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For nearly two centuries, the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) has been supporting blind and partially sighted children, young people, and their families.RSBC Unseen amplifies the voices of the RSBC Youth Forum, a group of young people who want to bring about positive change for other vision impaired young people and raise awareness of vision impairment. Join us and listen to blind and partially sighted young people's real, lived experiences.
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Join Juliette and Alex from RSBC as they celebrate World Book Day with the Audio Book Club! In this cosy episode, young book lovers share what reading means to them, how audiobooks bring stories to life, and what makes a narrator truly unforgettable. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just discovering the joy of audiobooks, this episode is your perfect literary escape. Remember, if you're visually impaired, age 25 or under, you can join Audio Book Club, it is online so it doesn't matter wh...
On this Pride-themed episode of the Youth Forum’s Unseen Podcast, the RSBC’s LGBTQIA+ Youth Group discuss what it means to inhabit the intersecting spaces of vision impairment and queerness. We also talk about our queer icons, and the group’s plans for the future.
What does friendship mean to you ? In this month’s podcast we had a great time discussing friendship as we approach friendship week. It was a pleasure to have Camille and Carla from Sisterhood join us to share their take on the importance of friendship and how Sisterhood has been the perfect place for young women to cultivate authentic friendships. Throughout the episode, our hosts delve into the diverse aspects covered by the Sisterhood program. From teaching makeup application to haircare t...
Alyssia, Rona and Zenny from the RSBC Youth Forum talked about their love of reading in honour of the upcoming World Book Day. They discuss their favourite genres, books and why they particularly value Braille as a way of accessing literature. Stay tuned for our Audiobook Club’s episode for even more book chat!
In this week's captivating episode of the RSBC Unseen podcast, hosts Ikra and Kaya embark on an eye-opening journey as they delve into the world of radio broadcasting with a remarkable guest, Banaris Iqbal. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Banaris is not only an experienced radio DJ but also a valued member of the management committee at Bradford Community Broadcasting Radio. Tune in as Ikra and Kaya engage in an enlightening conversation with Banaris, who will share invalu...
In the latest episode of RSBC Unseen, hosts Zenny, Kaya, and Charlotte dive into the topic of finances. They discuss the challenges faced by young people when it comes to accessing their own money and offer valuable tips on how to avoid common mistakes. The trio also provides insights into which banks are accessible and how to navigate the often-confusing world of finance. Join them as they explore this essential topic and empower listeners to take control of their finances.
In this episode of RSBC Unseen, we explore the topic of transitions. Join us as we hear from Rona and Camille, who share their personal experiences of moving from mainstream school to a college for the visually impaired and from France to England respectively. Rona will take us through her journey of adjusting to a new learning environment and the challenges she faced, as well as the support systems that helped her through this transition. Camille, on the other hand, will talk about the cultu...
We had a jam pack summer here at the RSBC, from music creation with a professional composer, to outdoors adventures, where some of us got really wet! This episode features some of our young people and volunteers sharing their highlights of the summer. You too can sign up to the range of activities going on every month here at the RSBC by visiting: https://www.rsbc.org.uk/calendar-of-activities/
Hello, hello; and welcome to a brand-new podcast from RSBC! Our Audiobook Club is here to talk about their latest read, Lil' Muffin Drops the Mic by comedian Romesh Ranganathan! How does, cooking, Hip-Hop, and comedy go together? Let ABC tell you! RSBC Audiobook Club is a weekly session ran remotely. Listen to your favourite books from the comfort of your home, meet new friends, and join in on fun discussions and quizzes. You can even help create audiobook sessions based on the chosen book. ...
Welcome to the very first episode of the TechMates podcast, featuring hosts Alex and Juliette, delving into the fascinating world of technology for visually impaired people. Put simply, it is just 2 mates, having a chat about tech! In this debut episode, they'll explore how artificial intelligence could enhance the daily lives of the VI community, from taking silly photos to the pitfalls of AI. It's an episode you won't want to miss! If you enjoyed TechMates, please let us know b...
This month the Youth Forum is discussing Employment, with special guess Carla from the RSBC Employment team. What is it like finding work as a visually impaired person? Learn about the good, and the bad by listening. At RSBC we offer a bespoke employment program , helping young visually impaired professionals obtain the skills to find jobs. We have worked with Google, Meta, TFL, and other organizations to find out what employers are looking for. If you are between the age of 16 to 25, ...
We have been super busy in the last few months, readying our brand-new Life Without Limits Centre. A place for visually impaired young people to come together for learning and support. Check out the coverage of our opening day, and what is new about this new building. Please note our head offices are now here, the address is: Registered Office: RSBC, Life Without Limits Centre, 10 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6EN Why not drop by and say hello when you are next in London Bridge!
Hungry? Whether you are ordering a cheeky takeaway or eating out, maybe not the latter given the state of things, we would love to hear your experience. This month’s Youth Forum podcast is sharing their experience when eating out, what horror stories do they have when visiting eateries, can you relate? Thank you for tuning in and hope you have a merry Christmas! ~ The RSBC Youth Forum
Join the RSBC Youth Forum this month as they discuss accessibility in film and media. How to get a discount when visiting the cinema with a friend when you are visually impaired? Do you use audio description, what happens when it fails us, please share your story with us and we will read it in out in our next episode. If you have time, please do leave us a review, as it really help our little podcast grow. Thank you and see you next month! ~ RSBC Youth Forum
We are back! Join our Youth forum as they discuss life after lockdown; what are they looking forward in doing, what was taking the vaccine like, and even more topics. The good, the bad and the funny! You can always share your thoughts on the podcast, by reaching out on our social medias @RSBCCharity.
Are you constantly losing things? Apple has released their long awaited AirTag, an item tracker to help you locate items. However, in this month’s Unseen Tech podcast, Alex has ‘found’ some interesting ways that you can possibly use these £30 trackers to help you if you have a visual impairment. Let us know what other useful ways you can think of using an AirTag! If you enjoy these demos, please leave us a review, it really helps the podcast grow!
We're doing things a little bit differently this month, with our latest episode being the audio from the RSBC Youth Forum's Facebook livestream to launch our brand new, monthly e-newsletter for children and young people - Centre Stage! Join Sally and 6 members of the Youth Forum as they talk about the work they've done during lockdown, the Centre Stage newsletter and why we think it's important, what to expect from it as well as finding out more about the Youth Forum members themselves, one ...
Learn how to make some music with a Mac and Logic Pro in this episode of the Unseen Tech Podcast; where we are joined by special guess pianist Kevin Satizabal. Learn what equipment, the setup, and accessible tricks to create music accessibly. Do you feel musically creative? Why not join our Creative Project at the RSBC, where you will work with other visually impaired young people to create some amazing music! If you have any questions please reach out to me directly alex.man@rsbc.org.uk Che...
Today our resident musicians from the Youth Forum, Justin and Zenny, are joined by special guest Andre Louis to talk all things music! Braille sheet music, youtube, getting started, tools and equipment playing music whilst VI, going in the studio, they've got it all covered. if you have any questions for the Youth Forum, please send them to - sally.carpenter@rsbc.org.uk
Alex is back with another Tech episode of RSBC Unseen! Today he talks about apps and tech around sports and fitness, including equipment, watches and more. Have any burning Tech questions? Send them our way and Alex will answer them on the next episode!
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