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VOTE AND PICK NEW NAME FOR NCBI’S CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERVICE

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The NCB Library and Media Centre has over 6,000 accessible books for children and young adults. The collection includes Braille books, audio Books ( CD and DAISY) as well as Large Print books. Children can also access Bookshare, enabling them to download their own selected titles in the format of their choice. The Library is now …Read More about VOTE AND PICK NEW NAME FOR NCBI’S CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERVICE

NUIG Students complete project on public transport in Galway

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This article was written by Hugh Bulfin, Rachel McLaughlin, Tara Ferry and Siobhan Quirke who are 3rd year occupational therapy students from National University Ireland Galway. They are currently completing a project about public transport for people with a visual impairment. It is interesting to read the team’s perspective and conclusions following their study. Studying …Read More about NUIG Students complete project on public transport in Galway

Portlaoise Student with Sight Loss All Set For Major Competition

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A young visually impaired student from Co. Laois who has recently taken up wrestling, is competing in his first mainstream competition in the sport later this week. Thirteen year old Jordan Percy from Portlaoise is amongst a group of young people with sight loss who have shown remarkable progress in the sport, and will join …Read More about Portlaoise Student with Sight Loss All Set For Major Competition

“Just Because I Have A Visual Impairment Doesn’t Mean I Can’t Work”

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“Just because I have a visual impairment doesn’t mean I can’t work”. 30 year old Amanda Murray from Dublin was born with Coloboma, a genetic eye condition which has led to significant blurring of her sight. She has to wear glasses and use magnification aids but is adamant that she can do jobs as well …Read More about “Just Because I Have A Visual Impairment Doesn’t Mean I Can’t Work”

Live, Love, Work!

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28 year old Christina McCarthy has just received a permanent work contract and is as happy as any other person in the workplace. However, perhaps her happiness is more acute given that her work trajectory has not been plain sailing. Christina has been blind from birth and employment amongst people with sight loss remains stubbornly …Read More about Live, Love, Work!

NCBI PRAISED FOR ITS GENEROSITY TOWARDS WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY WITH SIGHT LOSS

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West African children with sight loss are benefitting from the kindness of a Co. Louth collaborative effort between the NCBI and a local charity. The NCBI is donating unused long canes to people in Ghana through a joint initiative with a Dundalk based aid development charity. Conor Hughes of Crosscause says “The campaign appeal for …Read More about NCBI PRAISED FOR ITS GENEROSITY TOWARDS WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY WITH SIGHT LOSS

Mullingar Community College holds their annual charity event

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Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) students from Mullingar Community College recently made a joint presentation to the National Council for the Blind of Ireland and Crumlin Children’s Hospital following their annual charity event. Beauty Therapy and Childcare students, alongside their teachers, organised a Halloween themed coffee morning and a special charity day commercial salon. This year’s …Read More about Mullingar Community College holds their annual charity event

Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor presents the NCBI Bursary to two students with sight loss

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On Wednesday the 31st of January, Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor presented Marianna Watchorn and Peter Moore with the NCBI Bursary award in the National Council for the Blind of Ireland’s Head Office. This is the introductory year of the annual NCBI Bursary award. NCBI is Ireland’s national sight loss agency and recognised …Read More about Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor presents the NCBI Bursary to two students with sight loss

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