RNIB Connect

This week is Pension Awareness week and HMRC is encoring everyone to look at their state pension forecast. David Hogg finds out more…
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.
This month’s topics include engaging with political parties ahead of next year’s double elections and work to make claiming heating oil support accessible.
If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk
#RNIBConnect
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What is it like to do Freshers Week as a VI student? 
Amelia spoke to tiktokker and student Lacey Roo about her experiences of starting conversations and making friends at university.
Follow Lacey on tiktok @laceyroo.h
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Eva Chappell has written and recorded a song called ‘We See You’ all about the powerful impact and difference the RNIB Talk and Support Group has had on her life as a visually impaired person.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Eva to firstly find out a bit more about her level of vision, the difference the RNIB Talk and Support Group has made on her life being able to chat with other visually impaired people about absolutely anything and as Eva says very much like a group of people sitting down round a table and having a coffee and a chat.  
Then to how Eva put the song ‘We See You’ together, how the RNIB Talk and Support Group influenced some of the lyrics and how she came up with the music and using technology to put it all together in her garden studio.
to find out more about the RNIB Talk and Support Groups do either call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit the following pages of the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/community-connection-and-wellbeing/talk-and-support/
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For many parents, seeing their baby on an ultrasound screen is a milestone they’ll never forget. But how can b and ps people experience that exciting moment?
Guide Dogs has launched First Hello, a pilot transforming traditional 20-week printed ultrasound scans into tactile sonograms. 
Amelia spoke to Kerry Bevan, Head of Support Services at Guide Dogs, to learn more.
 
Learn more on the Guide Dogs website - First hello | Tactile sonograms for people with sight loss
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