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.
12-10-2016
Each month we speak with John Rafferty, CEO, of the CNIB in Canada to hear the top stories on issues effecting people with sight loss. Allan Russell spoke to John to learn more about the Marrakech Treaty, for accessible literature.
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11-10-2016
If you had to give up the game, due to disability, or have never picked up a club before, it's time to get out there.Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales from the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership to find out more.
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10-10-2016
The Wayfindr system uses available technology to guide visually impaired people through internal surroundings like rail and tube stations. Allan Russell spoke to Tom Pey, CEO of the Royal London Society of the Blind, to find out more.
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07-10-2016
Retinoblastoma is a rare form of eye cancer that, if undetected, can lead to complete sight loss or death. The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust, CHECT, supports and advises families affected by the condition. Allan Russell spoke to Amanda Moore.
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07-10-2016
The Guide Dogs charity wants to raise funds and get the message across that exercising, to beat Type 2 Diabetes, can save your sight. Jenny Cook from GDBA told Allan Russell about the fundraising initiative
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06-10-2016
Alan Brown MP is campaigning, at Westminster, to have legislation updated to include the legal requirement for bus operators to have all their new vehicles, adapted with talking announcements. Allan Russell spoke to the minister to find out more.
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04-10-2016
The Scottish Parliament has launched a far reaching commitment to improve all aspects of public transport for people with disabilities. Allan spoke to Transport Minister Humza Yousaf, SNP MSP.
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04-10-2016
Each month RNIB's campaigns team updates us on the latest news and how it is working to improve the everyday lives of blind and partially sighted people. Allan Russell spoke to Libby Rhodes, from the campaigns team, for the latest news
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30-09-2016
With more assistive technology info, forthcoming exhibitions and your chance to send in your tech questions, Allan Russell spoke to Tristan Parker, from E-Access Bulletin, for a look at the latest issue
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28-09-2016
Stelios Entrepreneur Awards For Disabled People. The Stelios Foundation has teamed up with disability charity Leonard Cheshire for the annual awards, recognising entrepreneurship amongst the disability community. A huge prize is up for grabs.
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