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In Touch: Citizenship; Tactile Art Exhibition

14/12/2021

Citizenship; Tactile Art Exhibition

BBC Radio 4 - In Touch, Citizenship; Tactile Art Exhibition

We explore access requirements when applying for British citizenship.

Brian Alyward wants take the British citizenship test but he was met with an obstacle when trying to revise for it; he explains what happened.

The Life in the UK test allows people to apply for British citizenship and its a test that requires substantial revision and preparation. Brian Alyward is originally from the Republic of Ireland, and he explains what happened when he initially found that the revision and preparation materials were not provided in his preferred format; braille.

When it comes to enjoying art work, it can be dependent as much on texture as it is on visual effect. There have been many blind or partially sighted artists over the years who have used their changing eyesight to add individuality to their interpretations of art. So when we heard about a recent exhibition in London, that featured the work of blind or visually impaired artists, we wanted to know what it was all about. Our reporter Fern Lulham attended the exhibition and spoke to some artists about their fascinating creations.

Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Beth Hemmings

Website image description: pictured is a large white wall with scripture printed in braille markings. To the left of the image is a woman's hand feeling along the tactile braille markings. She is wearing a large golden ring.

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