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.
03-07-2017
Christine Dodds is a volunteer for RNIB, delivering training to visually impaired people to help them use smart technology. Allan Russell spoke to Christine, to learn about her work and to find out how you can vote for her.
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03-07-2017
Each month, Anne Hornsby from Mind's Eye Arts, joins us for a look at some forthcoming theatre shows with Audio Description (AD) Allan Russell spoke to Ann to find out what's taking to the road.
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03-07-2017
RNIB are looking for blind movie lovers, to trial a new way of delivering Audio Description (AD) in cinemas. The system uses your smart phone or tablet to deliver the commentary. Allan Russell spoke to Sonali Rai, from RNIB, to find out more.
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30-06-2017
Europe's largest exhibition and conference for visually impaired people is coming to Birmingham on the 18 and 19 July. Allan Russell spoke to Karen Easthope, from Queen Alexandra College, to find out more...
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29-06-2017
The British Council will have another top attraction at this year's Venice Biennale. This year's world renowned arts event will also provide audio description, at the British Pavilion, created by Vocaleyes. Allan Russell spoke to Emma & Toby.
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27-06-2017
Tom Skelton thought his career as a live comic was over when he began to lose his sight. Allan Russell spoke to Tom to learn more about his story and his appearance at the Edinburgh International Comedy Festival 2017.
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27-06-2017
We should all have our eyes checked, at least once every 2 years, and spotting early signs of sight loss could save drivers from losing their licence. Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Powell from RNIB to find out more.
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27-06-2017
Hester Poole is a budding Paralympic Skier who, at the age of 10, is already winning downhill competitions. She is undertaking the 100 sports in 100 days challenge to raise funds for her ski team. Allan Russell spoke to Hester to find out more.
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22-06-2017
Valerie DeRetuerto has always had poor eye sight, but with help from her family, RNIB and talking books, she now has a more positive attitude to life. Allan Russell spoke to Valerie to learn more....
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21-06-2017
The CNIB, Canada's largest sight loss charity, is re inventing the office for it's new development in Toronto and there's help for budding entrepreneurs too. Allan Russell spoke to CEO John Rafferty, to learn more about the site and business support.
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