In Touch Episodes Episode guide
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Pig Skin Corneas; My Sound Cinema; The Visual Dimension Project
Scientists in Sweden have developed human corneas out of pig skins.
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Safety: On The Streets & Early Health Screenings
We hear about an upcoming judicial review that aims to make our streets safer.
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Access to Voting Consultation; Braille Book Swap Scheme
The Electoral Commission have launched a consultation on making voting more accessible.
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The RNIB's Braille Library
We put your concerns to the RNIB about changes to their Braille Library service.
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Women's football; Blind opera singer
We meet blind women seeking soccer success and a teenager taking opportunities in opera.
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Awareness on TikTok
We talk to four TikTok creators who are educating their audiences on visual impairment.
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Wine and Architecture Courses
We've been educating ourselves on wines with blind teacher Richard Lane at London's WSET.
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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.
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Diabetic macular oedema treatment, The Commonwealth Games
We hear about a new treatment for diabetic macular oedema, soon to be available on the NHS
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Covid and Sight Loss; Retinitis Pigmentosa Research
We examine the impact of Covid on eyesight with the Association of Optometrists.
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The Cost of Living Crisis; Cornea Transplant Delays
How the cost of living crisis is hitting visually impaired people.
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Equality Act Amendments; Smart Lipstick
New legislation gives disabled people new rights when using taxis or private hire vehicles
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Rebuilding Ukraine; Tennis
Two British charities are helping rebuild Ukraine's visual impairment rehab services.
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Festivals; Visually Impaired Musicians Changing the Industry
Nina Chesworth attended this year's Glastonbury Festival; she provides her access review.
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Museums & Exhibitions
We talk to the British Museum about an access problem involving one of their exhibitions.
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The New Elizabeth Line; Do You See What I See?
We examine the access features of London's new tube service, the Elizabeth Line.
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Birds & Gardening
Bird calls, bird apps and bird photography... it's all about the birds!
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Matchday Mayhem; The Great Outdoors
We hear from visually impaired Liverpool FC fans about the mayhem that unfolded in Paris.
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Barriers to Travel
Changes to taking your guide dog abroad and problems with assistance services at airports.
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Travelling
We hear stories and top tips from three experienced visually impaired travellers.
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Self-Confidence
We speak to one of the world's largest companies about their accessible beauty products.
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Guide Dog Refusals at Indoor Establishments; NaviLens
We discuss the law surrounding guide dog refusals in indoor spaces: restaurants, shops etc
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Elections Bill - The Final Decision; Accessible Opera
Amendments to The Elections Bill have now been passed, we discuss what this means for you.
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Ukrainian Stories from Poland
We speak to a visually impaired Ukrainian couple who have evacuated to Poland.
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Wellness
We speak to visually impaired wellness practitioners; within yoga, reiki & sound healing.
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Education - Proposed Improvements
We hear about proposed improvements to the way that visually impaired pupils are taught.
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Enhanced Audio Description; Strawberry Field Exhibition
Enhanced audio description is designed to make TV and film a more immersive experience.
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European Blind Union on Ukraine, what3words
We speak to The European Blind Union about their aid for visually impaired Ukrainians.
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Visually Impaired in Ukraine
We hear about what it is like to be visually impaired in war-torn Ukraine.
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Book Share; Winter Paralympics 2022
We discuss the Marrakesh Treaty; the international agreement to share accessible books.