Global Voice is the official podcast of the World Blind Union, bringing together diverse perspectives from blind and partially sighted people worldwide. This podcast consists of various standalone series that explore key topics such as accessibility, advocacy, inclusive policies, and innovations shaping the future. Through insightful conversations with experts, activists, and community leaders, WBU's Global Voice Podcast amplifies the experiences and leadership of those who are blind or part ...
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When you are blind or partially sighted, many people believe your options are limited. However, we believe the possibilities are limitless! Brought to you by Blind Beginnings, the Limitless podcast will inform, entertain, and provide insight and interviews on many diverse topics and with many interesting people. With every episode you will see that the opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted are truly ... limitless!
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News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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The National Trust Magazine is our ‘thank you’ to our members for helping us to look after special places. We’ve created this audio version so our blind and partially sighted members, or those who prefer to listen rather than read, can enjoy the magazine too. Look out for new episodes of this podcast in January, May and September.
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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sigh ...
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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 [email protected]. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially ...
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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topi ...
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If you want to find out what's on TV and what is audio described, check out our daily TV Guide podcast from RNIB Connect Radio. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differentl ...
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.
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Navigating the student journey Through Our Eyes. Created by Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Student Voices, Through Our Eyes is where blind and partially sighted young people get together to chat about the highs and lows of deciding on a course for higher education and applying to uni. Real topics, trends, and conversations. From attending open days, applying for DSA and student finance, choosing accommodation and figuring out uni life as a student with sight loss. This is a podcast for you. Whet ...
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The brainchild of the Baptist Men's Movement it distributes tapes and CDs 10 times a year and carries news from the Baptist Times and BMS World Mission as well as a review of activities from around the regions and activities at the colleges.
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If you are blind or partially sighted and have an interest in sport, whether it be as a participant or as an observer, this podcast is for you! Get involved and join the conversation by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech T ...
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Within Our Reach is a podcast by reachAbility Association that focuses on accessibility, inclusion and leveling the playing field at work and in your community.
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The Access For All Podcast Series aims to explore a variety of topics related to the intersection of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Partially sighted, visually impaired and physically disabled individuals lives as it relates to mental health, well-being and the accessing of mental health services. The Access For All podcast series is meant to create awareness, reduce stigma, educate and create opportunity for discussion around issues related to the intersection of physical disability and ment ...
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S2 Ep1541: More Support for Blind and Partially Sighted People in Brora
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8:45RNIB 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 Lorna Small from Brora.By RNIB Connect Radio
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A listen back to some 2025 highlights from later in last year including Percival Everett, Yael van der Wouden, Nate Lessore, Margaret McDonald, David Szalay and pay tribute to Frederick Forsythe and Dame Stella Rimington.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Spring 2026 audio edition highlights We hope the spring issue of National Trust Magazine will inspire you to experience all the season has to offer. In this issue, find out how taking the time to stand and stare can help your wellbeing in our cover feature, ‘Slowly does it’. Join interior design expert Michelle Ogundehin and National Trust Curator …
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Global Voice - Voices In Leadership Episode 3
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42:40In this episode of Voices in Leadership, Marc Workman, CEO of the World Blind Union, is joined by Yaw Ofori-Debra, Second Vice President of the World Blind Union and a long-time advocate from Ghana. Yaw reflects on his journey into advocacy, from student organizing to national, regional, and global leadership within the blind movement. The conversa…
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This week, we’re looking back at some of our favourite Tech Talk stories from 2025, and we’ll also be talking about some of the best tech purchases that we’ve made in the past 12 months. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear…
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S2 Ep1236: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Stormy Boy
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8:16This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline about her guide dog Storm, who has very much lived up to his name.By RNIB Connect Radio
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A listen back to some 2025 highlights from early last year including AJ West, Yael van der Wouden, Rachel Kushner, Clare Mackintosh, Lucy Edwards and pay tribute to narrator Steve Hodson.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Laura Kirker on Bringing Hogwarts to Life in Dolby Atmos
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57:13Explore the magical world of Harry Potter like never before with this in-depth conversation featuring Laura Kirker, the voice behind Double Tap's emails and a key creative force in the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Discover how immersive Dolby Atmos audio, world-class voice talent, and meticulous sound design are bringing the wizarding wor…
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S2 Ep1550: Christmas Traditions With Emmy Anstee
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7:04Happy Holidays! On RNIB Connect Radio we spoke with young Emmy Anstee to find out how she and her family make the festive period inclusive. 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 sma…
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Double Tap Meets Mr. F: Trust, Tech, and Accessible Media
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58:15Discover the story behind Mr. F, the voice and driving force behind AMI Audio, as Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pull back the curtain on the evolution of accessible broadcasting. From live newspaper readings to YouTube podcasts and the impact of AI on media, this conversation dives deep into how radio and podcasting connect the blind and partially …
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596: Tech Talk 596: Tech Talk Christmas Special 2025
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57:43This week, it’s the Tech Talk Christmas special. Along with a full plate of our usual accessible technology offerings, we’ll be thinking about the impact that technology has on us at this time of year. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speak…
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S2 Ep1549: Outgoing Chief Exec Looks Back At Charity’s 2025
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10:53Matt Stringer is standing down as the CEO of UK sight loss charity RNIB. Before he signed off, he spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell to look back at the charity’s 2025 and take a look ahead to what’s in store for 2026. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk…
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S2 Ep1540: Charity Chief Exec Bids Farewell To RNIB
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18:45After 7 years at the helm of the UK’s leading sight loss charity, Matt Stringer has decided to step down as it’s Chief Executive. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with Matt to look at his time with the charity and what the future holds for him, beyond the boardroom. #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer, A Smiling Matt Wearing…
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The Real Future of Accessible Tech: Wearables, AI, and Braille in 2026
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56:00Explore the future of accessible tech for blind users in 2026, from the affordability crisis in Braille displays to the rise of AI-powered wearables and smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and upcoming Google Glass. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a candid year-end conversation about the state of assistive technology for blind and vision-impair…
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Join Jonathan Abro on his bus trip around the Balkans. The first stop is the capital of Albania, Tirana. Liaten to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm. 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…
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S2 Ep1235: Guide Dog Blogs: Caronline's Mothering Guide Dog Nuna
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5:54This week on guide dog blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline, about her 4th guide dog. This time, it's Nuna's turn, Caroline tells us how Nuna came to her at the right time, and we find out what she was like when Caroline was pregnant with her daughter, and how Nuna approached her.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep1547: UK Guide Dogs Charity Reflects On 2025
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8:40As we draw closer to the end of 2025, the CEO of Guide Dogs has been looking back at the year and ahead to 2026. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Andrew Lennox to find out how the charity has faired through the year. To learn more about Guide Dogs, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bol…
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RNIB Connect Radio caught up with members of RNIB’s Campaigns team to hear about some of the most successful work undertaken this year, and a look ahead to what 2026 might hold.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Your Feedback: Community Emails and Holiday Surprises
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57:24Discover hilarious and heartfelt holiday stories from Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, as they share festive tech mishaps, delivery driver tales, blind life experiences, and exciting Double Tap holiday programming. This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with cod…
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S2 Ep1542: RNIB Volunteers Visit Windsor Castle For The Big Help Out And The Big Lunch
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14:32RNIB volunteers attended an event by the Big Help Out and The Big Lunch, for their majesties the King and Queen and the President and First Lady of Germany. Jonathan Abro represented the RNIB volunteers and told amelia about his experience. Learn more about The Big Help out here - The Big Help Out | Returning in 2026 – Get Involved Listen to Jonath…
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455: Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones - Christmas with the Map Men Part 2
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57:44In today's Read On, Robert Kirkwood chats to the Map Men, also known as Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones about their debut book This Way Up - When Maps Go Wrong (and why it matters). In the second part of their chat they discuss accessibility, made up mountains, an audiobook co-incidence and even have a feel of a tactile map from RNIB. Plus we'll …
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The retakes, the chaos and the glimpse into the new year. Kate shares how this podcast grew from an imperfect idea to a resource for blind and partially sighted students navigating university life.By Thomas Pocklington Trust
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S2 Ep1545: Sight Loss Sports Charity Reflects On 2025
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11:17As we approach the end of 2025, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, to look back at the year and ahead to 2026. To find out more about the charity, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Conn…
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S2 Ep1544: Lord Holmes Calls For Urgent Employment Action
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12:18Lord Chris Holmes has raised a question in the UK House Of Lords regarding the shocking employment gap faced by blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Lord Holmes about the figures, the reasons for the worsening gap and what can be done to help more visually impaired people into employment. #RNIBConnect Imag…
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Be My Eyes & Art Of Fauna Wins Apple Award, Pluto TV Gets AD & Is Android The Future?
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57:02Explore the latest in accessible tech for blind users with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From award-winning apps like Be My Eyes and Art of Fauna to Pluto TV’s audio-described content, this episode blends humour, real-life experiences, and valuable app recommendations. Aira is proud to sponsor Double Tap, supporting a community that values indepen…
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Are you an early-bird, a dipper or a last-minute panicker? Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC to find out about each of the “filing-styles” people are using for their Self Assessment tax return. For more information on Self Assessment, visit the Gov.uk website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.UK…
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S2 Ep1539: Sporting CEO Looks Back At 2025
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11:12David Clarke is the Chief Exec of the British Paralympic Association and he’s been talking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about 2025 and what 2026 holds for the organisation. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters A Solid Pink Line Below with Connect Radio Underneath…
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S2 Ep1538: International Tournament For Disabled Golfers On The Horizon.
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14:11A major international golf tournament for golfers with a wide range of disabilities, including those who are blind or partially sighted, will be taking place in the USA, this summer. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold B…
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