The VIP Pod: The Visually Impaired People Podcast

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In the tenth episode of the second series, Warren and Emma talk to Bernie Reddington and her daughter, Abbie.Bernie lives in Norwich and is a single mother of three. Mum and daughter Abbie, both visually impaired, talk about family life and guide dogs. Bernie is full of fun and works for the RNIB as Regional Campaigns officer which enables her, with her upbeat style, to tirelessly campaign for rights for the blind. There was so much to keep us hooked, that we have divided her story into two episodes. This episode was recorded in September 2022Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing [email protected] by Warren Wilson & Emma MartinsRecorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJProduced by Emma Martins Podcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the ninth episode of the second series, Emma talks to Tony Giles.Tony is totally blind and 80% deaf in both ears but is a writer and intrepid solo world traveller, having visited over 130 countries. Tony has written three books about his travel experiences. Listen to how he copes with the trials and tribulations of traveling VI. See his website for his latest travels in Namibia. www.tonythetraveller.comThis episode was recorded remotely in March 2022Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing [email protected] by Emma MartinsRecorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJProduced by Emma Martins Podcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the eighth episode of the second series, Emma talks to David Clarke who joined the RNIB In 2018 as Director of Services. This has enabled him to combine his lived experience of sight loss with his commercial experience. David attended Schools for the Blind from the age of 3, having been born with congenital glaucoma. He has represented Great Britain in England’s blind football team an impressive 144 times, scoring a total of 128 goals. David‘s story reflects his humour and determination.This episode was recorded remotely in March 2022.Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing [email protected] by Emma MartinsRecorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJProduced by Emma Martins Podcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com---------------------------------------------------Intro music is "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive.Interlude and Outro music is "Dead River" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the seventh episode of the second series, Emma talks to Mandy Redvers-Rowe, who had many operations throughout her teenage years. Registered blind at 16, she went to an all-Girls school for the Blind. She now has very little vision and uses her profile to campaign for Disabled People. Mandy has two children, lives in the Wirral and writes for television, radio and stage. This episode was recorded remotely in April 2022.Do feel free to get in touch with the team with feedback or future guest suggestions by emailing [email protected] by Emma MartinsProduced by Emma Martins Recorded & edited by Film, Television & Media students at the University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJPodcast artwork by Jimmy ScofieldWebsite: www.jimmyscofield.comContact: jimmy.scofield.design@gmail.com---------------------------------------------------Intro music is "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive.Interlude and Outro music is "Dead River" by Blue Dot Sessions, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License via the Free Music Archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.