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15/07/2014
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Living through the bombing
Two blind women talk to Peter White about their experiences of living in Israel and Gaza.
Conducting a Choir when Blind
Three blind musicians debut as conductors; and a blind businessman in the building trade.
Changes to blind people's lives since the first World War; Blind veterans
Dr Fred Reid and Robert Baker refect on changes to blind people's lives since Aug 4th 1914
Weight Control
Peter White is joined by Denise Leigh and Cindy Godfrey-Mckay to tackle weight control.
Blind world land-speed record; Giving up driving
As a blind man breaks the 200mph record, Peter asks how hard is it to give up driving?
26/08/2014
Peter White talks to cookery author Elaine Bastable about coping with sight loss.
Audio description; Arts access in Australia; Reunited after 50 years
Audio descripton is explained, and In Touch facilitates a reunion after 50 years.
Registration statistics; Making a plan; Feedback on audio description
Macular Society's Tony Rucinski and Dr Catey Bunce interpret HSCIC registration figures.
Safe travel - Trialling at Tandem
What is safe travel, and who should decide? Plus a borrow-a-tandem scheme.
RNIB audiobook download service; Braille labelling; Space Camp
New RNIB audiobook download service, Braille on packaging, space camp for blind children.
Accessible Healthcare Information, Private Voting, Advice on Starting University
NHS England drafts a standard for accessible information, advice on starting university.
Finding a Way into the Arts
The careers of a sound artist, an assistant theatre director and a continuity announcer.
Cricket; MSP Dennis Robertson; Specialist Care for Visually Impaired Elderly
All-women's blind cricket team goes on tour in Nepal.
Blind People in Sierra Leone; 'Affordable' Braille; Accessible Pedestrian Signals
The increased Ebola risk for blind people in Sierra Leone; and more affordable Braille.
Audible pedestrian signals; Giles Abbott
Are audible pedestrian crossings on the decline? And Giles Abbott discusses his career.
Access to Work, White Cane Rage
The problems some blind workers face dealing with the government's Access to Work scheme.
Self-driving cars; Cities Unlocked trial
The first UK trials of self-drive cars, and the trial of navigation system Cities Unlocked
Pocklington Trust; DVD 'Living with Failing Sight'
Peter Corbett, CEO of the Thomas Pocklinton Trust, on the sale of one of their sites.
Macular disease drugs; Anti-TNF drugs
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists calls for Avastin to be reviewed for use in the eye.
Paralympic skier Jade Etherington; Tony Shearman on dating
Paralympic skier Jade Etherington talks of her decision to retire.
Verity Smith; Blind Cookery Course
Verity Smith, horsewoman, singer and author, joins Peter and Tom Walker on blind cooking.
TV Host Richard Osman
Pointless host Richard Osman joins Peter White and talks about his eye condition Nystagmus
Blind Dating
Peter White is joined by Tony Shearman and Denise Leigh to talk about blind dating.
Rt Hon David Blunkett MP
Peter White talks to the Rt Hon David Blunkett MP about his plans for retirement.
Access to Work, Gary O'Donoghue
An update on Access to Work with Liz Sayce and Gary O'Donoghue's new post in Washington.
Blind Acoustic Target Shooting, Ted Ellerton
Peter White talks to Ted Ellerton on living alone with blindness at the age of ninety.
Voting campaigns - Young Author and Speaker Molly Watt
Making voting more accessible for visually impaired people; Molly Watt on Usher syndrome.
Simulating Blindness, Blind Darts, 'Be My Eyes' App
Can simulating blindness have a negative impact on attitudes? Peter White investigates.
Alternatives to Card and Pin; Sight Loss and Motherhood
Alternatives to paying with a card and pin. Coping with sudden sight loss as a new mum.
Travel and Tourism
How accessible is the Royal Yacht Britannia? Plus cruises and extreme travel.