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This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers supp ...
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Retina UK

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Retina UK supports people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invests in medical research to ensure that people an lead a fulfilling life, now and in the future.
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Crow Tales are dark audio dramas created by writers Carolyn Allum, Clare Burman and Amy Mallett. Carolyn and Clare bring lived experience of sight loss to their writing practice. Stories draw from the haunted heritage of Suffolk, in the UK. Our podcast explores topics such as the supernatural, violence and death, all with a dark sense of humour. We use immersive audio approaches and recommend that you listen with headphones for full effect. If you dare.
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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 radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audioboo ...
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Double Tap

Accessible Media Inc.

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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. Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving ...
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Twice a month, delve into the world of macular disease with the Macular Society. Join us as we hear from eye care professionals, providing expert insight on the latest developments in research and evolving treatments. Listen as we also share first-hand stories and explore the support available for those living with sight loss. Episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information and additional support visit: https://www.macularsociety.org/
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RNIB TV Guide

RNIB Connect Radio

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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 (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Au ...
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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 radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - 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 techtalk@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/cha ...
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If you are a person who's life has been directly affected by physical sight loss, then this is the podcast for you! Whether you are the VIP (Visually Impaired Person) or a Sighted Supporter, LASLR is the place to find encouragement and information on discovering life after sight loss. Join hosts Derek and April as they share their experiences and insights from the last 17+ years of living life with visual impairment. This is more than just how to be blind...it is discovering life!
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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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Welcome to “Living Blind” (formerly Life In BALANCE), the official podcast of BALANCE for Blind Adults. This podcast explores the perspectives and lived experiences of people with sight loss, and delves into barriers, challenges, and real-life strategies for living life to the fullest. Each interview provides insights to inspire and inform. What is it like to live without sight in a sighted world? Come listen and learn! Visit our website at www.balancefba.org to learn more!
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A humorous and insightful new 4-part series which delves deeper into what life is really like for people with sight loss. Celebrity hosts Alex Jones, Adrian Chiles, Sophie Thompson and Jeff Brazier each discuss one of life’s everyday moments: love, family, friendship and parenting. They are joined by inspirational guests with varying degrees of vision impairment who talk honestly about the ups, the downs and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘INSPIRING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH TRAVEL’Despite losing my sight (registered blind/legally blind) due to a genetic version of Macular Dystrophy some 20 years ago, I still travel extensively mostly by myself. A great deal of travel is playing in blind/disabled golf events worldwide as I am one of the top blind/disabled golfers in the world having won 16 major titles in blind and disabled golf.I am posting podcasts from my travels around the world, Tibet, the USA, South Africa, the Khyber Pass i ...
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The ‘Sensing The Wild’ (STW) project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the podcast is helping people with sight loss to stay connected to our green spaces at home by listening to talks and sounds from their local parks and woodlands. With the support of the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and sponsored through HLF. Going for Independence is a community interest company (CIC ) established by founder member and MD Pam Bennett and is produced by Leigh Nicholson Project Coordinator 'Sensing ...
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Hi, I'm Justin Daubenmire! I am a blind certified exorcist. On TBE, I interview Christian guests who have been through an exorcism and we dive into all the supernatural and real life details. It's raw, real, and informative. Episodes are released monthly normally towards the middle of the month. Enjoy the show!
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Practice As Research aims to bring together the many different strands of practice-led/based research across all disciplines so as to not be limited by disciplinary conventions, but instead to benefit from cross-disciplinary fertilisation. In the wider academic communities, there are many terms in use to describe the research-practice nexus. For the sake of consistency we adopt the term 'practice as research'. Fundamentally, we consider practice as research any practice that is underpinned b ...
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There is no place in America that is devoid of justice more than the Justice System. As much as the pendulum has swung in favor of victims, we have seen it swing too far. Not in the sense of losing sight of them, but the loss of proportion. We must not lose sight of the criminal as well. Are they someone who lost their way so completely or can they too be restored? These are the questions we will seek to understand in this show.
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The Brilliant Resilient Club is a podcast dedicated to people who push past their physical comfort zone to gain mental resilience. Host Bhavani Vadde speaks to some amazing individuals who’re dealing with some big challenges - trauma, loss, illness - but rather than be defeated, challenged themselves something physical and as a result now feel better than ever. She came up with the idea when she took up up cold water swimming after having to stop work as a TV reporter during the pandemic bec ...
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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 radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) . Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/ ...
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Have you ever experienced the heart-wrenching sight of your world crumbling, whether due to fire damage, water loss, or an unforeseen disaster? Ever yearned for a magical solution to restore everything to its former glory? Join me, Chad Mallonee, the conjurer of restoration magic behind The Restoration Revolution Podcast, as I unveil captivating tales from my realm of transformation. Embark on a journey with me as I delve into the challenges of bringing homes and spaces back to life, sharing ...
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Welcome everyone to the Struggling Scientists Podcast. This is a podcast by Scientists, for Scientists. But also for aspiring Scientists, anyone science adjacent, and perhaps even hobbyists. Together we will be trying to bring back the fun in science. We all know the scientific field can be difficult and hard at times and it is easy to lose sight of our passion and enthusiasm. In this podcast, we will talk about Science and the people behind Science. Website: www.thestrugglingscientists.com
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Unlock the power of your metabolism with MetPro. MetPro specializes in helping people get “unstuck” in their aspirations to become healthier, better versions of themselves. Hear from MetPro coaches who’ve helped thousands of people transform their bodies using Metabolic Profiling, and other industry-leading experts in nutrition, fitness, and wellness. This question of “what will work for me” is what the team at MetPro is solving. MetPro is the first-ever evaluation-based system. Using coachi ...
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Braaains

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A podcast exploring the inner workings of our brains, mental health, & disabilities and how film & television portray them. Each episode, hosted by sisters Heather & Sarah Taylor, has an expert talk about a specific facet of our brains. Guests include therapists, scientists, and those with lived experiences and they share facts, insights, and how-tos with our listeners. We then discuss TV series and films that capture this specific aspect of our brains and tell it as it really is. Please fol ...
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Arrays of Living

Jenn Drakes: Influencer, Life Advocate, Author and Poet

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Jenn Drakes is passionate about life, and fully living it. This podcast is about encouraging listeners to get unstuck, learn from the past, but move beyond it, grow personally, and live their best life. No excuses, no procrastination, time spent listening will have you hearing new perspectives, and getting enthusiastic and motivated to take massive action, towards changing your life. It is about doing, and cultivating mindset shifts, changing the internal narratives, and coming out explosive ...
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The Power Transformation Podcast is a celebration of determination, resilience, and hope. Hosted by Certified Transformational Coach and Motivational Speaker Alethea (pronounced "uh-lee-thee-uh") Felton, this show features intimate conversations with individuals who have triumphed over adversity, thrived beyond extraordinary obstacles, and created meaningful lives. Alethea's transparency in her journey of overcoming childhood stuttering, retiring early after 20 years as a public school educa ...
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Brought to you by Essex Live, Humans of Chelmsford is a podcast about inspiring people with incredible tales from across the city. Each episode we uncover the stories you never knew existed about fellow Chelmsford residents and their lives.
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Myths and Facts Related to Glaucoma- The Sight Avenue

The Sight Avenue- From the Founder of Spectra Eye

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Glaucoma is a set of eye diseases that affects millions worldwide. Also known as the silent thief of the eyesight, it silently creeps up on the patient, damaging the eye and causing vision loss. Most people are unaware of the existence of glaucoma and its effects on the eye until it’s already too late. Let's be aware of some common myths and facts related to Glaucoma explained by Dr. Pradeep Aggarwal Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Sight Avenue Hospital. Visit The Sight Avenue Eye Hospital ...
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As a new parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, I was lost. There was no guide. There was no rulebook. This was not what I had imagined. As I navigated my way through this new reality, I realized something that should have been simple, but was not. A truth that had always been there, but that I had lost sight of for a time - I am not alone. And neither are you. These are the stories of my family, and of families like ours. These are the stories of how we have persevered, cried, bond ...
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Former Medical College Anatomy Instructor and now Certified Hypnotherapist, Doug Mac, presents our newest release. You're traveling through another dimension -- a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous reality, whose only boundaries are that of pure energy, brilliant, beautiful, and comforting lights. Amidst this tapestry of sound, colors, and vibrations, where pain, loss and the joy of eternal bonds converge, yet as of now only guided by mysteries, you ...
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THE ONES WHO DARED PODCAST Elevating stories of courage. You can listen to some of the most interesting stories of courage, powerful life lessons, and aha moments. Featuring interviews with leaders, pioneers and people who have done hard things. I hope these stories help pave the path for you to live out your courageous life.
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Are you still in shock that you are a parent of a special needs child? This show is for parents who are morning the loss of the life and child they thought they would have. For parents who are tired, lonely, and see no hope in sight? You will learn how to deal with your non-verbal child with a sensory processing disorder, seizures, meltdowns, haircuts, and family trips. Embark on a journey of consciousness, self-care & meditation. My name is Chad Ratliffe. I am a single father of 5 kids 6 ye ...
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Welcome to the Dave Woods MD podcast, where amazing things happen. We cure blindness, shortsightedness, and myopia. We change the world by curing vision loss one eye and one surgical improvement at a time. We are on a journey to find the best eye surgeries and cure vision around the world. We want the best outcomes possible and acknowledge that nothing can be taken for granted. We thank God for the great gift of sight.
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The Childless not by Choice Podcast is the story of an entire segment of society that goes largely ignored and misunderstood as we live and sometimes hide, in plain sight. I lived that story. I am living the story. Childless not by Choice is a podcast about the woman and man who wanted but could not have children. Of course, I invite everyone to listen. Because this is also a podcast that was created to bring awareness and conversation. It is a message for everyone: we are all walking the jo ...
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In this podcast, Clinical Optometrist Vik Measuria will share education and information about all eye-related matters. With interviews from other eye health professionals as well as real patients who are living with eye disease and visual loss on a daily basis, this podcasts aims to be a support network for all.
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The Mom Voice

Sarah Bones & Lauren Willis

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Hosted by Lauren Willis & Sarah Bones, The Mom Voice has been dubbed the "mommy morning show" because of their energetic, unscripted & relatable mom-talk. Each week, The Mom Voice offers realistic tips on how to have a happy home, without loosing sight of yourself or your relationship. The best friends are so candid, you'll soon feel like you're sitting there in the room with them, laughing along the way. Lauren & Sarah are both married with 7 kids between them, raising their families in Ari ...
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Fitness Manifesto

Justin Prust and Kim Waldner

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Join Justin Prust, and his “ride or die” Kim Waldner, as they explore all things fitness. This podcast explores how to stay fit, happy, and healthy, as well as how to have an awesome time doing it! Kim and Justin bring a new twist of comedy, comradery and a compilation of helpful tips to keep you engaged and constantly waiting for the next episode! The duo met through their love of cycling and being cycling instructors. They were friends at first sight and never looked back. Justin is a Texa ...
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Although only 21, The Dolan Twins have gone through a lot in their lives. Through the lens of their experiences, this podcast will be a platform for them to do what they haven’t been able to on YouTube all these years - get deeper. Raw, unfiltered, vulnerable conversations on serious (and not-so-serious) topics, the show will be an open forum that will allow everyone to see another side of the Twins they haven’t before.
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Cross Cultural Expressions Podcast

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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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In this podcast episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a variety of topics, including the use of simulation glasses, and the accessibility of distraction-free writing devices for blind and partially sighted users.The hosts open their conversation by discussing the use of simulation glasses, also known as sim specs, and the experience …
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When life throws a curveball, some may falter, but not Kevin Lowe. This remarkable man transformed a harrowing diagnosis into a beacon of hope and inspiration when an unexpected turn of events in 2003 left Kevin totally blind following a life-saving surgery. However, Kevin did not just survive this challenge, but he thrived and chose to develop a n…
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In this seminar, Dr Mhairi Thurston discusses Practice As Research in counselling. “You feel as though someone’s chipped a bit out of your heart and your soul”. Practice as research in counselling: The development of a model of counselling for sight loss. This talk outlines the mental health impacts of sight loss, through lived experience and throu…
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The first Sight Loss Council is being launched in Scotland, with the help of Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Visibility Scotland, it’s being funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, following the successful SLC model that’s been in place for a few years now in England. Hubert has been speaking to the engagement manager from the first Scotla…
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Unlock the behind literary success with New York Times Bestselling Author Janae Marks. In this episode, we explore Janae's heartaches of rejection to the celebration of publishing her poignant middle-grade novels, and she shares how personal experiences infuse her characters with authenticity. We explore her path from writing unpublished manuscript…
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In this episode of the Double Tap podcast, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a variety of topics related to technology and accessibility. They start by exploring the use of personal AI and the advancements in AI technology that allow for more human-like interactions, as well as the limitations and accessibility concerns associated with th…
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‘Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920’ is an ambitious group show at TATE BRITAIN that charts the 400 year long journey that it took for women to become recognised as professional artists which paved the way for future generations and established what it meant to be a woman in the British art world. On Tuesday 14 May 2024, at the Pres…
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Guy Carpenter's Randy Fuller and Wade Stier discuss how circumstances have changed in Florida a year after legislation was enacted to revamp the structure behind legal fees and claims practices. To learn more, visit GuyCarp.com and click on Solutions.By Guy Carpenter
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This week, we’re getting musical with accessible piano keyboards. Hubert Pawelkiewicz has been using assistive technology to take up a new hobby in the garden. Plus, Callum Stoneman tries out the AI assistant ‘Pi’. 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 you…
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Today we’re talking with two of the creators of Get Up, Aisha, Rabiya Mansoor and Marushka Jessica Almeida. Get Up Aisha is a compelling dramedy series following the intricate life of Aisha Rehman, a Pakistani Canadian student who grapples with her compulsive need for control as she deals with depression. The series, streaming on CBC Gem in Canada,…
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Are you craving a simpler life? Sarah Stutzman guides us back to basics with insights on health, homemaking, and raising our own food. Listen to her wisdom on cultivating a resilient, sustainable lifestyle. She is a modern day homesteader and a Certified Integrative Health Coach. Founder of Well Folk Revival — three acre farm in Lancaster County, P…
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Training sessions are underway in North Wales for the area’s first Goalball side. Hywel Davies has been hearing how preparations have been going and how you can get involved, both on and off the court. For more information, and to register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding: Tel: 07795 263642 or Email: Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com Im…
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With the warmer weather we have been experiencing recently there seems to be a lot more wasps and bees about, so for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about insect bites and how best to treat and deal with them. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey what the difference is betwe…
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What barriers do disabled women face in politics? If you’re a blind and partially sighted woman and want to make a difference, 50:50 parliament are a charity that support women to progress in politics. Amelia talked to CEO Lyanne Nicholl and facilitator Natasha Osei to learn more. Learn more about 50:50 by visiting their website 5050parliament.co.u…
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🚀 Boost Your Academic Writing with Jenni AI! 📚 In this video, we review Jenni AI, an AI-powered writing assistant perfect for academics and PhD students. Learn how Jenni AI can help you overcome writer’s block, manage citations, and streamline your writing process. ⏰ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to The Toolkit 0:19 - Jenni AI Overview 0:42 - Jen…
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Each week 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 started by talking about Global Accessibility Awareness day and some of the things RNIB have been doing to mark the day including ‘Another time’ by Sir Anthony Gormley with alt text description plus alt tex…
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In this episode of the Double Tap YouTube podcast, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by special guest Fern Lulham to discuss online dating and the experience for blind and low vision people. The hosts and guest explore the evolution of online dating and the ways in which technology has impacted the dating landscape. They delve into the…
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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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made th…
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In this podcast episode with hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the main topics discussed revolve around Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and the impact and importance of accessibility in digital products. The hosts reflect on the significance of GAAD and how it's celebrated on social media but also express concern about companies' genui…
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How can you prepare for university as a blind student? Student Abdul talked to Amelia about his university experiences, preparing for his next steps and advocating for job applications to be provided in accessible formats. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Undern…
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ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 229 Uniting Strengths - Rare Disease Collaboration on a Shared Patient Registry Through Sanford Cords with Cure Mito and Hope for PDCD Leaders Frances Muenzer Pimentel and Sophia Zilber Frances Muenzer Pimentel and Sophia Zilber have united the Hope for PDCD Foundation and the Cure Mito Foundation to launch a global joint…
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Dance can be a great way to not only move your body, but also socialise, and express yourself. And it’s even greater when it’s inclusive. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to chat about Unbound Dance Theatre, a new inclusive dance company, is their artistic director Sandrine Monin and one of their VI performers and board members Helen Davies. For more i…
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For Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Thursday 16 May 2024 one of Sir Antony Gormley’s sculptures ‘Another Time’ which was installed on Fulsam Rock near Tate Contemporary Margate in 2017 which only appears three hours before low tide will now also be accessible to everyone through alt text descriptions found on the railings in front of the …
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Let’s meet an RNIB Volunteer, Malcolm, who helps deliver the Living Well With Sight Loss Courses in Wales. He told Amelia what RNIB means to him and why he loves being a volunteer. Learn more about volunteering on the RNIB website - Volunteer to support blind and partially sighted people | RNIB | RNIB Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is wr…
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Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, who is director of the children's service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, joins our My Macular and Me podcast to talk about myopic macular degeneration (MMD). As well as the condition itself, Dr Dahlmann-Noor will discuss its prevalence, as well as her latest research into the condition on how to slow myopia progression in ch…
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Charities Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation released a report highlighting the acute experiences of loneliness among people who are blind or vision impaired. The report, based on evidence gathered by Abertay University, found that blind and vision impaired people are three times more likely to experience loneliness or isolation than the general…
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In the podcast episode with hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, the main topics discussed were Rabbit R1, a new AI device, the Project Tapestry, and the use of distraction-free devices, gaming consoles, and various tech topics with community comments. The hosts explored these topics by providing an overview of new technological devices and their p…
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The RNIB has just launched the new ‘Be Helpful Guide’ and campaign with the aim to encourage more sighted people to offer a helping hand or voice, rather than waiting to be asked. As we know the world is not really designed with blind and partially sighted people in mind and recent RNIB research tells us that almost 9 in 10 blind or partially sight…
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How can Functional Neurological Disorder effect your sight? Heather told Amelia how it impacted her running, why she took up long cane training and her 25 km fundraising walk for Southampton Sight. Learn more about Southampton Sight on their website southamptonsight.org.uk/ Sponsor the walk by visiting Heather's GoFundMe Page https://www.justgiving…
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Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Help the RNIB to review the Giant Cell Arteritis factsheet - RNIB has a range of factsheets for a wide variety of eye co…
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send me a text message Step into the intriguing world of government intelligence with Michael, a distinguished graduate of West Point and Harvard, who defies the misconception that demons only target the weak-minded. Michael is a veteran of government intelligence and our exploration of spiritual warfare reveals a profound truth, even individuals w…
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In this talk, Professor Ananda Breed will provide case study examples regarding the use of arts-based methods for a four-year Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) project entitled Mobile Arts for Peace: Informing the National Curriculum and Youth Policy for Peacebuilding in Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda, Indonesia…
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On the show today we speak with Brian about a Braille morning that was held in UCC and discuss how digital Braille can be used in education. We play more of your voice notes and hear from Deirdre Maddin who is the outreach worker for the Disability Support Service in UCC about the services they offer students. Interested in learning Braille through…
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In this podcast episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece delve into the topics of gaming accessibility, AI integration in devices, and the accessibility features of Lenovo laptops.The hosts start by discussing the accessibility of gaming consoles and the hesitation of some visually impaired individuals to invest in a gaming console due to a lac…
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This week, we’re bringing you a special panel discussion for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024. We’ll also be hearing about the range OrCam products available in the RNIB Shop. Plus, we’ll be diving into some of your emails. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | …
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