Information for voters who are blind and vision impaired Tactile ballot paper templates have been developed to enable you to vote independently and in secret in the Referendum and the Presidential Election. The templates will be used on the same ballot paper used by everyone. The templates stick onto the ballot paper. The templates have clear …Read More about Presidential Election and Referendum Information for Voters who are Blind and Vision Impaired
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Budget 2019 Update
Increase in Weekly Payments The maximum rate of all weekly social welfare payments will increase by €5 per week with proportional increases for qualified adults and people on reduced rates of payment. This also applies to employment programmes such as Community Employment (CE), Tús and the Rural Social Scheme (from week beginning 25 March 2019). …Read More about Budget 2019 Update
TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM AWARENESS DAY
Today, June 13th is an important date for people with albinism everywhere. It’s International Albinism Awareness Day, when people with albinism celebrate together and raise the positive profile of this rare and widely misunderstood condition. The United Nations has officially recognised International Awareness Day as a global event since 2015, following a resolution adopted by …Read More about TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM AWARENESS DAY
Out of Sight Campaign – Access Survey
NCBI – Working for People with Sight Loss As part of NCBI’s 85th anniversary we are running a campaign called “Out of Sight”. The purpose is to advocate for changes that will actually make a real difference to people’s lives. We are conducting a survey to find out what is most relevant and important to …Read More about Out of Sight Campaign – Access Survey
Disable Inequality Election Campaign
Disable Inequality Election Campaign With General Election 2016 fast approaching, now is the time for people with disabilities and their families to get active on issues that affect them. Ireland needs to vote to end discrimination for people with disability. As members of the Disability Federation of Ireland, NCBI is encouraging all those who use our services, families, friends, …Read More about Disable Inequality Election Campaign
Scented Candles – Make A Dark Day Brighter Campaign
NCBI has a fabulous selection of scented candles for sale with profits going to develop our services for people with sight loss around the country. Scented Candles As part of our Make a Dark Day Brighter Campaign, we are selling a selection of very high quality scented candles. These candles are available in the following …Read More about Scented Candles – Make A Dark Day Brighter Campaign