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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation.

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S2 · E1948
September 28 · 5 min
S2 Ep1948: Have Your Say On Smart Glasses
Do you use smart glasses in your everyday life? Maybe you have concerns about the technology and the way it’s being used. No matter your position, RNIB wants to hear your thoughts. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a new survey that’s gathering public opinion. You can find out more information on the survey here, Take part in our survey on AI smart glasses | RNIB
S2 · E1939
September 28 · 7 min
S2 Ep1939: Publication of The RNIB Cost of Living Survey Report
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Ross Meegan, RNIB Policy Lead shares some of the findings of the RNIB Cost of Living survey report, launched today (Monday 28 September 2026) showing the impact the increases in food prices and energy costs are having on the lives of blind and partially sighted people. All the comments and feedback from visually impaired people who took part in the Cost of Living Survey will help to form RNIB policy and campaigning work over the next few months and into 2027. The RNIB Cost of Living report can be found by clicking on to the following link and if you would like to find out more about other RNIB campaigning work and how to get involved do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/ 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.
S2 · E1946
September 26 · 9 min
S2 Ep1946: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 26/09/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference, Invictus Spirit Awards and some great news for RNIB Connect Radio. 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 Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline. Image a headshot photograph of Simon Antrobus smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short brown hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.
S2 · E1947
September 25 · 6 min
S2 Ep1947: SWDP Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau Devin Adams and Campbell Chalmers
See Work Differently Placements can be a great way for blind and partially sighted people to get into employment, but what’s a placement actually like? David Hogg spoke to Devin Adams and Campbell Chalmers from Stirling District Citizen Advice Bureau to find out 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.
S2 · E1947
September 25 · 5 min
S2 Ep1947: Rock en Seine Festival Audio Description
At this year’s Rock en Seine festival, VI concert goers could experience audio description of some of the headliners. David Hogg learns 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.
S2 · E1945
September 25 · 7 min
S2 Ep1945: VICS Take 'Four Out Of Five' To Belfast
Follow Visually Impaired people on a fateful train journey in a new production from VICS called ‘Four Out Of Five’. Amelia spoke to VICS Founder Kirin Saaed and Four Out Of Five Contributor Matthew Clarke to learn about the show. Four Out Of Five takes place from 7.30 to 8.30 pn on the 3rd October, book tickets and learn more here - Four Out of Five | The MAC Belfast 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.
S2 · E1944
September 25 · 12 min
S2 Ep1944: Award Winning Blind Comedian Takes To The Road With New Show.
Jamie MacDonald is a multi award winning blind comedian, writer and actor, from Glasgow. He’s back on the road with a new show and told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the idea behind it and why everyone has a mask… If you’d like to learn more about Jamie, go to https://jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com/about/ #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.
S2 · E1944
September 24 · 15 min
S2 Ep1944: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Dr. Beverly Deguid On Inclusive Mindfulness
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke to Dr. Beverly Deguid about how sight loss inspired her to create an inclusive mindfulness practise, how to develop self-compassion and how the sight loss sector can better serve the whole community. Learn more about Dr. Beverly here - The mindful poet | Linktree 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.
S2 · E1943
September 24 · 1 min
S2 Ep1943: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Conference Livestream With Kerry Firth From Fight For Sight
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia caught up with Kerry Firth from Fight For Sight who sponsored the livestream of this year's conference. Learn more about Fight For Sight here - Fight for Sight | Funding research breakthroughs and social change to Save Sight. Change Lives Learn more about Visionary here - 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.
S2 · E1942
September 24 · 3 min
S2 Ep1942: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - CEO Final Reflections
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia caught up with Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, for her highlights from the conference. Learn more about Visionary here - 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.
S2 · E1941
September 24 · 7 min
S2 Ep1941: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Steven Johnson On Endurance Challenges And App Development
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke to Steven Johnson, endurance challenge lover, Project Manager and Black Lens app Developer about what challenging physical competitions bring his life and how used AI to code for the Black Lens app. Learn more about Steven's work here - Steve Johnson - Warrington, England, United Kingdom | Professional Profile | LinkedIn 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.
S2 · E1940
September 24 · 6 min
S2 Ep1940: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Sustaining Ourselves And Eachother Panel Reflections
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke to some of the 'What it takes to sustain ourselves and eachother panellists' for their highlights from the discussion. Here she is speaking with Dr. Beverly Deguid - Freelance Mindfulness Teacher, Susanette Mansour - Transformation Consultant and former CEO, and Mark Upton - CEO of MyVision Oxfordshire. Learn more about Dr. Beverly Deguid here - Seeing Differently: My path into mindfulness and inclusive teaching by Beverly Duguid | The Mindfulness Network Learn more about Susanette Mansour here - Susanette Mansour - Eastside People Learn more about Mark Upton here - Mark Upton - 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.
S2 · E1938
September 23 · 8 min
S2 Ep1938: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - CAST On Responsible AI Use
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke with David Scurr from CAST (Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology) to learn more about how charities and individuals can start to explore AI responsibly and critically. Learn more about CAST on their website - Home - CAST 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.
S2 · E1936
September 23 · 5 min
S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Deafblind UK On Challenges And Lessons For Sight Loss Sector
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke with Kelly Taylor - Volunteer, Andrew William Barnes - Sensory Support Officer (Trainer) and Carolyn Greig - Children and Young People Lead about their workshop on Good Working Practice for People Living with Deafblindness. Learn more about Deafblind UK on their website - Deafblind UK | Supporting Deafblindness in the 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 written in black in a smaller font.
S2 · E1937
September 23 · 5 min
S2 Ep1937: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Janiece Wallace On Finding Community Through VI Tennis
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke with Janiece Wallace, who fell in love with VI tennis after lockdown. She shares how it's enabled her to find community and even compete at Wimbledon. Learn more about LTA on their website - The Official Home of Tennis For Britain | LTA 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.
S2 · E1936
September 23 · 5 min
S2 Ep1936: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Onvero CEO Sandi Wassmer On Blindness And ADHD
The Visionary Annual Conference is taking place in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke with Sandi Wassmer, the UK's first blind female CEO with ADHD, about the interaction between visual impairment and neurodivergence and her tips for women who want to take up leadership roles. Learn more about Sandi on the Onvero website - Sandi Wassmer - Onvero 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.
S2 · E1933
September 23 · 5 min
S2 Ep1933: RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly Update…
For this months RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly update RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Rosaleen Dempsey, RNIB Education and Children Training and Engagement Manager for news on the RNIB policy and campaigns work relating to children and young people in Wales. To find out more about the RNIB’s campaigns work in Wales and across the country do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/ 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.
S2 · E1935
September 23 · 5 min
S2 Ep1935: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Highlights From 'Navigating Uncertainty' Panel
The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke with the 'Navigating Uncertainty' panellists about the discussion highlights. She gained insights from Debra Allcock Tyler - Chief Executive Officer of Directory of Social Change, Harbi Jama - Philanthropy and Partnerships Leader, Sandi Wassmer - CEO of Onvero, and Tilly Dowler - The Blind Stylist. Learn more about Debra Allcock Tyler here - Directory of Social Change - Staff Learn more about Harbi Jama here - Harbi Jama - Helen Bamber Foundation | LinkedIn Learn more about Sandi Wassmer here - Sandi Wassmer - Onvero Learn more about Tilly Dowler here - Styled by Tilly: Personal styling, body shape & colour analysis 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.
S2 · E1935
September 23 · 3 min
S2 Ep1935: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - 'The Blind Stylist' Tilly Dowler On Conference Outfits
The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia spoke with 'The Blind Stylist' Tilly Dowler about her conference outfit and styling services. Learn more about Tilly on her website - Styled by Tilly: Personal styling, body shape & colour analysis Find her on social media @the_blind_stylist 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.
S2 · E1934
September 23 · 2 min
S2 Ep1934: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - CEO Lookahead
The Visionary Annual Conference has begun in Birmingham, where local, national, and international sight loss organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. Amelia is reporting from the event and spoke to the Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, at the start of the conference about what we can expect. 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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