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.
01-09-2017
Steve Whitmore is a Special Constable and has founded a new project, designed to bring accessible reading to those who find themselves in Police custody. Allan Russell spoke to Steve to find out more about the benefits that come from the project.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.26MB - Duration: 9:01 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
30-08-2017
More common now in our town and city centres, can shared space projects pose a danger for pedestrians? Allan Russell spoke to Helen Honsfvet, from the charity Guide Dogs, to discuss their thoughts and why they are looking for government action.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.06MB - Duration: 8:48 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
29-08-2017
Ellie Southwood has been selected as the new Chair of RNIB. Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to learn a little about her past, her thoughts on the charity's future and what she feels she can bring to the role...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.74MB - Duration: 21:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
29-08-2017
Ellie Southwood has been selected as the new Chair of RNIB. Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to learn a little about her past, her thoughts on the charity's future and what she feels she can bring to the role...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.74MB - Duration: 21:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
23-08-2017
RNIB is offering brand new apprenticeships for visually impaired people, aged 16 years and over. The deadline to apply is August 28th 2017. Allan Russell spoke to Lindsay Pitcher, from RNIB, to find out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.9MB - Duration: 6:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
23-08-2017
Every month Ann Hornsby from Mindseye Arts looks at some touring productions that have audio description. This month includes Dirty Dancing and Rita, Sue and Bob Too. Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.12MB - Duration: 8:52 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
22-08-2017
Tech company NeateBox has launched a free app that will help service providers, like shops and bars, provide better support to their disabled customers. Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, owner of the company, to find out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.36MB - Duration: 14:35 m (128 kbps 48000 Hz)
21-08-2017
Many of us leave home to study, rent or buy our own home but how easy is it to do that if you are blind or partially sighted? Allan Russell spoke to Imogen Blood and Dianne Theakstone to learn more about some research they have carried out.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.66MB - Duration: 12:44 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
24-07-2017
Each year the National Federation of the Blind, in the USA, holds its national convention and visitors come from around the globe. Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen, NFB PR Director, to find out how this year's event went.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.99MB - Duration: 9:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
24-07-2017
AIRA is a new style of Smart glasses. They link to live operators who can describe, and guide, the wearer. Allan Russell spoke to Kevin Phelan from AIRA to find out more.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.41MB - Duration: 8:05 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)