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How do I make all age services inclusive for everyone? (Insights episode 54)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="umBHZWdIGF"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i054/">How do I make all age services inclusive for everyone? (Insights episode 54)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i054/embed/#?secret=umBHZWdIGF" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How do I make all age services inclusive for everyone? (Insights episode 54)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="umBHZWdIGF" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

All age services happen across many churches and because they tend to be different to regular ones, there are things to keep in mind when making them inclusive for all. You’ll also get to hear how Linn and Matthew feel about Action songs.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

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How can I include blind and partially sighted children in Easter activities? (Insights episode 53)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="tkSDmOmk9A"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i053/">How can I include blind and partially sighted children in Easter activities? (Insights episode 53)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i053/embed/#?secret=tkSDmOmk9A" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How can I include blind and partially sighted children in Easter activities? (Insights episode 53)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="tkSDmOmk9A" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Easter bonnets, arts and crafts and Easter egg hunts are popular activities associated with Easter. Listen to this episode to learn how to make these activities inclusive to blind and partially sighted children.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

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How do I include blind and partially sighted people in drama activities? (Insights episode 52)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="I2JiW1KuaV"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i052/">How do I include blind and partially sighted people in drama activities? (Insights episode 52)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i052/embed/#?secret=I2JiW1KuaV" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How do I include blind and partially sighted people in drama activities? (Insights episode 52)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="I2JiW1KuaV" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Many churches include drama in their activities and may even have a dedicated drama group. We talk about ways to make this inclusive so that everyone can enjoy it to the fullest.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

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How do blind and partially sighted people give and receive communion? (Insights episode 50)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="mK6cJTqaZ4"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i050/">How do blind and partially sighted people give and receive communion? (Insights episode 50)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i050/embed/#?secret=mK6cJTqaZ4" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How do blind and partially sighted people give and receive communion? (Insights episode 50)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="mK6cJTqaZ4" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

In this episode we discuss how communion varies in different churches and how this impacts both giving and receiving communion as a blind or partially sighted person.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

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How do I discretely help a blind or partially sighted person (Insights episode 49)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="VubjLBTiTd"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i049/">How do I discretely help a blind or partially sighted person (Insights episode 49)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i049/embed/#?secret=VubjLBTiTd" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How do I discretely help a blind or partially sighted person (Insights episode 49)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="VubjLBTiTd" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Services like Lent and Mourn day Thursday often have periods of silence within them, be it in the middle or at the end. This episode discusses how to effectively help blind and partially sighted people so that they too can enjoy these periods of silence, knowing their practical needs are met.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

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How do I make prayer activities inclusive(Insights episode 48)

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Prayer activities can be a great way to make it easier to engage with prayers. In this episode we discuss how to make them as inclusive as possible so that all congregation members can enjoy them regardless of visual acuity.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.