Podcasts about hywel davies

RNIB's Technology Fair returns to Northern Ireland in February. Hywel Davies has been hearing about plans for the next event.

Disability Wales are offering support to help make standing for elected office easier. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the ‘Access to Elected Office Fund'. For more information on how to apply, visit the Disability Wales website - Access to Elected Office Fund Wales - Disability Wales

Have you ever wanted to try the sport of Futsal? There's a new club and new training opportunities coming to Hertfordshire, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.

Ahead of their opening game in the IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship, Hywel Davies caught up with the England Head Coach Duncan Gilchrist, for his thoughts before of the tournament. 

This week, we hear about a new eye implant that's had incredible results at a recent trial, Hywel Davies finds out why Welsh-speaking screen reader users are in high demand, plus, we'll explore more of the recent updates available in iOS 26. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear new episodes of the Tech Talk Podcast every Tuesday afternoon, so make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts on accessible technology, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk

One RNIB staff member is making his way to the Futsal World Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Neil Atkinson ahead of the prestigious tournament.

Art-lovers in south Wales will have the chance to visit a new exhibition that's been created with the help of blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about ‘8 Voices In Darkness'.

RNIB Cymru are giving Welsh language speakers the opportunity to shape how the language is being used in screen reader software. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and details on how to join the panel, email cymru@rnib.org.uk

Channel 4's reality challenge series ‘Hunted' has returned. Ordinary people on the run from a team of expert hunters. But how different would the challenge be if you were partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been speaking to two of this year's contestants.

Blind football teams from across the globe gathered in India earlier this month for two major competitions. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the sides from England got on. For more information about Blind Football, visit the FA's website - Blind Football | England Football

Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innovation, and cultural power. Hywel Davies found caught up with the author ahead of the book's January release.

Children and young person's charity ‘VICTA' are offering a number of great opportunities in the winter months. Hywel Davies has been finding out what's available. You can find more information on each of the events on the VICTA website: Young Achievers Create Family Day - The Tate Modern - VICTA 14-17s & Parents: Pasta Masterclass with Jamie Oliver's Cookery School - VICTA 14-17 & Parent Chocolate Making Workshop - VICTA

RNIB Cymru have set out four priorities for the Welsh Government ahead of the 2026 Senedd Elections. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. You can read a pdf document of the full manifesto 'A Fairer Wales: Equality in Sight', by visiting this link - RNIB_Cymru_manifesto.pdf

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village London. For more information on the exhibition and how to get tickets, visit the QAC website - Sight Village London 2025 - NEW VENUE - Queen Alexandra College

How can RNIB help to shape the delivery of new products and services to ensure that they are as accessible and inclusive as possible? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the impact that working with RNIB's Inclusive Design team has been having on the ‘Talu Card'.

A new type of accessible payment card could be making its way to your pocket very soon. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the Talu Card. For more information, visit the Talu Card website - Talu

RNIB are launching a new series of support groups run by qualified counsellors. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the benefits of sharing your story. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

The Women's Blind Football World Cup kicks off on October the 2nd. Hywel Davies has been speaking to England's Selina Prieto ahead of this year's tournament in India.

The Women's Blind Football World Cup kicks off on October the 2nd. Hywel Davies has been speaking to England's Selina Prieto ahead of this year's tournament in India. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

The England Women's Blind Football team will be heading to the World Championships in India next month. Hywel Davies caught up with Head Coach Tony Larkin OBE, ahead of the tournament. Find more information about this year's tournament at the IBFF website - The Home of Blind Football in India - Home

Mike Lapworth was the inspiration for my 65 swims at the age of 65 years. He had swum 50 swims at the age of 50 years. Hywel Davies I have swum with across the years, having met while swimming the length of the non-tidal River Thames (in stretches, not all in one go). We original met, Mikeand I, at the Thames at Port Meadow, Oxford, at a pre-pandemic Dodo (pre-Christmas) swim, where Hywel also swam. Mike told me of his 50 at 50, and Hywel persuaded me that 65 swims at 65 was a good idea. Mike has continued his swims, exploring new places, and we recorded this podcast in the small gem of café Nimia, in Eton, after another new swim for Mike, in the Thames there.

The English FA are giving budding young footballers the chance to get started on the journey to representing their country. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information, visit the England Football website - England Para Football Talent Days | England Football

A community choir in South Wales is proving that a community choir is ‘More Than Music', as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can find out more about the work of More Than Music Cymru on their website - Home - More Than Music Cymru

For students up and down the country results day is a nerve-wracking time. But students at The Royal National College for the Blind have had a lot to celebrate, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on the RNC, visit the ir website - A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village North West. For more information, visit the Sight Village website - Sight Village Blackpool 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

If you know an aspiring young sportsperson in Wales, then Goalball UK have an opportunity to get active this autumn and winter, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on the upcoming Aspire Days visit the Goalball UK website - Welcome to Goalball UK: Homepage

Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing about ‘Works And Days' which explores our connection with the land we inhabit.  For more information on the performance, visit the EIF website - Works and Days | Edinburgh International Festival

Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the dark puppetry of ‘Faustus in Africa'. For more information and tickets, visit the EIF website - Faustus in Africa! | Edinburgh International Festival Learn more about the access pass here - Access Pass | Edinburgh International Festival Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

HMRC are warning people to be vigilant against scammers at this time of year, as bogus messages are being sent to thousands of people across the UK about winter fuel payments.  Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can stay safe online. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

Blind and partially sighted football fans were able to follow England football matches at this year's UEFA Women's Euros using audio description.  Hywel Davies has been hearing how the service was received and what's next for broadcaster ITV. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

This weekend's ‘Revvv It Up' festival in Dungiven, Northern Ireland will be a mixture of full throttle action and fundraising for good causes. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and tickets, visit the Revvv It Up Festival website - Revvv It Up Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Horsepower, Music & Family Fun! Tickets, Sat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

HMRC are making sure that young people have all the things they need to be ‘summer-job ready'. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the new features in the accessible HMRC app.

Disabled people in the UK are being put under more financial pressure than ever, but what's the true ‘price tag'? Hywel Davies has been speaking to UK charity Scope. For more information on Scop and the Disability Price Tag 2025, visit their website - Home | Disability charity Scope UK

This summer Guide Dogs are teaming up with the English FA to give blind and partially sighted children and young people the chance to try out three different sports in one of the country's top sporting facilities.  Hywel Davies has been hearing more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

ParalympicsGB recently announced the Chef de Mission for the upcoming 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. Hywel Davies has been speaking with Penny Briscoe CBE about the importance of her role and the work that's already begun in the lead-up to the LA games.

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village Central. For more information, visit the QAC website - Sight Village Central 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

Aaron Fowler has been playing visually impaired rugby for the last six years, he tells Hywel Davies about the positive impact the game has had on his life. You can find out more about Visually Impaired Rugby and the work of the Change Foundation here - Visually Impaired Rugby - The Change Foundation

A new report from RNIB Cymru highlights the current state of bus travel in Wales and suggests ways to make travel more inclusive in the future. Hywel Davies has been hearing about some of the challenges to get everyone ‘All Aboard'.

Goalball UK and The English FA have joined forces in the search for new female talent. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the ‘Female Futures' programme.  For more information on the programme, including how to take part - visit the Goalball UK website - Female Futures Programme – Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative! - Goalball UK

Have you ever wanted to get out on the water and try surfing? There's a surf school in South Wales aiming to make catching waves more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out about and event in Swansea this weekend. For more information on Surfanility UK, visit their website - Adapted and inclusive surfing experiences - Surfability UK CIC

A scheme from HMRC has helped more than half a million people in the UK to top up their savings with a ‘Help To Save' account. Hywel Davies has been finding who's eligible and how to get started. For more information, visit the Help to Save website -  Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save): How it works - GOV.UK

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village Glasgow.

Whether it's going out to eat, heading to the gym or dancing the night away with friends, a new campaign in Wales is asking ‘Can We Do It Different?'. Hywel Davies has been speaking to the campaign's organiser to find out more. To sign the petition's website to add your support - Support a campaign called #Canwedoitdifferent to promote accessibility across Wales - Petitions

The Sight Village Wales exhibition returned to Cardiff on April the 8th. That's where Hywel Davies spoke to Paul Hopkins from organisers Queen Alexandra Charity.

At Sight Village Wales 2025 Hywel Davies caught up with the Cardiff-based Sight Loss charity ‘Sight Life' to hear about the work that they've been doing across south Wales.

Since 2020 RNIB has been training care professionals who work with people with sight loss to become ‘Vision Friends'. Hywel Davies visited a special celebration of the project to find out more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

A visit to the theatre should be an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Hywel Davies has been hearing how a theatre company in South Wales is using audio description to make performances more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors. To watch Theatr Iolo's video on audio description, visit their YouTube channel - Find out what happens at a Theatr Iolo audio described performance

There's a Canoe and Camping expedition this summer that promises to help blind and partially sighted young people to get off-grid and find their inner bear Grylls. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information on the Canoe and Camping expedition, visit the VICTA website - 14-17 Woodland Wilderness Canoe & Camp Expedition - VICTA Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

On Monday 17th of March, The Afternoon Edition show was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. During the show, we invited Tech Talk's Callum Stoneman and Dave Williams to talk all things accessibility. Image Description: Tech Talk crew posing for a photo at our studio set-up at the conference. From left to right: Callum Stoneman, Hywel Davies, and Dave Williams. They're sitting at a pink table littered with microphones, cables and laptops.

Researchers from Cardiff University are appealing for participants into a study of Visual Imagination in blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and details on how to take part in the survey, visit the website -Invitation to participate in research on visual imagination and sight impairment - Cardiff University