Ofcom has just made amendments to its audio description guidelines.
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2024.
A big-name hotel initially declared on their website that service dogs are not welcome.
Published on Tuesday, 9th April 2024.
We discuss whether your blindness should be at the front and centre of your life.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2024.
New research from the RNIB has revealed major delays in vision rehabilitation provision.
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2024.
In Touch assesses the impacts of Northern Ireland's Assembly being inactive.
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2024.
In Touch attended Northern Ireland's first major assistive technology conference.
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2024.
The Electoral Commission update us on what VI people need to consider before voting.
Published on Tuesday, 27th February 2024.
Can blind people play baseball or be morris dancers? Of course they can!
Published on Friday, 23rd February 2024.
Mixmups is a new children's TV show that has representation at the heart.
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2024.
A recent poll gathered evidence of employer attitudes over hiring visually impaired people
Published on Tuesday, 13th February 2024.
Published on Tuesday, 6th February 2024.
Local sight loss charity service provision and making Doctor Who more accessible.
Published on Tuesday, 30th January 2024.
Problems getting accessible smart meters and an adventurous photographer.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd January 2024.
We discuss political representation for visually impaired people.
Published on Tuesday, 16th January 2024.
What's being done to tackle the decade-old campaign to stop cars parking on pavements?
Published on Tuesday, 9th January 2024.
An interview with Andrew Lennox, the new CEO of the charity Guide Dogs.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024.
In Touch pays a visit to The Blind Chocolatier in the Lake District.
Published on Tuesday, 26th December 2023.
In Touch asks some of the pupils New College Worcester how they prepare for Christmas.
Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2023.
A group of prominent sight loss organisations have created a partnership: The Eyes Have It
Published on Tuesday, 12th December 2023.
We take a look at a mentoring programme designed for young visually impaired people.
Published on Tuesday, 5th December 2023.
A decision over what to do about Scotland's train ticket offices is yet to be reached.
Published on Tuesday, 28th November 2023.
AbilityNet organised a tech event that brought together some of the big industry names.
Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2023.
We review the Netflix adaptation of Anthony Doerr's novel All the Light We Cannot See.
Published on Wednesday, 15th November 2023.
Just how accessible is the social media platform X?
Published on Tuesday, 7th November 2023.
The government cancels their plans to scrap ticketing offices at train stations in England
Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2023.
Two blind women share their experiences of living through the war between Israel and Hamas
Published on Wednesday, 25th October 2023.
An interview with a Ukrainian soldier who was blinded during the ongoing war with Russia.
Published on Tuesday, 17th October 2023.
Izabela Dłużyk tells us about a recent visit to one of the last primeval forests in Europe
Published on Tuesday, 10th October 2023.
We discuss techniques for learning languages when you have a visual impairment.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023.
The Inclusive Farm was co-founded by blind farmer Mike Duxbury. In Touch pays a visit.
Published on Tuesday, 26th September 2023.
Changes to an artificial intelligence offering designed for visually impaired people.
Published on Tuesday, 19th September 2023.
Guide Dogs answer some of your questions about how their organisation operates.
Published on Tuesday, 12th September 2023.
We visited a Guide Dogs training centre to learn more about their STEP training method.
Published on Tuesday, 5th September 2023.
The International Blind Sports Federation hosted the World Games in Birmingham.
Published on Tuesday, 29th August 2023.
News of a recently approved drug that is effective in treating two eye conditions.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd August 2023.
The RNIB recently posted a job advertisement that caused upset. They explain what happened
Published on Tuesday, 15th August 2023.
We hear about a campaign that aims to get braille onto food packaging.
Published on Tuesday, 8th August 2023.
Yusuf Osman sought and won a judicial review against the Department for Work and Pensions.
Published on Tuesday, 1st August 2023.
We discuss the potential impacts of delays when accessing sight loss support services.
Published on Tuesday, 25th July 2023.
We discuss the themes of two new books about blindness.
Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2023.
How visually impaired people play tennis and access to the Wimbledon Championships.
Published on Tuesday, 11th July 2023.
Abdul Eneser describes his near fatal accident at Manchester Piccadilly train station.
Published on Tuesday, 4th July 2023.
We discuss a potential solution to telling multiple organisations about your access needs.
Published on Tuesday, 27th June 2023.
Two blind adventurers tell us what drives them to seek new challenges.
Published on Tuesday, 20th June 2023.
Problems buying cheaper rail tickets and making bus stations more accessible.
Published on Tuesday, 13th June 2023.
Its perhaps time for a trip away; we look at walking, caravan and sailing holidays.
Published on Tuesday, 30th May 2023.
Have attitudes towards visually impaired people improved or deteriorated?
Published on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023.
For the first time, British Vogue will be available in braille and audio formats.
Published on Tuesday, 16th May 2023.
We take a look at what is supposed to happen with large credits on energy accounts.
Published on Tuesday, 9th May 2023.
We hear how visually impaired children will be able to access King Charles's Coronation.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd May 2023.
We take a look at an industry that is becoming increasingly more accessible: video games.
Published on Tuesday, 25th April 2023.
We investigate why so many TV adverts do not verbally announce the names of their brands.
Published on Tuesday, 18th April 2023.
Be My Eyes are soon to release a new AI offering. Their CEO Mike Buckley tells us more.
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2023.
Is technology training provided by rehabilitation services comprehensive enough?
Published on Tuesday, 4th April 2023.
We host a debate about whether the modern world is more or less challenging for VI people.
Published on Tuesday, 28th March 2023.
Backlogs in NHS eye appointments are resulting in hundreds of people losing their vision.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd March 2023.
Extant Theatre for the visually impaired have put on a pantomime in March!
Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2023.
During the ongoing uprisings in Iran, protesters are being shot in their eyes and blinded.
Published on Tuesday, 7th March 2023.
Guide dog security problems at Gatwick and an update on tactile paving installations.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023.
The European Blind Union sends financial aid into Ukraine to help the visually impaired.
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2023.
We've invited two couples to talk about love and relationships.
Published on Tuesday, 14th February 2023.
New College Worcester has recently appointed a new principal. We sit down with her.
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2023.
The Access to Work scheme is experiencing long delays; we assess the impact to VI workers.
Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2023.
Spotlight on Guide Dog waiting lists and plans to raise the profile of blind ice hockey.
Published on Tuesday, 24th January 2023.
Peter White and his guests discuss audiobooks of their choice.
Published on Tuesday, 17th January 2023.
Problems getting accessible smart meters and exclusive news from the blind charity sector.
Published on Tuesday, 10th January 2023.
An In Touch reunion: four visually impaired folks, 20 years on.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023.
A discussion with three entertainers working in TV, film, pantomime and cartoons.
Published on Tuesday, 27th December 2022.
A Santa's grotto designed for visually impaired children and accessible video games.
Published on Tuesday, 20th December 2022.
We talk about the role of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer in diagnosing sight loss.
Published on Tuesday, 13th December 2022.
We hear about an audio described commentary service for the World Cup in Qatar.
Published on Tuesday, 6th December 2022.
We provide information about what services you're entitled to in the event of sight loss.
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2022.
Can you prepare for sight loss? We invited three people to try to answer that question.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd November 2022.
Angharad Paget-Jones was asked to leave a Premier Inn hotel over her 'fake' guide dog.
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2022.
We speak to England's first national clinical director for eye care, Louisa Wickham.
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2022.
Dr Yusuf Ali Osman tells us about the legal case he will soon be bringing against the DWP.
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2022.
Auriol Britton took Sainsburys supermarkets to court and won - she provides the details.
Published on Thursday, 27th October 2022.
Braille books for academic studies and an outing with Aira smart glasses.
Published on Wednesday, 19th October 2022.
Visually impaired people tell us about their experiences of domestic abuse.
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2022.
We discuss how the cost of living crisis is continuing to impact visually impaired people.
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2022.
Scientists in Sweden have developed human corneas out of pig skins.
Published on Wednesday, 28th September 2022.
We hear about an upcoming judicial review that aims to make our streets safer.
Published on Tuesday, 20th September 2022.
The Electoral Commission have launched a consultation on making voting more accessible.
Published on Tuesday, 13th September 2022.
We put your concerns to the RNIB about changes to their Braille Library service.
Published on Tuesday, 6th September 2022.
We meet blind women seeking soccer success and a teenager taking opportunities in opera.
Published on Tuesday, 30th August 2022.
We talk to four TikTok creators who are educating their audiences on visual impairment.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd August 2022.
We've been educating ourselves on wines with blind teacher Richard Lane at London's WSET.
Published on Tuesday, 16th August 2022.
Listener Alex Scott contacted us about the lack of a service that is important to him.
Published on Tuesday, 9th August 2022.
We hear about a new treatment for diabetic macular oedema, soon to be available on the NHS
Published on Tuesday, 2nd August 2022.
We examine the impact of Covid on eyesight with the Association of Optometrists.
Published on Tuesday, 26th July 2022.
How the cost of living crisis is hitting visually impaired people.
Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2022.
New legislation gives disabled people new rights when using taxis or private hire vehicles
Published on Tuesday, 12th July 2022.
Two British charities are helping rebuild Ukraine's visual impairment rehab services.
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2022.
Nina Chesworth attended this year's Glastonbury Festival; she provides her access review.
Published on Tuesday, 28th June 2022.
We talk to the British Museum about an access problem involving one of their exhibitions.
Published on Tuesday, 21st June 2022.
We examine the access features of London's new tube service, the Elizabeth Line.
Published on Tuesday, 14th June 2022.
Bird calls, bird apps and bird photography... it's all about the birds!
Published on Tuesday, 7th June 2022.
We hear from visually impaired Liverpool FC fans about the mayhem that unfolded in Paris.
Published on Tuesday, 31st May 2022.
Changes to taking your guide dog abroad and problems with assistance services at airports.
Published on Tuesday, 24th May 2022.
We hear stories and top tips from three experienced visually impaired travellers.
Published on Tuesday, 17th May 2022.
We speak to one of the world's largest companies about their accessible beauty products.
Published on Tuesday, 10th May 2022.
We discuss the law surrounding guide dog refusals in indoor spaces: restaurants, shops etc
Published on Tuesday, 3rd May 2022.
Amendments to The Elections Bill have now been passed, we discuss what this means for you.
Published on Tuesday, 26th April 2022.
We speak to a visually impaired Ukrainian couple who have evacuated to Poland.
Published on Tuesday, 19th April 2022.
We speak to visually impaired wellness practitioners; within yoga, reiki & sound healing.
Published on Tuesday, 12th April 2022.
We hear about proposed improvements to the way that visually impaired pupils are taught.
Published on Tuesday, 5th April 2022.
Enhanced audio description is designed to make TV and film a more immersive experience.
Published on Wednesday, 30th March 2022.
We speak to The European Blind Union about their aid for visually impaired Ukrainians.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd March 2022.
We discuss the Marrakesh Treaty; the international agreement to share accessible books.
Published on Wednesday, 16th March 2022.
We hear about what it is like to be visually impaired in war-torn Ukraine.
We speak to the Office of Rail and Road and Network Rail about tactile paving updates.
Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2022.
An in-depth discussion about access to work-based software and technology.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd February 2022.
We discuss representation in TV and whether people should tell you what they look like.
Published on Tuesday, 15th February 2022.
The Elections Bill is going through Parliament, with potential changes to the way we vote.
Published on Tuesday, 8th February 2022.
There have been some amendments to the Highway Code - what this means for you.
Published on Tuesday, 1st February 2022.
We answer your questions about retinal vein occlusion with a consultant ophthalmologist.
Published on Tuesday, 25th January 2022.
We hear all about the glittering world of drag from two drag performers.
Published on Tuesday, 18th January 2022.
A discussion about three audiobooks; different genres and differing opinions.
Published on Wednesday, 12th January 2022.
We discuss the things that matter to three visually impaired young people.
Published on Tuesday, 4th January 2022.
Craig Lundberg lost his sight when serving in Iraq in 2007.
Published on Tuesday, 28th December 2021.
Join our virtual Christmas party, with music and lots of stories.
Published on Tuesday, 21st December 2021.
We explore access requirements when applying for British citizenship.
Published on Tuesday, 14th December 2021.
New research reveals that 8 out of 10 colleges are not compliant with accessibility laws.
Published on Tuesday, 7th December 2021.
Parliament are planning to recruit a National Clinical Director for Eye Care.
Published on Tuesday, 30th November 2021.
We investigate your problems; from access to TV and art, to English subtitles on the news.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021.
Three visually impaired people tell us about their experiences with gender transition.
Published on Wednesday, 17th November 2021.
We're asking: just how accessible are touchscreen card machines?
Published on Thursday, 11th November 2021.
Music and stories from three visually impaired musicians.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd November 2021.
Channel 4's accessibility services including audio description are down. We find out why.
Published on Tuesday, 26th October 2021.
A Social Care Special.
Published on Tuesday, 19th October 2021.
It's our Diamond Anniversary - 60 years of In Touch!
Published on Tuesday, 12th October 2021.
Numbers of bank branches and cash machines are declining, but what does this mean for you?
Published on Tuesday, 5th October 2021.
A new AI algorithm that rapidly detects a common cause of blindness has been developed.
Published on Tuesday, 28th September 2021.
In this special, we speak to visually impaired students about the new university term.
Published on Tuesday, 21st September 2021.
We hear from Ofcom about their current recommendations for audio description.
Published on Tuesday, 14th September 2021.
Social Media is a powerful tool, but how accessible is it?
Published on Tuesday, 7th September 2021.
Our visually impaired athletes are winning medals galore over at the Tokyo Paralympics!
Published on Tuesday, 31st August 2021.
The 2020 Paralympic Games are underway! We bring you coverage from Tokyo.
Published on Wednesday, 25th August 2021.
We speak to the minister for disabled people about the new disability strategy.
Published on Tuesday, 17th August 2021.
Audio Description; Goalball Classifications
Published on Tuesday, 10th August 2021.
A new scheme is aiming to provide assistive technology to visually impaired school pupils.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd August 2021.
There's just under a month to go until the Tokyo Paralympic games.
Published on Tuesday, 27th July 2021.
Photo ID At Polling Stations; Network Rail On Tactile Paving.
Published on Tuesday, 20th July 2021.
Tactile paving at train stations; Braille and assistive technology.
Published on Tuesday, 13th July 2021.
Wheelie bin obstructions and becoming a new parent when you're blind or visually impaired.
Published on Tuesday, 6th July 2021.
Further Education Support; Braille versus Assistive Technology
Published on Tuesday, 29th June 2021.
Isolation; Echolocation
Published on Tuesday, 22nd June 2021.
Accessible Covid Testing; Working from Home
Published on Tuesday, 15th June 2021.
Lighting in the home; E-scooters Part 2
Published on Wednesday, 9th June 2021.
A Genetics Special - the role of genetics in treating sight loss.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd June 2021.
We assess the impact of e-scooters almost a year since trials began across the UK.
Published on Tuesday, 25th May 2021.
A Technology Special
Published on Tuesday, 18th May 2021.
Voting; Extreme Sports
Published on Tuesday, 11th May 2021.
The Language of Disability - how it's changing and why it matters.
Published on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.
Applying for Jobs; Going out after Lockdown
Published on Tuesday, 27th April 2021.
Missed Appointments; Moving House
Published on Tuesday, 20th April 2021.
Habilitation Report; Blind Footballer
Published on Tuesday, 13th April 2021.
Guide Dog DNA; Blind Mountain Biker
Published on Tuesday, 6th April 2021.
What the government's National Bus Strategy means for blind or visually impaired people.
Published on Tuesday, 30th March 2021.
Accessible Covid Information; Amazon Fresh; Telephone Betting.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd March 2021.
Telephone Banking; TikTok Trolls
Published on Tuesday, 16th March 2021.
Braille library upgrade; Census 2021; Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
Published on Tuesday, 9th March 2021.
Testing your vision at home with Moorfield Eye Hospital's app; more tips from writers.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021.
What lessons can be learned from the death of blind rail user Cleveland Gervais?
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021.
Sarah Leadbetter challenges the government over inaccessible pandemic information.
Published on Tuesday, 16th February 2021.
The London Underground's sporadic assisted guidance. Audio description for TV box sets.
Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2021.
Getting the Covid vaccination when you're blind. And the RNIB is selling its London HQ.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021.
The latest guidance on accessing Covid testing and vaccinations.
Published on Tuesday, 26th January 2021.
A look at some of the apps being used by our reporting team in their daily lives.
Published on Tuesday, 19th January 2021.
The new "Passenger Assist" app for rail users. Royal art on show via Zoom sessions.
Published on Tuesday, 12th January 2021.
Looking ahead to the rescheduled Paralympics in Tokyo in 2021.
Published on Tuesday, 29th December 2020.
Three visually impaired writers offer their tips for aspiring authors.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd December 2020.
An interview with Anna Tylor the new Chair of Trustees at the RNIB.
Published on Tuesday, 15th December 2020.
Brisbane's efforts to be accessible. An update on getting a guide dog during the pandemic.
Published on Tuesday, 8th December 2020.
Calls for the installation of tactile paving on every UK railway platform.
Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020.
A new accessible TV guide on Freeview Play. Calls to save the RNIB's giant print library.
Published on Tuesday, 24th November 2020.
The impact of Covid restrictions on visiting care homes and using the London Underground.
Published on Tuesday, 17th November 2020.
The RNIB's closure of its giant print library. Richard Butchins on his new TV documentary.
Published on Thursday, 12th November 2020.
Technological changes to how blind and visually impaired people can vote in elections.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020.
Steve Daley on the move to coaching England's partially sighted, 5-a-side "Futsal" team.
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020.
A new study into dry AMD. Mona Minkara assesses the public transport hurdles she's faced.
Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2020.
The falling numbers of UK theatres offering audio described performances in recent years.
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020.
Have your say in shaping the way the biggest blind charities focus their work.
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2020.
The visually impaired students facing university life during a pandemic.
Published on Tuesday, 29th September 2020.
Responding to your emails about glaucoma treatments and driverless cars.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd September 2020.
The call from Fight For Sight for a doubling in eye disease research funding in the UK.
Published on Tuesday, 15th September 2020.
Paralympic legend Tim Reddish looks ahead to the rescheduled games one year from now.
Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2020.
What is been done to keep blind pupils safe and fully involved as they go back to school?
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2020.
What are the plans to keep drug supplies flowing after the Brexit transition period ends?
Published on Tuesday, 25th August 2020.
Peter White discusses the safest ways to return to work post-lockdown.
Published on Tuesday, 18th August 2020.
Peter White looks at the efforts some blind charities are making to adapt after lockdown.
Published on Tuesday, 11th August 2020.
Face masks, robotic guide dogs and the the virtual pub.
Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020.
This week: Paraclimbing and cooking
Published on Tuesday, 28th July 2020.
What does leaving the EU mean for taking guide dogs abroad?
Published on Tuesday, 21st July 2020.
Ten years on from the Rathband shooting and Moorfields Video Consultations.
Published on Tuesday, 14th July 2020.
Rental e-scooters, audio description and accessible gaming.
Published on Tuesday, 7th July 2020.
The RNIB respond to the damming report produced by the Charity Commission.
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020.
Three perspectives on how lockdown has affected blind and visually impaired people
Published on Tuesday, 23rd June 2020.
A new scheme to help blind and visually impaired people access priority supermarket slots.
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2020.
A new development in secret ballots for blind people.
Published on Tuesday, 9th June 2020.
Guide Dogs director Peter Osborne talks waiting lists and lockdown restrictions
Published on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020.
What home schooling challenges face the blind parents of sighted children during lockdown?
Published on Tuesday, 26th May 2020.
What are the effects of social distancing?
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2020.
Why Uber is being taken to court by a blind user.
Published on Tuesday, 12th May 2020.
New announcements for people needing help with groceries during lockdown.
Published on Tuesday, 5th May 2020.
How does provision of eye care differ across the UK during the lockdown?
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2020.
Eye Appointments during Lockdown
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020.
Blind charities struggling during the coronavirus crisis. Video calling with sight loss.
Published on Tuesday, 14th April 2020.
Should blind and VI people be included in the government's list of vulnerable people?
Published on Tuesday, 7th April 2020.
As the reality of the coronavirus lockdown hits - how are blind and VI people coping?
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020.
A special programme looks at careers for young blind and visually impaired people.
What is the impact of coronavirus measures on blind and VI people?
Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2020.
Why does congenital blindness appear to be a barrier to schizophrenia?
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2020.
Blind comedian David Eagle, a study about touch and accessible apps.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd March 2020.
Blind playwright Mandy Redvers Rowe on her new BBC drama 'Second Sight'
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2020.
A new gene therapy which can restore some sight becomes available on the NHS.
Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2020.
e-scooters, Nicola Naylor and a blind bride
Published on Tuesday, 11th February 2020.
The BBC pauses the closure of the Red Button text service; VSO work for blind volunteers.
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020.
The blood donors who save sight. And one of the UK's top visually impaired surfers.
Published on Tuesday, 28th January 2020.
The expansion of talking bus technology and the app which aims to help keep you reading.
Published on Tuesday, 21st January 2020.
Peter White looks at the role smaller charities play in helping blind people.
Published on Tuesday, 14th January 2020.
Calls for more research funding into blindness. And the blind physio still working aged 90
Published on Tuesday, 7th January 2020.
In which four blind musicians share their stories.
Published on Tuesday, 31st December 2019.
Four visually impaired musicians share anecdotes and play some tunes
Published on Tuesday, 24th December 2019.
Tips on present wrapping, festive fashion and a farewell.
Published on Wednesday, 18th December 2019.
As Britain goes to the polls, what help can blind voters expect in the polling booth?
Published on Tuesday, 10th December 2019.
RNIB care home employee says staff weren’t warned it was set to be sold.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd December 2019.
RNIB CEO on plans to sell its care homes and colleges
Published on Tuesday, 26th November 2019.
How you met your match, and children needed for sleep research.
Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2019.
Consultant on a new series helps actors look blind
Published on Tuesday, 12th November 2019.
Why are many digital textbooks still inaccessible to blind students?
Published on Tuesday, 5th November 2019.
Can a volunteer sue a charity for discrimination? 100 years of blind physiotherapists.
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2019.
Freeview TV's new way of finding your favourite shows.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd October 2019.
Scotland’s pavement parking ban, and the sound of our streets at night.
Published on Tuesday, 15th October 2019.
Managing food allergies with no sight.
Published on Tuesday, 8th October 2019.
Applying your makeup when you can’t see.
Published on Wednesday, 25th September 2019.
Tribunal to sanction eye surgeon for misconduct.
Published on Tuesday, 17th September 2019.
Two visually impaired opera singers tell us their stories.
Published on Wednesday, 11th September 2019.
What 12-year-old Hester thinks of Lego’s new accessible instructions?
Published on Tuesday, 3rd September 2019.
How do you manage your power when you are blind?
Published on Tuesday, 27th August 2019.
How do you manage your power when you're blind?
Published on Tuesday, 20th August 2019.
Why has a discrimination case about a pizza gone to the US Supreme Court?
Published on Tuesday, 13th August 2019.
A listener’s issue with getting the NHS to provide correspondence in his preferred format.
Published on Tuesday, 6th August 2019.
Accessible smart meters; improvements to textured paving.
Published on Tuesday, 30th July 2019.
The campaign encouraging business leaders to act to include disability at board level.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2019.
Do emojis need to be more accessible? And audio-description built-in.
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2019.
A blind actor joins the RSC, and a visually impaired therapist has some advice.
Published on Tuesday, 9th July 2019.
The new law making electric cars safer. Getting the mental health support you need.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd July 2019.
Scottish Braille Press discontinues five longstanding publications.
Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2019.
The complicated business of gaining a first aid cert and blind-friendly ironing tips.
Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2019.
Blind prisoners compensated for not being given access to prison life in the US.
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2019.
How one visually impaired single mum keeps her home tidy.
Published on Tuesday, 4th June 2019.
Why are there so few board games visually impaired people can play?
Published on Tuesday, 28th May 2019.
How visually impaired Europeans cast their vote.
Published on Tuesday, 21st May 2019.
A book on regaining sight and stories of blind women from around the world.
Published on Tuesday, 14th May 2019.
A landmark High Court judgment says tactile voting devices are 'unlawful'.
Published on Tuesday, 7th May 2019.
Training of Guide Dogs and memories of playing the Notre Dame organ.
Published on Wednesday, 1st May 2019.
Experiences of coming to terms with blindness.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2019.
Does the data protection act stop volunteers from reading blind people's personal letters?
Published on Tuesday, 16th April 2019.
A summer school teaching architecture to blind people.
Published on Tuesday, 9th April 2019.
50th anniversary of a mountaineering feat. Plus how to do archery when you are blind.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd April 2019.
Delays to Access to Work and guide dogs guide a visually impaired runner in half marathon.
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2019.
Charity Blind Veterans UK runs autonomous vehicle trials.
Published on Wednesday, 20th March 2019.
Specialist college sells half its site. VI chef teaches VI novices to cook.
Published on Tuesday, 12th March 2019.
How Dr Damion Corrigan got to the top of his field of science.
Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2019.
A look at a new way of booking assistance on trains for visually impaired passengers.
Published on Wednesday, 27th February 2019.
A gene therapy breakthrough targets age-related macular degeneration.
Published on Tuesday, 19th February 2019.
Complaint from a guide dog owner about lack of support after her dog was attacked.
Published on Wednesday, 13th February 2019.
Blind tenants are concerned about proposed changes to a charitable housing scheme.
Published on Tuesday, 5th February 2019.
The closure of an RNIB centre in Bristol, and a play inspired by life at a blind school.
Published on Tuesday, 29th January 2019.
Should sighted guide runners receive medals upon completing the London Marathon?
Published on Tuesday, 22nd January 2019.
Peter White meets Dame Joan Plowright at her home in Sussex.
Published on Monday, 21st January 2019.
Will Deafblind activist Helen Keller be voted in as a 20th century icon?
Published on Tuesday, 15th January 2019.
Should fines be issued for inaccessible websites? The Bird Box Challenge.
Published on Tuesday, 8th January 2019.
Three audiobook recommendations to kick off your New Year’s reading.
Published on Tuesday, 1st January 2019.
Two blind people share stories of life-changing events
Published on Tuesday, 18th December 2018.
Publishers call for VAT to be abolished on digitally-downloaded books.
Published on Tuesday, 11th December 2018.
The special challenges facing visually impaired students at university.
Published on Tuesday, 4th December 2018.
Blind actor Ellie Wallwork stars in the upcoming episode of Doctor Who.
Published on Tuesday, 27th November 2018.
The demise of Fuss Free Phones, and a group to help younger visually impaired people.
Published on Tuesday, 20th November 2018.
Behind the scenes on Remembrance Sunday.
Published on Tuesday, 13th November 2018.
Two projects researching the future of navigating our streets; a prize for innovation.
Published on Tuesday, 6th November 2018.
Rubbish recycling problems and Leonardo da Vinci's eye condition.
Published on Tuesday, 30th October 2018.
What is the secret of success with public speaking?
Published on Tuesday, 11th September 2018.
A school for visually impaired children with additional disabilities is being closed.
Published on Tuesday, 4th September 2018.
The Partially Sighted Society's Anita Plant on their relaunch and Louise Gaw on lighting.
Published on Tuesday, 13th March 2018.
Jackie Brown and Robin Christopherson are in a spin over inaccessible washing machines.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd October 2017.
What underlies the question, 'Is your partner visually impaired or sighted?'.
Published on Wednesday, 30th August 2017.
With 16-year-old poet Grace Marsh and seasoned actor Karina Jones.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd August 2017.
How to hear America's solar eclipse. Allan Hennessey: Cambridge's top law graduate.
Published on Tuesday, 15th August 2017.
What is it like to lose your sight and then get it back?
Published on Tuesday, 8th August 2017.
How do you describe a circus to blind children?
Published on Tuesday, 1st August 2017.
Pluses and minuses of technology for travel, recognising objects and getting information.
Published on Tuesday, 25th July 2017.
What are your rights when renting or buying a new home?
Published on Tuesday, 11th July 2017.
Changing jobs when you are blind; Washington State's blind lieutenant governor.
Published on Tuesday, 4th July 2017.
The latest research on circadian sleep disorders in blind people.
Published on Thursday, 29th June 2017.
One blind man teaches self-defence to others; concerns about leaving the world of work.
Published on Tuesday, 20th June 2017.
New partially sighted MP Marsha De Cordova speaks exclusively to In Touch.
Published on Tuesday, 13th June 2017.
One voter's legal challenge success, and one man's dream job.
Published on Tuesday, 6th June 2017.
Twins Daniel and Michael Smith talk to Peter White.
Published on Tuesday, 30th May 2017.
Kirsten Hearn and Red Szell discuss the issues arising from lovers being seen as carers.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd May 2017.
The writer of a musical on Louis Braille's life, and the first blind tennis tournament.
Published on Wednesday, 17th May 2017.
Andrew Bastawrous CEO Peek talks about his work screening people for eye disease in Africa
Published on Tuesday, 9th May 2017.
Tracy Pearson on the RNIB Library's services, and Tom Walker reports on football access.
Published on Tuesday, 18th April 2017.
Sitarist Baluji Shrivastav and Corinna Bauer from Harvard on new brain research.
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2017.
Peter puts questions to Steve Vaid, the acting CEO of the charity Guide Dogs.
Published on Tuesday, 4th April 2017.
Professor Pete Coffey reacts to the recent case of failed stem cell treatment in the US.
Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2017.
Ian Brooks was refused an interview due to his guide dog. Tom Walker goes to the gym.
Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2017.
James Harding, BBC's director of news, on a new £1m fund to recruit disabled people.
Published on Tuesday, 7th March 2017.
Why was a blind man mistakenly tasered. Red Szell on returning his guide dog.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2017.
Tanvir Bush talks about her novel, and Australian film-maker Gough talks about his work.
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2017.
RNIB's Acting CEO Sally Harvey talks to Peter White about the charity's future plans.
Published on Wednesday, 15th February 2017.
Media commentator Kevin Mulhern gives his view on the current leadership at RNIB and GDBA.
Published on Tuesday, 7th February 2017.
Olivia Butterworth on NHS Accessible Info Standard and GDO Charles Bloch on taxi access.
Published on Tuesday, 31st January 2017.
RNIB's Geoff Fimister comments on the government's green paper on work and disability.
Published on Tuesday, 24th January 2017.
Tom Walker presents a special edition of the programme recorded in Northern Ireland.
Published on Tuesday, 17th January 2017.
Canute is the latest development in renewable Braille, and Amit Patel's videoing guide dog
Published on Tuesday, 10th January 2017.
In Touch visits Istanbul and meets the people behind Turkey's first guide dog association.
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2017.
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Published on Tuesday, 13th December 2016.
Why some BBC content is inaccessible, Mark Fulcher on Access to Work and Red Szell.
Published on Tuesday, 6th December 2016.
The charity Look on 25 years supporting parents of blind children for 25 years.
Published on Wednesday, 30th November 2016.
A mobile phone answering service reviewed. Gary O'Donoghue with updates from Washington.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd November 2016.
We look at Guide Dog waiting lists, accessible watches and Joy Addo talks about parenting.
Published on Tuesday, 15th November 2016.
Richard Leaman is to leave his job as CEO of Guide Dogs & Ffion Miles leaves for Australia
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2016.
Including Fight for Sight's CEO Michele Acton and a review of an accessible smart speaker.
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2016.
Peter White is joined by charity CEOs Cathy Yelf and Neil Heslop.
Published on Tuesday, 25th October 2016.
Monica Vasconcelos talks about losing her sight and Tom Walker reports on the OrCam reader
Published on Tuesday, 18th October 2016.
Guide dog owner refused hotel room - GDBA CEO Richard Leaman responds. Red Szell column.
Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2016.
Nicki Cockburn on quizzes, PIPs form issues and talking toilets.
Published on Tuesday, 4th October 2016.
David Haynes on Action hotels, TV licence concessions and blind comedian Chris McCausland.
Published on Tuesday, 27th September 2016.
Peter White talks to retiring RNIB CEO Lesley-Anne Alexander about her role at the charity
Published on Tuesday, 20th September 2016.
Peter White previews the Paralympic Games and a photo exhibition focusing on blindness.
Published on Tuesday, 6th September 2016.
Specialist hotels under threat of closure and a close up look at the new polymer fiver.
Published on Tuesday, 30th August 2016.
Advice on using e-passports and tips from boxer Janice Wheeler.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd August 2016.
Telling the time by touch - but not as we know it. And Paralympic swimmer Hannah Russell.
Published on Tuesday, 16th August 2016.
RNIB's film on what it's like to be partially sighted. Plus recording your Pip assessment.
Published on Tuesday, 9th August 2016.
What does the signing of the Marrakesh Treaty on accessible books mean for UK readers?
Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2016.
In Touch goes to Glastonbury. Two listeners find out how much fun it is if you're blind.
Published on Tuesday, 28th June 2016.
Moving from primary to secondary school for blind children. And new author Mark Hardie.
Published on Tuesday, 21st June 2016.
Ideas for keeping fit and staying active when you're blind or visually impaired.
Published on Tuesday, 31st May 2016.
New College Worcester, a school for blind teenagers, celebrates. Plus, guide dogs and Uber
Published on Tuesday, 26th April 2016.
How Hull is easier to get around. And writer Susie Steiner talks about her sight loss.
Published on Tuesday, 12th April 2016.
Published on Wednesday, 28th October 2015.
