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Blind Man at the Forefront of Science
How Dr Damion Corrigan got to the top of his field of science.
05 Mar 2019,19 mins
A new way of booking assistance on trains
A look at a new way of booking assistance on trains for visually impaired passengers.
26 Feb 2019,19 mins
Gene therapy aims to halt AMD
A gene therapy breakthrough targets age-related macular degeneration.
19 Feb 2019,19 mins
Attack on guide dog
Complaint from a guide dog owner about lack of support after her dog was attacked.
12 Feb 2019,19 mins
Proposed changes to charity's housing scheme
Blind tenants are concerned about proposed changes to a charitable housing scheme.
05 Feb 2019,19 mins
RNIB Closure in Bristol
The closure of an RNIB centre in Bristol, and a play inspired by life at a blind school.
29 Jan 2019,19 mins
Medals for guide marathon runners
Should sighted guide runners receive medals upon completing the London Marathon?
22 Jan 2019,19 mins
Is Helen Keller a 20th century icon?
Will Deafblind activist Helen Keller be voted in as a 20th century icon?
15 Jan 2019,19 mins
Should fines be issued for inaccessible websites?
Should fines be issued for inaccessible websites? The Bird Box Challenge.
08 Jan 2019,19 mins
Books for the New Year
Three audiobook recommendations to kick off your New Year’s reading.
01 Jan 2019,19 mins
Dame Joan Plowright at Home
Peter White meets Dame Joan Plowright at her home in Sussex.
25 Dec 2018,28 mins
Life-changing Events
Two blind people share stories of life-changing events
18 Dec 2018,19 mins
Calls for VAT-free Ebooks
Publishers call for VAT to be abolished on digitally-downloaded books.
11 Dec 2018,19 mins
Navigating University
The special challenges facing visually impaired students at university.
04 Dec 2018,19 mins
The Newest Star of Doctor Who
Blind actor Ellie Wallwork stars in the upcoming episode of Doctor Who.
27 Nov 2018,19 mins
A gap in support?
The demise of Fuss Free Phones, and a group to help younger visually impaired people.
20 Nov 2018,19 mins
Blind Veterans Remember
Behind the scenes on Remembrance Sunday.
13 Nov 2018,19 mins
The Future of Navigating Our Streets
Two projects researching the future of navigating our streets; a prize for innovation.
06 Nov 2018,19 mins
Rubbish Recycling
Rubbish recycling problems and Leonardo da Vinci's eye condition.
30 Oct 2018,19 mins
Are Your Eyes Priceless?
Would you sell your eyes; Scotland's new approach to PIP assessments
23 Oct 2018,19 mins
Novartis appeal, Shane Warne
Pharma company Novartis appeals against a recent court judgement.
16 Oct 2018,19 mins
Orbit Reader 20, Choroideremia breakthrough
Long delayed but finally here... Peter checks out the new Orbit Reader 20.
09 Oct 2018,19 mins
Guide dog refusals, Deafblind signing
A look at the law around refusing guide dog owners access to commercial properties.
02 Oct 2018,19 mins
A legal judgement for Novartis
The High Court rules against drug companies over a controversial treatment
25 Sep 2018,19 mins
Shared Spaces and Fashion
A row about keeping Scottish street safe for blind people, and what to wear to look good.
18 Sep 2018,20 mins
School closure - the parents view, How to wow an audience with your public speaking
What is the secret to successful public speaking?
11 Sep 2018,20 mins
School closure - the parents view, How to wow an audience with your public speaking
What is the secret of success with public speaking?
11 Sep 2018,18 mins
The RNIB announces it's closing a school after accusations it failed to safeguard pupils.
A school for visually impaired children with additional disabilities is being closed.
04 Sep 2018,18 mins
School closure - RNIB questioned
The RNIB announces it is closing a school after accusations it failed to safeguard pupils.
04 Sep 2018,20 mins
Shared Spaces
The future of 'shared spaces' after the government calls a halt to new projects.
28 Aug 2018,20 mins