News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Radio 4,·907 episodes
We've been educating ourselves on wines with blind teacher Richard Lane at London's WSET.
16 Aug 2022,·19 mins
Listener Alex Scott contacted us about the lack of a service that is important to him.
09 Aug 2022,·19 mins
We hear about a new treatment for diabetic macular oedema, soon to be available on the NHS
02 Aug 2022,·17 mins
We examine the impact of Covid on eyesight with the Association of Optometrists.
26 Jul 2022,·19 mins
How the cost of living crisis is hitting visually impaired people.
19 Jul 2022,·19 mins
New legislation gives disabled people new rights when using taxis or private hire vehicles
12 Jul 2022,·19 mins
Two British charities are helping rebuild Ukraine's visual impairment rehab services.
05 Jul 2022,·19 mins
Nina Chesworth attended this year's Glastonbury Festival; she provides her access review.
28 Jun 2022,·19 mins
We talk to the British Museum about an access problem involving one of their exhibitions.
21 Jun 2022,·19 mins
We examine the access features of London's new tube service, the Elizabeth Line.
14 Jun 2022,·19 mins
Bird calls, bird apps and bird photography... it's all about the birds!
07 Jun 2022,·19 mins
We hear from visually impaired Liverpool FC fans about the mayhem that unfolded in Paris.
31 May 2022,·19 mins
Changes to taking your guide dog abroad and problems with assistance services at airports.
24 May 2022,·19 mins
We hear stories and top tips from three experienced visually impaired travellers.
17 May 2022,·19 mins
We speak to one of the world's largest companies about their accessible beauty products.
10 May 2022,·19 mins
We discuss the law surrounding guide dog refusals in indoor spaces: restaurants, shops etc
03 May 2022,·19 mins
Amendments to The Elections Bill have now been passed, we discuss what this means for you.
26 Apr 2022,·19 mins
We speak to a visually impaired Ukrainian couple who have evacuated to Poland.
19 Apr 2022,·19 mins
We speak to visually impaired wellness practitioners; within yoga, reiki & sound healing.
12 Apr 2022,·19 mins
We hear about proposed improvements to the way that visually impaired pupils are taught.
05 Apr 2022,·19 mins
Enhanced audio description is designed to make TV and film a more immersive experience.
29 Mar 2022,·19 mins
We speak to The European Blind Union about their aid for visually impaired Ukrainians.
22 Mar 2022,·19 mins
We hear about what it is like to be visually impaired in war-torn Ukraine.
15 Mar 2022,·19 mins
We discuss the Marrakesh Treaty; the international agreement to share accessible books.
08 Mar 2022,·19 mins
We speak to the Office of Rail and Road and Network Rail about tactile paving updates.
01 Mar 2022,·19 mins
An in-depth discussion about access to work-based software and technology.
22 Feb 2022,·19 mins
We discuss representation in TV and whether people should tell you what they look like.
15 Feb 2022,·19 mins
The Elections Bill is going through Parliament, with potential changes to the way we vote.
08 Feb 2022,·19 mins
There have been some amendments to the Highway Code - what this means for you.
01 Feb 2022,·19 mins
We answer your questions about retinal vein occlusion with a consultant ophthalmologist.
25 Jan 2022,·19 mins
