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How to maximise accessibility for your social media posts (Insights Episode 38)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="aTe6TX0oss"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i038/">How to maximise accessibility for your social media posts (Insights Episode 38)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i038/embed/#?secret=aTe6TX0oss" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How to maximise accessibility for your social media posts (Insights Episode 38)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="aTe6TX0oss" 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>

More and more churches use social media to communicate. In this episode we give hints and tips on how to make sure any visual content can be enjoyed by blind and partially sighted people.

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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New Year's resolutions (Insights episode 45)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="vqWKWxWLFV"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i045/">New Year&#8217;s resolutions (Insights episode 45)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i045/embed/#?secret=vqWKWxWLFV" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;New Year&#8217;s resolutions (Insights episode 45)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="vqWKWxWLFV" 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>

It’s a brand new year and you may have decided on some new year’s resolutions. If they involve spiritual growth, or reading more interesting books, Torch has you covered.

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 to be inclusive during Remembrance Sunday service (Insights Episode 37)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="yRE6kbLzPY"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i037/">How to be inclusive during Remembrance Sunday service (Insights Episode 37)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i037/embed/#?secret=yRE6kbLzPY" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How to be inclusive during Remembrance Sunday service (Insights Episode 37)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="yRE6kbLzPY" 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 Linn is reunited with former co-host Matthew Horspool. They talk about things to keep in mind for remembrance service, including having a reminder to buy a poppy and how to assist visually impaired people who’d like to remember someone special.

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 to be a church elder and lead a home group with severe sight loss with Alan Inger. (Insights Episode 36)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="LTFsyn185Z"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i036/">How to be a church elder and lead a home group with severe sight loss with Alan Inger. (Insights Episode 36)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i036/embed/#?secret=LTFsyn185Z" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How to be a church elder and lead a home group with severe sight loss with Alan Inger. (Insights Episode 36)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="LTFsyn185Z" 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 Linn is in conversation with Alan Inger who is both a church elder and a home group leader. Alan has severe sight loss and shares his tips for succeeding in both roles.

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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Being an active church member when deaf-blind with Janice Tillett (Insights Episode 35)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="mSL4Ah5GaZ"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i035/">Being an active church member when deaf-blind with Janice Tillett (Insights Episode 35)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i035/embed/#?secret=mSL4Ah5GaZ" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Being an active church member when deaf-blind with Janice Tillett (Insights Episode 35)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="mSL4Ah5GaZ" 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 Linn talks to Janice Tillett who is part of the worship team and an admin at her church Christian Celebrations. Janice is also deaf-blind and talks about how the attitude of the church leadership was key to getting her involved.

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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Adapting in ministry after sight loss with Rev Chich Hewitt (Insights Episode 34)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="i2yQAkTBV1"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i034/">Adapting in ministry after sight loss with Rev Chich Hewitt (Insights Episode 34)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i034/embed/#?secret=i2yQAkTBV1" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Adapting in ministry after sight loss with Rev Chich Hewitt (Insights Episode 34)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="i2yQAkTBV1" 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 Linn talks to Rev Chich Hewitt about how he adapted to continuing as aminister after he lost most of his vision and the various ways he has adjusted his approach.

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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The experience of being visually impaired in a BME church setting with Dr. Ifeolu Akintunde(Insights Episode 33)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="nvX4CWnyGl"><a href="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i033/">The experience of being visually impaired in a BME church setting with Dr. Ifeolu Akintunde(Insights Episode 33)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://eshop.torchtrust.org.uk/podcast/i033/embed/#?secret=nvX4CWnyGl" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;The experience of being visually impaired in a BME church setting with Dr. Ifeolu Akintunde(Insights Episode 33)&#8221; &#8212; Torch Trust eShop" data-secret="nvX4CWnyGl" 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 Linn is joined by Torch’s newest trustee, Dr. Ifeolu Akintunde. They talk about some of the differences between British and Nigerian churches, how church leaders from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds can make their churches more welcoming to disabled people and Ife also shares thoughts on his blind heros in the bible.

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.