Wednesday 13th May 2020, NCBI highlights that one of the positive unintended consequences of Covid19 has been the surge in students with print disabilities availing of NCBI’s Bookshare platform which is Ireland’s largest digital accessible library. Bookshare Ireland officially launched in November 2019 and is funded by the Department of Education. Aaron Mullaniff, Deputy Chief …Read More about Covid19 brings greater equity in education for those with print disabilities
Applications Open for 2020 Gerard Byrne Bursary
The NCBI is delighted to open applications for the Gerard Byrne Bursary 2020. NCBI is pleased to announce the Gerard Byrne Bursary is open for applications for the 2020 – 2021 academic year. The annual Gerard Byrne Bursary is for students with a vision impairment entering into or currently in full time third level education. The …Read More about Applications Open for 2020 Gerard Byrne Bursary
Disability charities appeal to government to secure their funding and services in midst of Covid crisis
6th May 2020, A number of national charities providing vital services to thousands of adults and children with disabilities have appealed to the Government to ensure that their funding is secured this year and next, in light of the severe impact on their income as a result of the Covid 19 emergency. The eight not …Read More about Disability charities appeal to government to secure their funding and services in midst of Covid crisis
Caution Required in Reallocation of Street Space as it Presents a Serious Safety Risk For Vision-Impaired
Wednesday 29th April 2020, NCBI is urging caution in the growing debate around the reallocation of street space in Ireland as the Government begins to examine ways to lessen COVID-19 restrictions. NCBI fears these changes could cause harm and injury on the almost 55,000 people who are blind and vision-impaired. Kevin Kelly, NCBI Head of …Read More about Caution Required in Reallocation of Street Space as it Presents a Serious Safety Risk For Vision-Impaired
The Community Call – Advice and contact information for your county
We’re in this together. As part of the Government response to the COVID-19 crisis, your local authority (council) has established a COVID-19 Community Call Forum. Your local forum works with State agencies and community and voluntary groups to provide supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them. Your forum brings together different organisations …Read More about The Community Call – Advice and contact information for your county