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.
10-02-2017
2018 will see the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Allan Russell spoke to Penny Brisco, Chef De Mission, from the BPA to look ahead to the games, the sports and our chances...
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10-02-2017
The Royal Blind School, Edinburgh, works tirelessly to help it's pupils succeed. Allan Russell spoke to Angela Russell, from the school, and Scott Hillson, a visually impaired pupil who has gained an apprenticeship with TSB.
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07-02-2017
Dee Jones had to give up driving and her career, when she began to lose her sight. After retraining, discovering assistive technology and Guide Dogs, she's looking to the future and a new career. Allan Russell spoke to Dee to find out how she did it.
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02-02-2017
Volunteers are the lifeblood for many charities. Mike Paxman from RNIB tells Allan Russell more about the benefits to the organisation and to individuals, who give up their time to help the UK's leading sight loss charity...
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01-02-2017
March 10th will see an RNIB Connect event take place at Windermere manor Hotel. The weekend is to discuss issues that effect visually impaired people and find ways to create change. Allan Russell spoke to Peter Bennetts to find out more...
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31-01-2017
Each month we look at what's in the latest edition of E Access Bulletin. It's a free publication for anyone with an interest in assistive technology. Allan Russell spoke to Tristan Parker to find out what's in February's edition...
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30-01-2017
Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts, joins us each month to look at some touring performances with audio description, as well as news on accessible visitor attractions. Allan Russell spoke to Anne to find out what's touring in February 2017...
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30-01-2017
Emma Hillyard was hesitant to use her cane when her eyesight began to deteriorate. Now she's taken part in a new video highlighting the different types of cane and how they are used. Allan Russell spoke to Emma to find out more...
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27-01-2017
Religious and Cultural barriers can make it difficult for some to get support from the charity in order to take back their independence. Allan Russell spoke to Sue Bushell, from Guide Dogs, and Mohammed Rashid, a muslim guide dog owner.
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27-01-2017
We look at some of the charity's current campaigns, ask for your help, and celebrate a welfare benefit success. Allan Russell spoke to Libby Rhodes to find out more...
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