The big issues affecting blind and partially sighted people, plus a look at the lighter side of life.
14-04-2016
Sight Village 2016 has started it's tour around the UK, highlighting new technology and services for people with visual impairments. It all begins in Edinburgh and Allan Russell spoke to Karen Easthope, from Queen Elizabeth College, to find out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.19MB - Duration: 6:45 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
14-04-2016
The Argus II Retinal Implant can give people with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a type of vision. Allan Russell spoke to Keith Hayman, a recipient of the prosthesis, and found out what a difference the implant has made to his life.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10.09MB - Duration: 11:01 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
13-04-2016
The charity has 2 groups to help younger people who have sight loss. Haggeye is for 12-25 year olds, Haggeye Jnrs is for 5-12 year olds, Allan Russell spoke to Elizabeth Millar and Jill Hendry.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.28MB - Duration: 9:02 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
11-04-2016
John Rafferty is the Chief Exec of the CNIB and joined Allan Russell to discuss the charity's strategy, a rare and misunderstood sight loss condition and some new Braille technology.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.8MB - Duration: 10:42 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
11-04-2016
Tom Jones The Musical and Chitty Bang are just 2 of the shows that Mindseye are audio describing as they tour the UK. Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby to find out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.53MB - Duration: 8:13 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
07-04-2016
A collaboration between LC Disability and The World Bank aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities, around the globe. Iain Wilson spoke to Nick Corby, LC Disability, and Karmen Nonait, World Bank, to find out how the partnership will work.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.82MB - Duration: 7:08 m (133 kbps 44100 Hz)
06-04-2016
The charity Fight For Sight is funding research into the detection of early stage AMD. The earlier a condition can be diagnosed, the better the chances for treatment. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Dolores Conroy, Fight For Sight, and Professor Roger Anderson
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06-04-2016
Actionnaires Clubs are located around the country and offer a variety of activities, sports and residential breaks for blind and partially sighted children and young people. Lesley Inganni from Action told Allan Russell what's coming up.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.87MB - Duration: 7:30 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
06-04-2016
The charity Leonard Cheshire Disability has concerns that access to sport and leisure facilities is still difficult for people with different disabilities. Stuart MacKey spoke to Barney Cullum from LC Disability and Ganesh Singh, a blind cricketer.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10.2MB - Duration: 11:08 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
04-04-2016
Toby Davey from the audio description charity Vocaleyes, joined us for a look ahead to some forthcoming performances and shows, touring the UK, that will be described for visually impaired visitors.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.27MB - Duration: 7:56 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)