The organisations identified in this section can offer advice and/or solutions to people with disabilities on available equipment and possible adaptations.
The National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI)
Technology Department
Whitworth Road
Drumcondra
Dublin 9
work Tel: +353 (0)1 830 7033
work Helpline: 1850 334 353
work National Technical Support Number: 1850 923 060
work fax Fax: +353 (0)1 830 7787
Centre for Inclusive Technology (part of NCBI)
Focuses on designing, testing and using accessible information and communication technologies (ICT)
work Tel: +353 (0)1 882 1915
Central Remedial Clinic (CRC)
Client Technical Services
Vernon Avenue
Clontarf
Dublin 3
work Tel: +353 (0)1 805 7400
National Association for Deaf People (NAD)
Deaftec Department
35 North Frederick Street
Dublin 1
work Tel: +353 (0)1 872 3800
work Minicom: +353 (0)1 817 5777
work Text Messages: +353 (0)1 878 3629
work fax Fax: +353 (0)1 872 3816
Media Conversion Service (MCS)
The MCS converts information and documents into formats accessible to people with vision impairments for a range of public and private clients. The MCS provides 3 specific services, conversion into Braille and audio formats, audio-description and MCS consultancy and QA services.
For more details on MCS rates and general information, contact:
Lina Kouzi
NCBI Library and MCS Manager
Unit 29, Finglas Business Centre
Jamestown Road
Finglas
Dublin 11
work Tel: +353 (0)1 830 7033
Assist Ireland Website
This online resource from the Citizens Information Board provides information on assistive technology and a directory of products available from Irish suppliers.
Enable Ireland
Enable Ireland provides information on the use of assistive technology and its uses as well as offering training in this field.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Suffolk Chambers
1 Suffolk Street
Dublin 2
work Tel: +353 (0)1 679 0276
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