Eye Conditions
Check here for more information on common eye conditions and how the world is viewed when you have these conditions.
Library
NCBI Library has an extensive range of educational and leisure books in Braille and large print as well as alternative formats including audio, digital Braille, Word, PDF and EPub formats.
Being out and about safely
There are a number of different ways a person who is blind or vision impaired can become mobile. Your Community Resource Worker will discuss various mobility solutions with you should this be an area you are having difficulties with. Orientation and Mobility training is available from our mobility officers across the country.
Connection Network Programme
NCBI’s Connection Network Programme is a free, confidential, befriending and informative service for our service users who are in need of social contact through a weekly telephone call. Staying connected during Covid19 to avoid isolation and loneliness was so important to our service users. We want to continue this in post Covid19 Ireland.
Vision Sports
Vision Sports Ireland is the national governing body for sports and leisure activities for blind or vision impaired people.
Disability Access & Awareness
Learn how NCBI can assist you in making the built environment more accessible to the needs of people who are blind or vision impaired.
Government Entitlements
Check out what financial supports you may be entitled to.