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EU Breakthrough In Public Sector Website Accessibility

15-01-2016

The European Parliament has taken a significant step forward in legislating for all public sector websites, throughout the member states, to be accessible for persons with disabilities. Georg Von Harrach spoke to MEP Dita Charanzova, who lead the changes

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.18MB - Duration: 6:45 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


100% Optical Event For Sight Loss Professionals.

15-01-2016

The Excel in London will be the location for a dedicated Exhibition on sight loss research and technology. Fight For Sight, who fund research in the UK will be present and launching their Blink Wink Think campaign. Allan Russell finds out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.17MB - Duration: 6:44 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Breakthrough In Rare Eye Condition.

14-01-2016

The charity Fight For Sight is funding research into a sight loss condition called Leeber's Congenital Amarosis. The rare condition is being researched at Moorfields hospital in London. Insight's Allan Russell found out more.

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RNIB Scotland Wants Your Help With Campaigns And Direction

14-01-2016

The UK's biggest sight loss charity gives members and non members the chance to help the organisation shape it's direction and service provision.

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Can A Blind Person Independently Navigate The London Underground

12-01-2016

The Royal London Society for the Blind, Google and Transport For London have teamed up to create a solution that uses existing technology that will help blind people move around the Tube network.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.94MB - Duration: 9:46 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


US Marine Battles Back After Suicide Bomb Attack.

12-01-2016

Scott Smiley's life changed forever after a suicide bomber detonated a device in front of him.

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Can Technology Help Combat Hate Crimes?

12-01-2016

Mothab Khan has created a free app which can help in the battle against Hate Crimes and Anti Social Behaviour.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10MB - Duration: 10:55 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


What Happens To A Guide Dog When It Retires?

12-01-2016

Allan's guide dog Troy is about to retire and he spoke to Lynne Docherty from the charity to find out what happens to the faithful companions when it's time to hang up their harness

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.28MB - Duration: 9:03 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB Scotland Supports High School Students On The Career Path.

12-01-2016

Looking To The Future provides advice, support and mentoring to visually impaired students, in Scotland, as they prepare for the pathway to employment.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 16.48MB - Duration: 18:00 m (128 kbps 48000 Hz)


Technology Is Improving Independent Mobility For Visually Impaired People.

12-01-2016

The charity Guide Dogs and Microsoft are working on the Cities Unlocked project, using wearable technology to give greater independent mobility to blind people.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.97MB - Duration: 13:04 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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