
allan russell
@allan_insight
Senior content Producer & Presenter at RNIB Connect Radio
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29-05-2014 19:11:52
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We welcome the agreement between UK Prime Minister and European Commission enabling the UK to take part in the pet passports scheme, as some other European but non-EU member countries do. This should make the process for people travelling with their guide dog more straightforward (1/3)

Coming up on Tech Talk! Dr. Mohammad Amir-Hosseini explains how AI could help with assistance dog training. Hear the full conversation plus usual chat about accessible technology here: bit.ly/TechTalkAIGuid… Uni of East London #GuideDogs

"I would encourage everybody to be brave, step out of their comfort zone, and just enjoy it." Curious what sport of physical activity could be for you? Scottish Disability Sport's National Exhibition is next month and it's a chance for you to find out. audioboom.com/posts/8720513-…







RNIB Connect Radio's allan russell speaks to Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Minister with responsibility for Social Security Scotland, to find out how it’s increasing its responsibilities and what clients think of its way of working. RNIB Scotland audioboom.com/posts/8724661-…



"We very much wanted to place the community at the heart of what we do." James Adams, RNIB Scotland Director, chats with us about their newly refurbished Edinburgh headquarters and what visitors can expect when they come to the Hillside location. audioboom.com/posts/8725878-…

A study University of Glasgow wants to hear from visually impaired runners who run with a guide, and the guides themselves, to find out more about the benefits of the activity. Robert Kirkwood spoke to the researcher to find out more. audioboom.com/posts/8726868-…


A The Carnegies show on Read On this week with Blessing Musariri on her book All That It Ever Meant and Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social on The Things We Leave Behind RNIB RNIB Connect Radio RNIB Library audioboom.com/posts/8724054

Each month on RNIB Connect Radio we are joined by some of RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics included: the RNIB ‘All Aboard’ Buses Report plus an update on benefits and accessible voting. audioboom.com/posts/8727541-…
