NCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) is proud to launch the NCBI
Possibility Project, an annual initiative working towards overcoming
barriers in the built environment, through partnership with businesses and
stakeholders.
In 2022, The Possibility Project aims to utilise technology as an enabler
for people who are blind or vision impaired to maximise their independence
and participation within the community. With a once-off donation from
Microsoft Ireland, the Possibility Project 2022 will offer seven awardees
who wouldn't otherwise have the means to purchase the technology, a pack
designed to support independent mobility and navigation with the aid of
Microsoft Soundscape.
Awardees of the Possibility Project 2022 will be provided with a technology
pack consisting of an iPhone SE and a set of AfterShockz Bone Conductor
Headphones. In an addition to an introductory training session, awardees
will be introduced to Microsoft Soundscape, an innovative audio-based
technology designed to enable people to build a richer awareness of their
surroundings, thus becoming more confident and empowered.
Chantelle Smith, NCBI National Access and Mobility Manager said "With
Microsoft Ireland's donation, NCBI is excited to be able to launch the
Possibility Project for 2022. Alongside training from NCBI, we hope that we
continue to increase awareness of some of the ways that technology can be
utilised to support independence and enable more people to engage in,
experience and grow their own local community. We look forward to working in
partnership with other companies next year to collectively address barriers
to the built environment"
Applications to people who are blind or vision impaired are open on Friday
18th February and close on Wednesday 16th March COB. Applicants will be
notified for interview by Friday 25th of March. Successful candidates will
be notified before Friday 8th of April. Applications can be made via
Possibility Project
<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8GWXtx3m02dfwsmPGaj-Dd
qwa59XrxDlsrAZDdkEtJUQ0o4Q0s3MDROUU05RVlDWUFCMVdXMlFGNC4u> - Application
Form
Are you interested in getting involved in the Possibility Project for 2023?
Get in touch.
For more information, please get in touch via
hello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:hello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
NCBI Press Releases & Blogs.
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