NCBI Charity Shops Community Employment (CE) scheme is ideal for people who are unemployed and are looking to return to regular employment. The Community Employment (CE) Scheme helps people develop their skill set, re-train and build up their self-confidence in order to re-enter the workforce. We currently have vacancies for Sales Assistants in Dublin 4 …Read More about New opportunities available in NCBI charity shops
NCBI welcomes first ever international Aniridia day
Press Release For Immediate Release 20/06/2017 Campaigners on behalf of people in Ireland living with a very rare eye condition have welcomed the holding of a worldwide designated day to highlight it. The first ever International Aniridia Day took place yesterday (21st June 2017) to focus attention on the rare congenital eye condition which causes …Read More about NCBI welcomes first ever international Aniridia day
NCBI Majorca Cycle Challenge 2017 – Registration of Interest
NCBI Majorca Cycle Challenge 2017 – Throw yourself into a different climate and challenge while meeting new people, making experiences and raising funds & awareness of NCBI! For 7 days, from 13th – 20th October, #TeamNCBI will cycle their way through the island of Majorca as part of the Stephen Roche Cycling Camp. All abilities are …Read More about NCBI Majorca Cycle Challenge 2017 – Registration of Interest
Donate your unwanted clothing to NCBI!
Many thanks to the 5th Meath Kells Beaver scouts who recently completed their recycling badge and presented their donations to NCBI Navan retail manager Geraldine. Well done! If you / anyone you know would like to donate clothing to NCBI to sell on instore, contact fundraising@ncbi.ie
Have your voice heard by participating in this important international Braille survey!
INBAF, the Irish National Braille and Alternative Formats Association, of which NCBI is a member, are assisting the Code Maintenance Committee (CMC) of the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) by asking Braille readers to participate in an online survey. The CMC would like your input on possible changes to the braille representation of single quotation …Read More about Have your voice heard by participating in this important international Braille survey!
NCBI Cork to move from Ballincollig to Cork City
NCBI Cork will be moving from its current location in Ballincollig to a new Cork city location from 1st July. The new office will be based in Penrose Wharf, Cork, and should provide improved access for users of public transport and those travelling by car. Refurbishment is currently underway, with the planned opening of the …Read More about NCBI Cork to move from Ballincollig to Cork City
Announcing Freedom Scientific in Dublin with Summer specials!
We are delighted once again to be hosting Freedom Scientific, part of the VFO Group at our headquarters in Dublin on August 9th. Come along and meet Eric Damery, vice president of software product management, who will be discussing the following topics. VFO and overall plans for software products Update on migration for Window-Eyes users …Read More about Announcing Freedom Scientific in Dublin with Summer specials!
Minister in NCBI fashion makeover challenge!
Minister of State for OPW , Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran swapped the Dail for the catwalk …but only for one day!. The Westmeath based Politician jumped at the chance to have a fashion makeover courtesy of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). He was decked out in clothes from the NCBI charity shop …Read More about Minister in NCBI fashion makeover challenge!
Vintage car lovers get ready for annual extravaganza
The much anticipated NCBI Des Cullen Classic and Vintage Car Show takes place on the 25th June. The show, a firm favourite for devotees of all things vintage takes place on the grounds of St. Columba’s College, Whitechurch, Co. Dublin on the 25th June. The event which is now in its 21st year will feature …Read More about Vintage car lovers get ready for annual extravaganza
Join #TeamNCBI at this year’s NCBI Majorca Cycle Challenge
Throw yourself into a different climate and challenge while meeting new people, making experiences and raising funds & awareness of NCBI! Register your interest here and we can send you information about the trip! For 7 days, from 13th – 20th October, #TeamNCBI will cycle their way through the island of Majorca as part of the …Read More about Join #TeamNCBI at this year’s NCBI Majorca Cycle Challenge