Early Edition is RNIB Connect Radio's breakfast show reviewing the main stories in the daily newspapers for blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
23-11-2016
RNIB Scotland's youth forum, Haggeye, put together their own 1 hour show to highlight the groups work. Created and presented by visually impaired young people, it's about them.
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23-11-2016
Barrier Free Canada is an organisation which is campaigning for the creation of legislation to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Allan Russell spoke to founder Donna Jodhan to find out if the legislation is any closer.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.78MB - Duration: 9:35 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
22-11-2016
Disability Agenda Scotland has published research into the lack of equality for disabled people. Allan Russell spoke to Layla Theiner, from the organisation, to find out more...
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22-11-2016
Fight For Sight works with other charities to help fund research into many different sight loss conditions. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Dolores Conroy, from the charity, to hear more about their latest work...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.17MB - Duration: 7:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
21-11-2016
Fight For Sight has funded research into the rare eye condition, Choroideremia. Doctors are now ready to start a 2nd stage clinicle trial in London. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Dolores Conroy to find out more...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.36MB - Duration: 5:51 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
21-11-2016
The National Federation of the Blind in the USA has news on a law change to make silent cars audible and letters from Santa for visually impaired kids. Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen from the charity in the latest monthly catch up...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.1MB - Duration: 8:51 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
16-11-2016
It's that time of year when the little ones are getting their letters to Santa ready, with all their Xmas wishes. NIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell made a special call to Lapland to speak to Titch The Elf.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.82MB - Duration: 5:16 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
15-11-2016
Vision 2020 UK is working to produce guidelines to support parents, who's children are blind or partially sighted. Allan Russell spoke to Mary Bairstow to find out more...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.96MB - Duration: 7:36 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
15-11-2016
For many disabled people, looking for somewhere to holiday in, can come with extra concerns around accessibility. Visit Scotland is working hard to make the country easier to enjoy for everyone. Allan Russell spoke to Chris McCoy to find out more
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.12MB - Duration: 8:52 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
08-11-2016
The UK government has launched a consultation into welfare benefits and back to work programmes. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ian McCrae, from Disability Now, to get their reaction to the debate...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.69MB - Duration: 10:35 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)