The big issues affecting blind and partially sighted people, plus a look at the lighter side of life.
28-01-2016
9 Standard English Braille contractions have been retired to reduce ambiguity and improve flexibility. We list these contractions along with examples. Plus, we explain how spaces in print are now always shown in braille.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.09MB - Duration: 10:25 m (256 kbps 44100 Hz)
28-01-2016
Part 1 explores some of the challenges facing braille in the UK and we introduce some of the main benefits of UEB. We are also reminded how to show capitals with dot 6.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.65MB - Duration: 7:27 m (256 kbps 44100 Hz)
28-01-2016
We find out why it's important for our general health and eye sight to give up smoking. Insight Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dr Roger Henderson and Melanie Holt from the Roy Castle Lung Foundation
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.39MB - Duration: 8:04 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
28-01-2016
Loughborough University and the Thomas Pocklington Trust have continued their research into the added, financial, costs associated with living with sight loss. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Katherine Hill from Loughborough University.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.82MB - Duration: 8:32 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
28-01-2016
We look at some forthcoming audio described theatre productions, including The Body Guard, and an amazing digital interaction museum tour. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby from Mindseye Arts.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.92MB - Duration: 9:44 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
26-01-2016
No matter where in the world you live, if you are blind or partially sighted, you can apply for a scholarship to advance your employment prospects. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Elizabeth Schmidt to find out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.79MB - Duration: 9:36 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
26-01-2016
The Scottish Disability Golf Partnership has announced events for it's 2016 season. There are events for established golfers and those who haven't picked up a club before. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from SDGP, to find out more
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.62MB - Duration: 10:30 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
25-01-2016
Living Paintings is a charity that produces touch to see books and online hubs for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. They've also launched book clubs around the UK. Insight's Allan Russell found out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.16MB - Duration: 6:44 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
22-01-2016
The NFB joined us for their monthly news update from the states. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen to find out more on the Washington Seminars and the battle to grow the American's with Disabilities Act
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.3MB - Duration: 9:04 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
21-01-2016
Charity, Leonard Cheshire, is inviting applications from disabled graduates who are looking for paid internships this summer. Insight's Alice Glossop found out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.49MB - Duration: 12:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)