The big issues affecting blind and partially sighted people, plus a look at the lighter side of life.
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.
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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.
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04-04-2016
British Blind Sport has launched a new online database to pair up sighted and visually impaired runners, of all abilities.
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04-04-2016
A recent survey in the UK highlighted concerns around accessibility for visitors with different types of disability and sensory impairment. Stuart MacKey spoke to Tim Gardner from Tourism For All to discuss the results and how things can be improved.
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04-04-2016
Laws and sentencing directions have been outlined in order to tackle the rising numbers of attacks on assistance dogs. Chris Theobold is from the charity Guide Dogs and told Stuart MacKey how these attacks can have devastating effects on service animals
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04-04-2016
Kirsten Simpson joins the Afternoon Edition every month to give us top tips on looking after your pets and will answer any questions you have about your furry, feathered or scaly friends.
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29-03-2016
RNIB is hailing the success of their long running campaign to save PIP from proposed changes, by the Government. Hear how RNIB members use their voices to reverse a move that could have had major consequences for their finances. Iain Wilson reports.
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23-03-2016
The UK’s largest sight loss charity has given a statement on the reversal of proposed cuts to a vital disability payment. Allan Russell spoke to Geoff Fimister, RNIB Campaigns team, to get the response from RNIB.
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22-03-2016
The charity has touch to see books for all ages and interests, as well as new online hubs for members to get involved in. Em Barber from the charity told Allan Russell what's new for March.
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18-03-2016
The National Federation of the Blind, USA, are collaborating with Amazon to improve access to literature for visually impaired students. Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen from the charity.
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