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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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More Needed To Help Visually Impaired People Into Employment.

29-11-2016

The Government has launched a consultation, looking at employment for disabled people. More has to be done to support individuals and encourage employers to ditch outdated stereotypes. Allan Russell spoke to Geoff Fimister, RNIB, to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.26MB - Duration: 14:29 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RBS Accessible Banking App

29-11-2016

The RBS Group has launched it's new accessible banking app for customers with visual impairments. The app was designed with the help of RNIB. Allan Russell found out more about the app's features and availability...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.03MB - Duration: 5:29 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Free Assistive Tech Bulletin's November Update

29-11-2016

E Access Bulletin is a monthly, free, update on the ever changing world of assistive technology. Allan Russell spoke to Tristan Parker to find out what's in the latest issue...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.01MB - Duration: 8:45 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


There's A Chat For That!

23-11-2016

RNIB Scotland's youth forum, Haggeye, put together their own 1 hour show to highlight the groups work. Created and presented by visually impaired young people, it's about them.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 40.83MB - Duration: 44:36 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Campaign For Canadian's With Disabilities Act.

23-11-2016

Barrier Free Canada is an organisation which is campaigning for the creation of legislation to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Allan Russell spoke to founder Donna Jodhan to find out if the legislation is any closer.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.78MB - Duration: 9:35 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Does Society Treat Disabled People Equally?

22-11-2016

Disability Agenda Scotland has published research into the lack of equality for disabled people. Allan Russell spoke to Layla Theiner, from the organisation, to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.03MB - Duration: 12:03 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Sight Loss Charity Collaborations

22-11-2016

Fight For Sight works with other charities to help fund research into many different sight loss conditions. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Dolores Conroy, from the charity, to hear more about their latest work...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.17MB - Duration: 7:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Sight Loss Breakthrough Funded By UK Charity

21-11-2016

Fight For Sight has funded research into the rare eye condition, Choroideremia. Doctors are now ready to start a 2nd stage clinicle trial in London. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Dolores Conroy to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.36MB - Duration: 5:51 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


New US Law On Silent Cars.

21-11-2016

The National Federation of the Blind in the USA has news on a law change to make silent cars audible and letters from Santa for visually impaired kids. Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen from the charity in the latest monthly catch up...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.1MB - Duration: 8:51 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Santa Has A Letter For Visually Impaired Children.

16-11-2016

It's that time of year when the little ones are getting their letters to Santa ready, with all their Xmas wishes. NIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell made a special call to Lapland to speak to Titch The Elf.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.82MB - Duration: 5:16 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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