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Technology: How can it make life easier?

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

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Guide dogs in temples, Pips consultation

Why a guide dog wasn't let into a Hindu temple, and the lastest on the Pips consultation.

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The Thomas Pocklington Trust

Another Pocklington Trust home for blind people is due to shut. Why, and what's to come?

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The Minister for Disabled People

Justin Tomlinson answers listeners' questions on PIPs, benefits and Access to Work.

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Kelsey from Watford Boys Grammar

For 大象传媒 News School Report, Kelsey from Watford Boys Grammar co-hosts with Peter White.

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Talking newspapers, Accessible computer games

The closure of talking newspapers, plus a look at accessible computer games.

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Follow-up eye appointments, Access to festivals

How delays in follow-up eye appointments are putting sight at risk. Access to festivals.

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Blindness for Beginners: Ways of Managing When You Lose Your Sight

Three people who have become blind as adults discuss ways of managing.

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The Future of Braille

A look at what's around the corner when it comes to braille technology.

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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.

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Guide dogs on EasyJet, Strangers who try to help you out

EasyJet admit they got it wrong with a guide dog. And when strangers try to help.

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150 years of New College Worcester, Guide dogs and Uber

New College Worcester, a school for blind teenagers, celebrates. Plus, guide dogs and Uber

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National Living Wage, Blind Taekwondo Master

How the National Living Wage could have an impact on care. And the blind taekwondo Master.

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Talking Over You, Not To You; British Blind Sport

The airline which failed to talk directly to a blind passenger when there was a problem.

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Help: getting it and dispensing with it

Peter and guests talk about the challenges of getting help, and then dispensing with it.

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How can air travel be made easier for blind people?

How can air travel be made easier for blind people?

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Keeping Fit and Staying Active

Ideas for keeping fit and staying active when you're blind or visually impaired.

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Cooking Healthy Food From Scratch

Cooking healthy food from scratch when you can't see your way around the kitchen.

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Going to the gym, Tandem riding

Going to the gym, and getting on a tandem if you're blind or have a visual impairment.

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Moving from primary to secondary school; Mark Hardie

Moving from primary to secondary school for blind children. And new author Mark Hardie.

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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.

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Blind people on stage, film and TV

In Touch explores the portrayal of blind people on stage, film and TV.

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Blindness: for sighted beginners

Myths and tips on what to do, and what not to do, when helping a blind person.

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Signing of the Marrakesh Treaty, Suggested summer reads

What does the signing of the Marrakesh Treaty on accessible books mean for UK readers?

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Problems on a cruise, Kerbs in Northern Ireland

Tom Walker talks to blind passengers unable to sail on the cruise they paid for.

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Sights tests for four- and five-year-olds, Nordic walking, Accessible medical documents

How eye tests can help very young children, and we go walking Nordic style.

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RNIB's new film, Recording PIP interviews

RNIB's film on what it's like to be partially sighted. Plus recording your Pip assessment.

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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.

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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.

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New polymer 拢5, Special hotels closure threat

Specialist hotels under threat of closure and a close up look at the new polymer fiver.

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