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RNIB are launching a new phase of their Out of Sight Campaign and you can get involved. Amelia spoke to Vivienne Francis, RNIB Chief Strategy And Public Affairs Officer, to learn more. Join RNIB's call to action and sign our petition: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight 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 pivotal European clinical trial of a new electronic eye implant has seen remarkable results. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed 84% of participants were able to read letters, numbers and words using prosthetic vision through an eye that had previously lost its sight due to the untreatable progressive eye condition, geographic atrophy with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Mahi Muqit, senior vitreoretinal consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London who lead the UK arm of the trial to explain more about the results of the study and the technology used too. There is more information about this new pioneering eye device on the following pages of the Moorfields Eye Hospital website which also includes a link to register on the Moorfields research portal, ROAM which will give you access to current and future research - https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/news/pioneering-eye-device-restores-reading-vision-to-blind-eyes (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)

UK sight loss charity RNIB, has launched the first round of its job placements for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Heather Barbara, RNIB Employment Advisor, to find out more. If you’d like more info on the job placements, go to www.rnib.org.uk/jobs You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo

Find out about a Peer-to-Peer Support Group in Northern Ireland, that helps connect blind and partially sighted 18- to 35-year-olds.Organised by RNIB Northern Ireland, the group organises engaging activities for members to try out and do something fun together.Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew are members of the group, Natalie Devine and Cerys Stewart.To inquire about the group, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email [email protected] 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.

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, a new tech offering from Be My Eyes and Tesco, there’s news from Waymo and are you thinking about Christmas?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.#RNIBConnectImage Show CEO of RNIB, Matt Stringer, Matt Is 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. As we celebrate the 250 anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we have a brand new stage adaptation of her comedy of manners with ‘Emma’ presented by Bath Theatre Royal at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith About ‘Emma’ “I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like” The beautiful, high-spirited Emma Woodhouse is determined that she will never marry but loves to meddle in her friends and neighbours’ relationships. When her confidante and former governess, Miss Taylor weds her fiancé Mr Weston, Emma, having introduced the couple, takes credit for the marriage and decides that a future in matchmaking lies ahead of her. So begins a comic journey through the lives and loves of Emma’s acquaintances but as the romantic web she weaves amongst her friends becomes ever more entangled, will Emma herself get swept up in true love’s wake…? Jane Austen’s enduring comedy of manners is filled with memorable characters – the dashing Mr Knightley, Emma’s friends Jane Fairfax and Harriet Smith, the mercenary Reverend Elton and his delightfully pretentious wife Augusta. This delightful new stage adaptation celebrates the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen‘s birth. To find out more about Bath Theatre Royal’s production of Emma as it continues on it’s UK tour do visit - https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/events/emma/ And for more about access at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre do go to - https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility/ (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)

Lets hear about another company that’s achieved RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer standard. David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from Happy Smiles Training and RNIB Employment Advisor Roy Imeson.

Channel 4’s reality challenge series ‘Hunted’ has returned. Ordinary people on the run from a team of expert hunters. But how different would the challenge be if you were partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been speaking to two of this year’s contestants.

RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to John Baptie from Ardersier.

International theatre-collective Fish in a dress will be bringing their critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ back to the Camden people’s Theatre from 22 - 25 October 2025 with audio description at every performance. ‘The City for Incurable Women’ is an outrageous tale of medical misogyny based on the true story of patients performing 'hysteria' onstage in 19th century Paris.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Helena McBurney, co-founder of International theatre-collective Fish in a Dress who also wrote ‘The City for Incurable Women’ to find out more about the show and the collective too.For more about ‘The City for Incurable Women’ by Fish in a Dress and the AD performances at Camden People’s Theatre do visit - https://cptheatre.co.uk/whatson/The-City-for-Incurable-Women-2025(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)

There’s a sale on in the RNIB Shop. David Hogg finds out more…

Scottish Queer International Film festival is back for it’s 10th year, with a variety of audio described films and accessible events. Amelia spoke to SQIFF Director Indigo Torres, SQIFF Access Coordinator Charlie Little and RNIB Scotland Social Action Community Co-ordinator James Kyle to learn more. See the programme and book your tickets here - SQIFF – Scottish Queer International Film FestivalImage 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.

Blind football teams from across the globe gathered in India earlier this month for two major competitions. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the sides from England got on.For more information about Blind Football, visit the FA's website - Blind Football | England Football

Paulina speaks with two young members of a peer-to-peer support group ran by RNIB Northern Ireland…Learn more about the services offered by RNIB NI here - Northern Ireland - services, support and information | RNIBImage 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.

It’s National Braille Week and we’re speaking to the team at Dot, hearing about their tactile graphics and multi-line braille display, the Dot Pad X.

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit 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 began buy talking about the announcement of RNIB’s new Chief Executive, Simon Antrobus who will be taking over from Matt in early January 2026 and then to a bit of a round-up of RNIB presence at the Political Party conferences including the RNIB Fringe Event at the Labour Party conference. 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 smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect (Image shows a smiling Matt)

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 Rifco Theatre, the award-winning theatre company behind hits like Frankie Goes to Bollywood and Britain's Got Bhangra, gave audiences an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment with ‘Surinderella’ at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Michael Hurst.About ‘Surinderella’Welcome to The Bolly-woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties, and the romance is straight out of a filmi blockbuster!Meet Surinder – sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters who give her the name Surinderella. Her only real support is the one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.Meanwhile, Prince Ravi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinderella, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling Bollywood Ball, a mystical slipper, and a lot of bakwas, Surinderella’s destiny is about to get a serious glow-up!Produced by Rifco Theatre & Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, in Association with Imagine Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre.For more about ‘Surinderella’ and the current tour do visit - https://www.rifcotheatre.com/live-shows/surinderella-2(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)

How can we embrace the colder seasons and look after our mental health? For our ‘wintering’ roundtable, we brought together four panellists to share tips for making the cold months feel a bit brighter and discuss how they’ve gotten through darker times in their lives. Join Professor of Applied Counselling and Psychotherapy Research in Sight Loss Mhairi Thurston, RNIB Connect Radio’s Pete Wild, Yoga teacher Dawn Blezard and Social Action Community Coordinator James Kyle for a cosy and candid roundtable. Learn more about Pete here - Meet the RNIB Connect Radio presenters | RNIB | RNIB Listen to Dawn on the Happy Hour - The Happy Hour - RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB Learn more about Mhairi here - Professor Mhairi Thurston

Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innovation, and cultural power. Hywel Davies found caught up with the author ahead of the book’s January release.

Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering a number of great opportunities in the winter months. Hywel Davies has been finding out what’s available. You can find more information on each of the events on the VICTA website: Young Achievers Create Family Day - The Tate Modern - VICTA 14-17s & Parents: Pasta Masterclass with Jamie Oliver’s Cookery School - VICTA 14-17 & Parent Chocolate Making Workshop - VICTA

To find out how RNIB Northern Ireland is marking World Sight Day this Thursday, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny…

For World Sight Day 2025 (Thursday 9 October 2025) the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB invite everyone to #LoveYourEyes and help make the case for eye care that is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone, everywhere.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon Darvil, Head of Communications and Campaigns at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), the organisation behind World Sight Day to find out more about WSD 2025, the #LoveYourEyes campaign, the Global Challenge and much more besides.To find out more about World Sight Day 2025, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, the #LoveYourEyes campaign, the Global Challenge and much more do visit - https://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day (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)

RNIB Cymru have set out four priorities for the Welsh Government ahead of the 2026 Senedd Elections. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.You can read a pdf document of the full manifesto 'A Fairer Wales: Equality in Sight', by visiting this link - RNIB_Cymru_manifesto.pdf

Dr Victoria Claire is a Professional Artist In Contemporary Sculpture who is also registered blind and her new exhibition ‘The Sense of Sculpture’ invites audiences to experience sculpture through touch, sound, and emotion in the dark at The Art House in Wakefield from 18 October to 1 November 2025. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Dr Victoria Claire and Damon Jackson-Waldock, Co -Executive Director at the Art House in Wakefield explain more about ‘The Sense of Sculpture’ and how the exhibition will help to show case how art can be made accessible to everyone and especially blind and partially sighted people. For more about ‘The sense of Sculpture’ at the Art House, Wakefield do visit - https://the-arthouse.org.uk/exhibitions/dr-victoria-claire-the-sense-of-sculpture/ To find out more about Dr Victoria Claire and her work do visit - https://www.victoriaclaire-beyondvision.com/contact (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)

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village London.For more information on the exhibition and how to get tickets, visit the QAC website - Sight Village London 2025 - NEW VENUE - Queen Alexandra College

At the recent Labour Party Conference in Liverpool over 40 corporate and business leaders joined the RNIB Fringe Panel Event where a dynamic panel of representatives from business and broadcasters shared how putting accessibility at the heart of their organisations can deliver real benefits to everyone. The panel was chaired by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at ITV News, who was joined by panel speakers Sumaira Latif from Proctor & Gamble, David Padmore from ITV, and Christopher Patnoe from Google showcasing the great work that these three organisations are doing around accessibility. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Vidar for an insight and overview of the RNIB Fringe Panel Event at the Labour Party Conference 2025 discussing some of the topics raised at the event from both the panel speakers and questions from the audience too. (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)

Blind drummer Steve Burge is holding a fundraising drum clinic this week. David Hogg finds out more.

How can RNIB help to shape the delivery of new products and services to ensure that they are as accessible and inclusive as possible? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the impact that working with RNIB’s Inclusive Design team has been having on the ‘Talu Card’.

Looking for a new audio drama, featuring guide dog shakes and guest-house mishaps? Blind and Partially sighted people from the Teeside area have been creating a 4-part audio series which is launching this month.Amelia spoke to Pam Bennett, the Managing Director or Going For Independence, 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.

Alan Macdonald, a blind man from Oban, recently became the voce of self-checkouts in Scottish Lidl stores. He told Amelia about the competition, recording process and celebrations. Contact Alan via email on [email protected] 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 step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition with ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio describer Carolyn Smith.About ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’“I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary.”Tom Ripley is a nobody – scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little white lies – until a chance encounter changes everything. When a wealthy stranger offers him an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy to bring home his wayward son, Dickie Greenleaf, Tom leaps at the opportunity. But in the sun-drenched glamour of 1950s Italy, surrounded by shimmering waters and whispered secrets, Tom is seduced by the life Dickie leads – the freedom, the wealth, the effortless charm. Fascination turns to obsession, and as his grip tightens on Dickie’s world, the lines between truth and deception begin to blur. What starts as an innocent opportunity spirals into a chilling game of lies, identity theft, and murder.In Mark Leipacher's new adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith's classic novel is reimagined for the stage in thrilling fashion! Originally published in 1955, the novel won the Grand Prix de Littrature Policire in 1957 and was named in 2019 on the BBC's list of the 100 most inspiring novels. Spawning movie adaptations, radio versions and TV spin-offs, don't miss its brilliant transition to stage this year!What is the story?From the smoky jazz bars of Manhattan to the golden coastlines of Italy in the 50s, the psychological thriller follows Tom Ripley, a nobody desperate to be somebody, slipping deeper and deeper into a labyrinth of lies, until the consequences of his choices begin to close in.The ten-strong ensemble cast is led by Ed McVey as Tom Ripley. Ed was one of the stars of The Crown. Bruce Herbelin-Earle from Netflix’s Free Rein is Dickie Greenleaf and EastEnders regular and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith stars as Marge Sherwood.For more about the tour of ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ along with dates and times of performances do visit - https://thetalentedmrripleyplay.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)

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio chat to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email [email protected] can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB Campaigns#RNIBConnect

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the first NHS Trust and Health Board in the UK to become an RNIB Visibility Better Employer. The Visibility Better Employer standard is an RNIB programme for employers, backed by major organisations including Tesco and the Department for Work & Pensions, helping them to become better and more inclusive employers for people with sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Katie Morgan-Jones, RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer Advisor, Liz Thomas, Recruitment Manager at the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and David Chaffey, ABHB Disability Inclusion Officer who is visually impaired and was instrumental in the Health Board applying to become an RNIB Visibility better Employer, to give an overview of the process of how an employer becomes an RNIB Visibility Better Employer and what it means to ABHB on becoming an RNIB Visibility Better Employer. To find out more about the RNIB Visibility Better Employer standard and what is involved in the process of becoming a more inclusive employer for people with sight loss do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/equality-and-employment/employers/visibly-better-employer-quality-standard/ (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)

Are you a fan of Channel 4’s baking show ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and think your baking might be worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake or good enough for you to become star Baker? Well now is your chance to take part in the technical challenge and bring your show stopper to the top table as Love Productions, the production company behind The Great British Bake Off, are really keen for blind and partially sighted people to apply and take part in the next series. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Molly Midlane, Casting Producer for the Great British Bake Off from Love Productions, to find out more about how you can apply as a blind or partially sighted person to become a contestant in the next series of Bake Off and how they are making the whole application process as accessible as possible for visually impaired people along with what assistance might be in place if you did make it to compete in that famous big white tent. For more about how to apply to become a contestant in the next series of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and to start your application process do visit - https://eu.castitreach.com/ag/love/gbbo17/welcome.html If you have any issues filling in the online application form do either email [email protected] or call Love Productions on 0117 456 8530. (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 type of accessible payment card could be making its way to your pocket very soon. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the TaluCard. For more information, visit the TaluCard website - Talu 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

Tate Britain presents the largest retrospective of photographer Lee Miller ever staged. Spanning the full breadth of Miller’s multifaceted practice, from her participation in French surrealism to her war reportage, the exhibition reveals how her innovative and fearless approach pushed the boundaries of photography, producing some of the most iconic images of the modern era. Around 230 vintage and modern prints, including works on display for the first time, are presented alongside unseen archival material and ephemera, shining a light on the richness of her photographic legacy.At the Press View of the Lee Miller exhibition on Tuesday 30 September 2025 and just after the Curator tour RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Saskia Flower, Assistant Curator, Modern and Contemporary British Art at Tate for an insight into the life and work of the Photographer Lee Miller.The Lee Miller exhibition continues at Tate Britain until 15 February 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 Lee Miller exhibition can be found on the following pages of the Tate website - https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/lee-millerImage shows and installation view of the Photography of Lee Miller exhibition at Tate Britain with framed photographs hung on peach and pale blue walls.

What birds can you listen our for as the leaves change? Where does the jack-o-lantern come from? Amelia shares the history, folklore and nature of October in this month's almanac. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - The year in nature 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.

A great opportunity for blind and partially sighted people living in South East London to try a range of VI sports at the South East London Sight Loss Council’s Free Live Well, Get Active Day at Sidcup Leisure Centre on Saturday 25 October from 12 noon to 5pm. Accessible sports and activities range from VI Tennis and VI Cricket to spin, Zumba, and yoga. All sessions are led by experienced coaches and are designed to be inclusive, so whatever your level, you can take part. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by South East London Sight Loss Council member Steve Reed who is also a keen VI Bowls player to explain more about the Free Live Well, Get Active Day. More details and a booking form to attend the Live Well, Get Active Day can be found on the following website - http://bit.ly/48avXiQ (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)

RNIB are launching a new series of support groups run by qualified counsellors. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the benefits of sharing your story. 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.

Our David Hogg finds out about who is eligible for domiciliary eye care in Scotland. He’s been speaking to Richard Spruce from Optometry Scotland

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week with it being National Eye Health Week Matt began by talking about the launch of the RNIB Scotland and RNIB Cymru manifestos in the lead up to the 2026 Scottish and Welsh elections, then to the RNIB’s presence at the party political conferences and the RNIB panel discussion at the up-coming Labour Party conference, and then ending with the WeWalk event in the RNIB’s Grimaldi Building earlier this week.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 9999Or ask your Amazon smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnect Image shows a smiling Matt

We’ll head to the Visionary Annual Conference one final time, as Amelia gets final reflections from the team behind the event.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.

What are some everyday uses of AI for your work or personal life? Amelia spoke to Helen Donkin from Henshaws, who is also studying a masters in AI, to learn about some great uses she’s come across. Learn more about Henshaws on their website - Henshaws - Beyond Expectations Tune into Tech Talk every Tuesday at 1pm, repeated on Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 5pm, to hear more ways Tech can make life easier, or listen on our website - Tech Talk | RNIB 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.Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Sarah Watson from The National Lottery Community Fund and Helen Donkin from Henshaws about their panel highlights. Learn more about The National Lottery Community Fund on their website - Home | The National Lottery Community FundLearn more about Henshaws on their website - Henshaws - Beyond ExpectationsImage 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.Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Char Speedy from Guide Dogs about how they are applying AI to support their work and sharing their learning with other charities.Learn more about Guide Dogs on their website - Guide Dogs | The Guide Dogs for the Blind AssociationImage 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. Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Amit Singh Kalley for tips on safe social media and AI use after the panel. Learn more about For Working Parents on their website - Meet The Team - For Working Parents Limited 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.

Blind Ambition have launched a new recruitment hub which aims to make job-hunting more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.Amelia spoke to founder Seema Flower at the Visionary Annual Conference 2025 to learn more and hear her tips for VI job seekers.Visit the Hub Website here - Blind Ambition: Visual Awareness Training for Disability InclusionImage 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.

What are some ideas you can use to make events and conferences more accessible and inclusive? 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 Amy Pearman from Visionary to hear what they’ve put in place. 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.

Join Amelia on the conference floor of the Visionary Annual Conference 2025 in Birmingham.She spoke to Shari Attuh, Lived Experience Leadership Projects Officer at Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), to learn more about her sight loss story and the experiences behind the workshop 'Getting it right, by getting real: Building safe spaces for Lived Experience.'Learn more about TPT on their website - Thomas Pocklington TrustImage 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 Joanne Teager from Blatchington Court Trust about supporting young VI people to self-advocate. Learn more about Blatchington Court trust on their website - Blatchington Court Trust – Supporting young people with sight loss across Sussex 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.