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2016

RNIB Street Clutter Campaign Gets Major Boost

04-03-2016

Our reporter Iain Wilson reports on a major boost for RNIB's Street Clutter campaign, aiming to clear Britain's streets of obstructions that affect blind and partially sighted people navigate towns and cities safely.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 16.32MB - Duration: 7:08 m (320 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB Cymru Roll Out New Welsh Language Scheme

04-03-2016

To mark St David's Day on March 1st, RNIB Cymru have rolled out a new plan to make printed materials available in the Welsh language for blind and partially sighted people.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.32MB - Duration: 4:43 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Change To Welfare Reform Bill Could Halt Cuts To Employment And Support Allowance

02-03-2016

An amendment to the Welfare Reform Bill means that changes or cuts to Employment and Support Allowance would have to be agreed by both Houses of Parliament. Geoff Fimister from RNIB reacts to Steven Scott ahead of tonight's vote.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.25MB - Duration: 5:47 m (320 kbps 44100 Hz)


Owner Of Attacked Guide Dog Speaks Out

01-03-2016

We hear from the owner of guide dog Milo who was badly injured after an attack in Glasgow's Central station. The owner Sanders Taylor told his story to Insight Radio's Steven Scot.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 17.81MB - Duration: 7:47 m (320 kbps 44100 Hz)


Social Services Must Improve For Blind People Says RNIB Report

01-03-2016

A new report from RNIB called See And Plan says blind people are waiting up to a year for social work support. Steven Scott speaks to Tara Chattaway from the charity to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.63MB - Duration: 10:31 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Blind Pianist Plays Major Stage In Honour Of Beethoven

01-03-2016

Despite being blind from birth, Rachel Starritt recently took centre stage in a festival on Beethoven's music. She spoke to Insight Radio's Lynne Morgan from our Wales studio.

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


Could Driverless Cars Become A Reality For Blind People?

18-02-2016

Following the news that US regulators have agreed in principle that Google cars could drive entirely by themselves, we hear from Bryan Bashin from the Lighthouse For The Blind organisation who are working closely with the tech giant to make this a reality

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 23.62MB - Duration: 10:19 m (320 kbps 44100 Hz)


Are Disabled People Becoming More Invisible In Society?

15-02-2016

A new report from former Paralympian and Conservative peer suggests that disabled people may be becoming invisible in today's society. Steven Scott speaks to Lord Chris Holmes about his views on the topic.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.25MB - Duration: 12:17 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB Reports On Impact Of Sight Loss On Employment

12-02-2016

The charity RNIB has launched a new report looking into the issues affecting people who suffer sight loss while in employment. Steven Scott speaks to co-author Alex Saunders.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10.47MB - Duration: 11:26 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Driverless Cars Could Become A Reality For Blind People

11-02-2016

Following the news that US regulators are considering allowing fully autonomous vehicles on the roads, where the driver of the car is in fact the computer, we get reaction from a blind advocate of the vehicles, Jonathon Mosen.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.68MB - Duration: 12:45 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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