Action for Blind People Podcast

iPhone Review

Tue, 16 Feb 10 10:08:14 GMT

Our assistive technology expert James recently looked at the iPhone from an accessibility point of view and asks if it really is the mobile device blind and partially sighted people have been waiting for.

Listen to a podcast with Geoff

Tue, 5 Jan 10 09:44:12 GMT

Geoff has cone-rod dystrophy. As his sight became progressively worse, he had to abandon his career and reconsider his future. 'I had to stop. I was washed ashore as an unemployed person.' Action wants everyone to have the same chance to earn a living.

Seasonal Magazine Podcast

Mon, 11 Jan 10 11:23:23 GMT

Join Thea Rippon for our new seasonal magazine podcast, where among other things she features reviews of the latest iPhone, a delicious lemon trifle recipe and our top 3 gifts for visually impaired people.

Listen to a podcast with Sheila

Tue, 5 Jan 10 09:37:23 GMT

The Action Team supported many aspects of Sheila's life, including helping her to find a job. The future is looking much brighter for Sheila. 'I'm a fighter and won’t be beaten by anything.'

Listen to a podcast with Adi Latif

Fri, 6 Nov 09 16:17:25 GMT

Like his brother, Adi has been losing his sight since his teens but it hasn't stopped him from, as he says, 'doing some crazy things in his life.' Crazy things like spending last winter as a professional snowboarder.

Listen to interview with Martha Lane Fox

Thu, 15 Oct 09 12:59:35 BST

Our resident [LINK:767|CAPTION:blogger Sandi Wassmer] recently interviewed Martha Lane Fox, Champion for the Digital Inclusion Task Force, to find out more about her role and how she plans to ensure visually impaired people aren't excluded from 'Digital Britain'.

Actionnaires Athletics Day Podcast

Fri, 25 Sep 09 11:12:24 BST

Over 120 children representing 13 cities came together recently for our Northern Actionnaires inter-club athletics competition in Sheffield.

Listen to a Podcast with Mark Harper MP

Thu, 3 Sep 09 14:12:55 BST

We spoke to shadow minister for disability Mark Harper MP at the Action conference in July.

Listen to a podcast with David Blunkett MP

Wed, 12 Aug 09 17:12:33 BST

We had the chance to catch up with the Rt Hon.David Blunkett MP at our Action conference in July. {clear}

Listen to a podcast about our self employment services in London

Wed, 12 Aug 09 13:54:19 BST

Listen to an interview with Service Manager Mark Causton on London based self employment services [LINK:579|CAPTION:'Enterprise in Sight' and 'Future Visions'].