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· Over 13 blind and partially sighted people have moved into full time employment since volunteering for the station. This is a major step as 80% of blind and partially sighted people of working age are unemployed
· Providing blind and partially sighted people with quick, easy, accurate and informative access to information – such as news and current affairs which they would ordinarily struggle to get.
· Building the UK’s only fully accessible broadcast studio’s, which are so successful they are now being used as a benchmark for Radio Scotland’s new HQ in Pacific Quay
· Broadcasting and reporting live from the Worlds largest blind conference – reaching a worldwide audience of blind people
· Visits by David Blunkett, Jack McConnell and a host of other high profile politicians and figureheads, allowing blind people to get answers from the people who affect change. Stuart Russell
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This is an innovative online radio station for the blind and partially sighted, broadcasting from Glasgow and utilising and developing the talents of the visually impaired.
I'm not visually impaired, nor do I represent anyone who is - I just admire the vigour, energy and realism of the station's output.
For instance, VIP ON AIR reviews and discusses the stories in popular Scottish papers which don't otherwise get an airing in the broadcast media - a new layer of accessibility.
The station has friendly, approachable presenters who encourage listening and is able to attract high-quality guests for interview - David Blunkett an obvious example, but there are many others. These guests can then address directly the questions which blind people put, not just those which sighted people think would be appropriate.
The studio facilities are designed to be fully accessible and are hugely successful in that aim. Many others could learn from what has been achieved.
The station pulled off a major coup by broadcasting from the world's largest conference for the blind from London this year. It is Europe's first radio station for the blind and partially sighted and is a superb use of broadband for accessibility and empowerment.
Ann Caldwell
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I work as a volunteer for this new and innovative radio station targeted at blind and partially sighted people. It has been established for just over a year and has achieved so much in a short space of time.
The main achievements of the station so far:
· Over 13 blind and partially sighted people have moved into full time employment since volunteering for the station. This is a major step as 80% of blind and partially sighted people of working age are unemployed
· Providing blind and partially sighted people with quick, easy, accurate and informative access to information – such as news and current affairs which they would ordinarily struggle to get.
· Building the UK’s only fully accessible broadcast studio’s, which are so successful they are now being used as a benchmark for Radio Scotland’s new HQ in Pacific Quay
· Broadcasting and reporting live from the Worlds largest blind conference – reaching a worldwide audience of blind people
· Visits by David Blunkett, Jack McConnell and a host of other high profile politicians and figureheads, allowing blind people to get answers from the people who affect change. Laura Steele
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Over 13 blind and partially sighted people have moved into full time employment since volunteering for the station. This is a major step as 80% of blind and partially sighted people of working age are unemployed grace mckinnon
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Providing blind and partially sighted people with quick, easy, accurate and informative access to information – such as news and current affairs which they would ordinarily struggle to get.
grace mckinnon
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This is a Glasgow-based internet radio station, broadcasting programming of interest to blind and visually impaired listeners. Emma Tracey
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This is a local Glasgow radio station servicing blind and partially sighted people. It provides an information and communication service, and also employs blind and partially sighted people. It is extremely innovative and provides a well needed service in this area. Marina Thomson
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This radio station for the blind operates from Glasgow. The station provide up to date information for the blind and the live show covers news aspects normally inaccessible to those with visual impairment. From the only fully accessible studios in the UK talented people with visual impairments broadcast daily. As a volunteer all I can say is it is pleasure to be there, meeting so many people enjoying what they do. Christine Macrae
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VIP On Air is a station that broadcasts to blind and visually impaired people, providing access to local information that they may otherwise find difficult to source. VIP On Air also provides information on employment opportunities. Richard and Fiona Garwood
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VIP ON AIR is Europe's first radio station for the blind & partially sighted, Providing them with quick, easy and informative access to information, such as news and current affairs. VIP ON AIR is an organisation that uses the new media technology providing an anlternative, informative voice enabling greater democratic debate.
A G Russell
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viponair is a wonderful way for visually impaired and blind people to access up to the minute news brought to you by people who are themselves visually impaired. The news is fresh, the programmes are relevant, the discussions are punchy, and the calibre of guests on the shows are of a remarkably high standard. viponair is inspiring in its youthful presentation, its eagerness to promote issues affecting the people who listen, and the sheer professionalism and pride displayed by all at viponair. Their contribution to civic society has been immense, and I hope will continue to inspire all who listen, for a very long time. Karen Daley
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VIPOnAir is Europe’s 1st radio station for blind and partially sighted people. The station which was launched in 2003 by a multi agency partnership currently broadcasts online at www.viponair.com and is aiming to open up both local and national platforms over the summer. Through the ingenious use of technology the station broadcasts a wide range of programmes researched and produced by blind and partially sighted people for the visually impaired community. It’s voice is unique, fresh and strong. Over the last 18 months it has brought key issues affecting blind and partially sighted people directly to policy makers, service providers, public bodies, citizens and most importantly to its listeners.
Only 5% of printed material is translated into accessible formats some of which may take days and even weeks before it reaches the customer. The station broadcasts daily newspapers hours after they’re on sale alongside programmes on Health, Lifestyle, Technology, Employment and Careers. It has developed a worldwide reputation for its interviews with public figures, its features on key issues and its ability to showcase accessibility and innovation at the cutting edge.
VIPOnAir is a ground breaking initiative which has radically modernised the way in which blind and partially sighted people receive information, news and debate public affairs.
John Legg
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