In Touch Podcast
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Proposed changes to charity's housing scheme
Tue 5 Feb 2019
Blind tenants are concerned about proposed changes to a charitable housing scheme.
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RNIB Closure in Bristol
Tue 29 Jan 2019
The closure of an RNIB centre in Bristol, and a play inspired by life at a blind school.
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Medals for guide marathon runners
Tue 22 Jan 2019
Should sighted guide runners receive medals upon completing the London Marathon?
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Is Helen Keller a 20th century icon?
Tue 15 Jan 2019
Will Deafblind activist Helen Keller be voted in as a 20th century icon?
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Should fines be issued for inaccessible websites?
Tue 8 Jan 2019
Should fines be issued for inaccessible websites? The Bird Box Challenge.
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Books for the New Year
New Year's Day 2019
Three audiobook recommendations to kick off your New Year鈥檚 reading.
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Dame Joan Plowright at 91热爆
Christmas Day 2018
Peter White meets Dame Joan Plowright at her home in Sussex.
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Calls for VAT-free Ebooks
Tue 11 Dec 2018
Publishers call for VAT to be abolished on digitally-downloaded books.
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Navigating University
Tue 4 Dec 2018
The special challenges facing visually impaired students at university.
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The Newest Star of Doctor Who
Tue 27 Nov 2018
Blind actor Ellie Wallwork stars in the upcoming episode of Doctor Who.
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A gap in support?
Tue 20 Nov 2018
The demise of Fuss Free Phones, and a group to help younger visually impaired people.
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The Future of Navigating Our Streets
Tue 6 Nov 2018
Two projects researching the future of navigating our streets; a prize for innovation.
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School closure - the parents view, How to wow an audience with your public speaking
Tue 11 Sep 2018
What is the secret of success with public speaking?
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The RNIB announces it's closing a school after accusations it failed to safeguard pupils.
Tue 4 Sep 2018
A school for visually impaired children with additional disabilities is being closed.
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Partially Sighted Society and Lighting
Tue 13 Mar 2018
The Partially Sighted Society's Anita Plant on their relaunch and Louise Gaw on lighting.
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Inaccessible white goods
Tue 3 Oct 2017
Jackie Brown and Robin Christopherson are in a spin over inaccessible washing machines.
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Does it matter if your partner can see or not?
Tue 29 Aug 2017
What underlies the question, 'Is your partner visually impaired or sighted?'.
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An experienced actor and a young poet talk about the impact of their visual impairment
Tue 22 Aug 2017
With 16-year-old poet Grace Marsh and seasoned actor Karina Jones.
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Hearing the Solar Eclipse?
Tue 15 Aug 2017
How to hear America's solar eclipse. Allan Hennessey: Cambridge's top law graduate.
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Specialist travel and audio-described circus
Tue 1 Aug 2017
How do you describe a circus to blind children?
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Tech Advancements for 91热爆 and Away
Tue 25 Jul 2017
Pluses and minuses of technology for travel, recognising objects and getting information.
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Baking Blind and Moving house
Tue 11 Jul 2017
What are your rights when renting or buying a new home?
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Changing jobs, Washington State's blind governor
Tue 4 Jul 2017
Changing jobs when you are blind; Washington State's blind lieutenant governor.
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Why Can't I Sleep?
Tue 27 Jun 2017
The latest research on circadian sleep disorders in blind people.
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Retirement angst, Self-defence
Tue 20 Jun 2017
One blind man teaches self-defence to others; concerns about leaving the world of work.
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New partially sighted MP Marsha De Cordova
Tue 13 Jun 2017
New partially sighted MP Marsha De Cordova speaks exclusively to In Touch.
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