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.
18-07-2017
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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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.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.77MB - Duration: 7:24 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.74MB - Duration: 8:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.71MB - Duration: 7:19 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)