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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.

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Tech company makes life easier.

06-07-2017

Gavin Neate founded NeateBox to create apps that can help people with disabilities, in their everyday lives. The company has gone from strength to strength, launching new products and scooping awards. Allan Russell spoke to Gavin to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10.37MB - Duration: 11:19 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Self-defence for visually impaired people.

05-07-2017

David Black isn't just the cook at the Fort Valley Sensory Centre, he's also a teacher of self-defence. That's all the more remarkable when you learn that he's completely blind. Allan Russell spoke to David to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.74MB - Duration: 8:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB monthly campaigns update.

04-07-2017

Each month Jessica Hall joins us to look at some of the charity's big campaigns news and events. Allan Russell spoke to Jess to find out what this month's challenges are and how you can get involved.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.71MB - Duration: 7:19 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB volunteer nominated for tech award.

03-07-2017

Christine Dodds is a volunteer for RNIB, delivering training to visually impaired people to help them use smart technology. Allan Russell spoke to Christine, to learn about her work and to find out how you can vote for her.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.73MB - Duration: 6:15 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


More audio described theatre shows on tour.

03-07-2017

Each month, Anne Hornsby from Mind's Eye Arts, joins us for a look at some forthcoming theatre shows with Audio Description (AD) Allan Russell spoke to Ann to find out what's taking to the road.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.04MB - Duration: 7:41 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Sight Village 2017.

30-06-2017

Europe's largest exhibition and conference for visually impaired people is coming to Birmingham on the 18 and 19 July. Allan Russell spoke to Karen Easthope, from Queen Alexandra College, to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.48MB - Duration: 5:59 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


International arts event gets AD touch.

29-06-2017

The British Council will have another top attraction at this year's Venice Biennale. This year's world renowned arts event will also provide audio description, at the British Pavilion, created by Vocaleyes. Allan Russell spoke to Emma & Toby.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.28MB - Duration: 7:57 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Visually impaired comic gets ready for Edinburgh.

27-06-2017

Tom Skelton thought his career as a live comic was over when he began to lose his sight. Allan Russell spoke to Tom to learn more about his story and his appearance at the Edinburgh International Comedy Festival 2017.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.05MB - Duration: 8:47 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Eye checks can save your driving licence.

27-06-2017

We should all have our eyes checked, at least once every 2 years, and spotting early signs of sight loss could save drivers from losing their licence. Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Powell from RNIB to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10.16MB - Duration: 11:06 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


10 year old's 100 day challenge.

27-06-2017

Hester Poole is a budding Paralympic Skier who, at the age of 10, is already winning downhill competitions. She is undertaking the 100 sports in 100 days challenge to raise funds for her ski team. Allan Russell spoke to Hester to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.97MB - Duration: 6:31 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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