RNIB Connect

Are you looking for some accessible Father’s Day cards or present ideas for a blind or partially sighted Dad?
Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s buying administrator takes RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey through a great selection of accessible cards and present ideas for visually impaired Dads for Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June 2026 which you will find in the RNIB online shop.
For more about accessible cards and present ideas for Father’s Day that are available in the RNIB online shop and many other products too do visit -
https://shop.rnib.org.uk/connect.
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How do people around the world celebrate the summer solstice? What does the nightjar sound like? 
Amelia is back with the monthly almanac.
Learn more about birdsong and the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity
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There’s a new way to enjoy tennis at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, Hywel Davies has been finding out more about ‘Action Audio’.
For more information, visit the Action Audio website - Action Audio - Making sports broadcasts accessible to people living with blindness or low vision

For people with disabilities, the UK Government’s Access To Work scheme is a vital support for getting into, and staying in, work.
Unfortunately ATW has been buckling under the strain of increased applications, not enough staff, poor working practices and not enough funding.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to hear about work being done to improve the vital employment lifeline.
If your blind or partially sighted and  having problems with Access To Work, call 0303 123 9999 for RNIB’s Helpline.
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If you have ever thought about taking on a running challenge event to support the RNIB but thought the London Marathon might be just a few miles too far?
Well why not run for Team RNIB in either the London Big Half this September or the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon in October and raise important funds for the RNIB at the same time.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Jake Hart who also presents The Jazz Club every Friday and Saturday nights on the station to find out what it was like running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Team RNIB as a visually impaired person.
Jake shares why he wanted to run for Team RNIB, what it was like for him running through four of London’s beautiful Royal Parks passing many of the capital’s famous landmarks on the way and also some great jazz tracks to listen to while training and to get in the mood for running the Royal Parks Half Marathon too.
if you are thinking about running for Team RNIB in either the London Big Half this September or like Jake in the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon in October then do visit the following link for more details on how to sign up to run for Team RNIB - 
https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/challenge-events/?event_type=1&event_location=16
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