RNIB Connect

Despite her sight loss condition, Debbie Miller has climbed the career ladder from online sales, through customer service leadership positions and is now the Chief Operations Officer for the UK sight loss charity RNIB.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Debbie to learn more about her career ladder, coming to terms with a sight loss condition and what advice she has for blind and partially sighted people, when it comes to succeeding in employment.
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description.
AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people.
This month they’re looking at a couple of outdoor festivals, a thought provoking play in Keswick and art at the Lowry.
If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.
This week Simon talks about two positive NHS stories, importance of eye checks, and free sighted guides for the Edinburgh Festival.
If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk
You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.
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Are you a film fan and looking for a place to chat ideas?
Amelia spoke to Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) founder Richard Amm and film club runner Aaliyah Bates about their online disability representation in horror club.
To join the club email darkhorrorfilm@gmail.com
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Ihsane is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. David Hogg speaks with audio describer Emma-Jane McHenry to find out more.
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