In Touch Podcast
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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Visually Impaired in Ukraine
Tue 15 Mar 2022
We hear about what it is like to be visually impaired in war-torn Ukraine.
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Book Share; Winter Paralympics 2022
Tue 8 Mar 2022
We discuss the Marrakesh Treaty; the international agreement to share accessible books.
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Tactile Paving Updates; Accessible Lateral Flow Tests
Tue 1 Mar 2022
We speak to the Office of Rail and Road and Network Rail about tactile paving updates.
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Software & Technology Within the Workplace
Tue 22 Feb 2022
An in-depth discussion about access to work-based software and technology.
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Representation in Casualty; Should People Explain What They Look Like?
Tue 15 Feb 2022
We discuss representation in TV and whether people should tell you what they look like.
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The Elections Bill; Hearing the Universe
Tue 8 Feb 2022
The Elections Bill is going through Parliament, with potential changes to the way we vote.
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Highway Code Changes; Young Animator
Tue 1 Feb 2022
There have been some amendments to the Highway Code - what this means for you.
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Retinal Vein Occlusion; Reading the Room
Tue 25 Jan 2022
We answer your questions about retinal vein occlusion with a consultant ophthalmologist.
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Drag Queens and Kings
Tue 18 Jan 2022
We hear all about the glittering world of drag from two drag performers.
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Audiobooks
Tue 11 Jan 2022
A discussion about three audiobooks; different genres and differing opinions.
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The Lives of Youngsters
Tue 4 Jan 2022
We discuss the things that matter to three visually impaired young people.
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Former British Army Soldier; then and now.
Tue 28 Dec 2021
Craig Lundberg lost his sight when serving in Iraq in 2007.
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In Touch at Christmas
Tue 21 Dec 2021
Join our virtual Christmas party, with music and lots of stories.
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Citizenship; Tactile Art Exhibition
Tue 14 Dec 2021
We explore access requirements when applying for British citizenship.
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Accessibility at Further Education Colleges; Guide Dog Retirement Age
Tue 7 Dec 2021
New research reveals that 8 out of 10 colleges are not compliant with accessibility laws.
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National Clinical Director for Eye Care; Two Mayors, Same Household
Tue 30 Nov 2021
Parliament are planning to recruit a National Clinical Director for Eye Care.
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Your Questions Answered
Tue 23 Nov 2021
We investigate your problems; from access to TV and art, to English subtitles on the news.
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Gender Identity
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Three visually impaired people tell us about their experiences with gender transition.
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Touch Screen Card Machines; Your Emails
Tue 9 Nov 2021
We're asking: just how accessible are touchscreen card machines?
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Channel 4's Audio Description Problems; Combining Sustainability and Inclusion
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Channel 4's accessibility services including audio description are down. We find out why.
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Banks and ATMs; Assistive Tech for Work
Tue 5 Oct 2021
Numbers of bank branches and cash machines are declining, but what does this mean for you?
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AI Macular Degeneration Detection; New Money For Blind Sport
Tue 28 Sep 2021
A new AI algorithm that rapidly detects a common cause of blindness has been developed.
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The Return to University
Tue 21 Sep 2021
In this special, we speak to visually impaired students about the new university term.
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Ofcom on Audio Description; Audio Only Video Games
Tue 14 Sep 2021
We hear from Ofcom about their current recommendations for audio description.
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Gold! At The Tokyo Paralympics; Gyms Doing Good Things
Tue 31 Aug 2021
Our visually impaired athletes are winning medals galore over at the Tokyo Paralympics!
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Paralympic Games; The Art of Blind Photography
Tue 24 Aug 2021
The 2020 Paralympic Games are underway! We bring you coverage from Tokyo.
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