Tuesday 21st May 2019, the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) is becoming increasingly concerned that many of the 55,000 people living with sight loss in Ireland will be unable to vote independently this Friday, despite the availability of tactile voting templates. Tactile templates have been available to people who are blind and …Read More about Limitations of tactile template voting clearly in advance of polling this friday
Cycle of Light
Cycle of Light is a wonderfully symbolic fundraising idea which also serves to raise awareness and vital funds for people who are blind or vision impaired. So, pedal on for NCBI, and light up the night for sight!” You can join a unique night-time cycle stretching from Dalkey to Howth, along the stunning Dublin Bay and …Read More about Cycle of Light
#Clear Our Paths
Support our #Clear Our Paths Campaign NCBI’s #Clear our Paths campaign was launched 13th May. The campaign urges members of the public to think about the obstacles on our footpaths that make safe and independent travel difficult for people with sight loss. These include cars parked on footpaths, wheelie bins, election posters, overhanging branches, dog …Read More about #Clear Our Paths
Referendum and Mayoral Guides
You are probably aware that there will be various elections happening on the 24th of May. People will be voting in the European Elections, Local Elections and also in a referendum on divorce arrangements. In addition, voters in Cork City, Limerick and Waterford will be asked their views on directly-elected mayors. The NCBI Library and …Read More about Referendum and Mayoral Guides
NCBI celebrates opening over 100 shops
1st May 2019, the National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI) is delighted to celebrate the further expansion of its retail shops with the official opening of its store in Rathmines, Co. Dublin with the help of NCBI ambassador and Ireland and Leinster rugby player Robbie Henshaw. NCBI is proud to have 100 shops across the …Read More about NCBI celebrates opening over 100 shops
Information for voters who are blind and vision impaired
Thankfully tactile templates have been developed for the upcoming elections and referendum this May. Each template has clear and non-decorative lettering, large print, good colour contrast, raised letters, Braille and the cut-out sections have a black border to assist people to find where to mark their vote. The templates will be used on the same …Read More about Information for voters who are blind and vision impaired
Sinead Kane, a visually impaired athlete and world record holder to lead an NCBI team at 2019 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
on the streets of Dublin on Sunday 2nd June. Sinead is a Guinness World Record holder for being the first blind person to complete a Marathon on each of the seven continents, a feat which she completed in less than seven days in January 2017. She is also the first Irish female to do the world …Read More about Sinead Kane, a visually impaired athlete and world record holder to lead an NCBI team at 2019 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon