Best Disabilty Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep1128: Welcome Service At Yorkshire Cricket Club 7:19

1d ago7:19

7:19

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.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Possibilities Episode 8: MI-DDI 40th Anniversary Part Two 22:14

8d ago22:14

22:14

In 2023, MI-DDI celebrated 40 years of service. To commemorate this milestone, we produced a three-part podcast series highlighting our organization’s past, present, and future. The series features interviews with key individuals who have shaped MI-DDI’s journey. In part two, we hear from Angela Martin, Elizabeth Janks, LuAnn Loy, and Michael Bray.…

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S2 Ep1127: GiveVision Headset for Football and Live Events 6:40

10d ago6:40

6:40

Our Daivd Hogg finds out about a devices that can make watching live football much more accessible for blind and partially sighted fans…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1119: Scottish Disability Sport Host National Exhibition On 14th June 6:18

15d ago6:18

6:18

On the 14th June Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), supported by The Motability Scheme, are hosting a national exhibition for people with a disability to find out what sports and physical activities they can get involved in. There will be opportunities to meet new people, learn about schemes and organisations that can offer support, and educational o…

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S2 Ep1120: RNC Head To The Goalball Club World Cup 7:08

15d ago7:08

7:08

Following their performance at last year’s European Goalball Club Association (EGCA) Women's Champions League, the RNC’s Women’s Goalball team has been invited to one of the sport's biggest tournaments next week. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the team’s preparations for the Goalball Club World Cup. You can find more information on the officia…

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S2 Ep1111: Female Futures Programme From The FA And Goalball UK 14:50

23d ago14:50

14:50

Goalball UK and The English FA have joined forces in the search for new female talent. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the ‘Female Futures’ programme. For more information on the programme, including how to take part - visit the Goalball UK website - Female Futures Programme – Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative! - Goalbal…

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S2 Ep1065: Audio Described Six Nations Rugby A Hit For ITV 7:51

2M ago7:51

7:51

ITV and Guinness helped to make this year’s coverage of the Men’s Six Nations rugby tournament more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out what the reaction has been like from sports fans. 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.…

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S2 Ep970: Latest From The Fen Tigers Goalball Team 7:10

3M ago7:10

7:10

After a busy few weeks of action, Hywel Davies has been catching up with the latest news from the Fen Tigers Goalball team. You can find more information on the Fen Tigers on their Facebook page - (20+) FacebookBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep969: Get Involved With Scottish Disabilty Golf 7:00

3M ago7:00

7:00

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell speaks to avid Alan Oliver and also to RNIB's Neil Atkinson, to learn how people living in Scotland can get involved in Disability Golf… To Find out more about Scottish Golf click here Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bol…

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S2 Ep772: How To Get Involved In Blind Football 4:29

3M ago4:29

4:29

Barry speaks to Esme Scantlebury from the charity Bloomsbury Football, who are aiming to help more blind and partially sighted children get access to football. Learn more about Bloomsbury Football and the service they provide Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline wi…

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S2 Ep968: Goalball UK Impact and Progress Report 2024 5:45

3M ago5:45

5:45

On 13 February 2025 Goalball UK published their Impact and Progress Report for 2024 with some great achievements for the sport too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Mark winder, Chief Executive of Goalball UK for a summary of some of the highlights from their 2024 Impact and Progress Report, a bit of a reminder about what Goalball is, …

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S2 Ep771: Down The Line - Episode 20 9:19

3M ago9:19

9:19

Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, the team break down league and European action.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Possibilities Episode 7: MI-DDI 40th Anniversary Part One 19:54

3M ago19:54

19:54

In 2023, MI-DDI celebrated 40 years of service. To honor this achievement, we recorded a series of interviews with several people who’ve played important roles in MI-DDI’s development over a three part podcast series covering MI-DDI’s past, present, and future. In our part one, we hear from Liz Bauer, Barbara W. LeRoy, and Janice Fialka. Transcript…

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S2 Ep770: Down The Line - Episode 19 9:33

4M ago9:33

9:33

Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at action from FA and Scottish Cups.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep769: Promoting Blind Golf 5:47

4M ago5:47

5:47

Barry Snell chats to Cameron McDiarmid, who is the golf club secretary at Dalmahoy and Country club. Cameron is keen to promote blind golf and discusses, with Barry, its many benefits for people with sight loss. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink…

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S2 Ep768: Fen Tigers To Host European Club Goalball Champions League 7:09

4M ago7:09

7:09

This February, the Cambridgeshire-based Fen Tigers goalball club will host the first qualifying round of the 2025 European Club Goalball Champions League competition. Hywel Davies has been speaking to Dan Roper ahead of the competition. Find out more about the competition here - EGCA Champions League 2025, Peterborough Stage - Goalball UK…

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S2 Ep767: 'Down The Line' - Episode 18 10:13

5M ago10:13

10:13

Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at third-round FA Cup action, as well as a preview of next week’s fixtures.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep766: 'Down the Line' Episode 17 - David Kellacher Interview 9:28

5M ago9:28

9:28

In our weekly football round up ‘Down The Line’, football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. But in a very special episode, host Neil Atkinson speaks to group-member David about his experiences as a blind football fan.…

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S2 Ep765: Sailing Opportunity For Blind And Partially Sighted People. 6:41

5M ago6:41

6:41

Each year, Sailing Vision, runs a yachting week on the South Coast of England. They encourage blind and partially sighted people to come along and try their hand at sailing along the picturesque coastline and you can be a complete novice with no sailing experience. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Vicki Sheen, from Sailing Vision, to fin…

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S2 Ep764: RNIB See Sport Differently Champion Nominated For BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Unsung Hero Award 8:05

5M ago8:05

8:05

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S2 Ep763: Sports Club For Disabled People Rises Like A Phoenix 8:12

6M ago8:12

8:12

Scottish Disability Golf and Curling is changing. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales to find out more. If you’d like more details on the club, go to www.phoenixcup.org.uk #RNIBConnect 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. Un…

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S2 Ep762: 'Down the Line' Episode 16 - Carl Macar Interview 16:41

6M ago16:41

16:41

In our weekly football round up ‘Down The Line’, football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. But in a very special episode, host Neil Atkinson speaks to RNIB Scotland volunteer Carl Macar about his experiences as a blind foo…

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S2 Ep761: 'Down The Line' - Episode 15 7:20

6M ago7:20

7:20

Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a busy week of fixtures. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a…

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S2 Ep760: 'Down The Line' - Episode 14 7:04

6M ago7:04

7:04

Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a busy week of fixtures. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a…

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S2 Ep759: Paralympian Discusses Non Physical Benefits Of Sport Participation 5:14

6M ago5:14

5:14

Stephen Clegg is a multi medal winning Paralympic swimmer and spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the benefits that come from participating in sport and physical activity. You might be surprised to find out that it’s not just all about physical fitness and competition! #RNIBConnect Image shows Stephen. He's a young man with short blon…

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S2 Ep758: Partially Sighted Football League Chairperson George Ferguson 12:29

6M ago12:29

12:29

The Partially Sighted Football League is a breeding ground for talent on the international stage, but it’s also a place for new players to pick up the game and have some fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information on the league, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/PartiallySightedFootballLeague Or visit the FA's page on…

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S2 Ep757: VI Fan Makes Football History 7:55

7M ago7:55

7:55

A visually-impaired football fan and his guide dog have become the first pair to visit all 42 Scottish league grounds. Jon Attenborough has been sharing his journey with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. 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. U…

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S2 Ep756: 'Down The Line' - Episode 13 7:15

7M ago7:15

7:15

Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a week of upsets and ahead to Nations League fixtures.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep754: Gold Medal Winning Paralympics VI Cyclist Sophie Unwin Shortlisted for Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year 2024! 7:15

7M ago7:15

7:15

Fantastic news now for Paralympics GB Gold medal winning Tandem cyclist Sophie Unwin as Sophie has just been shortlisted for The Sunday Times Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award. Sophie and her Pilot Jenny Holl had a very successful Paris 2024 Paralympic Games winning Gold in the road race, Gold in the 3000m Individual pursuit, Silve…

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S2 Ep755: 'Down The Line' - Chatting With Record Breaking Football Fan Jon Attenborough 24:29

7M ago24:29

24:29

Dundee United supporter Jon Attenborough and guide dog Sam recently became the first man and dog pair to visit every single SPFL stadium. RNIB's Neil Atkinson spoke to Jon about his experiences.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Season 3, Episode 30, Part 3: Jamie Minotti & Mark McLarry, "Hiring People With Disabilities Is Smart Business" 30:10

7M ago30:10

30:10

Send us a text Discover how embracing inclusivity transforms a business and its community. Join us as we spotlight Jamie Minotti and Mark McLarry, the visionary co-founders of My Yard Live Beer Company, who are pioneering inclusive employment practices for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through their inspiring collaboration with remark…

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S2 Ep753: Down The Line - Episode 12 8:13

7M ago8:13

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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a busy week of domestic and European fixtures.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep752: English FA Launch 'Football Without Limits' Disability Strategy 9:07

7M ago9:07

9:07

The English FA have launched a new strategy to guide their disability football sides over the next four years. Hywel Davies spoke to the FA’s Head of Para Performance to find out how the strategy will be implemented. You can read the strategy in full at this link - Football without limits - FA Disability Football Strategy | England Football…

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S2 Ep751: World's First VI Rugby Tournament Heading To The UK 4:29

7M ago4:29

4:29

The very first VI Rugby tournament will be held in the UK later this month. Hywel Davies has been hearing how you can be there in person.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep750: England's VI Futsal Team Prepare For The European Championships 3:48

7M ago3:48

3:48

The England Visually Impaired Futsal side are in action this week at the sport’s European Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies spoke to captain John McDougall ahead of the tournament kicking off.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Season 3, Episode 29, Part 2: Jamie Minotti & Mark McLary, "Brewing Inclusion - Literally" 29:27

7M ago29:27

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Send us a text Discover how a unique brewery initiative is redefining community inclusion and empowerment as we sit down with My Yard Live Beer Company's co-founders, Jamie Minotti and Mark McLary. The "Four Dudes" – James Zoul and his friends, who all have disabilities – have turned what began as simple cleaning tasks into a powerful movement with…

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Season 3, Episode 28, Part 1: Jamie Minotti & Mark McLary, "Organically Inclusive Employment : The Journey of My Yard Live Beer Company" 35:56

7M ago35:56

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Send us a text Imagine transforming the excitement of a music festival into a community hub where families gather, connect, and enjoy a cold brew—this is the vision brought to life by Jamie Minotti and Mark McLary, co-founders of My Yard Live Beer Company. These innovative entrepreneurs have crafted a unique space in San Marcos, California, merging…

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S2 Ep749: Down The Line - Episode 11 8:49

7M ago8:49

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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a busy weekend of fixtures.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Season 3, Episode 27, Part 3: Kristen & James Zoul, "Living the Dream: Brewing Beer to a Disneyland Cruise" 25:08

7M ago25:08

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Send us a text Discover the vibrant, fulfilling lives of Kristen and James Zoll, a married couple who redefine independence and interdependence while living with Down syndrome. In this uplifting episode, Kristen reveals her journey to finding purpose through her work at Love Works and volunteer efforts at St. Michael's Center, while James brings a …

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S2 Ep748: UK Blind Baseball Association Interview 8:43

8M ago8:43

8:43

Have you ever fancied trying out blind baseball? Well Hubert has been speaking to the UK Blind Baseball association to learn more about the sport, and what’s being done around the UK to promote it.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep747: Down The Line - Episode 10 9:02

8M ago9:02

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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at some of the recent international fixtures in the Nations League, plus a look ahead to this weekend’s domestic fixtures.…

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Season 3, Episode 26, Part 2 : Kristen & James Zoul "Our Engagement, Wedding, and Making Marriage Work" 18:09

8M ago18:09

18:09

Send us a text What happens when love transcends boundaries and societal expectations? Meet Kristen and James Zoll, a married couple with Down syndrome, whose remarkable relationship is nothing short of inspirational. In this heartwarming episode of the Born Fabulous Podcast, we explore their unique living arrangement, which balances independence w…

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Season 3, Episode 25, Part 1, Kristen & James Zoul with Lynn Metzger : "Pulling Back the Curtain - A Married Couple Who Has Down Syndrome" 21:41

8M ago21:41

21:41

Send us a text What if living independently with a disability didn't just mean surviving, but thriving? Meet James Zoll and Kristen Ruppel Zoll, a remarkable couple both living with Down syndrome, as they share their story of love, independence, and teamwork. Joined by their dedicated Home Health Aid, Lynn Metzger, discover how James and Kristen ha…

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S2 Ep746: Down The Line - Episode 9 8:18

8M ago8:18

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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a busy run of games across the leagues.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep745: Latest News From British Blind Sport 02/10/2024 4:51

8M ago4:51

4:51

Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the team at British Blind Sport about their various events and opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to try some new sports and activities. This time they're looking at another free Have A Go Day and a swim gala for all abilities. If you’d like more info, go to www.britishblind…

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Season 3, Episode 24, Part 8: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "From Uncertainty to Independence- It's a Journey" 18:36

8M ago18:36

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Send us a text What happens when the dreams you have for your children shift dramatically? June and Jim Zoll, along with Melody and Bob Ruppel, share their heartfelt stories of raising young adults with Down syndrome and the transformative role of advocates like Lisa Hotelen and organizations such as LifeWorks. Hear them recount their initial uncer…

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S2 Ep744: Down The Line - Episode 8 8:55

8M ago8:55

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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a busy run of games across the leagues.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep743: Build Up To The 'Blind Baseball International Cup' 8:23

8M ago8:23

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In the build up to this weekend’s ‘Blind Baseball International Cup’, we’ve been hearing about preparations for the event from hosts ‘British Baseball’ and organisers, the ‘World Baseball Softball Confederation’. More information on tickets for the competition can be found here - World Baseball Softball Confederation Blind Baseball International Cu…

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S2 Ep742: 'Blind Baseball International Cup' Comes To The UK This Weekend 7:12

8M ago7:12

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Great Britain are in action this weekend at the ‘Blind Baseball International Cup’. Hywel Davies has been hearing about preparations for the tournament, plus how you can get involved. More information on tickets for the competition can be found here - World Baseball Softball Confederation Blind Baseball International Cup '24 Tickets, Multiple Dates…

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Season 3, Episode 23, Part 7: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "All About Love: Engagement, Marriage, Relationship Guidance, and Sex" 24:55

8M ago24:55

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Send us a text What's the magic formula for a memorable wedding that honors family traditions and supports future financial stability for children with Down syndrome? Join us on this heartwarming episode of the Born Fabulous Podcast where we share the touching journey of James Zoll and Kristen Ruppel's engagement through the loving voices of their …

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