Living with Sight Loss
Summary: This section has been designed to provide valuable information and support for people with sight loss.
Eye Conditions [ 1 ]
Information on a range of eye conditions.
Government benefits and allowances [ 2 ]
How to register with the NCBI and avail of the aid provided by the government.
Practical advice for everyday living [ 3 ]
Advice on some of the practical aspects of daily life that are affected by having vision loss.
Sports, leisure and travel [ 4 ]
Information and contact details on sports clubs and societies, arts and crafts and travel.
Know Your Rights [ 5 ]
You have a right to information in formats that suit you, to services and buildings that are accessible. You also have a right to accessible travel and voting. Legislation is in place to support this. Find out more, exercise your rights, ask for what you need.
Practical tips for parents with sight loss [ 6 ]
Vital practical information for a parent who has a vision impairment.
Other helpful organisations [ 7 ]
A list of organisations other than the NCBI that should be helpful to people who are directly and indirectly affected by vision impairment.
Source URL:
http://www.ncbi.ie/living-with-sight-loss
Links:
[1] http://www.ncbi.ie/information-for/eye-health-and-eye-care/eye-conditions
[2] http://www.ncbi.ie/living-with-sight-loss/government-benefits-and-allowances
[3] http://www.ncbi.ie/living-with-sight-loss/practical-advice-for-everyday-living
[4] http://www.ncbi.ie/living-with-sight-loss/sports-leisure-and-travel
[5] http://www.ncbi.ie/living-with-sight-loss/exercising-your-rights
[6] http://www.ncbi.ie/living-with-sight-loss/practical-tips-for-parents-with-sight-loss
[7] http://www.ncbi.ie/living-with-sight-loss/other-helpful-organisations