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2020
Calendar of events
NCBI Children and Young
Person’s Service
Supporting Children with
Sight loss and their Families
Page | 2 2020 Calendar of events
2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 3 Contents Page Numbers Welcome Note 04 January 05 February 06 March 08 April 10 May 11 June 12 July 13 August 14 September 14 October 15 November 16 December 16 Contact Information 19-20
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WELCOME
Margaret Bousquet
NCBI CYP Programs Coordinator
Welcome to NCBI’s Children and Young Person’s (CYP) Services’ calendar of events for
2020! We are delighted to be able to continue to increase our offer of workshops and
events delivered by our highly trained staff in the Children and Young Person’s Team.
Please take a look at the range of events which are described in detail throughout the
calendar. We also invite you to get to know some of the team by reading their bios
inside.
The events listed in the 2020 calendar have been put together based on feedback from
children and young people and their families that used our services and/or took part
in activities in 2019. There is a demand to continue to support the development of
independent living and travel skills, assistive technology and peer support. In addition,
parents requested more resources to develop self-advocacy and self-determination
skills which we are infusing throughout our workshops.
Our learning through play sessions, based in Tallaght, provide direct emotional and
practical supports to parents and families of children under 4. We trialled this event in
other locations outside of Dublin in 2019 and will continue to do so based on demand,
so keep a check on our website for updates.
We have also developed a residential based “Transitioning to Senior Cycle” event which
is aimed at supporting students to self-determine their training and resource needs
as they progress through second level. It will support the development of assistive
technology, self-advocacy, independent travel and work related skills.
We are indebted to our partners, collaborators and fantastic group of volunteers to be
able to deliver high quality supports and services and wish to express our appreciation
in advance. On behalf of myself and the team, we thank you for your continued support
and look forward to seeing you at an event in 2020.
Margaret Bousquet
NCBI CYP Programs Coordinator
2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 05
Leanne Taylor
Hi I’m Leanne Taylor and I work in the south east providing
assessments and interventions to children and young people.
It’s really important for me to understand a young person’s
functional vision so that I can assist them and others to develop
strategies and find resources in order to carry out activities of
daily living. Being aware of individual needs in terms of lighting,
colour and contrast can help determine the right solutions,
enhance a person’s residual visual and reduce visual fatigue. I really enjoy this part of
my role, discovering what works best and using this knowledge to support others.
January
Date Event Time Age Group Location
Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
20th skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile
technology and Learners
movement
‘Learning Through Play’ Parent ‘The information received from
& Toddler Sessions 0 – 4 years the people working with the NCBI
and the parents attending the
group was a support that I didn’t
Play is the means by which babies and young realise I needed. The session
children learn about themselves, others and allows room for learning for both
the world around them. At these sessions, baby and parent.’
children take part in activities that help
demonstrate compensatory strategies for play
and interaction using all of the senses. There is
also coffee and chat time for parents to share
information, experiences and life hacks!
‘The support the
group creates makes
the process more
manageable.’
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February
Date Event Time Age Group Location
12th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
14th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
18th Independent Living 10:30am - 8 - 12 years Waterford
Skills 3:30pm Tactile Learners
17th Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement
18th Independent Living & 10am - 4pm 16+ years Cork
Travel Skills - 'Moving
On'
18th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Limerick
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
18th & Independent Travel 2 Days/1 10+ years TBC
19th Skills Night Mobility Aid
Residential Users
19th Independent Living & 10am - 4pm 12 - 15years Cork
Travel Skills - 'Future
Planning' Group
20th & Independent Travel 10:30am - 12 - 15 years Dublin
21st Skills and Assistive 3:30pm
Technology
21st Self-Advocacy Skills - 10:30am - 16+ years Cork
'Just Do It' 1pm
19th & Independent Living & 10:30am - 6 - 9 years Limerick
20th Pre-Typing Skills 2:30pm
2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 07
Daniel Dunne
My name is Daniel Dunne and I work as an assistive technology
trainer with NCBI. Most of my work involves providing direct
advice and tech support on the range of aids available. These can
be vision impairment specific like Braille devices or magnification
software or demonstrating accessibility features in mainstream
technology. The most important aspect of technology support
is getting a comprehensive assessment and opportunity to trial solutions that could
work for you. Technology is here to stay so I try to demonstrate how it can support
people with sight loss in all aspects of their life which includes training/education, work
or socialising.
Preparing for Independence Residential Camp Ages 10+
Aimed at students who are learning non visually, all of these camps provide training
and support to develop the necessary compensatory skills required for independent
living. These include accessing public transport, shopping,
kitchen and home management skills, assistive technology
for life etc.
There is a particular focus on self-directed learning
which supports students to understand their resource ‘A very good balance
needs and how to self-advocate. Of course we always of everything –
make time for the fun stuff too! independence skills/fun
activities’
“One of the best things about this
group is just getting to hang out
together, learning new stuff like
tech solutions and being there for
one another, these small things
matter a lot”
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MARCH
Date Event Time Age Group Location
7th, Preparing For 11am - 1pm 4 - 6 years Dublin
14th, Independence Junior
21st &
28th
14th Braille Information Day 10:30am - Parents & Athlone
1pm Professionals
25th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
27th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
30th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Athlone
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
30th Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement
‘Great opportunity for a
child to realise that they
are not alone with their
low vision’
Family Event 10 – 14 years
This residential camp, taking place over 3 days, includes activities that promote and
support independent travel, social & communication skills, organisational skills, peer
support, self-advocacy, and the use of assistive technology. Parents and siblings are
catered for and will have opportunities to meet other families informally and in group
sessions to share experiences and ideas.
2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 09
Aoife Buckley
I’m Aoife Buckley and I am based in Cork covering the south
of Ireland. As well as proving a range of assessments and
interventions I need to be always thinking and planning ahead
of where a child or young person is currently. Transitions such
as going to secondary school or college are really exciting
times and being ready to make that move involves a good deal
of upskilling. I help support students to become familiar with their new environment
whether that involves using a mobility aid or not. Having a good working memory, using
residual vision and learning how to request or refuse assistance are really important
skills to have when facing these new challenges.
‘She gained a lot of
self-confidence, she was so
happy and realised that it’s
not only her in her situation
and she learned a lot in using
gadgets that will be a big help
in her day to day activities’
**New** Preparing for the transition to senior cycle
This is a new event to the 2020 calendar and is residential based taking place over
3 days and 2 nights. It is aimed at students who will have completed the junior cert
or TY in June 2020. The focus will be on independent travel, self-advocacy, assistive
technology, peer support, college supports, and managing own support needs.
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April
Date Event Time Age Group Location
6th- Camp Abilities: Sports & 5 Days/4 10 - 15 years Kerry
10th Activity Camp Nights
Residential
7th Independent Living & Travel 10:30am - 6 - 9 years Cork
Skills - 'On Your Marks!' 2:30pm
8th Exploring Dublin College One Day Event 16+ years Dublin
Options & Independent
Travel
8th & Independent Living & Touch 10:30am - 9+ years Letterkenny
15th Typing Skills 3:30pm
9th Independent Living & 10:30am - 8 - 12 years Wexford
Assistive Technology Skills 3:30pm Tactile Learners
9th & Touch Typing & 10:30am - 6 - 9 years Sligo
16th Assistive Technology Skills 2:30pm
14th Independent Living & 10:30am - 9 - 12years Cork
Travel Skills - 'Ready, 3:30pm
Steady, Go' Group
15th Preparing for Secondary 10:30am - 9 - 12 years Waterford
School Transition 3:30pm
15th Independent Living Skills & 10:30am - 10 - 14 years Galway
Assistive Technology 3:30pm Tactile Learners
15th Independent Living Skills 10am - 12pm Primary School Cork
Workshop For Children With Age Group
Additional Needs
15th Independent Living Skills 10:30am - 6 - 9 years Dublin
Workshop 2:30pm
16th Independent Living Skills & 10:30am - 6 - 12 years Athlone
Assistive Technology 2:30pm
16th Preparing For Secondary 10:30am - 6th Class Dublin
School Transition 3:30pm Students
15th & Preparing For Secondary 10:30am - 9 - 12 years Limerick
16th School Transition 3:30pm
17th Independent Living Skills & 2hrs sessions 6 - 16 years Portlaoise
Assistive Technology
22nd Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
24th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 11
MAY
Date Event Time Age Group Location
18th Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement
20th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
22nd Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
Karen O Connell
Hi there, I’m Karen O Connell and I’m based in our Tallaght
office. I recently joined the NCBI team and have been involved
in coordinating our “Learning through play” sessions. I am
passionate about ensuring children have access to high quality
early interventions. My work brings me in close contact with
families often very soon after receiving a diagnosis of vision
impairment. This can be a very difficult time for families, managing
hospital appointments and figuring out what is needed for their child. “Learning through
play” is based on providing an informal session for parents to talk to staff and other
parents while also learning about how they can understand their child’s vision and
support their development.Page | 12
‘He really enjoyed it and
gained more confidence
in the task given to him.’
JUNE
Date Event Time Age Group Location
15th Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement
15th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Athlone
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
24th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
26th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
29th Independent Living, 3 Days/2 10 - 14 years Location
- 1st Advocacy and Nights TBC
July Assistive Technology
Camp (Family
Residential)
Independent Living Skills Workshops 6 + years
These workshops are run in local areas usually over 1 to 3 days. Children learn
about food preparation, including basic snacks involving spreading, chopping and
familiarisation of cooking equipment etc. There is an emphasis on self-discovery
and problem solving with each child gaining an understanding of their visual function
and skills. The workshop is delivered via fun and exciting games and activities where
children can be facilitated to maximise their learning in a peer supported environment.2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 13
‘My child enjoyed the camp immensely,
and best of all she didn’t feel alone
with her low vision… it did
wonders for her confidence’
July
Date Event Time Age Group Location
7th & Independent Living & Travel 10:30am - 6 - 9 years Cork
8th Skills - 'On Your Marks!' 2:30pm
7th & Independent Living & 10:30am - 9 - 12 years Limerick
8th Independent Travel Skills 3:30pm
8th Independent Living Skills & 10:30am - 10 - 14 years Athlone
Assistive Technology 3:30pm Tactile Learners
9th Independent Living Skills & 10:30am - 6 - 12 years Athlone
Assistive Technology 2:30pm
10th Independent Living Skills & 2 hrs session 6 - 16 years Portlaoise
Assistive Technology
14th & Independent Living Skills & 10:30am - 9 - 12 years Mayo
15th Assistive Technology 3:30pm
15th - Preparing For Transition to 3 Days/2 Junior Cert/TY Limerick
17th Senior Cycle Nights 2020 Students
Residential
21st Independent Living Skills & 10:30am - 6 - 9 years Mayo
Assistive Technology 2:30pm
24th & Transitioning from 10:30am - 16+ years Waterford
31st Secondary School - 'Future 3:30pm
Planning'
21st & Independent Living Skills 10am-12pm Primary School Cork
22nd Workshop For Children With Age Group
Additional Needs
27th - Preparing For Independence Residential 10+ years TBC
29th Mobility Aid
Users
28th, Independent Living & Travel 10am - 4pm 16+ years Cork
29th & Skills - 'Moving On'
30th
31st Future Planning for 10:30am - 12-15 years Cork
July & Independent Living & Travel 3:30pm
7th Aug SkillsPage | 14
August
Date Event Time Age Group Location
4th & Preparing for 10:30am - 1st Year Cork
5th Secondary School 3:30pm Secondary
Transition Student 2020
13th & Independent Travel 10:30am - 9 - 12 years Dublin
14th Skills 3:30pm
21st Independent Living 10:30am - 6 - 9 years Dublin
Skills 3:30pm
SEPTEMBER
Date Event Time Age Group Location
16th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
18th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
21st Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement
26th Braille Information Day 10:30am - Parents & Kilkenny
1pm Professionals2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 15
**NEW** Building Skills Group - children with additional
needs at primary level
This new workshop based in Cork is an introduction to group work for children with
visual impairment & additional needs. Activities will include arts & crafts, messy play,
baking, social skills and an introduction to low vision aids.
October
Date Event Time Age Group Location
7th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
9th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
27th Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement
27th & Introduction To Work 10am - 4pm 16+ years Cork
28th Readiness
27th - Independent Travel 2 Days/1 10+ years TBC
28th Camp Night Mobility Aid
Residential Users
27th - Independent Travel & 10:30am - 9 - 12 years Limerick
29th Social Skills 1pm
29th Preparing For 10:30am- 1st Year Cork
Secondary School 2:30pm Secondary
Transition - Follow-up Student 2020
29th & Independent Living 10:30am - 12 - 15 years Dublin
30th Skills 3:30pmPage | 16
November
Date Event Time Age Group Location
3rd, Independent Living 2:30pm - 4pm 9 - 12 years Waterford
10th, Skills Afterschool
17th &
24th
7th, Preparing For 11am - 1pm 4 - 6 years Dublin
14th, Independence Junior
21st &
28th
16th Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement
25th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
27th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
December
Date Event Time Age Group Location
9th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
11th Learning Through Play 10:30am - 0 - 4 years Dublin
Parent & Toddler Group 12:30pm
14th Independent living 2:30pm - 8 - 12 years Athlone
skills, assistive 4:30pm Tactile Learners
technology and
movement2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 17
Marilyn Lawlor
I’m Marilyn Lawlor and I am based in Limerick supporting children
and families in the Mid-West. I work collaboratively with parents
and young people to help them identify their goals. We look at
the challenges a person is having with completing activities of
daily living with low or no vision and develop strategies, find
resources and solutions for managing these. It might include
making a snack or preparing and cooking a meal, reading print or telling others that you
have a vision impairment. One of the most important life skills that a person with sight
loss needs is self-advocacy, this supports people to identify their strengths, confidently
express their needs and determine their own solutions.
Braille Information Workshop
This workshop is aimed at parents and education
support staff looking for information on Braille. The
event will bring together people with knowledge and
‘It really took the
experience of Braille from different perspectives
mystery out of
including the learner, teacher and assistive
Braille for me.’
technology trainer. Aspects covered include pre
Braille, activities and resources to support learning,
Braille equipment and technology.
Caimin Fox
Hi there, my name is Caimin Fox and I work out of our Dundalk
office covering the surrounding counties. It is essential that
children and young people with sight loss and their families are
fully supported at both a practical and emotional level to be able
to cope with the impact of their sight loss. My colleagues and I
work with families at a pace that suits them by adopting a person
centred and individual response. Each family will have access to
their own support networks and resources and have different coping strategies, we try
to help families navigate this journey by listening, responding and signposting.Page | 18
“My son had such an amazing
experience – loved every second of
it, friends for life and so much more
confident playing soccer at home with
his club.” – Parent 2019
Camp Abilities – Children aged 10 to 14 years
Camp Abilities is a 5 day residential, sport and physical activity camp for children
with vision impairments. At Camp, children have the opportunity to try new sports and
activities they might not have had the chance to do in the past. Chances are children
will not only find something they really enjoy, but their self-esteem will increase, often
giving them the confidence to advocate for themselves in their own community. Since
our first Camp Abilities in Ireland, campers have taken part in rock climbing, canoeing,
kayaking, orienteering, soccer, goal ball, judo, swimming, horse riding… and many, many
more!2020 NCBI Calendar of Events Page | 19
Children and Young Person’s Team
Fiona Hogg Donegal Northwest, NCBI Donegal
Fiona.hogg@ncbi.ie 1 St. Columba’s Terrace
074 9177657 High Road, Letterkenny
086 4110560 Co. Donegal
Edel Doherty Sligo/Leitrim Northwest/Western
Edel.doherty@ncbi.ie Mayo/Roscommon NCBI Unit 8, Block C
0719622035 Mercantile Plaza, Bridge Street
0863856156 Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Caimin Fox Monaghan Cavan Northeast & Northern Area
caimin.fox@ncbi.ie Louth Meath NCBI Head Office, Whitworth Road,
018307033 N Dublin Drumcondra, Dublin 9
086 8299132 Caimin Fox Local office:
14 Jocelyn Street
Eimear O Neill Dundalk
eimear.oneill@ncbi.ie
018307033
086 606 3491
Aileen Ahern Longford Midlands
aileen.ahern@ncbi.ie Westmeath Offaly NCBI Athlone
090 6473575 Laois Clonbrusk Resource Centre
086 8371937 Athlone, Co Westmeath
Local Office: Health Centre
Arden Road, Tullamore
Co Offaly
Lisa Marshall S Dublin Kildare East Coast & South West Area
lisa.marshall@ncbi.ie Wicklow NCBI Tallaght
01 4056950 Unit F5 Talbot House
086 0425499 Tallaght Cross East, Tallaght
Dublin 24Children and Young Person’s Team
Gene Geraghty Galway Western
gene.geraghty@ncbi.ie NCBI Galway, Odeon House,
091 564926 Eyre Square, Galway.
086 1853950
Marilyn Lawlor Limerick Clare N Mid West
marilyn.lawlor@ncbi.ie Tipperary 2 – 3 Parkview Court
061 310818 Edward Street, Limerick
086 8109088
Leanne Taylor Carlow Kilkenny S Southeast
leanne.taylor@ncbi.ie Tipperary NCBI South East Region
056 7763530 Waterford Wexford 7 Ormonde Road
086 0289146 Kilkenny
Aoife Buckley Cork/ Kerry South
aoife.buckley@ncbi.ie Unit 1a Penrose Quay
021 4214962 Penrose Wharf
086 0080594 Cork
Laura Cummins
laura.cummins@ncbi.ie
021 4214962
086 8371937
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or email margaret.bousquet@ncbi.ie
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