In Touch Podcast
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Episodes to download
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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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Disability Strategy and Employment
Tue 17 Aug 2021
We speak to the minister for disabled people about the new disability strategy.
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Audio Description; Goalball Classifications
Tue 10 Aug 2021
Audio Description; Goalball Classifications
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Assistive Technology For Pupils; Comedian Jamie MacDonald
Tue 3 Aug 2021
A new scheme is aiming to provide assistive technology to visually impaired school pupils.
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A Paralympics Special
Tue 27 Jul 2021
There's just under a month to go until the Tokyo Paralympic games.
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Photo ID At Polling Stations; Network Rail On Tactile Paving
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Photo ID At Polling Stations; Network Rail On Tactile Paving.
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Tactile paving at train stations; Braille and assistive technology
Tue 13 Jul 2021
Tactile paving at train stations; Braille and assistive technology.
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Wheelie bins; Becoming a new parent
Tue 6 Jul 2021
Wheelie bin obstructions and becoming a new parent when you're blind or visually impaired.
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Further Education Support; Braille versus Assistive Technology
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Further Education Support; Braille versus Assistive Technology
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Accessible Covid Testing; Working from 成人快手
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Accessible Covid Testing; Working from 成人快手
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