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The return of RNIB Connect Voices opportunities to RNIB Connect Radio with Amrit Dhaliwal who is just coming up to the end of her internship with the RNIB Research and Insight Team. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey firstly asked Amrit about her internship with the RNIB, an outline of the skills and experiences she has gained during her time with the RNIB and the benefits of taking up an internship in helping to start your career journey or helping you when returning to employment after a break. Then to just one RNIB Connect Voices opportunity  - Robotic Guide Dog Research Maia, a University of Edinburgh student, is working on their final year honours project to develop a robotic guide dog system. The study will explores how robotic guide dogs could enhance the lives of people with visual impairments, and how to improve the way current technology-based navigation systems interact with their users. Maia is hoping to learn about your daily experiences, how you interact with guide dogs (or manage without one), and your thoughts on how a robotic guide dog could support you in your everyday life. What’s involved?   A short interview (approximately 30 minutes) at a time that works for you, conducted online, via phone or in person (if you live around Edinburgh). There may also be an opportunity to test the system in early March if you live in the Edinburgh area, however this is completely optional. Interested in participating?   If you’d like to take part or learn more, please contact Maia via email - [email protected] or on 07306 616 993 by March 2025. To find out more about these and other Connect Voices opportunities along with how you can get involved with RNIB Connect Voices do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-community/connect-voices-network/connect-voices-current-opportunities (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Becoming a ‘Visibly Better Employer’ helps businesses to widen their talent pool and increase opportunities for blind and partially sighted workers. Hywel Davies has been speaking to Bron Afon Community Housing, one of the latest employers to take part in the scheme. To learn more about becoming a Visibly Better Employer, visit the RNIB website - Visibly better employer quality standard | RNIB

Craig Brown is from Leicester and lost his sight at the age of 30 as part of having type one diabetes. To help him cope with his sight loss, Craig took up learning to play the guitar and now wants to inspire others to do likewise. He also does some work with Vista, a local sight loss charity in Leicester who helped him come to terms with his sight loss. Jennifer Murray finds out more. Blind Guitar Guy's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565890252814 TikTok: blindguitarguy Image description:  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 In Business’ are working with Tesco to offer work experience opportunities to young people aged 14 to 18. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the scheme. For more information on the scheme, visit the Blind in Business website - Blind in Business » Blog Archive Tesco Work Experience applications Now Open! - Blind in Business