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The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Ellie Southwood from Fight For Sight, BBC Strategic Disability Lead Robbie Crow and Paralympian and Speaker Darren Harris after the 'Excellence In Inclusion' panel which also featured Paralympian Libby Clegg. Learn more about Visionary on their website - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary 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 written in black in a smaller font.

Let’s join Amelia in Birmingham at the Visionary Annual Conference where local, national, and international sight loss organisations gathered together. She stepped into the courtyard with Nathan Tree and Andy Smith from MyVision Oxfordshire to talk about their upcoming wellbeing walk and the benefits of getting outdoors. Learn more about MyVision Oxfordshire on their website - MyVision Oxfordshire - Supporting Visually Impaired People - MyVision Oxfordshire 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 written in black in a smaller font.

The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, at the start of day 1 to learn what attendees could expect.Learn more about Visionary on their website - Welcome to Visionary - VisionaryImage 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 written in black in a smaller font.

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week we have the return of a much-missed detective icon from the small screen to the theatre stage with ‘Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts’ with some twists and turns, red a few red herrings and some rye humour too at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts’ A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier. Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever major stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries. Presented by Birmingham Rep & Melting Pot. Based on characters by Colin Dexter. Written by Alma Cullen For more about the tour of ‘Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts’ including dates and times of performances do visit - https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/inspector-morse-house-of-ghosts/ (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 in black in a smaller font)

Let’s hear how being introduced to the RNIB and their services transformed one woman’s outlook following their diagnosis with Macular Degeneration

Sight loss charity RNIB has warned that thousands of people could be missing out on vital support at one of the most critical points of a sight loss journey – diagnosis.Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her story and the support she found through RNIB is Natalie Holford.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 written in black in a smaller font.

We’re focusing today on the launch of an important service across the Hertfordshire and West Essex. Three new Eye Care Liaison Services are now available across the region, and will fill a vital gap, ensuring that patients no longer have to navigate sight loss without guidance. Joining us now to talk about the life-changing work of Eye care liaison officers, also known as ECLOs, are Nicki Heritage, Georgia Scanlan, and Lynda Daddario. 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 written in black in a smaller font.

Following the WeWalk event which took place at the RNIB Grimaldi Building In London. Hubert spoke to RNIB's Robin Spinks to get his thoughts on the partnership, and also his thoughts on the various technological developments on mobility and more.

From the WeWalk event which took place at the RNIB Grimaldi Building in London, Hubert spoke to RNIB's CEO Matt Stronger to get his thoughts on a very successful event.

This week is National Eye Health Week, to find out more about how we should be looking after our eye health, David Hogg spoke to Louise Gow.

We continue our coverage of the WeWalk event which took place at RNIB's Grimaldi Building in London, where Hubert hears from Maggie Moore about the more interesting use cases of the WeWalk Smart Cane 2, plus how this product can complement guide dog users at a particular stage of a guide dog journey. 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 written in black in a smaller font.

Hubert went along to a special event at RNIB's Grimaldi building, which was hosted by RNIB and WeWalk, and he spoke to WeWalk to find out more about their products and services.

The very successful Canon ‘World Unseen’ exhibition which showcases a series of photographs taken by world-renowned photographers accompanied by elevated prints, audio descriptions, soundscapes and braille that launched at Somerset House in London in April 2024 is now out on tour. Canon worked closely with the RNIB on the launch of the exhibition at Somerset House and now ‘World Unseen’ is on display at the Iziko National Museum in Cape Town South Africa. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by David Preston from Canon South Africa and the British High Commissioner to South Africa, Antony Phillipson to find out more about bringing ‘World Unseen’ to South Africa and how the exhibition is helping to show how art and photography can be made accessible for blind and partially sighted people as well as the exhibition changing peoples perceptions around sight loss too. All the photographs in the Canon ‘World Unseen’ exhibition along with the soundscapes that feature audio description can be found on the following pages of the Canon website - https://www.canon.co.uk/view/unsee-the-world/ Image shows the World Unseen logo, white text in block capitals against a black background with a diagonal red line on the left

At the recent ‘Touch Beyond Vision’ exhibition and event at the Oxo Tower in London on Monday 15 September 2025 Carveco was showcasing how their AI tools are turning images into accessible tactile relief works of art, bringing photographs and images to life for blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Robert Newman, Managing Director of Carveco, to explain more about how their AI tools are being used to turn images into accessible tactile relief artworks for blind and partially sighted people.You can find out more about the Touch Beyond Vision’ exhibition and event by visiting the following website - https://touch-beyond-vision.comAnd for more about Carveco do visit there website - https://carveco.com (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 in black in a smaller font)

In this podcast, Hubert shines a light on the companies that have achieved RNIB's Visibly Better Employer standard. We hear from KPMG, and Katie from RNIB's Visibly Better Employer team.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 in black in a smaller font.

A new digital archive has launched where you can explore 40 years of campaign for accessible transport.Amelia spoke to Cat Whitehouse, Co-CEO of Transport For All, to learn more.You can learn more and visit the archive on the Transport For All website - Disabled Campaigners Mark Accessible Transport History | Transport for AllImage 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 written in black in a smaller font.

Nature In Art museum and gallery in Gloucester have launched their totally tactile exhibition. Visitors can explore exhibits using touch from wood to metal, from realistic animals to abstract interpretations. They’re also rolling out other accessibility features including audio guides and tablets with high contrast images. Amelia spoke to Hattie Revans, Collections and Marketing Officer, to learn more… 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 written in black in a smaller font.

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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 some big accessibility events at the London HQ and political work ahead of the party conferences.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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline.Image Shows A Smiling Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, Wearing Glasses And A Grey Jacket.

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 written in black in a smaller font.

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 written in black in a smaller font.

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 written in black in a smaller font.

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews.This time we have the European premier of ‘fat Ham’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, written by playwright James Ijames and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama with description by Professional Describers Julia Grundy and Ess Grange. About ‘Fat Ham’ Uninvited guests are one thing. Uninvited ghosts are quite another.Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. The story is familiar, but what’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation.From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, ‘Fat Ham’ is a delectable comic tragedy written by the award-winning playwright James Ijames, originally co-produced off-Broadway by The Public Theatre and National Black Theatre. Original Direction by Saheem Ali, directed for the Swan Theatre by Sideeq Heard.For more about access at the royal Shakespeare Company including details of audio described performances of their productions do visit - https://www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/access(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 written in black in a smaller font)

The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and shape what accessible media looks like in the years ahead. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Marie Campbell, Audio Description Excellence Lead at Red Bee Media about how audio description might be having to change in line with more streaming services and the impact of AI on AD from the Describers point of view. (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 written in black in a smaller font)

The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and shape what accessible media looks like in the years ahead. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Professor Sabine Braun from the University of Surrey to discuss the findings of the AI Generated AD Project report. The project explored how AI could be used to generate AD for factual content, and what that meant for quality, creativity and viewer experience. It engaged blind and partially sighted audiences and highlighted where human input remains essential. (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 written in black in a smaller font)

The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and shape what accessible media looks like in the years ahead. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Jonathan Penny, Access Services Manager at Channel 4 to find out how the last two days of the symposium have been for him and what he might take back to Channel 4. (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 written in black in a smaller font)

Tate Modern is inviting visitors to enter ‘Theatre Picasso’, a major exhibition marking the centenary of Picasso’s painting ‘The Three Dancers’ 1925. The exhibition will bring together around 50 works by one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, exploring how he imbued his work with a sense of theatricality. Coinciding with Tate Modern’s 25th anniversary year, ‘Theatre Picasso’ will continue the gallery’s history of presenting foundational figures from art history in fresh light.At the Press view of ‘Theatre Picasso’ on Monday 15 September 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Andrew de Brún, Assistant Curator for International Art at Tate for an insight into the ‘Theatre Picasso’ exhibition looking at Picasso’s work, maybe going behind the mask of the Artist himself and looking at the influence of his work today too.The ‘Theatre Picasso’ exhibition continues at Tate Modern until 12 April 2026. Audio described tours of the exhibition with one of Tate’s Visitor Engagement Assistants can be booked in advance by either emailing [email protected] or calling 020 7887 8888. More details about the ‘Theatre Picasso’ exhibition can be found on the following pages of the Tate website - https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/theatre-picassoImage shows: 'Bottle of Vieux Marc, Glass, Guitar and Newspaper' (1913) Tate. © Succession Picasso DACS, London 2025.

The RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and shape what accessible media looks like in the years ahead.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Sonali Rai, RNIB’s lead on Media, Culture and Immersive Technology to find out how day one went and some of the highlights for day two.(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 written in black in a smaller font)

More from Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 as David Hogg caught up with one of the keynote speakers Nicoletta Primo.Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.

At the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025, our David Hogg spoke with Susan Shippey to learn more about the rebranded Vision Collaborative Scotland. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.

Our David Hogg was at the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 and spoke with RNIB NI’s Country director Robert Shilliday.Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.

More now from Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 as David chats with Julie Ritchie from Deafblind Scotland.Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern

What’s it like volunteering with the RNIB at a conference? David Hogg spoke with Joyce McEwan, a sighted guide at the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.

More now from the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 as David catches up with RNIB Scotland’s Neil Atkinson. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.

Let’s head back to Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025 where David spoke to some more delegates before the event got started.Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.

Let’s head to the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2025. Before the conference got underway, David Hogg caught up with James Adams. Image shows a large ballroom, with conference delegates sitting around tables, all facing the front of the room where there are two screens with conference branding. James Adams, RNIB Scotland Country Director is speaking at the lectern.

Oily Cart use a multi-sensory approach to create theatre, and their latest production creates a nest of hundreds of real plants in a production designed for disabled children.Amelia learns more from Artistic Director Ellie Griffiths...Learn more about Oily Cart on their website - When the World Turns - Oily CartSee the production first at Liberty Festival 2025, the Mayor of London’s flagship disability arts festival. Learn more about Liberty Festival here - Liberty Festival 2025 | Welcome to Wandsworth 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 written in black in a smaller font.

To mark 200 years of the modern railway, Sight Loss Council members are sharing their accessible train travel stories. David Hogg finds out more…

RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium brings together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. Barry Snell chats with Allan Russell as he gets ready to chair the two-day event.Image shows Allan smiling and standing at a podium. He's wearing a light pink short sleeve shirt.

Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordinary lives of blind and partially sighted people: individuals thriving in their careers, pursuing their passions and overcoming barriers. On Friday 12 September 2025 the first day that the exhibition was open to the general public RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Luke and Ruby, father and girlfriend of blind climber Lux Losey-Sail to find out what they both thought of some of the 22 portraits of the blind and partially sighted people who feature in the exhibition. For more about the Seen photography exhibition, Joshua’s portraits of the 22 blind and partially sighted people who feature in the exhibition along with written and recorded audio descriptions of the portraits do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/join-us-this-september-for-the-launch-of-seen/welcome-to-seen/ Image shows a creatively angled photo showing off the exhibition space before the doors opened. Well lit, with white walls and ceiling, the photos hang along the wall with additional spotlights above. Tall bar stools and tables are set up in the middle of the space, waiting for visitors to come in and enjoy the space.

A recent YouGov poll shows one in five UK parents feel their children often can’t read print in the way it is presented to them at school. David Hogg finds out about RNIB Bookshare, a free service which can level the playing field. Find out more about RNIB Bookshare here: Home - RNIB Bookshare 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 written in black in a smaller font.

Through ‘Andrea Bocelli - Because I Believe’ Film Director, Cosima Spender showcases the life of one of the world’s greatest singers, Italian blind opera and pop singer Andrea Bocelli, from humble beginnings to sold-out shows around the world which will be in selected cinemas across the world from 21 September 2025.With unprecedented access into the celebrated tenor’s life, Cosima followed Andrea Bocelli beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living, and for the first time allowing Bocelli to tell his story in his own words. The film weaves together heartfelt narratives from friends, family and close associates, offering an enchantingly intimate look into his life, and creating a truly inspirational film for his fans to come together and enjoy on the big screen.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Cosima to find out more about how her documentary film ‘Andrea Bocelli - Because I Believe’ came about, talking about the process of the filming of the documentary and the close relationship Cosima had with Andrea, his family and close friends that gives us a real insight into his life both on-stage and off-stage. You will find details about cinema screenings of ‘Andrea Bocelli - Because I Believe’ on the following website link - https://cinema.andreabocelli.comTo find out more about Andrea Bocelli do visit his website - https://www.andreabocelli.comImage shows Andrea Bocelli on stage in profile. He is wearing a sparkly gold coloured jacket, a pale blue shirt and black tie. Slightly out of focus in the shadowy background is two rows of people wearing golden costumer and facepaint.

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 charity’s annual report, an accessible photography exhibition and hosting an accessible media symposium with some of the biggest names in global broadcasting.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnect Image Shows A Smiling Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, Wearing Glasses And A Grey Jacket.

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025This week we are celebrating 20 years of Stage Experience the Youth Theatre Company at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with their production of ‘West Side Story’ through the talents of the young performers with description by Professional Audio describer Remy Lloyd.About Stage Experience and their production of ‘West Side Story’.Stage Experience, the Youth Theatre Company based at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham celebrate their 20th anniversary with the iconic musical, West Side Story. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story is not only one of the greatest love stories of all time, but it also features a stirring score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim including Tonight, I Feel Pretty, Maria and America.Tony and Maria are two star crossed lovers, caught between warring street gangs. Will their love conquer the bitter Sharks and Jets rivalry or will it all end in tragedy? With dazzling dance, mesmerising music and a sizzling storyline, get ready to see the stars of the future shine on stage.Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins. Book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince, by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens.This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. You will find more about Stage Experience at the Alexandra Theatre on their Facebook page which can be found on the following link or by searching for them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alexandrastageex?locale=en_GB (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 written in black in a smaller font)

Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt.Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordinary lives of blind and partially sighted people: individuals thriving in their careers, pursuing their passions and overcoming barriers.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there for the launch of the Seen photography exhibition on Thursday 11 September 2025 and caught up with Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees to find out more about what it was like for Anna being photographed by Joshua Bratt and how the exhibition will hopefully change the general publics opinion and perception of what life is like for blind and partially sighted people. If you're in London this weekend, free tickets are still available for Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. Book here: Seen Photography Exhibition Tickets, Multiple Dates | EventbriteCan't visit in person? Check out the portraits and the audio description online: https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/join-us-this-september-for-the-launch-of-seen/welcome-to-seen/Image shows a creatively angled photo showing off the exhibition space before the doors opened. Well lit, with white walls and ceiling, the photos hang along the wall with additional spotlights above. Tall bar stools and tables are set up in the middle of the space, waiting for visitors to come in and enjoy the space.

Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordinary lives of blind and partially sighted people: individuals thriving in their careers, pursuing their passions and overcoming barriers. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there for the launch of the Seen photography exhibition on Thursday 11 September 2025 and caught up with Photographer Ian Treherne about what it was like having his portrait taken by fellow Photographer Joshua Bratt and turning the tables and taking Joshua’s portrait too. If you're in London this weekend, free tickets are still available for Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. Book here: Seen Photography Exhibition Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Can't visit in person? Check out the portraits and the audio description online: https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/join-us-this-september-for-the-launch-of-seen/welcome-to-seen/ Image shows a creatively angled photo showing off the exhibition space before the doors opened. Well lit, with white walls and ceiling, the photos hang along the wall with additional spotlights above. Tall bar stools and tables are set up in the middle of the space, waiting for visitors to come in and enjoy the space.

Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordinary lives of blind and partially sighted people: individuals thriving in their careers, pursuing their passions and overcoming barriers. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there for the launch of the Seen photography exhibition on Thursday 11 September 2025 and caught up with Barrister Jessikah Inaba about what it was like having her portrait taken by Joshua and exploring the tactile version of her portrait too in Temple Hall in London. If you're in London this weekend, free tickets are still available for Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. Book here: Seen Photography Exhibition Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Can't visit in person? Check out the portraits and the audio description online: https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/join-us-this-september-for-the-launch-of-seen/welcome-to-seen/ Image shows a creatively angled photo showing off the exhibition space before the doors opened. Well lit, with white walls and ceiling, the photos hang along the wall with additional spotlights above. Tall bar stools and tables are set up in the middle of the space, waiting for visitors to come in and enjoy the space.

Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt.Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordinary lives of blind and partially sighted people: individuals thriving in their careers, pursuing their passions and overcoming barriers.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there for the launch of the Seen photography exhibition on Thursday 11 September 2025 and caught up with Archer Clive Jones to find out more about being photographed by Joshua and finding out more about himself through the description of the portrait too.If you're in London this weekend, free tickets are still available for Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. Book here: Seen Photography Exhibition Tickets, Multiple Dates | EventbriteCan't visit in person? Check out the portraits and the audio description online: https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/join-us-this-september-for-the-launch-of-seen/welcome-to-seen/Image shows a creatively angled photo showing off the exhibition space before the doors opened. Well lit, with white walls and ceiling, the photos hang along the wall with additional spotlights above. Tall bar stools and tables are set up in the middle of the space, waiting for visitors to come in and enjoy the space.

Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordinary lives of blind and partially sighted people: individuals thriving in their careers, pursuing their passions and overcoming barriers. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there for the launch of the exhibition on Thursday 11 September 2025 and caught up with Online baker and cookbook author Penny Melville-Brown to find out more about the experience of being photographed by Joshua in her kitchen and how she hopes the exhibition will help to change people’s perceptions of sight loss and what blind and partially sighted people are capable of doing with maybe just a bit of help and assistance. If you're in London this weekend, free tickets are still available for Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. Book here: Seen Photography Exhibition Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Can't visit in person? Check out the portraits and the audio description online: https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/join-us-this-september-for-the-launch-of-seen/welcome-to-seen/ Image shows a creatively angled photo showing off the exhibition space before the doors opened. Well lit, with white walls and ceiling, the photos hang along the wall with additional spotlights above. Tall bar stools and tables are set up in the middle of the space, waiting for visitors to come in and enjoy the space.