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Drag Queens and Kings
We hear all about the glittering world of drag from two drag performers.
18 Jan 2022,19 mins
Audiobooks
A discussion about three audiobooks; different genres and differing opinions.
11 Jan 2022,19 mins
The Lives of Youngsters
We discuss the things that matter to three visually impaired young people.
04 Jan 2022,19 mins
Former British Army Soldier; then and now.
Craig Lundberg lost his sight when serving in Iraq in 2007.
28 Dec 2021,19 mins
In Touch at Christmas
Join our virtual Christmas party, with music and lots of stories.
21 Dec 2021,19 mins
Citizenship; Tactile Art Exhibition
We explore access requirements when applying for British citizenship.
14 Dec 2021,19 mins
Accessibility at Further Education Colleges; Guide Dog Retirement Age
New research reveals that 8 out of 10 colleges are not compliant with accessibility laws.
07 Dec 2021,19 mins
National Clinical Director for Eye Care; Two Mayors, Same Household
Parliament are planning to recruit a National Clinical Director for Eye Care.
30 Nov 2021,19 mins
Your Questions Answered
We investigate your problems; from access to TV and art, to English subtitles on the news.
23 Nov 2021,19 mins
Gender Identity
Three visually impaired people tell us about their experiences with gender transition.
16 Nov 2021,19 mins
Touch Screen Card Machines; Your Emails
We're asking: just how accessible are touchscreen card machines?
09 Nov 2021,19 mins
It's All About The Music!
Music and stories from three visually impaired musicians.
02 Nov 2021,19 mins
Channel 4's Audio Description Problems; Combining Sustainability and Inclusion
Channel 4's accessibility services including audio description are down. We find out why.
26 Oct 2021,19 mins
Social Care
A Social Care Special.
19 Oct 2021,19 mins
It's our 60th Birthday!
It's our Diamond Anniversary - 60 years of In Touch!
12 Oct 2021,19 mins
Banks and ATMs; Assistive Tech for Work
Numbers of bank branches and cash machines are declining, but what does this mean for you?
05 Oct 2021,19 mins
AI Macular Degeneration Detection; New Money For Blind Sport
A new AI algorithm that rapidly detects a common cause of blindness has been developed.
28 Sep 2021,18 mins
The Return to University
In this special, we speak to visually impaired students about the new university term.
21 Sep 2021,19 mins
Ofcom on Audio Description; Audio Only Video Games
We hear from Ofcom about their current recommendations for audio description.
14 Sep 2021,19 mins
Social Media Special
Social Media is a powerful tool, but how accessible is it?
07 Sep 2021,19 mins
Gold! At The Tokyo Paralympics; Gyms Doing Good Things
Our visually impaired athletes are winning medals galore over at the Tokyo Paralympics!
31 Aug 2021,18 mins
Paralympic Games; The Art of Blind Photography
The 2020 Paralympic Games are underway! We bring you coverage from Tokyo.
24 Aug 2021,19 mins
Disability Strategy and Employment
We speak to the minister for disabled people about the new disability strategy.
17 Aug 2021,19 mins
Audio Description; Goalball Classifications
Audio Description; Goalball Classifications
10 Aug 2021,19 mins
Assistive Technology For Pupils; Comedian Jamie MacDonald
A new scheme is aiming to provide assistive technology to visually impaired school pupils.
03 Aug 2021,19 mins
A Paralympics Special
There's just under a month to go until the Tokyo Paralympic games.
27 Jul 2021,17 mins
Photo ID At Polling Stations; Network Rail On Tactile Paving
Photo ID At Polling Stations; Network Rail On Tactile Paving.
20 Jul 2021,19 mins
Tactile paving at train stations; Braille and assistive technology
Tactile paving at train stations; Braille and assistive technology.
13 Jul 2021,19 mins
Wheelie bins; Becoming a new parent
Wheelie bin obstructions and becoming a new parent when you're blind or visually impaired.
06 Jul 2021,19 mins
Further Education Support; Braille versus Assistive Technology
Further Education Support; Braille versus Assistive Technology
29 Jun 2021,19 mins