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RNIB ConnectYahya Pandor Comments On The Welfare Reform BillOn Tuesday 1st of July, following a significant last-minute concession, the Welfare Reform Bill passed through its first vote in the House of Commons.
But how does the blind and partially sighted community feel about the result of the vote? Amelia spoke with Yahya Pandor.
And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs: LINK
Want to share your thoughts on the bill? Drop us an email: radio@rnib.org.uk
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2025-07-0403 min
The Runna PodcastYahya Pandor: From Losing His Sight to Breaking Marathon World RecordsIn this week's podcast episode, Ben and Anya sit down with Yahya Pandor (@yahyapandor94), a remarkable blind marathon runner who made history as the first person to complete a marathon unaided. Despite losing his sight nearly three years ago due to macular degeneration, Yahya continues to live life to the fullest with the most positive mindset and outlook on life, fuelling his extraordinary achievements.Highlights include:Beginnings in Running: How Yahya discovered his love for running after losing his sight and the experiences that fueled his dedication.Overcoming Adversity: Yahya shares his journey to becoming...
2024-08-0941 min
RNIB - See Sport DifferentlyYahya Pandor Runs Manchester MarathonYahya Pandor, an RNIB See Sport Differently Ambassador recently completed the Manchester Marathon becoming the first person with sight loss to complete a marathon without being tethered to their guide. He spoke with our David Hogg.
2024-04-2204 min
Null and VoidPremier League Upsets, Rugby Euro Drama, Blind Marathon First and We Go Wild About the US MastersOur guest for Episode 146 is Golf Professional and regular
contributor Andy Wild, who joins us to review a fantastic US Masters weekend and a great win for America’s Scottie Scheffler.
In football’s Premier League there were surprise defeats for Arsenal and Liverpool, meaning Man City went back to the top of the table in what promises to be a very close final 6 games. In the Women’s FA Cup Semi
Finals, Spurs beat Leicester and Man Utd beat Chelsea to secure their places in the Wembley Final on 12th May.
It was Rugby’s Europe...
2024-04-1851 min
RunPodYahya PandorToday's incredible guest Yahya Pandor is running The Manchester Marathon 2024 and is attempting to set a record as The First Blind Runner to run without a Guide Runner.Yahya is amazing, and his story is remarkable. After losing his sight to a variation of macular degeneration, he decided to have more good days than bad days and leant into the positive side of life. On the side of his day job, he started making TikTok videos together with his brother Isa, to show people what having a vision impairment is like, and has since become an inspiration...
2024-04-1232 min
The Happy HourKilts, Walks, Dating, & Insight CounsellingTime for a shot of happiness with the Happy Hour Show.
And this week, Claire and Paulina are here to chat all things happiness and wellbeing, play you great music, and even share a unique Easter tradition that involves water balloons.
But first up, David spoke with RNIB Kiltwalk Ambassador Shona Black about her preparations for the event and how you can get involved.
Paulina chats with influencer, disability advocate and also qualified counsellor, Yahya Pandor, about how getting support could change our lives.
And finally, Amelia talks with RNIB Connect Voices member Karen about ge...
2023-04-1430 min
The Happy HourLearning To Love Yourself First, Listening to Nature, & Blind GolfHappy Hour is here to chat all things mindfulness, wellbeing and keeping happy!
And this week Amelia hears how England and Wales Blind Golf are helping blind and partially sighted people get into the swing of the game.
David chats with disability advocate and counsellor Yahya Pandor about the importance of loving yourself first.
And finally, Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion joins us with things to listen out for this month on Sensory Reflections.
More about golfing opportunities here: England & Wales Blind Golf - Registered UK Charity (ewblindgolf.co.uk)
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2023-02-2427 min
Bold, Brown and BritishS3 Ep 5 | Being Brown & BlindSend us a textWe are joined by Yahya Pandor to talk about being 'Brown & Blind'. Yahya talks about his sight loss journey, myths and misconceptions about people who are blind or partially sighted, technology and how him and his brother are using TikTok to tackle the stigma of visual impairment. Follow us on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritishVisit our websiteVisit Yahya's Instagram Support the showTell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our...
2022-03-2130 min