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Improvements to the Disabled Students' Allowance
The Disabled Students' Allowance system has been updated to address student's issues.
Redundancies at Guide Dogs; Voting Equipment
Guide Dogs is making some big organisational changes. Their CEO explains what's happening.
Sleep
We investigate issues with sleep that are caused by a lack of light perception.
Travelling Abroad
With three experienced globe-trotters, we assess the positives and pitfalls of travelling.
The UK's First Blind Overseas Ambassador; Travelling Tips & Tricks
Peter speaks to Victoria Harrison, who is the UK's first totally blind overseas ambassador
Accessibility of Ticketmaster and Sonos Speakers
The problems blind people face in accessing live or recorded performances.
Gene Therapy
Recent developments in gene therapy to treat eye conditions.
Alt-Text in News; Goalball Saved My Life
The BBC has published new guidance and training for journalists on Alt-Text.
Bowel Cancer Screening; Election Information; A Guide Dog Trained in Sweden
NHS England is rolling out a more accessible version of the bowel cancer screening test.
New Priorities for UK Eye Care Research, A Year in Kenya
The UK Clinical Eye Research Strategy is updating its focus, based on what patients want.
Election issues; Curious about creatures
What politicians said about disability issues. Help for blind wildlife enthusiasts.
Redundancies at the RNIB
The RNIB is making financial cuts and job redundancies across the organisation.
Cathy Yelf Retirement; Audio Description at Gigs
After being the CEO of the Macular Society for 15 years, Cathy Yelf is retiring.
New Glaucoma Research; Artificial Intelligence in Eye Care
New research aims to identify how well people respond to glaucoma treatment.
Technology for Life; The First Blind Barbie
The world's first ever blind Barbie doll visits the In Touch studio.
Talking Newspaper Delays; Swimming Twins at the Paralympics
In Touch hears about delays to the Talking Newspaper service happening across the country.
The Isle of Wight Costal Path; When Oscar Met Sasha
In Touch brings together a would-be doctor with a real one.
Trust
When you are or become blind, do you need to put your trust in other people more often?
Steve Darling; Archaeology in Cookham
In Touch digs a little deeper into how visually impaired people do archaeology.
Paralympic Games: Paris 2024
In Touch covers the Paris Paralympic Games.
Judging the Distance of Sounds; A Fond Farewell to the Paralympics
A new study about auditory perception, plus Paralympic twins Eliza and Scarlett Humphrey.
Melanie Barratt's Channel Swim; Your Questions, Please
Melanie Barratt: considered to be the first blind woman to have completed the Channel swim
Access to the Beautiful Game, Open Water Swimming
A device that enables partially sighted football fans to better view the on-pitch action.
Peer
How has the prevalence of digital methods of communication impacted the way we interact?
A Theatre Special
A look at the creative talents of visually impaired people in the theatre industry.
Eye Care Pathway; Guide Dogs - help with free running
Improving for all stages of sight loss. Getting help to give guide dogs free runs.
Technology Training: Where to Find It
Where can you go for help with specialist and day-to-day technology?
Technology Training: Improvements of Provision
How are the sight loss sector collaborating to provide better training with technology?
The Budget: Answers to Your Questions
In Touch reflects on the Autumn Budget and what it could mean for some of your benefits.
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses; Accessible Yoga
A review of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, with two people who have used them.
Speech Radio, Showdown
In Touch is having a showdown.
