How important are Vision Ireland stores to local communities? Geraldine Cussen explains
#NCBIPodcast chats with Geraldine Cussen who is shop manager in NCBI Navan shop and is vision impaired. She reveals her joy of working with volunteers and customers and the sense of community it bring...
14 Apr 202324min
How is Tier addressing vision Ireland’s concerns about e-scooters? Peader Golden tells us
#NCBIPodcast chats with Peadar Golden from Tier who talks about all things e-scooters. He supports many of NCBI’s concerns regarding use of e-scooters and outlines how Tier is addressing these in thei...
31 Mars 202325min
The Benefits Of Exercise With Others? John Doherty Explains
#NCBIPodcast chats to John Doherty is an active sportsman and is doing a Masters in Disability Studies. He shares his passion for Park Run and the health and social benefits it brings. He highlights e...
17 Mars 202323min
What approach did teacher Gordon McFarlane use in class after he went blind?
#NCBIPodcast chats with Gordon McFarlane, a retired teacher living in Donegal. He shares the different strategies used in his classroom once he went blind and how it lead to the best teaching experien...
27 Feb 202323min
What's it like to work in Vision Ireland Retail? Brendan Laffan tells us
#NCBIPodcast meets Brendan Laffan from Limerick who talks passionately about working in the NCBI Newcastlewest shop as well as previously being a local radio presenter and editor. He shares how his si...
16 Feb 202315min
NCBI Podcast chats with mam behind Pedal for Grace, Mary O'Sullivan
#NCBIPodcast meets Mary O’Sullivan from Kerry, mum to Grace (aged 12) who has Stargardt disease which largely affects her central vision. She highlights how Grace uses her Assistive Technology to thri...
19 Jan 202315min
NCBI Podcast chats to Eugene Rooney about his Free Travel Pass win
#NCBIPodcast meets Eugene Rooney from Dundalk who shares how he got Irish Rail to change and modernise their procedures for Free Travel Pass holders wishing to travel to Northern Ireland. This simplif...
15 Nov 202222min
NCBI Podcast hears from Tina Lowe on passions after becoming blind
#NCBIPodcast talks with Tina Lowe who recalls the frustrations, anger and laughter after becoming blind suddenly. It ignited a passion in her of making sure society is accessible to everyone which ins...
20 Okt 202224min
