RNIB Conversations

RNIB Conversations

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

Episodes

December 2, 2025 10 mins
The 3rd of December marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and today we’re chatting about championing disabled artists in dance productions as we celebrate the life of the late choreographer and founder of Amici Dance Theatre Company, Wolfgang Strange.

Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their latest show, Our Time, as well as Strange’s ongoing legacy is Alison King, Chief Executive of Turtle Key Art...
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Charity Exeter Pride provides representation and celebration for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Exeter and the surrounding areas.

They have recently appointed an accessibility lead for Exeter Pride in Devon and are hoping to continue to make Pride accessible to all.

Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their plans and the good work they’ve been doing is their Accessibility Lead, Sam Pritchard.

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This week on Guide Dog Blogs, we meet Jason, a guide dog who's very protective, very energetic, and loves his ice creem. 
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What's it like to be picked to represent your country in blind football? How different is specialist education to mainstream schools? All these questions and more are covered in this week's sight loss story as Hubert chats to Liam Archer. 
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Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick joins Barry Snell to look ahead to the festive period and  to discuss access to medicine during the holidays.

Elizabeth also talks about opening times, repeat prescriptions and about keeping over the counter medicines at home.
 
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com


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There are many engaging workshops that young blind and partially sighted people can take part in to grow in confidence, socialise and learn new skills.

Recently, charity VICTA together with the London Institute of Photography held a few day Photography Course and Emmy Anstee joins us know to share what it was like taking part, and perhaps also share some tips for taking great photos.

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.

Audio described shows and events included:

Disney’s Hercules - Saturday 29 November, 2...
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This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Holly Tuke from our social media team. They talk unique guide dog requirements, as we find out what Holly needs from her guide dog, and how her needs can be met. Plus they also discuss the skills and personality Holly would like her possible dog to have. 
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This week in our Sight Loss Story, Hubert chats to Nick, who's sight loss has not prevented him from going to university, playing Tennis and doing internet radio. 
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November 21, 2025 6 mins
How can blind and partially sighted people keep themselves safe outdoors and in the home? Hubert speaks to VI safety about the solutions they offer. 
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In this episode Hubert finds out about the latest updates from Travel Hands, who enable blind and partially sighted people to travel around London in a unique way. 
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Hubert speaks to Synnaptic in this episode, and hears about their software which makes Smartphones more user friendly and accessible. They also talk to him about their smart watches. 
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Starboard Hotels speak to Hubert as they share information about special experiences they put on for blind and partially sighted visitors at their hotels. 
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If you are a fan of Braille Tech, in this episode Hubert talks to Orbit research, who are committed to offering affordable Braille devices of various kind. 
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Find out what devices are available from Optelec as Hubert speaks to Ben to find out more. 
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Hubert finds out how the Luna Glasses will soon be able to help low vision users who find it difficult to navigate in the dark. 
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November 21, 2025 3 mins
In this episode, Hubert speaks to a charity who supports people with the sight condition called Keratoconus. He finds out what it is, and what the group does to support their members. 
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Hubert chats to Index Braille in this podcast, as they talk about their devices, and Hubert also gets to try out their Braille graphics which are created using their own software. 
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HumanWare chat to Hubert in this episode as they share updates on their latest software updates, plus new devices. 
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In this podcast Hubert speaks to Glidance, as he finds out the latest updates about a very anticipated mobility aid from the company, who has been working with the blind and partially sighted community throughout the process of development. 
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