Action Podcasts
We recently caught up with Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Minister for Sport, to ask him which policies the government is putting into place to give more blind and partially sighted children access to sport, and to discuss with him the possibility of working together with Action for Blind People on a pilot scheme to advise and support PE teachers. We asked him his thoughts on the importance of sport for an individual's personal development and we also asked him to name some of his own sporting heros.
Download the interview with Gerry Sutcliffe, Minister for Sport (4.5 MB)
Beijing Paralympics Podcasts
We met some of the blind and partially sighted athletes before Beijing and at least two of them returned double gold medallists.
Terry Rooney MP
A frank and honest discussion with Labour MP Terry Rooney, Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee.
Mark Harper MP
Conservative disability spokesperson explains their view on blind and partially sighted people with regard to employment.
Joe's story
Joe lost his sight virtually overnight and with it he also lost his job as a driver. Action has helped him through a difficult time.
Frances Lane
To mark World Poetry Day, we bring you a podcast of visually impaired poet Frances Lane reading two of her poems.
John Spence OBE
Chair of Trustees John Spence OBE outlines his vision of expansion for Action for Blind People.
Ian McRae
Ian McRae, Editor of Disability Now magazine talks to Action for Blind People about his career in journalism.
Paul's story
After a sudden loss of sight Paul was picked up by Action's Point of Diagnosis service and is slowly putting his life back together.
Marsha De Cordova
Action's Welfare Rights Manager, offers an insight into the ins and outs of Employment Support Allowance.
Billy "the wizz" Baxter
Solo World Land Speed Record holder on a motorcycle tells us what motivates him, and his aims for the future.
Michael Sharkey
GB goalball player Michael tells us about goalball and why everyone should get involved, whether visually impaired or not.
Listen to an interview with Michael Sharkey, GB goalball player
Bobby Convey
Bobby talks to us about his visual impairment, his footballing success and offers advice to budding young footballers.
George's story
A self employed builder until the last 3 years of working he started to lose his sight due to a degenerative macular condition.
Amar Latif
Director of his own travel company, Amar is also blind and living proof that being blind doesn't have to be a barrier!
Local Housing Allowance
Parliamentary Officer Richard Holmes interviews Welfare Rights Officer Nick Jones about the changes in Housing Benefit.
