, repeated on Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 5pm. Keep up with Kelly Barton by following @barton_kell on X (formerly Twitter) The RNIB Children, Young People and Family (CYPF) teams can provide information and advice for parents and young people. Please contact us on cypf@rnib.org.uk or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999. Follow this link for RNIB's VI Parenting Guide Part 1 -APDF-RNIB_A4_Guide_for_VI_Parents.pdf Follow this link for RNIB's VI Parenting Guide Part 2 - APDF-SV230904_VI_Parent_Guide_Part_2-v04_1.pdf (rnib.org.uk) 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 writ

Adam Woodmason lost his sight five years ago. He spoke to David Hogg about how losing his sight impacted his life, in particular, watching his beloved Ipswich Town and his hopes for accessibility at football stadiums. 

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.  This week Matt talks about the General Election, A meeting with some financial giants and artists like Taylor Swift and Coldplay.  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 also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline.  #RNIBConnect  Image Shows  Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB 

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 the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar is reviewing the very powerful courtroom thriller, straight from a very successful run in London’s West End as ’Twelve Angry Men’ visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.  About Twelve Angry Men: A life in the balance. Twelve men. One verdict. Following a record-breaking West End season, this powerful production of Twelve Angry Men is back in session! Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller stars Jason Merrells (Casualty, Emmerdale), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Peak Practice), Tristan Gemmill (Coronation Street, Casualty), Michael Greco (EastEnders), Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier) and Gary Webster (Minder, Family Affairs), alongside and all-star ensemble.    Twelve Angry Men has been hailed ‘the classiest, most intelligent drama playing in the

Have you ever wondered what it might be like being a visually impaired parent, coping with the birth of your baby, getting through those first few days, weeks and months too?   RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Jenny Molineux about her experiences of being a visually impaired Mum and her involvement in the up-coming in-person RNIB discussion event around parenting as a visually impaired person here at the RNIB’s Grimaldi Building in London on Thursday 20 June 2024 where Jenny will be openly sharing her experiences of Motherhood as a visually impaired person along with two other VI speakers. Jenny talks to Toby about her own experiences of motherhood as a visually impaired person, what support was out there or not before and during the birth of her daughter, how understanding the RNIB has been in supporting Jenny from being in the role of an Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) prior to the birth of her daughter to her role now as one of the RNIB’s Children, Young People + Family Health Serv

Did you know that 13th of June marks International Albinism Awareness Day? Paulina Kuchorew spoke with co-chairs of the Albinism Fellowship, Eshita Unadkat and Kristina Venning – Rose, about the importance of this awareness day in challenging negative stereotypes and myths around living with albinism. For support and more information about the work of Albinism Fellowship visit: About the Albinism Fellowship | Albinism Fellowship Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.

The cost-of-living crisis is having more of a financial and emotional impact on blind and partially sighted people in Wales. That’s been the findings of a new report from RNIB Cymru. Hywel Davies has been hearing what action needs to be taken. The full 'Cost of Sight Loss' report can be found here - The cost of sight loss in Wales (rnib.org.uk) For more information on the ways RNIB can support you, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

RNIB volunteer Ken Reid shares his own experiences of voting & why he feels it’s important for blind and partially sighted people to get along to their polling stations and vote on the coming election. He is talking to Barry Snell. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact your candidates fill out the simple form here: https://rnib.in/GEConnectR Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters. 

The Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind is an organisation providing practical, emotional and social support to blind and partially sighted adults across Coventry. Recently, they have set up a series of satellite groups for people living with sight loss in the area and we spoke with their Outreach Officer Kudy Santana as well as Chris Norman, their Service Development Officer. Visit their website for more information: Home - Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind (coventryblind.org.uk) Image shows Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind logo. A white square background with a drawn oval shaped eye, with a black circle for the pupil and circled with a line, blue on the top half of the oval and yellow in the bottom.