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We sat down with elite Goalball player Alex Ulysses to hear about sight level classification in VI sports. She explains the differences between levels and how players are classified at competitions. We discuss how the process impacts on players. Send us a text

We sat down with our habilitation officer Rosie, to talk about how she works with young people who are starting to use a long cane. With insights from three cane users, we talk about common fears and misconceptions people have when thinking about using a long cane. Send us a text

Join Freddie and Paris from RSBC's Audiobook Club as they take us through the twists and turns of the murder mystery series the group's been reading this year. They tell us what they love about the books and the murder mystery activity inspired by reading them.   Our Audiobook Club runs every Monday and Thursday evening 5pm to 6pm on Zoom, and is for young blind and partially sighted people aged 8 to 25. You can find out more about it here: https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/activities-and-events Send us a text

We sat down with Nailah and asked her everything we didn’t know about blind football – which was a lot! She talked to us about how she got into it, some of the history of the sport and where she hopes to take it in the future. Nailah’s Socials: @ablurredperspective on TikTok @a_blurred_perspective on Instagram @Ablurredperspective on YouTube Send us a text

What apps are useful for VI people when out and about? Kaya and Rufus tried a few out then came and reviewed them with us. They considered accessibility, reliability, usability and noteable features of the apps. We reviewed Good Maps Outdoors, Soundscape and Railboard which are all available for free. Send us a text

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to mark Disability Pride Month, we chatted with some of our Youth Forum members. they discussed their journeys with understanding their vision impairments, how they feel about being disabled and things they've done that they're proud of!  Send us a text

Join Senior Activity officer, Fran, with Alex, Eliza and Jordan as they chat about the RSBC LGBTQIA+ Group how it came to be, what community looks likes at the intersection of queerness and vision impairment and how art, creativity and activisim can shape respresentation within and beyond the LGBTQIA+ community.  Send us a text

Join Tech Mates Alex and Juliette as they chat all things Braille! From learning journeys to their favourite devices, with a race thrown in for good measure! You'll learn about how Braille and technology go hand in hand and help vision impaired people access their devices.  Send us a text

In this episode, Adam and Alejandro join Alex and Kaya from RSBC to chat about their favourite moments from working together. They reflect on how their collaboration used tech in creative ways to support young people exploring employment. VR headsets, and smart glasses, this episode has it all! Send us a text

Join Juliette and Alex from RSBC as they celebrate World Book Day with the Audio Book Club! In this cosy episode, young book lovers share what reading means to them, how audiobooks bring stories to life, and what makes a narrator truly unforgettable. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just discovering the joy of audiobooks, this episode is your perfect literary escape. Remember, if you're visually impaired, age 25 or under, you can join Audio Book Club, it is online so it doesn't matter where you are in the country! Just like Paris, Freddie   and the others come and join ABC! https://lu.ma/rsbc Send us a text

Alyssia, Rona and Zenny from the RSBC Youth Forum talked about their love of reading in honour of the upcoming World Book Day. They discuss their favourite genres, books and why they particularly value Braille as a way of accessing literature.  Stay tuned for our Audiobook Club’s episode for even more book chat! Send us a text

On this Pride-themed episode of the Youth Forum’s Unseen Podcast, the RSBC’s LGBTQIA+ Youth Group discuss what it means to inhabit the intersecting spaces of vision impairment and queerness. We also talk about our queer icons, and the group’s plans for the future. Send us a text

Hello, hello; and welcome to a brand-new podcast from RSBC! Our Audiobook Club is here to talk about their latest read, Lil' Muffin Drops the Mic by comedian Romesh Ranganathan! How does, cooking, Hip-Hop, and comedy go together? Let ABC tell you! RSBC Audiobook Club is a weekly session ran remotely. Listen to your favourite books from the comfort of your home, meet new friends, and join in on fun discussions and quizzes. You can even help create audiobook sessions based on the chosen book. When we finish a book, we hold exciting nominations and votes to pick the next one. Our audiobook club meets at the usual time, from 5pm to 6pm, Mondays and Thursdays. If you're between 8 and 25 years old, don't miss out! Sign up now to find out more! https://www.rsbc.org.uk/calendar-of-activities/?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuYr-jq7YhgMVMpJQBh3a2QG4EAAYASAAEgLka_D_BwE Send us a text

Welcome to the very first episode of the TechMates podcast, featuring hosts Alex and Juliette, delving into the fascinating world of technology for visually impaired people. Put simply, it is just 2 mates, having a chat about tech!    In this debut episode, they'll explore how artificial intelligence could enhance the daily lives of the VI community, from taking silly photos to the pitfalls of AI. It's an episode you won't want to miss! If you enjoyed TechMates, please let us know by dropping us a review. Be a part of the discussion, by tagging us on socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RSBCcharity/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSBCcharity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RSBCcharity/ Send us a text