News Archive: 2007

4,000 signatures needed before disability petition closes on 30th September - Sep 4th, 2004

World Braille Day a reminder of importance of traditional technologies in 21st century - Jan 4th, 2007

Travel Assistance from Dublin Bus - Jan 16th, 2007

Braille essay writing competition - Jan 26th, 2007

February issue of NCBI News now online - Jan 30th, 2007

Putting People First – NCBI’s five-year strategic plan is published - Jan 30th, 2007

AMD treatment launched - Mar 1st, 2007

New evening art classes available at Iona - Mar 9th, 2007

April issue of NCBI News now online - Apr 2nd, 2007

Dublin City Council Settles Equality Case On Audible Pedestrian Crossing Signals - Apr 3rd, 2007

NCBI calls for equal right to read for blind people - May 1st, 2007

May/June issue of NCBI News now online - Jun 8th, 2007

Glaucoma cases up 27% in three years - Jun 11th, 2007

Top of the ratings for NCBI Blazing Saddles - Jun 13th, 2007

First blind woman to contest Senate election on NUI panel - Jun 19th, 2007

Air travel regulation comes into force, ensuring greater rights for people with disabilities - Jun 28th, 2007

Call for papers for ValorVIP conference - Jul 23rd, 2007

Leitrim County Libraries introduce assistive technology - Aug 1st, 2007

Irish Blind Swimmer wins Silver Medal at International Blind Sports World Games - Aug 9th, 2007

NCBI needs your feedback on audible signals and taxi plate - Aug 28th, 2007

The National Concert Hall Improves Accessibility with First Ever Audio Calendar of Events - Sep 3rd, 2007

NCBI takes assistive technology around the country - Sep 5th, 2007

Peer support service running in Dublin area - Sep 10th, 2007

NCBI warns of link between smoking and sight loss - Sep 24th, 2007

September/October issue of NCBI News now online - Sep 24th, 2007

Change to Eircom’s Special Directory Enquiry Service - Oct 1st, 2007

Ireland reaches target for 1 Million for Disability but more signatures needed - Oct 1st, 2007

Mrs Quin's to feature on Nationwide - Oct 8th, 2007

New booklet on choosing phone and broadband for people with disabilities - Oct 26th, 2007

Dublin Fire Brigade Calendar to raise funds for NCBI and the Irish Cancer Society - Oct 26th, 2007

NCBI calls on Government to consider the cost of disability in Budget 2008 - Nov 2nd, 2007

Tree of Light 2007 - Nov 12th, 2007

NCBI Christmas Cards now on sale - Nov 12th, 2007

NCBI ad to run on Setanta Sports - Nov 16th, 2007

Assistive Technology Grant could meet up to 25% of the cost of assistive technology - Nov 19th, 2007

Winner of NCBI Golf Gti Car Draw Announced - Nov 21st, 2007

Christmas issue of NCBI news now online - Nov 29th, 2007

Braille key to social and economic opportunity for people who are blind - Dec 21st, 2007