RNIB Scotland is hosting a global event which will look at technology and accessibility with some of the biggest names from the sector attending and presenting. The Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference will take place at the Glasgow Science Centre on June 21st and 22nd 2023 and your welcome to come along. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, RNIB Scotland Director, to find out more. If you’d like more info, or would like to attend, go to  www.rnib.org.uk/courses/inclusive-design Or follow on Twitter @RNIBScotland Mailbox Image RNIB Logo, RNIB Is Bold Black Letters, With a Solid Pink Line Underneath

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was taken on a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship with the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on Wednesday 24 May at 7.30pm  with audio description by professional Audio Describer Willie Elliot. From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman (now a major Netflix series), comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. This five-star spectacular from the producers of War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, taking audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it.  Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. He's transported to his 12th birthday when his remarkable friend Lettie claimed it wasn't a pond, but an ocean–a place where everything is possible... Plunged into a magical world, their survival depends on their ability to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them. Age guidance: 12+ yrs.  The Ocean at the End of the Lane continues on tour around the country until early October 2023 and more details about venues, performance dates and times can be found by visiting the National Theatre’s website- https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Everyone should be able to travel independently. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and despite progress being made over the years to improve accessibility of travel to blind and partially sighted people across the UK, experiences can still vary. Sharing her recent experience of using passanger assistance whilst travelling from York to London, is disability activist and author of Life of a Blind Girl, Holly Tuke. Upon a green background it's the RNIB Connect Radio logo in white. In three rows: 'RNIB' in bold capital letters, with 'Connect Radio' written underneath and underlined with a bold thick line, and '20th Anniversary' in the last row.

The May 2023 issue vogue is a landmark edition of the magazine. Not only does it feature and celebrate disabled talent, but in collaboration with RNIB the issue is available in audio and braille formats for the first time ever.  Amelia talked to blind artist Kimberley Burrows about what the edition means to her and the wider fashion industry.  To receive an audio file of the issue, print a Braille file of the issue for free at home, or to register your interest in receiving a physical Braille copy, email [email protected] You can follow Kimberly on instagram @kimberleyburrowsart and visit her website by going to www.kburrows.art

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. Matt Talks about RNIB's ‘My Info My Way’ campaign, Global Accessibility Awareness Day and the recent meeting of VI sector charities. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect