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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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Disability Charity celebrates founder's birth.

24-02-2017

The charity Leonard Cheshire, which supports disabled people to make the most of their everyday lives, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founder's birth this year. Allan Russell spoke to Selina Mills, from the charity to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.67MB - Duration: 7:17 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


U S sight loss charity heads to Washington.

21-02-2017

The National Federation of the Blind took service users to Washington to discuss things that effect their daily lives with the politicians. Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen, from the NFB, to find out more...

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Climbing to fight for sight.

20-02-2017

Kevin Coghlan has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for UK charity Fight For Sight, to help them fund research into common and rare sight loss conditions. Allan Russell spoke to Kevin to find out more about the climb.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.18MB - Duration: 7:50 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Can you Can you influence public transport?

20-02-2017

The Community Transport Association can help with information and support if you believe that public transport needs improving in your area. Allan Russell spoke to James Coe to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.5MB - Duration: 7:06 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Flipping politicians!

17-02-2017

MPs, Lords and the press will be racing with their pancakes around parliament on February 28th. It's all about fundraising for the charity Rehab. Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Smallman to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.43MB - Duration: 4:50 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


A step closer to more accessible literature.

17-02-2017

The Marrakesh Treaty is currently being discussed by countries all over the world. Allan Russell spoke to Dan Pescod, RNIB, and Julia Reda, MEP, to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.74MB - Duration: 10:38 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Chance for visually impaired people to train abroad.

17-02-2017

Each year the Statler Centre, in Buffalo, gives the opportunity for a visually impaired student from overseas, the chance To join their preparation for work programme. Allan Russell spoke to Elizabeth Schmidt to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.99MB - Duration: 9:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Good and bad food for your dog.

13-02-2017

Temptation is everywhere for dogs and there's always the need to reward our four legged friends. Allan Russell spoke to Sue Kent from Guide Dogs to find out what we should and shouldn't be giving them to eat.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.03MB - Duration: 5:30 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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