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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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RNIB Scotland making bus travel easier.

18-07-2017

The Swap With Me project aims to bring bus operators and visually impaired customers together, to make the travel experience easier and more relaxed. Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis, from RNIB Scotland, and Ian Bell, from Stagecoach, to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.83MB - Duration: 6:22 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB Campaigns team update.

18-07-2017

Each month we look at the big campaigns, undertaken by RNIB, and find out how you can get involved. Everything from accessible voting to pavement parking. Allan Russell spoke to Jessica Hall to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.77MB - Duration: 7:24 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Pavement parking can be dangerous.

17-07-2017

The charity Guide Dogs are one of many organisations campaigning to improve the laws around vehicles parking on pavements. Allan Russell spoke to Chris Theobald from Guide Dogs to learn more about the campaign.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.11MB - Duration: 6:40 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


New device for visually impaired people.

17-07-2017

The OrCam system uses a camera, mounted on glasses, to read print, building or street signs and even recognise faces. The device has been much improved over the last couple of years and Allan Russell spoke to Mark Swain, from the company.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 12.28MB - Duration: 13:25 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


European Parliament Ratifys Marrakesh Treaty.

10-07-2017

The European Parliament has voted to adopt the Marrakesh Treaty. This will allow accessible book formats to be shared without a financial, copyright, penalty. Allan Russell found out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 14.63MB - Duration: 15:59 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Help design a mobility aid.

07-07-2017

John Wise is a student at the Glasgow School of Art and for his final year project, he's asking blind and partially sighted people to help him design a piece of mobility technology for outdoors. Allan Russell spoke to John to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.29MB - Duration: 9:03 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Health information becoming more accessible.

06-07-2017

If you live in England, accessing all kinds of information on health and appointments is now easier. The accessible Information Standard is being rolled out across the country. RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson spoke to Dr Anne MacKie, to find out more.

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


Tech company makes life easier.

06-07-2017

Gavin Neate founded NeateBox to create apps that can help people with disabilities, in their everyday lives. The company has gone from strength to strength, launching new products and scooping awards. Allan Russell spoke to Gavin to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10.37MB - Duration: 11:19 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Self-defence for visually impaired people.

05-07-2017

David Black isn't just the cook at the Fort Valley Sensory Centre, he's also a teacher of self-defence. That's all the more remarkable when you learn that he's completely blind. Allan Russell spoke to David to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.74MB - Duration: 8:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB monthly campaigns update.

04-07-2017

Each month Jessica Hall joins us to look at some of the charity's big campaigns news and events. Allan Russell spoke to Jess to find out what this month's challenges are and how you can get involved.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.71MB - Duration: 7:19 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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