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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)


Could You Go Blind For Charity?

17-02-2016

Royal Blind are launching their annual awareness week to raise funds for the services, including the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh. One of the challenges is to see if you can survive for just one day blindfolded. Insight's Allan Russell finds out more

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Sports Charity Celebrates Agincort22 With Accessible Archery.

11-02-2016

British Blind Sport has teamed up with Agincort22 600 to celebrate the great battle that saw the long bow deliver a decisive victory for Henry VIII. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Lyndsey Hollands to find out more

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.03MB - Duration: 6:35 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


You're Never Too Old To Study.

10-02-2016

Simon Goodall had a successful career as a Paralympian, representing Great Britain. He's decided that it's time for a change. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Simon to find out why he's chosen the Royal National College for the blind in Hereford.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.02MB - Duration: 7:40 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


New Guidelines For Sight Loss Tests.

09-02-2016

Vision 2020UK and the College of Ophthalmologists has created quality guidelines for diagnosing sight loss in patients with dementia. Insight's Allan Russell spoke to Matt Broom from Vision 2020Uk to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.92MB - Duration: 7:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNC’s Forthcoming Events For Blind Students

03-02-2016

Insight Radio's Allan Russell chats to Tim Broome from the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford & also to student Lewis Smith about upcoming events for prosepctive visually impaired students

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.99MB - Duration: 6:32 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Fun Activities And Events For Visually Impaired Children And Young People.

02-02-2016

Lesley Inganni, from Action For Blind People, joined Insight's Allan Russell to look at some fun activities through the Actionnaires clubs and residential breaks for children and young people

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.11MB - Duration: 8:51 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Panto Season Comes To An End.

01-02-2016

ITV's Vidar Hjardeng gave his reviews on the audio described performances of Aladdin and The Snowman which were showing at the Birmingham Rep and Birmingham Hippodrome. He spoke with Insight's Allan Russel

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.98MB - Duration: 8:43 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Forthcoming Audio Described Theatre From Vocaleye

01-02-2016

Toby Davey, from audio description providers Vocaleyes, joined Insight's Allan Russell to look at some touring performances with audio description.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.89MB - Duration: 9:43 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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