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Accessible technology - Online shopping

17-02-2017

Madeleine Mann from RNIB's Technology for Life talks about the benefits of online shopping & why it can be beneficial for blind and partially sighted people. Madeleine is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.77MB - Duration: 7:24 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Blind Dave Heeley gets back on his bike

17-02-2017

Blind Dave Heeley is currently training on a tandem bicycle, for one of his most ambitious challenges yet. Throughout 2017 Dave will attempt to become the first blind person to complete every Great Run in the 2017 series. Dave is talking to Simon Pauley

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.9MB - Duration: 10:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Jay Forry reviews 'The Founder'

17-02-2017

American blind film critic Jay Fory's exclusive UK movie review, including 'The Founder' directed by John Lee Hancock and starring Michael Keaton. Jay is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.86MB - Duration: 16:14 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


What makes winter hard on our eyes?

16-02-2017

Optician Serena Kalsi talks about the different factors & conditions which can dry out our eyes during the winter months. Serena is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.56MB - Duration: 8:15 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


What is the ideal small pet?

15-02-2017

Vet Kirsten Simspon with advice on choosing the perfect small pet. Kirsten is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 24.58MB - Duration: 10:44 m (320 kbps 44100 Hz)


Vidar Hjardeng reviews 'La Boheme'

15-02-2017

ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of Puccini's 'La Boheme' at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff. Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.18MB - Duration: 9:15 m (320 kbps 44100 Hz)


Jay Forry reviews '20th Century Women'

10-02-2017

American blind movie critic reviews '20th Century Women' and also 'Fences' directed by Denzel Washington. Jay is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley. You can listen to more of Jay's reviews by visiting his own website www.blinsidereviews.com

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 34.38MB - Duration: 15:01 m (320 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB tactile maps

10-02-2017

RNIB provide tactile maps & guides to help improve the overall experience for blind and partially sighted people when visiting exhibitions & venues throughout the UK. Simon Pauley spoke to Michelle Lee from RNIB's business solutions to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.79MB - Duration: 8:30 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Accessible technology - Finding things

10-02-2017

Do you spend longer than necessary looking for things at home? Madeleine Mann from RNIB's Technology for Life team chats about some of the latest technology, like the Pen Friend labeller, which can help you stay organised and able to keep track of things

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.08MB - Duration: 6:39 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Bizzare News - Patriotic cat

10-02-2017

RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind journalist Paul Bryce for more quirky & alternative news stories from around the globe, including a story about a patriotic cat.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.46MB - Duration: 9:14 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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