Why assistive technology? Assistive technology is a great asset today particularly in the workplace, having access to education, performing academically/ work environment and daily living. Please note that not everyone who is blind or vison impaired avails of or needs access to assistive technology, this can depend on a person’s eye condition (how they can getContinue reading “The Role of Assistive Technology”
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Resources
Below is a list of resources/ links to organisations that provide information/ support to people living with sight loss; Feach – https://feach.ie (organisation setup in Ireland to support families of children who have some or no vision.) NCBI – https://www.ncbi.ie/ (NCBI refers to the National Council for the Blind of Ireland providing a wide range of supports toContinue reading “Resources”
What is a vision impairment?
Intro Would you like to know what is a vision impairment, what it’s like to live with a vision impairment / blindness and what supports can help people living with sight loss? What is a vision impairment? A vision impairment generally means that a person’s eyesight cannot be corrected from the use or wearing Continue reading “What is a vision impairment?”
Introduction – About Me
Niamh is a daughter, sister, friend, toastmaster, yogi, cyclist, also legally blind. I’m from Ireland and work as an Executive Officer currently within the Civil service. Growing up sport was always and continues to play an important part in my life. From a young age I competed in swimming, participated in other sports such as running, taekwondo, cycling andContinue reading “Introduction – About Me”
Seeing Beyond Blindness 