Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, NCBI (National
Council for the Blind of Ireland) in partnership with Fujitsu Ireland, are
proud to present the NCBI Labs Technology Hub, a dedicated Rehabilitation
and Technology Training Centre in Tallaght for its service users nationally.
The Technology Hub is available to the almost 55,000 blind and visually
impaired users nationally. Visitors can avail of training and support in the
use of technology both for employment purposes and personal use. The
Technology Hub is designed to be inclusive, modern and creates a unique
environment to learn more about all technology. At the Hub they can develop
their technology skills while being supported by NCBI training staff in a
number of ways:
* Technology Training - Service Users can take courses on how to
navigate the various operating systems, mobile phones and set up
accessibility settings as well as learning applications like Excel and Word.
* Virtual - NCBI run numerous peer group meetings alongside Technology
Clubs which enables service users to connect and participate in these
directly from the Hub.
* Technical Assessments - Service Users can use this Technology Hub to
assess themselves to establish where they can upskill.
* Events - Open Days are being held monthly, where Service Users pop
into NCBI Labs technology Hub.
The Technology Hub is expertly equipped including High-Performance PCs which
were specially designed with the end-user in mind. The computers have curved
ultra-wide high definition 34-inch screens which have a uniform focal view
which aids the user. The HD visuals allow for normal viewing or can be used
in conjunction with Screen Magnification software which makes technology
more accessible for the user.
The Hub is the culmination of a three-year partnership between NCBI and
Fujitsu Ireland, which focused on the four key areas of advocacy,
fundraising, volunteering and digital inclusion.
Speaking about the partnership Kyran O'Mahoney, NCBI Chief Technology
Officer said: "Technology is the single biggest enabler for those with sight
loss and this facility allows NCBI to showcase the best technology available
to our Service Users in a comfortable modern space. It's a place where they
can socially connect, both in-person and virtually, with other service
users. They are empowered to develop their technology skills through
training and hands on use of computers, all the while being supported by two
full time NCBI training staff and, of course, Fujitsu volunteers.
Technology provides the same level of independence to someone with sight
loss and our mission is to ensure that children and adults with a
significant sight loss have the same opportunities, rights, and choices as
anyone else in society. I would like to thank Fujitsu and their team for
their continued support and donation of this state of the art technology to
make this technology hub a reality."
Fujitsu Ireland CEO Tony O'Malley continued: "We are immensely proud to
continue our work with NCBI, supporting their efforts to enable their
service users to live independent and fulfilling lives. Technology is the
great equaliser, and the suite of technology provided helps to give
practical and emotional support to those who are blind or vision impaired
access opportunities in education, employment, and full participation in
community and public life."
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