RNIB Connect Radio
@rnibradio.bsky.social
Europe's first radio station for blind and partially sighted people.
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Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024.
Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/
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Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices
Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024.
Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/
Header photo: young boy with headphones on relaxing.
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Which Christmas hit should kick off our festive season? Rocking out edition!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
Let's round up what's coming up in accessible arts with Jess Beal from VocalEyes!
And this week, we have a family friendly musical about everyone's favourite hero, a thrilling retelling of a Harper Lee classic, and a round up of upcoming pantos!
And this week, we have a family friendly musical about everyone's favourite hero, a thrilling retelling of a Harper Lee classic, and a round up of upcoming pantos!
VocalEyes What’s On 25 November 2025
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts f...
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November 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Let's round up what's coming up in accessible arts with Jess Beal from VocalEyes!
And this week, we have a family friendly musical about everyone's favourite hero, a thrilling retelling of a Harper Lee classic, and a round up of upcoming pantos!
And this week, we have a family friendly musical about everyone's favourite hero, a thrilling retelling of a Harper Lee classic, and a round up of upcoming pantos!
Let's chat biggest stories from this week with RNIB CEO, Matt Stringer.
This week Matt talks about a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the UK Autumn Budget.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812448-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-29-11-2025
This week Matt talks about a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the UK Autumn Budget.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812448-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-29-11-2025
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November 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Let's chat biggest stories from this week with RNIB CEO, Matt Stringer.
This week Matt talks about a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the UK Autumn Budget.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812448-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-29-11-2025
This week Matt talks about a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the UK Autumn Budget.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812448-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-29-11-2025
Inaccurate reporting, online backlash, and the Budget have raised concerns about public perception of Motability. David Hogg spoke to Allan Russell about the worries and the response.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812407-changes-to-motability-and-inaccurate-press-reporting
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812407-changes-to-motability-and-inaccurate-press-reporting
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November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Inaccurate reporting, online backlash, and the Budget have raised concerns about public perception of Motability. David Hogg spoke to Allan Russell about the worries and the response.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812407-changes-to-motability-and-inaccurate-press-reporting
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812407-changes-to-motability-and-inaccurate-press-reporting
Sarah Richings lives in Orkney and shared how challenging it can be to access support, advice, and community and how @rnibscotland.bsky.social Getting Back Out There project could make a real difference.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812040-more-help-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-in-orkney
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812040-more-help-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-in-orkney
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November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Sarah Richings lives in Orkney and shared how challenging it can be to access support, advice, and community and how @rnibscotland.bsky.social Getting Back Out There project could make a real difference.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812040-more-help-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-in-orkney
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812040-more-help-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-in-orkney
Anne Horsby from Mind's Eye Description talks to @Allan_insight about some upcoming audio described theatre
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812323-some-festive-audio-described-highlights-from-mindseye-description
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812323-some-festive-audio-described-highlights-from-mindseye-description
November 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Anne Horsby from Mind's Eye Description talks to @Allan_insight about some upcoming audio described theatre
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812323-some-festive-audio-described-highlights-from-mindseye-description
https://audioboom.com/posts/8812323-some-festive-audio-described-highlights-from-mindseye-description
How can tech help with you festive preparations? Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811591-cooking-and-communication-tools-in-the-rnib-shop
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811591-cooking-and-communication-tools-in-the-rnib-shop
Cooking And Communication Tools In The RNIB Shop
How can tech help with you festive preparations?
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November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
How can tech help with you festive preparations? Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811591-cooking-and-communication-tools-in-the-rnib-shop
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811591-cooking-and-communication-tools-in-the-rnib-shop
Each month, we're joined by the @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social. This month’s topics include @rnib.bsky.social's response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and a look back at a recent Parliamentary event.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811969-uk-sight-loss-charity-s-monthly-campaigns-update-27-11-2025
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811969-uk-sight-loss-charity-s-monthly-campaigns-update-27-11-2025
UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 27/11/2025.
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Each month, we're joined by the @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social. This month’s topics include @rnib.bsky.social's response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and a look back at a recent Parliamentary event.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811969-uk-sight-loss-charity-s-monthly-campaigns-update-27-11-2025
https://audioboom.com/posts/8811969-uk-sight-loss-charity-s-monthly-campaigns-update-27-11-2025
⚽ Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun in London.
Hywel Davies has been finding out more.
Hywel Davies has been finding out more.
Join The Blind and VI Football Festival In London
Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
⚽ Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun in London.
Hywel Davies has been finding out more.
Hywel Davies has been finding out more.
It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale 🎁
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
Seasonal Sale At The RNIB Shop
It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale. In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of the seasonal shop sale.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale 🎁
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
Hear all the buzz from this year's Sight Village London.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores UK's leading free event highlighting the latest technology, products, and support services designed to assist people with visual impairments.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores UK's leading free event highlighting the latest technology, products, and support services designed to assist people with visual impairments.
Sight Village London 2025
Hear all the interviews from this year's Sight Village London.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Hear all the buzz from this year's Sight Village London.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores UK's leading free event highlighting the latest technology, products, and support services designed to assist people with visual impairments.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores UK's leading free event highlighting the latest technology, products, and support services designed to assist people with visual impairments.
Which Christmas hit should kick off our festive season? Rocking out edition!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Which Christmas hit should kick off our festive season? Rocking out edition!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
Soundplay Projects bring music, visuals, tactile materials and technology together for inclusive experiences to encourage a sense of play.
Amelia visited their offices to speak to co-creator Bal Cooke and try out some of the interactive experiences.
Amelia visited their offices to speak to co-creator Bal Cooke and try out some of the interactive experiences.
Soundplay Projects Tour Glasgow
Soundplay bring music, visuals, tactile materials and technology together in their inclusive experiences to encourage a sense of play.
Amelia visited their offices to speak to co-creator Bal Cooke a...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Soundplay Projects bring music, visuals, tactile materials and technology together for inclusive experiences to encourage a sense of play.
Amelia visited their offices to speak to co-creator Bal Cooke and try out some of the interactive experiences.
Amelia visited their offices to speak to co-creator Bal Cooke and try out some of the interactive experiences.
Let's chat biggest stories from this week with RNIB CEO, Matt Stringer.
This week: the charity’s Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and a comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report.
This week: the charity’s Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and a comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report.
Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/11/2025
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Let's chat biggest stories from this week with RNIB CEO, Matt Stringer.
This week: the charity’s Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and a comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report.
This week: the charity’s Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and a comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report.
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Sophie Dodgeon, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs at RNIB said:
“Today's report lays bare how the UK government too often failed to recognise and respond to the needs of disabled people, including blind and partially sighted people.
“Today's report lays bare how the UK government too often failed to recognise and respond to the needs of disabled people, including blind and partially sighted people.
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has today published her second report.
Baroness Hallett is calling for the prompt and thorough implementation of 19 key recommendations.
Read about the report on the Inquiry's website 👇
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/
Baroness Hallett is calling for the prompt and thorough implementation of 19 key recommendations.
Read about the report on the Inquiry's website 👇
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Sophie Dodgeon, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs at RNIB said:
“Today's report lays bare how the UK government too often failed to recognise and respond to the needs of disabled people, including blind and partially sighted people.
“Today's report lays bare how the UK government too often failed to recognise and respond to the needs of disabled people, including blind and partially sighted people.
🎨 How do blind and partially sighted people explore their experiences through art?
For our latest roundtable discussion we're putting Sian, Kerrie, Julie and Alan in the hot seat.
Listen Friday 21st November at 11:30 am.
For our latest roundtable discussion we're putting Sian, Kerrie, Julie and Alan in the hot seat.
Listen Friday 21st November at 11:30 am.
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🎨 How do blind and partially sighted people explore their experiences through art?
For our latest roundtable discussion we're putting Sian, Kerrie, Julie and Alan in the hot seat.
Listen Friday 21st November at 11:30 am.
For our latest roundtable discussion we're putting Sian, Kerrie, Julie and Alan in the hot seat.
Listen Friday 21st November at 11:30 am.
"I really believe in the power of music and the power of singing to lift a person's spirit."
This December, Get Gospel Choir is performing at RNIB's Evening of Festive Music in Westminster Chapel🎄
We spoke with founder of the Choir, Jules Rendell.
This December, Get Gospel Choir is performing at RNIB's Evening of Festive Music in Westminster Chapel🎄
We spoke with founder of the Choir, Jules Rendell.
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
"I really believe in the power of music and the power of singing to lift a person's spirit."
This December, Get Gospel Choir is performing at RNIB's Evening of Festive Music in Westminster Chapel🎄
We spoke with founder of the Choir, Jules Rendell.
This December, Get Gospel Choir is performing at RNIB's Evening of Festive Music in Westminster Chapel🎄
We spoke with founder of the Choir, Jules Rendell.
"When people hear this song, I want them to feel like they are not alone, in whatever it is they're dealing with at Christmas."
Acclaimed soprano Victoria Oruwari speaks with RNIB Connect Radio about her debut Christmas song 'Merry Christmas From Afar.'
Acclaimed soprano Victoria Oruwari speaks with RNIB Connect Radio about her debut Christmas song 'Merry Christmas From Afar.'
Merry Christmas from Afar With Singer Victoria Oruwari
With Christmas just around the corner, we’re joined by freelance opera and classical singer Victoria Oruwari.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"When people hear this song, I want them to feel like they are not alone, in whatever it is they're dealing with at Christmas."
Acclaimed soprano Victoria Oruwari speaks with RNIB Connect Radio about her debut Christmas song 'Merry Christmas From Afar.'
Acclaimed soprano Victoria Oruwari speaks with RNIB Connect Radio about her debut Christmas song 'Merry Christmas From Afar.'
What is it like being matched with a new guide dog?
Our presenter Toby Davey joins us for Guide Dog blogs on the Lunch Break today.
Listen from 12 noon.
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Our presenter Toby Davey joins us for Guide Dog blogs on the Lunch Break today.
Listen from 12 noon.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What is it like being matched with a new guide dog?
Our presenter Toby Davey joins us for Guide Dog blogs on the Lunch Break today.
Listen from 12 noon.
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Our presenter Toby Davey joins us for Guide Dog blogs on the Lunch Break today.
Listen from 12 noon.
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To mark two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, RNIB brought together optometrists, sector leaders and partners at an event in Manchester.
RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg reports 🎧
RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg reports 🎧
Reporting From Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On Event
To mark two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, RNIB brought together optometrists, sector leaders and partners at an event in Manchester. RNIB Connect Radio reports.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
To mark two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, RNIB brought together optometrists, sector leaders and partners at an event in Manchester.
RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg reports 🎧
RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg reports 🎧
Hear the latest news from charity RNIB.
We caught up with CEO Matt Stringer to talk recent Eye Care Support Pathway event, look ahead to a Parliamentary reception, and finally big focus on employment.
We caught up with CEO Matt Stringer to talk recent Eye Care Support Pathway event, look ahead to a Parliamentary reception, and finally big focus on employment.
Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15/11/2025
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hear the latest news from charity RNIB.
We caught up with CEO Matt Stringer to talk recent Eye Care Support Pathway event, look ahead to a Parliamentary reception, and finally big focus on employment.
We caught up with CEO Matt Stringer to talk recent Eye Care Support Pathway event, look ahead to a Parliamentary reception, and finally big focus on employment.
"There are lots of people around that can help."
Lee Mercer lost his sight to proliferative diabetic retinopathy in 2018.
This World Diabetes Day he spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert about finding support, community, and assistive tech that helps him.
Lee Mercer lost his sight to proliferative diabetic retinopathy in 2018.
This World Diabetes Day he spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert about finding support, community, and assistive tech that helps him.
Lee Mercer Talks Managing Diabetes With Sight Loss
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Lee about his sight loss journey. They also discuss how Lee manages his diabetes with sight loss, and the technology he uses to help him.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"There are lots of people around that can help."
Lee Mercer lost his sight to proliferative diabetic retinopathy in 2018.
This World Diabetes Day he spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert about finding support, community, and assistive tech that helps him.
Lee Mercer lost his sight to proliferative diabetic retinopathy in 2018.
This World Diabetes Day he spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert about finding support, community, and assistive tech that helps him.
Help shape the future of RNIB Connect Radio!
We’re running a short survey to find out how you listen to our radio station, what you enjoy, and what you would like to hear more of.
Our short accessible survey is anonymous and you can take part here: surveymonkey.com/r/LTH7XBD
We’re running a short survey to find out how you listen to our radio station, what you enjoy, and what you would like to hear more of.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Help shape the future of RNIB Connect Radio!
We’re running a short survey to find out how you listen to our radio station, what you enjoy, and what you would like to hear more of.
Our short accessible survey is anonymous and you can take part here: surveymonkey.com/r/LTH7XBD
We’re running a short survey to find out how you listen to our radio station, what you enjoy, and what you would like to hear more of.
Our short accessible survey is anonymous and you can take part here: surveymonkey.com/r/LTH7XBD
Celebrating accessibility this #WorldBalletDay!
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Devon and Rob to find out about their collaborative work with The Royal Ballet , which will be streamed as part of today's celebrations.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Devon and Rob to find out about their collaborative work with The Royal Ballet , which will be streamed as part of today's celebrations.
Access Becomes Art for World Ballet Day 2025
World Ballet Day on Wednesday 12 November 2025 is the global celebration of dance where artists and audiences are invited to experience ballet in new transformative ways as access becomes art.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Celebrating accessibility this #WorldBalletDay!
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Devon and Rob to find out about their collaborative work with The Royal Ballet , which will be streamed as part of today's celebrations.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Devon and Rob to find out about their collaborative work with The Royal Ballet , which will be streamed as part of today's celebrations.
Congratulations to David Szalay for winning #BookerPrize2025 with his novel Flesh 📖
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
Bonus: Booker Winner 2025 - David Szalay for Flesh (Extract)
Full interview on Friday - but for now huge congratulations to David Szalay for his Booker win for Flesh - available in audio and Braille from RNIB Library.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations to David Szalay for winning #BookerPrize2025 with his novel Flesh 📖
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
How can Digital Media improve wellbeing and social inclusion of blind and partially sighted people?
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.
How Can Digital Engagement Improve Social Inclusion And Wellbeing For VI People?
The University Of Bournemouth are exploring how training blind and partially sighted people in Digital Media can improve their wellbeing and social inclusion.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
How can Digital Media improve wellbeing and social inclusion of blind and partially sighted people?
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.