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.
18-02-2016
Following the news that US regulators have agreed in principle that Google cars could drive entirely by themselves, we hear from Bryan Bashin from the Lighthouse For The Blind organisation who are working closely with the tech giant to make this a reality
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15-02-2016
A new report from former Paralympian and Conservative peer suggests that disabled people may be becoming invisible in today's society. Steven Scott speaks to Lord Chris Holmes about his views on the topic.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.25MB - Duration: 12:17 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
12-02-2016
The charity RNIB has launched a new report looking into the issues affecting people who suffer sight loss while in employment. Steven Scott speaks to co-author Alex Saunders.
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11-02-2016
Following the news that US regulators are considering allowing fully autonomous vehicles on the roads, where the driver of the car is in fact the computer, we get reaction from a blind advocate of the vehicles, Jonathon Mosen.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.68MB - Duration: 12:45 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
09-02-2016
A travel expert weighs in on the discussion around the impact of the Zika virus, plus Sense International add their view of one of the effects of Zika, microcephaly. Steven Scott reports.
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09-02-2016
Researchers are working with RNIB to guage opinion of how blind people are getting on with the changeover from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment.
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09-02-2016
A treaty to allow access to more books to blind and partially sighted people around the world needs ratification from the European Union countries. We hear from one British MEP who is urging the treaty to be passed.
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09-02-2016
Following the success of it's first year, the Big lottery funded Online Today project run by RNIB is increasing the number of sessions it is offering blind and partially sighted people. We hear what RNIB Northern Ireland are doing from Joanne Wilson.
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05-02-2016
Following a report by the think-tank Reform, RNIB respond to the recommedations that benefits should be cut for disabled people to encourage them back into work. Geoff Fimister from RNIB Campaigns speaks to Steven Scott.
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04-02-2016
Blind and partially sighted people still play tennis. Alice Glossop reports on a tennis club in Milton Keynes which specialises in courses for people of all experiences.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.96MB - Duration: 13:04 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)