Latest Vision impairment Podcast Episodes
Beverley Scallan Head of Retail
NCBI - February 03, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutesThis week on our podcast we caught up with our new Head Of Retail, Beverley Scallan who filled us in on the appointment of her new role, her background and what's next for NCBI retail. Support the Show.
AMD Maria McAuley's journey
NCBI - December 09, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutesWet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the most common eye condition affecting people over the age of 50 in Ireland. Today, NCBI publishes research into what it is like to live with Wet AMD and captures patient experiences of the health care treatment they have received. Listen to resear...
Podcast with Maedhbh Hennessy
NCBI - December 01, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutesMaedhbh Hennessy talks about the power of dispelling people’s perceptions of having a disability by showing her abilities and skills in her job, role as Camp leader and event organiser. Greater public understanding leads to valuing the contribution that people with disabilities bring to their fa...
Group of NCBI Cork based service users chat about the enjoyment, friendship and virtual NCBI clubs
NCBI - November 24, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutesThis group of NCBI Cork based service users chat about the enjoyment, friendship and sharing to be had through the variety of virtual NCBI clubs they avail of. Whether it’s discussing a novel in the Book Club, the latest gadget in Technology Club or sharing an issue in the Peer Support Group – i...
USB audio books NCBI Library with Service user Eva McManus
NCBI - November 13, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutesLibrary service user Eva McManus talks about how having access to audiobooks has been a great benefit to her, and why you everyone should know about this service. Support the Show.
Social Media Influencer Holly Tuke chats to NCBI
NCBI - November 02, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutesHolly Tuke from York, England chats about being awarded Social Media Influencer 2019 by RNIB, her surprise at the success of her blog highlighting all aspects of life with a vision impairment and her passion at making all websites more accessible and inclusive. Support the Show.
Nikki Hind, Australian’s first blind fashion designers
NCBI - October 23, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes#NCBIpodcast continues to explore the varied lives and careers of people who are blind or vision impaired. Meet inspiring Nikki Hind, Australian’s first blind fashion designer who shares that it has always been her dream to be a fashion designer and how this came about following a further reduct...
Optometrist Mandy Davidson
NCBI - October 23, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutesOptometrist Mandy Davidson explains the role different professionals have in eye care, the pros and cons of contact lenses over glasses and tips to promote and protect eye health. Support the Show.
Kyran O’Mahoney talks about being an awardee of Rethink and the development of the new NCBI Smart Hub
NCBI - October 07, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutesKyran O’Mahoney, NCBI Chief Technology Officer talks about NCBI being an awardee of Rethink Ireland funding curtesy of the Social Innovation Fund to develop the NCBI Smart Hub specifically designed to gather information on eye conditions and NCBI services using mainstream technology devices like...
Clare Kennelly chats about her diagnosis of Stargardts and her varied career as a teacher
NCBI - October 07, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes#WorldSightDay is the opportunity to celebrate people who are blind or vision impaired and raises awareness on service providers, employers, Govt and general public to create a more inclusive and accessible society. #NCBIpodcast Clare Kennelly chats about how she wishes she sought assistance ear...
Sinead McSweeney shares her journey of sight loss due to Diabetic Retinopathy
NCBI - October 02, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutesSinead McSweeney shares her journey of sight loss due to Diabetic Retinopathy from the numerous surgeries to acceptance of having such low vision and how this has affected her life overall but particularly her role as a nurse and mother. Support the Show.
Kevin Farrell of Ablefest talks openly about his son Josh (9) who has Albinism.
NCBI - October 01, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutesKevin Farrell of @Ablefest talks openly about his son Josh (9) who has Albinism. He chats about the struggles of the early days after diagnosis, the support Josh receives in school and through NCBI and how his confidence and individuality makes Kevin proud every day. Support the Show.
Aoife Tierney and Anthony Curran talk about Bookshare
NCBI - September 15, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutesBoth Aoife Tierney and Anthony Curran, students with a visual impairment, chat about the positive impact Bookshare (Ireland’s largest digital accessible library) has been to them. From the struggles of having to contact publishers to get accessible formats to now having over 500,000 resources in...
Annette O'Connell and her life with AMD
NCBI - September 15, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutesAnnette O'Connell chats openly about living life with AMD, the treatment she's on and how she's adapted her life as her vision has gradually deteriorated. Support the Show.
Feach's Eithne Walsh with Kevin Kelly
NCBI - September 08, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutesEithne Walsh chats about the realities facing children with a visual impairment in the Irish education system – absences of support during Covid19, reform of Visiting Teachers and the importance of encouraging self-advocacy in children and young people. Support the Show.
Neasa Hourigan TD talks about her daughter’s visual impairment.
NCBI - September 01, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutesNeasa Hourigan TD talks about her daughter’s visual impairment, the initial shock at diagnosis, the inaccessibility of local infrastructure for cane users, the challenges of back to school in a Covid19 world and her priorities and ambitions while in Government. Support the Show.
Paul Lynch of Crowe Ireland talks about his experience of recording audio books for NCBI service users
NCBI - August 25, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutesPaul Lynch of Crowe Ireland talks about his enjoyable and rewarding experience of recording audio books for NCBI service users as part of Crowe's corporate social responsibility partnership with NCBI and would recommend other companies to get involved too. Support the Show.
NCBI IT Trainer Brian Manning discusses the value of Braille
NCBI - August 20, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutesBrian Manning discusses how Braille has evolved and become digitalised and is still just a useful resource to children and adults alike and how assistive technology is there to compliment Braille rather than replace it. Support the Show.
Gar Mac Críosta from HSE Interview re Covid Tracker App
NCBI - July 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourSupport the Show.
Dr David Keegan discusses the eye condition Cataracts
NCBI - July 07, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutesDr David Keegan discusses the eye condition Cataracts explaining what are the causes, symptoms and treatments. Support the Show.
Sara McFadden student in Sligo IT and visually impaired navigator in rally driving sport
NCBI - July 07, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutesSara McFadden talks about life as a student in Sligo IT and about her passion of being Ireland's only visually impaired navigator in rally driving sport. Her competitiveness and determination mean she never lets her low vision hold her back from attaining her dreams. Support the Show.
Interview with Dr David Keegan - Talking about AMD
NCBI - June 30, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutesDr David Keegan discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments associated with the eye condition Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Support the Show.
NCBI trained advocate, Helena Mollaghan
NCBI - June 24, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutesNCBI trained advocate, Helena Mollaghan, shares her experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic covering topics such as social distancing, awareness and shopping restrictions. Support the Show.
The Community Call – Advice and contact information for your county Part 1
NCBI - June 04, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutesWe’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 pers...
The Community Call – Advice and contact information for your county Part 2
NCBI - June 04, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutesWe’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 pers...
The Community Call – Advice and contact information for your county Part 3
NCBI - June 04, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutesWe’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 pers...
Peter Ryan, FG Councillor for Tipperary and Paralympian Tandem Cyclist
NCBI - June 02, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutesPeter Ryan, Paralympian Tandem Cyclist, FG Councillor and NCBI service user chats about how his sight loss has changed his life. The ups and downs he experienced and his determination to embrace his new self. His core message is that life is for living, having a diagnosis of sight loss does chan...
Breandan Ward
NCBI - May 28, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutesBreandan Ward chats about his life in London and New York as a banker and now consultant on leadership development and disability empowerment. He chats openly about the struggles he faced when adjusting to his sight loss and the importance of having time and the right people and supports to hel...
Katheen Donnelly
NCBI - May 18, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutesKatheen Donnelly, mum to Annie aged 11, chats about how participating in Vision Sports activities has changed Annie's life in introducing her to sport and increasing her confidence. Also how NCBI Children's Team have taught Annie vital life skills to maximise her independence. Kathleen speaks ho...
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