It’s that time of year again, when lots of little ones are writing their letters to Santa so he can check if they’ve been naughty or nice. Bud did you know the NCBI will help Santa write back in fully accessible format? Every year we work with An Post to produce accessible Santa response cards …Read More about Make sure your letters from Santa are accessible with a little help from NCBI
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Whist Drive in memory of Maureen Carry
A total of €1,980 was raised at a Whist Drive held at Drumconrath Hall in memory of Mrs Maureen Carry who died recently. The presentation was in tribute to the services Maureen had received from NCBI in her later years. Thank you for this kind gesture and donation. Pictured at the presentation event are members …Read More about Whist Drive in memory of Maureen Carry
Free Reading App designed for students with Print Disabilities
Press Release for Immediate Release – Thursday 18th October 2018 Today, Thursday 18th of October 2018, the NCBI welcomed the launch of the EasyReader App designed by Assistive Technology Specialists, Dolphin Computer Access in collaboration with NCBI Library Access Services. The EasyReader App brings together the world’s largest accessible book collection of over 600,000 titles. …Read More about Free Reading App designed for students with Print Disabilities
Upcoming NCBI Fundraising Events
NCBI Cycle of Light – Friday 24th August 2018 NCBI Cycle of Light is back for its second year! This is a unique 85km night time cycling tour in and around Dublin city, shining a light for those living with sight loss and raising vital funds for NCBI’s rehabilitation and children’s services. For people living …Read More about Upcoming NCBI Fundraising Events
NCBI’s National Tesco Bag-pack Is A Huge Success!
Once again our National Tesco Bag pack was a great success with 61 bag packs taking place on April 14th. Thank you to everyone who volunteered on the day and donated. We have raised €28,967.33 to date — a remarkable achievement! Are you interested in …Read More about NCBI’s National Tesco Bag-pack Is A Huge Success!
Vision Sports Ireland and Park Run Encourage VIP Runners
Two of Ireland’s most prominent sports bodies Vision Sports Ireland (VSI) and Park Run are urging people with sight loss to get involved in sports activities, particularly running. Speaking at a presentation of 100 Sighted Guide Identity Bibs, Joe Geraghty, National Development Officer, VSI said; “Vision Sports and Parkrun are two vibrant national sports bodies …Read More about Vision Sports Ireland and Park Run Encourage VIP Runners
Beyond the Darkness
Sally McEllistrim talks with Robbie Dowdall on adjusting to life after sight loss. Robbie Dowdall is a fighter. He has had to be as his life was thrown into turmoil when he lost his sight at just 18 following an horrific car crash. The 46 year old Tallaght man readily admits that he was full …Read More about Beyond the Darkness
Dublin Marathon will include two prizes for runners who are blind or vision impaired
Following representations from Vision Sports Ireland we are delighted to announce that the 2018 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will include two prizes for runners who are blind or vision impaired. The first male and female finishers who are blind or vision impaired will each receive a prize of €750. Entry is now open for the …Read More about Dublin Marathon will include two prizes for runners who are blind or vision impaired
Warm Tributes for Des Murphy
A man of ability whose capability outshone any disability his sight loss may have caused him. This is the overriding sentiment being expressed by people in NCBI who knew, worked with and respected the late Des Murphy, well known advocate for people with impaired vision. Des’s long connections with NCBI came about in the mid …Read More about Warm Tributes for Des Murphy
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
NCBI Charity shops rely heavily on the hard work of our volunteers. It is important for us to recognise and thank our volunteers for their commitment and contribution to NCBI Charity Shops. A huge thank you to: Pauline McDonnell — NCBI Charity Shop Kells. Carmel Moorehouse — NCBI Charity Shop Kells. Nan Hopkins — …Read More about Volunteer Appreciation Lunch