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Could Pavement Parking Be Illegal In Scotland?

02-03-2016

Vehicles that park on pavements can prove dangerous for blind pedestrians, those with mobility disabilities and parents with prams. Sandra White MSP is pressing to bring in new laws in Scotland that would make parking on pavements illegal.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.63MB - Duration: 8:20 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Guide Dogs Welcome By Marriott.

02-03-2016

We often hear about guide dog owners being refused entry to places like restaurants or taxis, purely because they have an assistance animal. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Emma Allen-Taylor from Guide Dogs and Janet Lawton, Renaissance Hotel Manchester.

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Grandchildren Say The Sweetest Things.

29-02-2016

It's something that grandparents look forward to, sitting down with the grandchildren and reading a book? Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Graham Cook who, has managed to continue to read to his grandson Edward, with the help of talking books.

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Audio Described Theatre Highlights.

29-02-2016

Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Toby Davey from Vocaleyes Audio Description to look at some touring productions. There's Ballet, Hip Hop and a historical tour on offe

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.72MB - Duration: 8:26 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Audio Described Jersey Boys.

29-02-2016

Insight's Allan Russell spoke to ITV's Vidar Hjardeng to get his review on the audio described performance of the Jersey Boys at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

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Blind Cricket Goes From Strength To Strength.

26-02-2016

The game of blind cricket is growing in popularity, across the UK, and you can get involved. From beginners to playing for your country, the choice is yours. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Adam White from England and Wales Blind Cricket.

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Success for RNIB at Scottish Sensory Awards.

23-02-2016

The first ever Scottish Sensory Awards took place in February and there was success for RNIB.

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International Sight Loss Charity Has 2016 In It's Sights

23-02-2016

Vision Aid Overseas helps tackle avoidable sight loss in developing countries around the globe.

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American Sight Loss Charity Has Legal Success

23-02-2016

The National Federation of the Blind in the USA has just run it's annual Washington Seminars where members get to highlight issues, around sight loss, to their elected representatives. Insight Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen from the NFB

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.57MB - Duration: 10:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


What's Canada's Largest Sight Loss Charity Up To?

23-02-2016

Insight Radio's Allan Russell spoke to John Rafferty, CNIB Chief Exec, to find out what's new in rehabilitation, summer camps for visually impaired children and young people, as part of our monthly catch up with the Toronto based charity.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.43MB - Duration: 5:56 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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