BBC Radio Podcasts from In Touch
Audio Description: New Ofcom Guidelines & Application in the Theatre
Ofcom has just made amendments to its audio description guidelines.
Hotel Stays with a Guide Dog; The Great Escape
A big-name hotel initially declared on their website that service dogs are not welcome.
Should Blindness be Front and Centre?
We discuss whether your blindness should be at the front and centre of your life.
26/03/2024
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
The State of Vision Rehabilitation Services
New research from the RNIB has revealed major delays in vision rehabilitation provision.
The Impacts of an Inactive Government - Northern Ireland
In Touch assesses the impacts of Northern Ireland's Assembly being inactive.
RNIB Tech for Life Fair - Belfast
In Touch attended Northern Ireland's first major assistive technology conference.
Voting Requirements; Smart Energy; Visual Snow
The Electoral Commission update us on what VI people need to consider before voting.
Blind Baseball and Morris Dancing
Can blind people play baseball or be morris dancers? Of course they can!
Mixmups
Mixmups is a new children's TV show that has representation at the heart.
YouGov Poll on Employment
A recent poll gathered evidence of employer attitudes over hiring visually impaired people
Blind baseball and morris dancing
Can blind people play baseball or be morris dancers? Of course they can!
Local sight loss charities; Doctor Who
Local sight loss charity service provision and making Doctor Who more accessible.
Accessible smart meters, A blast from the past!
Problems getting accessible smart meters and an adventurous photographer.
Representation in Parliament
We discuss political representation for visually impaired people.
Pavement Parking
What's being done to tackle the decade-old campaign to stop cars parking on pavements?
The New CEO of Guide Dogs; Cars
An interview with Andrew Lennox, the new CEO of the charity Guide Dogs.
The Blind Chocolatier
In Touch pays a visit to The Blind Chocolatier in the Lake District.
Christmas Time at New College Worcester
In Touch asks some of the pupils New College Worcester how they prepare for Christmas.
The Eyes Have It
A group of prominent sight loss organisations have created a partnership: The Eyes Have It
Look UK's Mentoring Project
We take a look at a mentoring programme designed for young visually impaired people.
Scotland's Train Ticket Offices; Awards for Service
A decision over what to do about Scotland's train ticket offices is yet to be reached.
AbilityNet Tech Conference; Love on the Run
AbilityNet organised a tech event that brought together some of the big industry names.
All The Light We Cannot See
We review the Netflix adaptation of Anthony Doerr's novel All the Light We Cannot See.
How Accessible is X?
Just how accessible is the social media platform X?
U-Turn on Rail Ticket Office Closures
The government cancels their plans to scrap ticketing offices at train stations in England
Living Through War
Two blind women share their experiences of living through the war between Israel and Hamas
Blinded in Ukraine; Forza Motorsport
An interview with a Ukrainian soldier who was blinded during the ongoing war with Russia.
Izabela in the Forest; Can Blind People do That?
Izabela Dłużyk tells us about a recent visit to one of the last primeval forests in Europe
Learning Languages
We discuss techniques for learning languages when you have a visual impairment.
Inclusive Farm
The Inclusive Farm was co-founded by blind farmer Mike Duxbury. In Touch pays a visit.
Be My AI; Orla Guerin in Yemen
Changes to an artificial intelligence offering designed for visually impaired people.
Guide Dogs Q&A
Guide Dogs answer some of your questions about how their organisation operates.
STEP Training with Guide Dogs
We visited a Guide Dogs training centre to learn more about their STEP training method.
The IBSA World Games
The International Blind Sports Federation hosted the World Games in Birmingham.
A Treatment for Two Eye Diseases; Tactile Breast Examinations
News of a recently approved drug that is effective in treating two eye conditions.
RNIB Job Advert; Access to the Women's World Cup
The RNIB recently posted a job advertisement that caused upset. They explain what happened
Braille on Food Labelling; Disability Policy at the White House
We hear about a campaign that aims to get braille onto food packaging.
A Successful Judicial Review; Renting with a Guide Dog
Yusuf Osman sought and won a judicial review against the Department for Work and Pensions.
Delays in accessing essential services
We discuss the potential impacts of delays when accessing sight loss support services.
Books on Blindness
We discuss the themes of two new books about blindness.
Tennis
How visually impaired people play tennis and access to the Wimbledon Championships.
A Near-Fatal Train Accident; Music Producer Robin Millar
Abdul Eneser describes his near fatal accident at Manchester Piccadilly train station.
The Support Hub; The RNIB's Helpline Services
We discuss a potential solution to telling multiple organisations about your access needs.
Blind Adventurers
Two blind adventurers tell us what drives them to seek new challenges.
A Transport Special
Problems buying cheaper rail tickets and making bus stations more accessible.
Holidays
Its perhaps time for a trip away; we look at walking, caravan and sailing holidays.
Attitudes and Service
Have attitudes towards visually impaired people improved or deteriorated?
C'mon, Vogue; Haben Girma on The British Museum
For the first time, British Vogue will be available in braille and audio formats.
Energy Account Health; Flying with Your Guide Dog
We take a look at what is supposed to happen with large credits on energy accounts.
A Tactile Coronation; Clay Modelling
We hear how visually impaired children will be able to access King Charles's Coronation.
Accessibility in Video Games
We take a look at an industry that is becoming increasingly more accessible: video games.
TV Advertising; Commercial Usage of Artificial Intelligence
We investigate why so many TV adverts do not verbally announce the names of their brands.
Artificial Intelligence; European Blind Football League
Be My Eyes are soon to release a new AI offering. Their CEO Mike Buckley tells us more.
Technology Training and Rehab Services; You Heard It Here First
Is technology training provided by rehabilitation services comprehensive enough?
Has the World Become More or Less Challenging for Visually Impaired People?
We host a debate about whether the modern world is more or less challenging for VI people.
NHS Backlogs and Avoidable Sight Loss; The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
Backlogs in NHS eye appointments are resulting in hundreds of people losing their vision.
Tactile Paving Completions; An Extant Theatre Pantomime
Extant Theatre for the visually impaired have put on a pantomime in March!
The Protests in Iran; Audio Description on Adventure Films
During the ongoing uprisings in Iran, protesters are being shot in their eyes and blinded.
A Guide Dog at Gatwick Airport; A New Travel Companion on Trains
Guide dog security problems at Gatwick and an update on tactile paving installations.
Financial Aid for Ukraine; The Royal College of Ophthalmology on the Delivery of Medical News
The European Blind Union sends financial aid into Ukraine to help the visually impaired.
Love and Relationships
We've invited two couples to talk about love and relationships.
The New Principal of New College Worcester, Smaller Guide Dog Organisations
New College Worcester has recently appointed a new principal. We sit down with her.
Access to Work Backlog, Artist Clarke Reynolds
The Access to Work scheme is experiencing long delays; we assess the impact to VI workers.
Guide Dog Waiting Lists; Blind Ice Hockey
Spotlight on Guide Dog waiting lists and plans to raise the profile of blind ice hockey.
Audiobooks
Peter White and his guests discuss audiobooks of their choice.
Accessible smart meters, Blind charity news
Problems getting accessible smart meters and exclusive news from the blind charity sector.
20 Year Reunion
An In Touch reunion: four visually impaired folks, 20 years on.
The Entertainers
A discussion with three entertainers working in TV, film, pantomime and cartoons.
A Very Merry (In Touch) Christmas
A Santa's grotto designed for visually impaired children and accessible video games.
The Eye Clinic Liaison Officer; Visually Impaired Netball
We talk about the role of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer in diagnosing sight loss.
The Delivery of Medical News; Audio Described World Cup Commentary; Enhanced Smart Meters
We hear about an audio described commentary service for the World Cup in Qatar.
What You're Entitled To; Access to BBC Sounds
We provide information about what services you're entitled to in the event of sight loss.
Can You Prepare for Blindness?
Can you prepare for sight loss? We invited three people to try to answer that question.
Premier Inn guide dog refusal, Inaccessible cancer treatment information
Angharad Paget-Jones was asked to leave a Premier Inn hotel over her 'fake' guide dog.
England's First National Clinical Director for Eye Care; The UK's First Blind and Black Female Barrister
We speak to England's first national clinical director for eye care, Louisa Wickham.
DWP High Court Case; The Esterman Visual Field Test for Driving
Dr Yusuf Ali Osman tells us about the legal case he will soon be bringing against the DWP.
The Court Hearing About Access Services in Supermarkets; Parliamentary Eye Health Event; Swimming
Auriol Britton took Sainsburys supermarkets to court and won - she provides the details.
Braille Books for Education; Aira Smart Glasses
Braille books for academic studies and an outing with Aira smart glasses.
Domestic Abuse
Visually impaired people tell us about their experiences of domestic abuse.
The Cost of Living Crisis; Discontinuation of Sonata
We discuss how the cost of living crisis is continuing to impact visually impaired people.
Pig Skin Corneas; My Sound Cinema; The Visual Dimension Project
Scientists in Sweden have developed human corneas out of pig skins.
Safety: On The Streets & Early Health Screenings
We hear about an upcoming judicial review that aims to make our streets safer.
Access to Voting Consultation; Braille Book Swap Scheme
The Electoral Commission have launched a consultation on making voting more accessible.
The RNIB's Braille Library
We put your concerns to the RNIB about changes to their Braille Library service.
Women's football; Blind opera singer
We meet blind women seeking soccer success and a teenager taking opportunities in opera.
Awareness on TikTok
We talk to four TikTok creators who are educating their audiences on visual impairment.
Wine and Architecture Courses
We've been educating ourselves on wines with blind teacher Richard Lane at London's WSET.
A Gap in the Market, Para-cyclist Libby Clegg
Listener Alex Scott contacted us about the lack of a service that is important to him.
Diabetic macular oedema treatment, The Commonwealth Games
We hear about a new treatment for diabetic macular oedema, soon to be available on the NHS
Covid and Sight Loss; Retinitis Pigmentosa Research
We examine the impact of Covid on eyesight with the Association of Optometrists.
The Cost of Living Crisis; Cornea Transplant Delays
How the cost of living crisis is hitting visually impaired people.
Equality Act Amendments; Smart Lipstick
New legislation gives disabled people new rights when using taxis or private hire vehicles
Rebuilding Ukraine; Tennis
Two British charities are helping rebuild Ukraine's visual impairment rehab services.
Festivals; Visually Impaired Musicians Changing the Industry
Nina Chesworth attended this year's Glastonbury Festival; she provides her access review.
Museums & Exhibitions
We talk to the British Museum about an access problem involving one of their exhibitions.
The New Elizabeth Line; Do You See What I See?
We examine the access features of London's new tube service, the Elizabeth Line.
Birds & Gardening
Bird calls, bird apps and bird photography... it's all about the birds!
Matchday Mayhem; The Great Outdoors
We hear from visually impaired Liverpool FC fans about the mayhem that unfolded in Paris.
Barriers to Travel
Changes to taking your guide dog abroad and problems with assistance services at airports.
Travelling
We hear stories and top tips from three experienced visually impaired travellers.
Self-Confidence
We speak to one of the world's largest companies about their accessible beauty products.
Guide Dog Refusals at Indoor Establishments; NaviLens
We discuss the law surrounding guide dog refusals in indoor spaces: restaurants, shops etc
Elections Bill - The Final Decision; Accessible Opera
Amendments to The Elections Bill have now been passed, we discuss what this means for you.
Ukrainian Stories from Poland
We speak to a visually impaired Ukrainian couple who have evacuated to Poland.
Wellness
We speak to visually impaired wellness practitioners; within yoga, reiki & sound healing.
Education - Proposed Improvements
We hear about proposed improvements to the way that visually impaired pupils are taught.
Enhanced Audio Description; Strawberry Field Exhibition
Enhanced audio description is designed to make TV and film a more immersive experience.
European Blind Union on Ukraine, what3words
We speak to The European Blind Union about their aid for visually impaired Ukrainians.
Book Share; Winter Paralympics 2022
We discuss the Marrakesh Treaty; the international agreement to share accessible books.
Visually Impaired in Ukraine
We hear about what it is like to be visually impaired in war-torn Ukraine.
Tactile Paving Updates; Accessible Lateral Flow Tests
We speak to the Office of Rail and Road and Network Rail about tactile paving updates.
Software & Technology Within the Workplace
An in-depth discussion about access to work-based software and technology.
Representation in Casualty; Should People Explain What They Look Like?
We discuss representation in TV and whether people should tell you what they look like.
The Elections Bill; Hearing the Universe
The Elections Bill is going through Parliament, with potential changes to the way we vote.
Highway Code Changes; Young Animator
There have been some amendments to the Highway Code - what this means for you.
Retinal Vein Occlusion; Reading the Room
We answer your questions about retinal vein occlusion with a consultant ophthalmologist.
Drag Queens and Kings
We hear all about the glittering world of drag from two drag performers.
Audiobooks
A discussion about three audiobooks; different genres and differing opinions.
The Lives of Youngsters
We discuss the things that matter to three visually impaired young people.
Former British Army Soldier; then and now.
Craig Lundberg lost his sight when serving in Iraq in 2007.
In Touch at Christmas
Join our virtual Christmas party, with music and lots of stories.
Citizenship; Tactile Art Exhibition
We explore access requirements when applying for British citizenship.
Accessibility at Further Education Colleges; Guide Dog Retirement Age
New research reveals that 8 out of 10 colleges are not compliant with accessibility laws.
National Clinical Director for Eye Care; Two Mayors, Same Household
Parliament are planning to recruit a National Clinical Director for Eye Care.
Your Questions Answered
We investigate your problems; from access to TV and art, to English subtitles on the news.
Gender Identity
Three visually impaired people tell us about their experiences with gender transition.
Touch Screen Card Machines; Your Emails
We're asking: just how accessible are touchscreen card machines?
It's All About The Music!
Music and stories from three visually impaired musicians.
Channel 4's Audio Description Problems; Combining Sustainability and Inclusion
Channel 4's accessibility services including audio description are down. We find out why.
Social Care
A Social Care Special.
It's our 60th Birthday!
It's our Diamond Anniversary - 60 years of In Touch!
Banks and ATMs; Assistive Tech for Work
Numbers of bank branches and cash machines are declining, but what does this mean for you?
AI Macular Degeneration Detection; New Money For Blind Sport
A new AI algorithm that rapidly detects a common cause of blindness has been developed.
The Return to University
In this special, we speak to visually impaired students about the new university term.
Ofcom on Audio Description; Audio Only Video Games
We hear from Ofcom about their current recommendations for audio description.
Social Media Special
Social Media is a powerful tool, but how accessible is it?
Gold! At The Tokyo Paralympics; Gyms Doing Good Things
Our visually impaired athletes are winning medals galore over at the Tokyo Paralympics!
Paralympic Games; The Art of Blind Photography
The 2020 Paralympic Games are underway! We bring you coverage from Tokyo.
Disability Strategy and Employment
We speak to the minister for disabled people about the new disability strategy.
Audio Description; Goalball Classifications
Audio Description; Goalball Classifications
Assistive Technology For Pupils; Comedian Jamie MacDonald
A new scheme is aiming to provide assistive technology to visually impaired school pupils.
A Paralympics Special
There's just under a month to go until the Tokyo Paralympic games.
Photo ID At Polling Stations; Network Rail On Tactile Paving
Photo ID At Polling Stations; Network Rail On Tactile Paving.
Tactile paving at train stations; Braille and assistive technology
Tactile paving at train stations; Braille and assistive technology.
Wheelie bins; Becoming a new parent
Wheelie bin obstructions and becoming a new parent when you're blind or visually impaired.
Further Education Support; Braille versus Assistive Technology
Further Education Support; Braille versus Assistive Technology
Isolation; Echolocation
Isolation; Echolocation
Accessible Covid Testing; Working from Home
Accessible Covid Testing; Working from Home
Lighting in the Home; E-scooters Pt 2
Lighting in the home; E-scooters Part 2
A Genetics Special
A Genetics Special - the role of genetics in treating sight loss.
Electric Scooters; Fans Return to Stadia
We assess the impact of e-scooters almost a year since trials began across the UK.
A Technology Special
A Technology Special
Voting; Extreme Sports
Voting; Extreme Sports
The Language of Disability
The Language of Disability - how it's changing and why it matters.
Applying for Jobs; Going out after Lockdown
Applying for Jobs; Going out after Lockdown
Missed Appointments; Moving House
Missed Appointments; Moving House
Habilitation Report; Blind Footballer
Habilitation Report; Blind Footballer
Guide Dog DNA; Blind Mountain Biker
Guide Dog DNA; Blind Mountain Biker
A Transport Special - Buses and Trains; Audio Cookbooks
What the government's National Bus Strategy means for blind or visually impaired people.
Accessible Covid Information; Amazon Fresh; Telephone Betting
Accessible Covid Information; Amazon Fresh; Telephone Betting.
Telephone Banking; TikTok Trolls
Telephone Banking; TikTok Trolls
Braille library upgrade; Census 2021; Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Braille library upgrade; Census 2021; Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
Testing your vision at home with Moorfield Eye Hospital's app; More tips from writers
Testing your vision at home with Moorfield Eye Hospital's app; more tips from writers.
The Death Of Blind Rail User Cleveland Gervais
What lessons can be learned from the death of blind rail user Cleveland Gervais?
A Legal Battle Over The Accessibility Of Covid Information; The Helen Keller Doubters
Sarah Leadbetter challenges the government over inaccessible pandemic information.
Assisted Guidance On London Underground; Audio Description For On-Demand TV
The London Underground's sporadic assisted guidance. Audio description for TV box sets.
Covid Vaccination Experiences and RNIB London Move
Getting the Covid vaccination when you're blind. And the RNIB is selling its London HQ.
Covid Testing & Vaccinations: What You Need To Know
The latest guidance on accessing Covid testing and vaccinations.
It's All About The Apps
A look at some of the apps being used by our reporting team in their daily lives.
The New "Passenger Assist" App For Rail Users; Royal Art Works On Show
The new "Passenger Assist" app for rail users. Royal art on show via Zoom sessions.
A Paralympics Special
Looking ahead to the rescheduled Paralympics in Tokyo in 2021.
A Writers' Special
Three visually impaired writers offer their tips for aspiring authors.
The RNIB's New Chair Of Trustees Anna Tylor
An interview with Anna Tylor the new Chair of Trustees at the RNIB.
Accessible Town Centres; A New Guide Dog During The Pandemic
Brisbane's efforts to be accessible. An update on getting a guide dog during the pandemic.
Tactile Paving on Railway Platforms; Heading Home from University for Christmas
Calls for the installation of tactile paving on every UK railway platform.
Freeview Play's New Accessible TV Guide; Calls to Save the RNIB's Giant Print Library
A new accessible TV guide on Freeview Play. Calls to save the RNIB's giant print library.
Covid Restrictions: Care Homes And London Underground
The impact of Covid restrictions on visiting care homes and using the London Underground.
The RNIB Closes Its Giant Print Library; The Disordered Eye On The BBC iPlayer
The RNIB's closure of its giant print library. Richard Butchins on his new TV documentary.
Voting In Elections
Technological changes to how blind and visually impaired people can vote in elections.
Futsal Star Steve Daley; Blind Actors in TV Ads
Steve Daley on the move to coaching England's partially sighted, 5-a-side "Futsal" team.
Dry AMD; Mona Minkara On Her Global Public Transport Experiences
A new study into dry AMD. Mona Minkara assesses the public transport hurdles she's faced.
Audio Described Theatre Performances; World Record Runner Sinead Kane
The falling numbers of UK theatres offering audio described performances in recent years.
How The Biggest Blind Charities Should Focus Their Efforts; Baluji Shrivastav At 70
Have your say in shaping the way the biggest blind charities focus their work.
University Special
The visually impaired students facing university life during a pandemic.
Glaucoma Treatments; Driverless Cars
Responding to your emails about glaucoma treatments and driverless cars.
Fight For Sight Report; England's First Blind Musical Therapist
The call from Fight For Sight for a doubling in eye disease research funding in the UK.
Paralympic Legend Tim Reddish On The Delayed 2020 Games; Who Were Japan's Goze Performers?
Paralympic legend Tim Reddish looks ahead to the rescheduled games one year from now.
Back To School, Safer Travel On Public Transport
What is been done to keep blind pupils safe and fully involved as they go back to school?
Drug Supplies After The Brexit Transition Period Ends; A Photographic Record Of Blind People During Italy's Lockdown
What are the plans to keep drug supplies flowing after the Brexit transition period ends?
Heading Back To Work; "Blindness" At London's Donmar Warehouse
Peter White discusses the safest ways to return to work post-lockdown.
Blind charities battle back after lockdown; Her Abilities Award
Peter White looks at the efforts some blind charities are making to adapt after lockdown.
Virtual pubs, robot guide dogs and face masks
Face masks, robotic guide dogs and the the virtual pub.
Paraclimbing and Cooking
This week: Paraclimbing and cooking
Dog passports and online dating
What does leaving the EU mean for taking guide dogs abroad?
David Rathband and Moorfields Video Consultations
Ten years on from the Rathband shooting and Moorfields Video Consultations.
E-scooters, audio description and gaming
Rental e-scooters, audio description and accessible gaming.
RNIB failings and Lord Blunkett
The RNIB respond to the damming report produced by the Charity Commission.
The Impact of Lockdown
Three perspectives on how lockdown has affected blind and visually impaired people
Supermarket shopping and education in lockdown
A new scheme to help blind and visually impaired people access priority supermarket slots.
Music Lessons, Votes, Concessions
A new development in secret ballots for blind people.
Guide Dogs and Guide Runners
Guide Dogs director Peter Osborne talks waiting lists and lockdown restrictions
Home Schooling and Sirine Jahangir
What home schooling challenges face the blind parents of sighted children during lockdown?
Social distancing
What are the effects of social distancing?
Uber, Eye Treatment and Lockdown Fitness
Why Uber is being taken to court by a blind user.
Lockdown Shopping Update and Keeping Fit
New announcements for people needing help with groceries during lockdown.
Urgent Eye Care in Wales and John Slade
How does provision of eye care differ across the UK during the lockdown?
21/04/2020
Eye Appointments during Lockdown
Pressure on sight loss charities; Using video conferencing when you're visually impaired
Blind charities struggling during the coronavirus crisis. Video calling with sight loss.
Shopping during lockdown and Braille library closure
Should blind and VI people be included in the government's list of vulnerable people?
Coronavirus and Blind Isolation
As the reality of the coronavirus lockdown hits - how are blind and VI people coping?
Job Prospects
A special programme looks at careers for young blind and visually impaired people.
Coronavirus and Pavement Parking
What is the impact of coronavirus measures on blind and VI people?
Schizophrenia and blindness, Hester Poole, and Nicholas Saunderson
Why does congenital blindness appear to be a barrier to schizophrenia?
Blind stand-up comedy, accessible apps and a study about touch
Blind comedian David Eagle, a study about touch and accessible apps.
Accessible transport, macular disease and would you want your sight restored?
Blind playwright Mandy Redvers Rowe on her new BBC drama 'Second Sight'
Gene therapy on the NHS, The RNIB Reading Service, Blind architecture
A new gene therapy which can restore some sight becomes available on the NHS.
In Touch
e-scooters, Nicola Naylor and a blind bride
Red Button Reprieve and Working Overseas When You're Blind
The BBC pauses the closure of the Red Button text service; VSO work for blind volunteers.
Sjogren's Syndrome and Blind Surfing
The blood donors who save sight. And one of the UK's top visually impaired surfers.
Talking Buses and A New Way To Read
The expansion of talking bus technology and the app which aims to help keep you reading.
Help On Your Doorstep?
Peter White looks at the role smaller charities play in helping blind people.
Funding Research Into Blindness; Blind Physios
Calls for more research funding into blindness. And the blind physio still working aged 90
A ‘melodious’ New Year
In which four blind musicians share their stories.
A very ‘music’ Christmas
Four visually impaired musicians share anecdotes and play some tunes
A Festive Farewell
Tips on present wrapping, festive fashion and a farewell.
Voting Advice, DJ Lucy Edwards and Doping
As Britain goes to the polls, what help can blind voters expect in the polling booth?
RNIB care home employee speaks out about sale
RNIB care home employee says staff weren’t warned it was set to be sold.
RNIB sells care homes and colleges
RNIB CEO on plans to sell its care homes and colleges
Love Stories
How you met your match, and children needed for sleep research.
The man who helps actors 'blind up'
Consultant on a new series helps actors look blind
Textbook tangles and accessible elections
Why are many digital textbooks still inaccessible to blind students?
Can a volunteer sue a charity for discrimination?
Can a volunteer sue a charity for discrimination? 100 years of blind physiotherapists.
What's on telly tonight?
Freeview TV's new way of finding your favourite shows.
Scotland bans parking on pavements
Scotland’s pavement parking ban, and the sound of our streets at night.
Finding a safe meal
Managing food allergies with no sight.
Putting Your Face On
Applying your makeup when you can’t see.
Tribunal finds eye surgeon put 'money before patients'
Tribunal to sanction eye surgeon for misconduct.
Two Visually Impaired Opera Singers
Two visually impaired opera singers tell us their stories.
Lego’s ‘Accessible Instructions’ Pilot
What 12-year-old Hester thinks of Lego’s new accessible instructions?
The politics of power and blindness – part two
How do you manage your power when you are blind?
The politics of power and blindness - part one
How do you manage your power when you're blind?
Where's my pizza?
Why has a discrimination case about a pizza gone to the US Supreme Court?
Access to Health Records and Accessible Fun
A listener’s issue with getting the NHS to provide correspondence in his preferred format.
Smart Meters and Improving Access to Roads and Rail
Accessible smart meters; improvements to textured paving.
A Corporate Call to Arms
The campaign encouraging business leaders to act to include disability at board level.
What do emojis mean to blind people?
Do emojis need to be more accessible? And audio-description built-in.
A blind Shakespearean debut
A blind actor joins the RSC, and a visually impaired therapist has some advice.
The new law giving sound to electric cars
The new law making electric cars safer. Getting the mental health support you need.
Scottish Braille Press Stops Press
Scottish Braille Press discontinues five longstanding publications.
Saving lives and smoothing creases
The complicated business of gaining a first aid cert and blind-friendly ironing tips.
Blind prisoners compensated for discrimination
Blind prisoners compensated for not being given access to prison life in the US.
Do visually impaired people have to be tidy?
How one visually impaired single mum keeps her home tidy.
Where have all the board games gone?
Why are there so few board games visually impaired people can play?
Exercising your right to vote… and to exercise
How visually impaired Europeans cast their vote.
Why Do Sighted People Want To Tell Blind People’s Stories?
A book on regaining sight and stories of blind women from around the world.
Tactile voting provision deemed 'unlawful'
A landmark High Court judgment says tactile voting devices are 'unlawful'.
A new method of training guide dogs
Training of Guide Dogs and memories of playing the Notre Dame organ.
Three stories on accepting blindness
Experiences of coming to terms with blindness.
Who Can Read Your Mail?
Does the data protection act stop volunteers from reading blind people's personal letters?
Can blind people become architects?
A summer school teaching architecture to blind people.
Archery and Mountaineering
50th anniversary of a mountaineering feat. Plus how to do archery when you are blind.
Delays to Access to Work; Guide dogs guide a visually impaired runner in half marathon
Delays to Access to Work and guide dogs guide a visually impaired runner in half marathon.
Trial of Driverless Vehicles
Charity Blind Veterans UK runs autonomous vehicle trials.
Campus Cuts at Blind College
Specialist college sells half its site. VI chef teaches VI novices to cook.
Blind Man at the Forefront of Science
How Dr Damion Corrigan got to the top of his field of science.
A new way of booking assistance on trains
A look at a new way of booking assistance on trains for visually impaired passengers.
Gene therapy aims to halt AMD
A gene therapy breakthrough targets age-related macular degeneration.
Attack on guide dog
Complaint from a guide dog owner about lack of support after her dog was attacked.
Proposed changes to charity's housing scheme
Blind tenants are concerned about proposed changes to a charitable housing scheme.
RNIB Closure in Bristol
The closure of an RNIB centre in Bristol, and a play inspired by life at a blind school.
Medals for guide marathon runners
Should sighted guide runners receive medals upon completing the London Marathon?
Dame Joan Plowright at Home
Peter White meets Dame Joan Plowright at her home in Sussex.
Is Helen Keller a 20th century icon?
Will Deafblind activist Helen Keller be voted in as a 20th century icon?
Should fines be issued for inaccessible websites?
Should fines be issued for inaccessible websites? The Bird Box Challenge.
Books for the New Year
Three audiobook recommendations to kick off your New Year’s reading.
Life-changing Events
Two blind people share stories of life-changing events
Calls for VAT-free Ebooks
Publishers call for VAT to be abolished on digitally-downloaded books.
Navigating University
The special challenges facing visually impaired students at university.
The Newest Star of Doctor Who
Blind actor Ellie Wallwork stars in the upcoming episode of Doctor Who.
A gap in support?
The demise of Fuss Free Phones, and a group to help younger visually impaired people.
Blind Veterans Remember
Behind the scenes on Remembrance Sunday.
The Future of Navigating Our Streets
Two projects researching the future of navigating our streets; a prize for innovation.
Rubbish Recycling
Rubbish recycling problems and Leonardo da Vinci's eye condition.
School closure - the parents view, How to wow an audience with your public speaking
What is the secret of success with public speaking?
The RNIB announces it's closing a school after accusations it failed to safeguard pupils.
A school for visually impaired children with additional disabilities is being closed.
Partially Sighted Society and Lighting
The Partially Sighted Society's Anita Plant on their relaunch and Louise Gaw on lighting.
Inaccessible white goods
Jackie Brown and Robin Christopherson are in a spin over inaccessible washing machines.
Does it matter if your partner can see or not?
What underlies the question, 'Is your partner visually impaired or sighted?'.
An experienced actor and a young poet talk about the impact of their visual impairment
With 16-year-old poet Grace Marsh and seasoned actor Karina Jones.
Hearing the Solar Eclipse?
How to hear America's solar eclipse. Allan Hennessey: Cambridge's top law graduate.
Sudden sight loss
What is it like to lose your sight and then get it back?
Specialist travel and audio-described circus
How do you describe a circus to blind children?
Tech Advancements for Home and Away
Pluses and minuses of technology for travel, recognising objects and getting information.
Baking Blind and Moving house
What are your rights when renting or buying a new home?
Changing jobs, Washington State's blind governor
Changing jobs when you are blind; Washington State's blind lieutenant governor.
Why Can't I Sleep?
The latest research on circadian sleep disorders in blind people.
Retirement angst, Self-defence
One blind man teaches self-defence to others; concerns about leaving the world of work.
New partially sighted MP Marsha De Cordova
New partially sighted MP Marsha De Cordova speaks exclusively to In Touch.
Voting
One voter's legal challenge success, and one man's dream job.
Daniel and Michael Smith
Twins Daniel and Michael Smith talk to Peter White.
Lovers not Carers
Kirsten Hearn and Red Szell discuss the issues arising from lovers being seen as carers.
The Braille Legacy Musical, International Blind Tennis
The writer of a musical on Louis Braille's life, and the first blind tennis tournament.
Andrew Bastawrous, Bristol blind running club
Andrew Bastawrous CEO Peek talks about his work screening people for eye disease in Africa
RNIB library services, Football commentary
Tracy Pearson on the RNIB Library's services, and Tom Walker reports on football access.
Sitarist Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Corinna Bauer, Harvard research
Sitarist Baluji Shrivastav and Corinna Bauer from Harvard on new brain research.
Acting CEO of Guide Dogs interview and the future of Pingo the guide dog
Peter puts questions to Steve Vaid, the acting CEO of the charity Guide Dogs.
Stem cell research and AMD
Professor Pete Coffey reacts to the recent case of failed stem cell treatment in the US.
Job-seeking discrimination and accessible gyms
Ian Brooks was refused an interview due to his guide dog. Tom Walker goes to the gym.
Benefits for visually impaired children, New scheme for journalists with disabilities
James Harding, BBC's director of news, on a new £1m fund to recruit disabled people.
Blind man mistakenly tasered. Returning a Guide Dog
Why was a blind man mistakenly tasered. Red Szell on returning his guide dog.
Dr Tanvir Bush, Gough, Gary O'Donoghue on Tim Gebbels
Tanvir Bush talks about her novel, and Australian film-maker Gough talks about his work.
RNIB's acting head on the charity's future plans
RNIB's Acting CEO Sally Harvey talks to Peter White about the charity's future plans.
Leadership at GDBA and RNIB, Personal safety
Media commentator Kevin Mulhern gives his view on the current leadership at RNIB and GDBA.
NHS England Information Standards; guide dog owner sues taxi driver
Olivia Butterworth on NHS Accessible Info Standard and GDO Charles Bloch on taxi access.
Employment statistics and a chance to feed into the green paper on Work, Health & Disability
RNIB's Geoff Fimister comments on the government's green paper on work and disability.
In Touch from Northern Ireland with Tom Walker
Tom Walker presents a special edition of the programme recorded in Northern Ireland.
Canute Brailler and Amit Patel's camera-carrying guide dog
Canute is the latest development in renewable Braille, and Amit Patel's videoing guide dog
In Touch in Turkey and their first guide dog association
In Touch visits Istanbul and meets the people behind Turkey's first guide dog association.
US report on employment for visually impaired people, Charles Bonnet in pictures
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Access To Work, access to BBC online content and Red Szell
Why some BBC content is inaccessible, Mark Fulcher on Access to Work and Red Szell.
Look's 25th and blind mums
The charity Look on 25 years supporting parents of blind children for 25 years.
Mobile Phone Answering Service, Gary O'Donoghue
A mobile phone answering service reviewed. Gary O'Donoghue with updates from Washington.
Guide dog waiting lists, Watches, Blind parenting
We look at Guide Dog waiting lists, accessible watches and Joy Addo talks about parenting.
Richard Leaman to step down and Ffion Miles steps out
Richard Leaman is to leave his job as CEO of Guide Dogs & Ffion Miles leaves for Australia
Fight For Sight and review of accessible speaker
Including Fight for Sight's CEO Michele Acton and a review of an accessible smart speaker.
Chief Executives Cathy Yelf, Macular Society and Neil Heslop, Leonard Cheshire Disability
Peter White is joined by charity CEOs Cathy Yelf and Neil Heslop.
Monica Vasconcelos, OrCam reading device
Monica Vasconcelos talks about losing her sight and Tom Walker reports on the OrCam reader
Guide dog owner refused hotel room - GDBA CEO Richard Leaman responds
Guide dog owner refused hotel room - GDBA CEO Richard Leaman responds. Red Szell column.
Nicki Cockburn, Pips and Talking Loos
Nicki Cockburn on quizzes, PIPs form issues and talking toilets.
Action hotels update, TV licence concession, Comedian Chris McCausland
David Haynes on Action hotels, TV licence concessions and blind comedian Chris McCausland.
Peter White talks to Lesley-Anne Alexander, retiring CEO of RNIB
Peter White talks to retiring RNIB CEO Lesley-Anne Alexander about her role at the charity
Paralympic Games; photo exhibition preview
Peter White previews the Paralympic Games and a photo exhibition focusing on blindness.
New polymer £5, Special hotels closure threat
Specialist hotels under threat of closure and a close up look at the new polymer fiver.
Peter White with news, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Advice on using e-passports and tips from boxer Janice Wheeler.
The watch using haptic technology to help you tell the time. Plus Paralympic swimmer Hannah Russell
Telling the time by touch - but not as we know it. And Paralympic swimmer Hannah Russell.
RNIB's new film, Recording PIP interviews
RNIB's film on what it's like to be partially sighted. Plus recording your Pip assessment.
Signing of the Marrakesh Treaty, Suggested summer reads
What does the signing of the Marrakesh Treaty on accessible books mean for UK readers?
Glastonbury: Just how easy is it for us to join in?
In Touch goes to Glastonbury. Two listeners find out how much fun it is if you're blind.
Moving from primary to secondary school; Mark Hardie
Moving from primary to secondary school for blind children. And new author Mark Hardie.
Keeping Fit and Staying Active
Ideas for keeping fit and staying active when you're blind or visually impaired.
150 years of New College Worcester, Guide dogs and Uber
New College Worcester, a school for blind teenagers, celebrates. Plus, guide dogs and Uber
How Hull is becoming easier for blind people, Susie Steiner
How Hull is easier to get around. And writer Susie Steiner talks about her sight loss.
Central heating, Mike Lambert column
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.