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.
09-02-2016
A travel expert weighs in on the discussion around the impact of the Zika virus, plus Sense International add their view of one of the effects of Zika, microcephaly. Steven Scott reports.
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09-02-2016
Researchers are working with RNIB to guage opinion of how blind people are getting on with the changeover from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment.
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09-02-2016
A treaty to allow access to more books to blind and partially sighted people around the world needs ratification from the European Union countries. We hear from one British MEP who is urging the treaty to be passed.
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09-02-2016
Following the success of it's first year, the Big lottery funded Online Today project run by RNIB is increasing the number of sessions it is offering blind and partially sighted people. We hear what RNIB Northern Ireland are doing from Joanne Wilson.
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05-02-2016
Following a report by the think-tank Reform, RNIB respond to the recommedations that benefits should be cut for disabled people to encourage them back into work. Geoff Fimister from RNIB Campaigns speaks to Steven Scott.
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04-02-2016
Blind and partially sighted people still play tennis. Alice Glossop reports on a tennis club in Milton Keynes which specialises in courses for people of all experiences.
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04-02-2016
The UKs leading sight loss charity is encouraging UK broadcasters to provide more access to audio desscribed programmes on their video on demand players. Sonali Rai from RNIB speaks to Steven Scott.
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03-02-2016
Accessing information from your GP in an accessible format is now your right, and RNIB want you to get involved. Hugh Huddy from RNIB Campaigns speaks to Steven Scott
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02-02-2016
Vicky Howarth is a recognised Dressage National Champion and is also the Disability Ambassador for the UK Cheerleading Association. Impressive when you know that Vicky has Stargardt’s disease, and is registered blind. Vicky spoke to Insights Alice Glossop
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01-02-2016
RNIB Cymru has launched its 2016 Manifesto and invited candidates from the six major parties in Wales to attend. Lynne Morgan was there for Insight Radio.
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