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.
04-11-2016
RNIB can supply schools and other public bodies with accessible formats of all kinds of books. To improve access to Literature, they're also giving blind and partially sighted children the chance to get subsidised iPads. Allan Russell found out more...
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03-11-2016
The charity Leonard Cheshire is piloting a new project that encourages, and supports, disabled people to go cycling outdoors. Allan Russell spoke to Mary Clare Faulkner, from Leonard Cheshire, to find out more...
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31-10-2016
If you, or someone you know, is a graduate with a disability, the charity Leonard Cheshire wants to hear from you. Their Change 100 programme helps find paid internships with major UK companies. Allan Russell found out more... #RNIBConnect #HowISee
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31-10-2016
Fireworks and bonfires can be stressful and frightning for our 4 legged friends. Graham Kensett, from the charity Guide Dogs, spoke to Allan Russell and gave us some advice to keep our pups happy... #RNIBConnect #HowISee
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27-10-2016
E Access Bulletin is a free monthly email on assistive technology. Each month Allan Russell speaks to Tristan Parker for a taste of things to come in the next issue. October's is packed with new tech, awards & reader's In Box...
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26-10-2016
Allan Russell spoke to Lucy Dixon from RNIB to find out why drivers and passengers with sight loss are swapping places, in the hope of making travel by public transport easier.
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24-10-2016
The Argus II Retinal Prosthesis is an implant that can restore a specific kind of vision to those with retinal diseases. Iain Wilson spoke to Lyndon Da Cruz, from Moorfields Eye Hospital, to find out more.
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24-10-2016
Abellio Scotrail runs train services throughout Scotland and has made commitments to improve travel for passengers with disabilities. Allan Russell found out more from Scotrail.
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20-10-2016
Victims and witnesses to hate crimes and anti social behaviour can now record and report what they see, anonymously, via an accessible app. Allan Russell spoke to Mahtab Khan, creator of the Eyewitness app, to find out more.
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20-10-2016
Hate crimes come in many forms and you may not be aware that you're a victim. Allan Russell spoke to Chief Inspector Alastair Muir, Police Scotland, to find out more details and what to do if your a victim or a witness.
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