NCBI is Ireland’s national sight loss organisation, working for 55,000 people of Ireland, living with blindness or sight loss.

Our vision is for those who are blind and vision impaired to have the same opportunities, rights and choices as others to fully participate in society. Our mission is to enable this community to overcome the barriers that impede their independence and participation in society.

We provide practical and emotional support, rehabilitation services, and other training designed to help people with sight loss live independently and confidently.

Services Offered:

• Rehabilitation training, including independent living skills and mobility training, and availability of low vision solutions such as magnifiers or other aids.
• Assistive technology advice and training to learn how to access all accessibility features in mainstream technology as well as the latest gadgets and apps all designed to assist people living with sight loss. 
• Advice and information on statutory entitlements, eye conditions, support available, etc. 
• Emotional support and counselling for people struggling to come to terms with sight loss.
• Library offering an extensive range of digital, large print, Braille, and audiobooks.
• ELCO or The Eye Clinic Liaison Officer service provides practical and emotional support to both patients and their families at the point of diagnosis operating out of the Mater University Hospital, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, CHI at Temple Street, and Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
• NCBI Resource Centres provide day opportunities to service users, these Resource Centres are located in Dublin and Wexford.
• Employment advice for job seekers and employers to maximize the recruitment and retention of staff who are blind or vision impaired.

Contact Joanne at [email protected] to find out more.