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Partially Sighted Podcasts
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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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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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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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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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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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
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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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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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Podcast about astronomy and the joys of watching the skies at night--and sometimes during the day
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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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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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Thanks for listening to Sam from Kitchen Gadgets Club. You can find Sam and her chef hubby Dom over at www.KitchenGadgetsClub.com explore their monthly gadget membership or connect with them on social media. They also have a twice weekly newsletter that is 100% free and shares their love of cooking with gadgets. Sam & Dom are also Sunday Times Bestselling Cookbook authors and their books have sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide.
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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 Ep1396: Great British Bake Off - Looking for Blind and Partially Sighted Bakers for the Next Series
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8:58Are 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 Gre…
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Magic With Gadgets Is Back + Partially Sighted + The Air Fryer
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19:43Magic With Gadgets Is Back + Partially Sighted + The Air Fryer Yeah the Magic With Gadgets podcast is back after the summer break. We have had a lovely summer but we have missed chatting to you about kitchen gadgets. In this episode we are giving you a recap as well as sharing my own experience as a partially sighted person as you are all asking me…
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S2 Ep1180: Opportunity For Blind And Partially Sighted People IN Lancashire To Try Out Different Sports With Help From The Lancashire Sight Loss Council
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5:39If you are blind or partially sighted, and would like to see what sports you can play which have been created or adapted with sight loss in mind, the Lancashire Sight Loss Council is putting on an event to allow people to do just that.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Accessibility of apps, Apple Ultra Watch 3 & Sky TV Audio Description
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57:39Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup! Explore the latest in accessible technology with Vision Ireland’s David Redmond as we discuss the We…
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S2 Ep1413: Lachi Discusses Her New Book "I Identify as Blind..."
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22:05Award-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.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep1412: Upcoming Events From Children's Charity VICTA
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6:31Children 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…
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To find out how RNIB Northern Ireland is marking World Sight Day this Thursday, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny…By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep1408: World Sight Day 2025 and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
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8:06For 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 Campaig…
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S2 Ep1410: RNIB Cymru Launch New Manifesto
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16:21RNIB 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.pdfBy RNIB Connect Radio
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By Sam @ Kitchen Gadgets Club
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Episode 219 - Sexual Health and Education
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51:30Content warning: Mature themes discussed. In this episode, Shawn welcomes guests Keisha and Ellis and the three dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of sexual health and sex education for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Challenging the misconception that people with disabilities are non-sexual, this candid conversation explores t…
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Dolphin SuperNova: A Screen Reader and Magnifier for Every Stage of Sight Loss
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56:44Discover Dolphin SuperNova, the powerful screen reader and magnification suite for Windows, and learn how it supports blind and partially sighted users worldwide. Simon Kitchen from Dolphin Computer Access reveals their history, unique accessibility features, and a limited-time 50% discount for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion users. Steven Scott and Sha…
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S2 Ep1407: The Sense of Sculpture by Dr Victoria Claire
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16:55Dr 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 …
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AI, Privacy, and Smart Devices: A Blind Perspective on 2025 Tech
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56:45By Double Tap Productions Inc.
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585: Tech Talk 585: Talu Card, Shokz OpenDots Earbuds, Everyday AI Uses
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Inside the Development of Envision’s Accessible Smart Glasses
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S2 Ep1405: Sight Village Exhibition Returns To London
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S2 Ep1404: RNIB Fringe Panel Event at the Labour Party Conference 2025
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S2 Ep1181: Guide Dog Blogs: Maureen's Guide Dog Polly
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6:35This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Maureen, who talks about her retired guide dog Polly, who has very much changed her life. They also talk about Maureen's thoughts on getting another dog in the future.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Blind drummer Steve Burge is holding a fundraising drum clinic this week. David Hogg finds out more…By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep1402: Inclusive Design And The 'Talu Card'
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6:18How 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’.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep1401: Audio Drama Created By VI People From Teeside
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7:37Looking 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…
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The moon passes by a pair of planets. We have one of the closest full moons of the year. Venus gets away from the lion. And learn about the Saturn Nebula, named for the planet it sort of looks like in some views.
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Tipping Culture, Smart Canes, and Blind Travel Perks
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57:02Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into hilarious and thought-provoking conversations about tipping culture, blind travel perks, mini PCs, accessible tech, and listener feedback. From cultural clashes over restaurant gratuities to testing smart canes and talking FS Reader, this episode balances humour and genuine insights for blind and tech-curious…
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S2 Ep1398: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Talented Mr Ripley, AD Theatre Review
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6:15RNIB 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 …
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S2 Ep1399: Oban Blind Man Is Voice Of Lidl Self-Checkouts
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444: Elspeth Wilson - These Mortal Bodies
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57:45Today we chat to poet and author Elspeth Wilson about her debut novel, These Mortal Bodies, a gripping and atmospheric dark academia novel about toxic female friendships and obsession. Plus we find some brand new books in the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio
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S2 Ep1393: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 03/10/25
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9:24Each 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] You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for R…
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iPhone Air & Meta Ray-Bans: Accessible Tech Tested
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56:39Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup! Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a week of tech talk, laughter, and some surprising new purch…
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S2 Ep1397: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Becomes an RNIB Visibility Better Employer
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11:22Aneurin 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 emplo…
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Uber’s ADA Lawsuit & Amazon’s New Smart Home Tech
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56:00Amazon has unveiled its 2025 autumn hardware lineup, featuring the new Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, and updated Echo Show 8 and 11, alongside upgraded Ring and Blink cameras. Discover how Alexa Plus (Lady A+), enhanced audio, and AI-powered features are reshaping smart homes. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, joined by David Ward from the Echo Tips podc…
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S2 Ep1395: Making Payments More Accessible With The TaluCard
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10:13A 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…
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S2 Ep1394: Lee Miller - A Major Retrospective at Tate Britain
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12:51Tate 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…
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Global Voice - On the Road to Sao Paulo Episode 4
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46:32In this final episode of On the Road to Sao Paulo, we take you inside Plenary Session 3: “The Future of the Global Blindness Movement”, recorded live at the World Blindness Summit & WBU General Assembly. Chaired by Martine Abel-Williamson, the session brings together four global leaders—Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, Ana Peláez Narváez, Rosario Galarza,…
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Scottish Venues; A Career in Computer Science
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18:39Sight Scotland are a charity that provide support for vision impaired and blind people in Scotland. They have recently launched a report about the state of arts access across Scotland and a subsequent campaign that is calling for all venues across the country to be made accessible to visually impaired people. Scotland's culture secretary Angus Robe…
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584: Tech Talk 584: WeWalk Event, Touch Beyond Vision, Your Emails
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59:43This week, we hear how Hubert Pawelkiewicz got on when he visited the WeWalk smart cane event in London. Plus, Toby Davey hears about a photography exhibition that uses AI to makes photographs more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at R…
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