Peter White talks to retiring CEO of RNIB, Lesley-Anne Alexander. Lesley-Anne reflects on her legacy as RNIB leader and the future of the charity sector for blind and partially-sighted people. Peter asks about her views on streamlining resources within the sector and her policies on employment for blind and partially-sighted people within the organisation. She also explains how the charity's funds are divided between campaigning and service-provision.
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Folge vom 20.09.2016Peter White talks to Lesley-Anne Alexander, retiring CEO of RNIB
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Folge vom 06.09.2016Paralympic Games; photo exhibition previewPeter White is in Rio with a preview of the 15th Paralympic Games. He talks to Tim Reddish about his role as Chair of the British Paralympic Association. He also talks to members of the GB visually-impaired Judo Squad about their hopes for medals. Richard Lane presents a column on the perils of mobile phones and Tony Shearman meets photographer Sue MacPherson and talks to her about her latest exhibition in which she uses blind people as her subjects.
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Folge vom 30.08.2016New polymer £5, Special hotels closure threatAction's three specialist hotels are under threat of closure, as Action announces that they are no longer able to run them. Action's Director of Operations Teri Stephenson talks about some of the reasons behind this decision. Tom Walker, Susannah Hancock & Geoff Long take a look at the new polymer five pound note, under the supervision of the Bank of England's Chief Cashier Victoria ClelandProducer: Cheryl Gabriel.
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Folge vom 23.08.2016Peter White with news, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.For partially-sighted travellers, using the new e-passport can present unexpected difficulties when trying to use the automated gates at airport customs. Stephen Hallett, Richard de Costobadie and Sarah Newman give their experience and suggest solutions.Tony Shearman meets Janice Wheeler who has taken up boxing. Janice spars with a sighted friend and takes to the ring to demonstrate her skills.Writer Stephen Kennedy talks about his latest play, 'Death and the Beatles Fan', which has been aired on RTE.