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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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2016

Tackling sight loss in care homes.

07-03-2017

New research has been published looking at the effects that sight loss has on care home residents. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Lizzie Ward from Brighton University, to find out more

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.85MB - Duration: 10:45 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB Scotland's wish list for future councillors.

06-03-2017

As we approach the local council elections on May 4th, a major sight loss charity is puAs we approach the local council elections on May 4th, a major sight loss charity is publishing its own manifesto. Allan spoke to RNIB Scotland's Deputy Director.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.91MB - Duration: 6:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Audio described theatre and events.

03-03-2017

Mindseye Arts provide audio description for a host of shows and events. Each month Allan Russell speaks to Anne Hornsby to find out what are the hot shows to go to over the next few months.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.61MB - Duration: 9:24 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Canadian sight loss charity update.

03-03-2017

Each month we'll hear from John Rafferty, Chief Exec, from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Allan Russell finds out what the big issues of the month are and look at how sight loss issues are similar across the world

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.41MB - Duration: 7:00 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Campaigns team working hard for people with sight loss.

02-03-2017

The UK's leading sight loss charity, RNIB, has a dedicated and passionate campaigns team. They work on a variety of projects, all aimed at improving the everyday lives of people who are blind or partially sighted.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.92MB - Duration: 6:28 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Specialist holidays for people with disabilities.

02-03-2017

Booking a holiday can have it's added complications if you, or someone you know, have a disability. Iain Wilson has been speaking to Fiona Gosden from Disabled Holidays.Com

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.99MB - Duration: 5:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Blind bowlers on target.

02-03-2017

A relatively new club for blind bowlers in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, is looking for more members. Allan Russell spoke to umpires, Doreen Strachan and John Hannah to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.71MB - Duration: 8:25 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Royal palaces get the audio described touch.

02-03-2017

Many visitor attractions are making their buildings and exhibits more accessible for visitors with disabilities. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Claire Corby, from HRP, to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.45MB - Duration: 7:02 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Monthly access technology bulletin.

27-02-2017

Each month Tristan Parker, from E Access Bulletin joins us for a look at what's in the latest, Free, issue of the assistive technology magazine. Allan Russell spoke to Tristan about the publication...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.92MB - Duration: 8:39 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Charity Chief Executive explains changes.

24-02-2017

Like many charities, RNIB has recently entered into a process of structural and service changes. Allan Russell spoke to Sally Harvey, CEO, to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.1MB - Duration: 15:24 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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