Vision Ireland

Vision Ireland Vision Ireland is driven by the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome obstacles and live independently, regardless of vision impairment.

Vision Ireland’s mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome the barriers that impede their independence and participation in society. We support the 297,000 people in Ireland who are blind or vision impaired, transforming lives by providing essential services and delivering real, lasting change. Through timely information, practical support, cutting-edge technology,

and innovative programmes, we empower individuals at every stage of life - whether in education, the workplace, or society at large. We work to ensure that those with vision impairments can thrive in every aspect of life, offering the tools and support they need to succeed. Our Vision is for people who are blind or vision impaired to have the same opportunities, rights, and choices as everyone else to fully participate in society. Our Mission is to remove the barriers that stand in the way of their independence and enable full and equal participation across all aspects of life. At Vision Ireland, we are committed to advocating for a society where accessibility and inclusivity are the norm, helping people with vision impairments live confidently and independently. Vision Ireland Social Media Community Guidelines -

Welcome to the Vision Ireland online community! We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive space where individuals can engage respectfully and constructively. As part of our mission to empower people who are blind or vision impaired and break down barriers to independence, we value open dialogue, understanding, and compassion. To ensure this space reflects our core values of respect, inclusion, and dignity, we ask that all users adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Respect for All: We expect everyone to engage with kindness and respect. Abuse, bullying, harassment, or discriminatory language of any kind will not be tolerated.
2. No Tolerance for Harm: Content that is harmful, threatening, misleading, spreading misinformation or falsehoods or intended to demean others will be removed, and repeat offenders may be banned.
3. Constructive Dialogue: We encourage open conversations, but please ensure your comments contribute positively to the discussion and align with our mission to support individuals living with sight loss.
4. Privacy and Safety: Do not share personal information about yourself or others. We respect everyone's right to privacy and expect the same from our community. By being part of our social media community, you are helping us promote a positive, empowering environment for all. Thank you for supporting Vision Ireland’s mission to create a more inclusive society where everyone can achieve their full potential. Let’s build a respectful and compassionate community together!

“Look at this.”“Did you see that?”Most of us use expressions like these every day without giving them a second thought.B...
02/09/2026

“Look at this.”
“Did you see that?”

Most of us use expressions like these every day without giving them a second thought.

But a recent conversation on our social media raised an interesting question.

If you’re speaking to someone who is blind, are these phrases ableist?

The answer is perhaps not what you may think.

What Does "Ableist" Really Mean? "Look at this." "Did you see the Mayo match?" "Are you watching K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix?" Most of us use expressions like these every day without giving them a second thought. But a recent conversation on our social media raised an interesting question. If you...

02/09/2026

What is My Legacy Month?

September is My Legacy Month, an annual awareness campaign to encourage and inspire everyone to consider including a legacy gift in their will.

Every single gift counts, and they all add up to something hugely meaningful for Irish charities and for the people, animals and environments they support.

Learn more via the link below -
https://vi.ie/what-is-my-legacy-month/

Sustainable fashion is gaining momentum, and it's fantastic to see local champions leading the way.The recent story of a...
01/09/2026

Sustainable fashion is gaining momentum, and it's fantastic to see local champions leading the way.

The recent story of a Belmullet woman joining forces to promote sustainable fashion highlights a growing movement away from "throwaway clothes" and towards a more sustainable future.

At Vision Ireland, we welcome this shift with open arms.

As every purchase made in a Vision Ireland store helps support the 297,000 people living with sight loss across the country. By shopping with us, you're not only giving pre-loved items a second life, but you're helping fund vital community-based services, practical and emotional support, rehabilitation programmes, and training that empowers people with sight loss to live independently.

Our retail stores are powerful drivers of sustainability.

In fact, 95% of clothing donated to Vision Ireland is either sold for reuse or recycled, helping to reduce waste and keep clothing in circulation for longer.

Mayo woman at the heart of new sustainable fashion project

"Confidence is a word that gets used a lot in healthcare but rarely is it built as deliberately, or as thoughtfully, as ...
01/09/2026

"Confidence is a word that gets used a lot in healthcare but rarely is it built as deliberately, or as thoughtfully, as it is at The Wayfinding Centre".

This is what the team from Beechfield Healthcare Ltd had to say about the Wayfinding Centre when they came in earlier this month with a generous donation of AeroCarbon mobility devices, which included a powerchair and a mobility scooter.

Through support like this, we are reimagining what independence can look like for people with access requirements, and we’re thankful to Beechfield Healthcare Ltd for playing a small part in helping reshape the future of transport and mobility.

How Dublin's Wayfinding Centre helps people with disabilities build real confidence for everyday journeys, and why we're proud to support it.

This is your monthly reminder that using fewer🏳️emojis to make🏗️your content📲more accessible🫂is the nice 😁 thing to do 🤸...
31/08/2026

This is your monthly reminder that using fewer🏳️emojis to make🏗️your content📲more accessible🫂is the nice 😁 thing to do 🤸
Seems straight📐forward⏩enough🫡right❓

Because if you pepper your writing with emojis and someone is using a screen reader, this is what the sentence above would sound like to them...

This is your monthly reminder that using fewer White Flag to make Building Construction your content Mobile Phone with Arrow more accessible People Hugging is the nice Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes thing to do Person Cartwheeling. Seems straight triangular ruler forward Fast-Forward Button enough Saluting Face Emoji. Right Red Question Mark Emoji.

So please be mindful of your Emoji use

31/08/2026

Vision Ireland’s annual Clear Our Paths survey is closing today, so this is your last chance to share your experiences of obstacles you've encountered while out and about.

The anonymous survey takes just a few minutes and will help us with our Clear Our Paths campaign, running from 28 September to 2 October, and support our work to make footpaths safer and more accessible.

You can take the survey via the link below -

Don't be content with your content.Make it exceptional because social media can be a powerful tool for connection and in...
30/08/2026

Don't be content with your content.

Make it exceptional because social media can be a powerful tool for connection and inclusion, but only if everyone can access and understand it.

Learn how you can make your content more accessible via the link below -

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Social Media More Accessible in 2026 At Vision Ireland, we believe that accessibility should be at the heart of everything we do, including the content we share online. Social media can be a powerful tool for connection and inclusion, but only if everyone can access and un...

Listening With Your Skin.This Wednesday the 9th of September between 1pm and 2pm there will be an Audio-described and ta...
29/08/2026

Listening With Your Skin.

This Wednesday the 9th of September between 1pm and 2pm there will be an Audio-described and tactile tour with Emilie Conway at Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre of Dr. Siobhán McGibbon’s exhibition, – Love Beyond the Species and the Sexual.

Designed from a blind and low-vision perspective, this tour offers a rich multisensory non-visual experience of the speculative world of Xenophon. Through Emilie’s live audio description and spatial guidance, visitors are invited to interact directly with tactile biomaterial sculptures and mycelial webs, feel sculpted forms and scale, and explore custom olfactory scents created with artist Frank Bloem.

Dr. Siobhán McGibbon’s exhibition, and tour created and led by visually impaired artist and aesthetic accessibility consultant Emilie Conway is a free event with limited places, and pre-booking is essential.

To book just call: 02822090 or email [email protected]

28/08/2026

The Centre for Entrepreneurial Behaviour, Inclusion and Innovation will be hosting an event titled "Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities" at TU Dublin.

This event will bring together disabled entrepreneurs, policymakers, international experts, and support organisations to share lived experience, challenge systemic barriers, and forge a collective vision for a future where self-employment is a genuine and supported pathway for every person with a disability across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

If this is a topic you are interested in, then please feel free to attend online via the link below on Thursday, the 3rd of September, from 9am - 5pm.

You do not need to register.

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/399219754884166?p=H7NXvSWW7olYFaXYP9 (Meeting ID: 399 219 754 884 166; Passcode: 4cp7n8Vt).

If you’ve ever moved slowly through a forest, listened to the wind in the trees or felt the warmth of the sunshine on yo...
27/08/2026

If you’ve ever moved slowly through a forest, listened to the wind in the trees or felt the warmth of the sunshine on your face, you’ve already practised forest bathing in your own way.

If you are looking to deepen this experience, that is where Sarah Hourigan of Nature Therapy Ireland comes in.

At our next in person Nature event, Sarah will guide you on a gentle walk using a series of invitations that will awaken your senses to focus on the natural environment around you. A forest bathing session aims to help you develop an enhanced sense of appreciation for nature and to re-balance your body and mind.

Originating in Japan as ‘shinrin yoku’ in the 80s, forest bathing is an accepted part of Japanese preventative health care.

Since then it has been practiced worldwide, and researchers continue to investigate its many positive outcomes. They conclude that the real and long-term benefits include, among other things, improved sleep, reduced stress, increased immunity, lower blood pressure and accelerated recovery from illness or trauma.

To learn more about this event or register, please click the link below -

The Role of Nature in Health and Wellbeing Series – In Person Event If you've ever moved slowly through a forest, listened to the wind in the trees or felt the warmth of the sunshine on your face, you've already practiced forest bathing in your own way. If you are looking to deepen this

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45A Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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