Best Architectural Assistant Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep631: Kirin Saeed On Audio Describing For National Galleries Of Scotland 9:09

2h ago9:09

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The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Actor, Playwright, Disability Consultant and Visually Impaired Creators Scotlan…

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S2 Ep599: Bérénice Magistretti On Self-Acceptance And Stylish Canes 14:09

1h ago14:09

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Bérénice Magistretti is a writer and disability activist with Retinitis Pigmentosa. She talked to Amelia about embracing her sight loss, building up to using a cane, and finding canes that makes her feel confident. Follow Bérénice on Instagram @berenicebagistretti . Image shows a black and white picture of Bérénice, who is a young white woman with …

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S2 Ep628: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/07/2024 11:52

3h ago11:52

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This time around they discuss the King's Speech, accessible information as part of Covid-19 enquiry, audio described TV coverage of live events, and making #WorldEmojiDay accessible. If y…

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S2 Ep630: Voldi Gailans On Braille Chess And Assistive Technology 7:58

8h ago7:58

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Voldi Gailans is 73 and a lifelong fan of reading braille books, listening to music and playing chess. Amelia learned more about his life and how changes in technology have impacted him. Learn more by visiting their website braillechess.org.uk Learn more about assistive tech on the RNIB Website www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/navigating-sight-loss/assist…

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S2 Ep626: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - 101 Dalmatians - The Musical, AD Theatre Review 6:28

9h ago6:28

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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 that classic family show 101 Dalmatians - The Musical as the current tour of t…

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S2 Ep626: Bristol’s Harbour Side Reimagined in a More Accessible Way by Blind Architecture and Planning Graduate Emily Annakin 11:06

2h ago11:06

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Emily Annakin has just completed her studies in Architecture and Planning at the University of the West of England in Bristol with a 2:1. Prior to starting her degree and while studying for her A-levels with all the covid restrictions at the same time Emily’s eye sight started to deteriorate and she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease which also g…

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S2 Ep627: RNIB's Response To The King's Speech 2024 6:31

19h ago6:31

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The King’s Speech took place on Wednesday 17th of July and presented the new government’s plans for the future. But what could it mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK? David Hogg finds out as he speaks with Roisin Jacklin from RNIB. For more details visit: 2023 King’s Speech: What we did and didn’t hear | RNIB Image: RNIB logo.…

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S2 Ep625: Help Make Future UK General Elections Accessible For Visually Impaired Voters 6:29

9h ago6:29

6:29

Did you, or someone you know, vote in the recent UK General Election and want to feedback on your experience as a blind or partially sighted person? RNIB wants to hear about your experience, good or bad. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis, from the charity, to hear more about the Turned Out Survey and how the charity is engagin…

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S2 Ep624: Social Media Update 16th July 2024 8:56

2h ago8:56

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It’s that time of the week where we catch up with the RNIB social media team to find out what there is to know in general and in the blind and partially sighted community.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep621: Run The London Marathon For Team RNIB In 2025 7:42

3d ago7:42

7:42

Do you fancy setting yourself a challenge for 2025, maybe running the London Marathon? Well, you could do it for Team RNIB! Hubert has been finding out how you can get involved and also speaking to Lauryn who not only took part this year, but is also planning on running in the event in 2025. Find out more here: RNIB London Marathon 2025 | RNIB Imag…

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Changing Careers from Architecture to Development, ft. Dolunay Dogahan 55:59

3h ago55:59

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Dive into Dolunay Dogahan's career shift from architecture to project manager, where she now orchestrates the development of London’s prime real estate at CO—RE. Discover what made Dolunay decide to switch careers to working client-side, what that journey entailed as well as learn more about what the Project Manager role entails working on a large …

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S2 Ep622: Sight Village Central - Seeing Solutions 9:33

6h ago9:33

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Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find out more information on the Mini Guide from Seeing Solutions on their website - MiniGuide (pamtrad.co.uk)…

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S2 Ep597: Romantic Relationships - Roundtable 30:26

2h ago30:26

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What are the highs and lows of looking for love as a blind or partially sighted person? We brought together Leo Johnson, Karen Wye and Sarah Stephenson-Hunter to hear their experiences of dating as blind and partially sighted people. Listen to Karen on Hope FM, South Coast Hits and Radio Wimborne. Hope FM website - Karen Wye – Hope FM South Coast H…

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S2 Ep620: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/07/2024 9:34

10h ago9:34

9:34

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about the charity's post General Election work and another award for a major RNIB campaign. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and ser…

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S2 Ep613: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dreamland, AD Theatre Review 5:09

1d ago5:09

5:09

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. A bit more Shakespeare this week with a musical riff on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set during the declassif…

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S2 Ep614: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description 9:51

1d ago9:51

9:51

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description. Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also desc…

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S2 Ep619: Access to National Trust Properties, Sites and Locations in the South West 12:56

1d ago12:56

12:56

Following on from our recent interview with Dr Heather Smith, Access and Equality Specialist at the National Trust who gave a more general look at access across the whole of the Trust for blind and partially sighted people, this time RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by Ben Vleminckx, National Trust South West Project Manager – Everyone Wel…

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S2 Ep618: Sight Village Central - OrCam 8:02

2d ago8:02

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Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on OrCam visit their website - Experience the Power of Assistive Technology with OrCam's AI Devices…

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S2 Ep618: Sight Village Central - Orbit Research 10:29

2d ago10:29

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Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on Orbit Research visit their website - Orbit ResearchBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep617: Levelling The Playing Field For Disabled Sports Fans In Wales 13:41

3d ago13:41

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How can the experience of going to sporting events be improved for disabled people in Wales? That’s the question that the charity ‘Level Playing Field’ will be asking in Cardiff this month, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. Read more about the work to make the match day experience more accessible: Making the match day experience accessible for …

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S2 Ep617: Sight Village Central - Ravenscourt Independent Living Products 7:44

3d ago7:44

7:44

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central in Birmingham where he caught up with Ravenscourt Independent Living Products. Find more information on their website - Ravencourt Living - Visual Impairment…

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S2 Ep614: That Funny Blind Guy Is Cooking Up A Storm 8:24

3d ago8:24

8:24

Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald is turning his attention to the Master Chef kitchen this August and he spoke to RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell about the challenge and his latest stand up comedy work. For more information about Jamie, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com #RNIBConnect Image has Jamie showing off his MasterChef apron which he's wea…

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S2 Ep616: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 10 July 2024 6:19

3d ago6:19

6:19

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: Have you had sight loss for four years or less? Help the RNIB learn more about your experiences with travel and technolo…

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S2 Ep615: Social Media Update 9th July 2024 8:17

10d ago8:17

8:17

It’s time for our weekly social media update as Hubert catches up with RNIB’s social media team. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold pink line and beneath 'Connect Radio' is written in a smaller black font.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Blending Architecture, Design and Education for MAXIMUM IMPACT, ft. Kevin Haley 49:09

4d ago49:09

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Step inside the studio and classroom with Kevin Haley, a designer and educator who bridges practical architecture with academic inquiry. At Kevin Haley Studio and Aberrant Architecture, he designs spaces that resonate deeply with community values and cultural narratives, while his role at the Royal College of Art involves mentoring emerging talents…

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#906 Want to Be a Better Psychiatrist? Enter a Beauty Pageant!

7d ago

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Canadian (Nova Scotia) Psychiatrist Dr. Patricia Celan’s personality type is INFJ-T (Advocate). When she's not working on improving the mental health of her patients or advocating for human and non-human victims of abuse, Patricia enjoys creative writing, photography, film, travel, music, singing, dancing, yoga, and spending time with her cats, fri…

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S2 Ep612: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/07/2024 7:04

8d ago7:04

7:04

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about working with a new UK Government and a very special celebrity visitor to the charity's HQ. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support an…

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S2 Ep603: Glastonbury 2024 an Accessible Experience with Zoe Partington, Visually Impaired Contemporary Artist and Access Consultant 11:34

8d ago11:34

11:34

Now that the fields of Worthy farm in Pilton, Somerset are being returned to the home of Sir Michael Evis’ cows following on from the 200,000 or so festival goers who camped out on the fields for Glastonbury 2024, you might be wondering how accessible the Glastonbury experience might be for someone who is blind or partially sighted? Zoe Partington …

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S2 Ep603: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Merry Wives of Windsor, AD Theatre Review 6:46

11d ago6:46

6:46

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 in Stratford-upon-Avon for a fresh new production of Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wive…

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S2 Ep611: General Election Voting Experience - Kerrie Campbell 5:39

9d ago5:39

5:39

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about her experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Kerrie Campbell. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/…

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S2 Ep610: What Was Your Experience Of Voting In UK General Election? 6:18

9d ago6:18

6:18

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and Paulina has been speaking with RNIB to find out how this will impact the charity’s campaigning work and what their next steps are for ensuring the new Government remembers its blind and partially sighted constituents. Find the Turned Out survey here: rnib.in/TOGE24 To call RNIB Helpline: …

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S2 Ep609: General Election Voting Experience - Stacy Scott 4:13

9d ago4:13

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The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about her experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Stacy Scott. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE…

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S2 Ep608: General Election Voting Experience - Angus Huntley 7:49

12d ago7:49

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The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us to talk about his experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Angus Huntley. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24…

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S2 Ep607: General Election Voting Experience - Alec Patterson 5:04

9d ago5:04

5:04

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now from Northern Ireland is Alec Patterson. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24 Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is w…

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S2 Ep606: General Election Voting Experience - Gary Moritz 5:09

9d ago5:09

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The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about his experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Gary Moritz from England. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here:…

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S2 Ep605: General Election Voting Experience - Elin Williams 3:32

9d ago3:32

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The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Elin Williams, a Welsh-born writer, influencer and author of award-winning blog My Blurred World, about her experience. Tell us about your experience on voting…

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S2 Ep604: Southampton Sight Spinnaker Tower Abseil 5:18

9d ago5:18

5:18

Now our David Hogg finds out about a challenge taking place later this month…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep603: RNIB Products For Life - July Update 11:07

15d ago11:07

11:07

There’s always something new in the RNIB Products For Life Store. Dave Williams has been finding out about some very special discounts that are currently available. For more information on each of the products mentioned, visit the RNIB Online shop - RNIB Online ShopBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep602: LENS Trial Results with Dr David Preiss 8:04

14d ago8:04

8:04

Now, our David Hogg hears about the result of the LENS Trial which was which was looking at slowing progression of eye disease in people with diabetes.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep601: RNIB Employment: John and Kenny from Veolia UK 6:54

14d ago6:54

6:54

What happens when your sight loss starts to impact your work? Our David Hogg spoke to John and Kenny from Veolia UK and Heather Barbara, an Employment Advisor from RNIB to find out…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep598: Weekly Social Media Update 7:50

14d ago7:50

7:50

What's been big on Social Media this week? Holly Tuke from the RNIB Social Media Team joins Amelia to talk inaccessible platform updates, Glastonbury, and how to write great alt. text for your summer outfits. Visit the RNIB Website for more information on making your posts accessible - How to make your social media accessible | RNIB Image shows RNI…

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S2 Ep600: P!NK Hampden Gig with AD NKD 5:27

14d ago5:27

5:27

What is the accessibility like for gigs at stadiums. Our David Hogg spoke to Katrina Thomson who recently attended Pink’s show at Hampden in Glasgow…By RNIB Connect Radio

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Regenerative Designs, Real Impact: Career Insights from Russ Edwards, Architect turned Developer 38:38

11d ago38:38

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Dive deep with us as we chat with Russ Edwards, the visionary Project Director behind Latimer's Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Project at Clarion Housing Group, and learn how an architect's journey into development is shaping the future of housing. With a 25-year career that morphs from crafting award-winning designs to directing larg…

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S2 Ep594: Dean Dunbar Becomes Scottish National Paddleboard Champion 8:40

24d ago8:40

8:40

The Blind Adventurer Dean Dunbar is back with a big win. He told Amelia about the competition, his new proneboard and cycling with his guide dog. Keep up with Dean's adventures via his website extremedreams.co.uk and by searching for 'Dean Dunbar Blind and Dangerous' on Facebook. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital …

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S2 Ep596: Accessible Voting In Wales 7:58

24d ago7:58

7:58

With the general election fast approaching, Hywel Davies has been hearing about accessible voting from RNIB Cymru. You can find out more on accessible voting in Wales here; RNIB Cymru: make voting accessible once and for all | RNIBBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep595: RNIB Customer Update 29/06/2024 7:52

24d ago7:52

7:52

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, stepping in for Matt is Vivienne Francis, RNIB Chief Social Change Officer to chat about a new advertising award at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity which celebrates accessibility, plus RNIB's…

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S2 Ep595: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update -Voting 8:15

24d ago8:15

8:15

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month the team are discussing the forthcoming UK General Election and an ask f…

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S2 Ep583: Tony Giles, Blind Author and World Traveller 7:25

25d ago7:25

7:25

Blind and partially deaf traveller and writer Tony Giles has visited over 133 countries from the UN list of 193. He told Amelia about the highlights and challenges of his travels, writing his novels and tips for other VI travellers. Learn more about Tony and get updates on his travels on his website https://www.tonythetraveller.com/ Find his first …

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S2 Ep593: Gary Hogan On Changing Career After Sight Loss 8:50

26d ago8:50

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Gary Hogan was working in the RAF when he began to notice changes in his sight. He told Amelia about changing career after sight loss, lockdown challenges and finding a love of chess which took him to IBCA World Individual Chess Championship. If you want to learn more about the BCA go to braillechess.org.uk Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB…

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S2 Ep623: Zonic: Sight Loss and EDM 6:31

26d ago6:31

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Zonic is an EDM musician with sight loss. David Hogg spoke to them about sight loss, love of video game music and how that inspires the music they make.By RNIB Connect Radio

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