Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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to embed a robust consumer culture in Ireland. Defends and promotes<br />
consumer rights through advocacy, research, consumer information,<br />
education and awareness programmes. Responsibilities: represents the voice<br />
<strong>of</strong> the consumer, enforces consumer legislation, and defends consumer<br />
interests at national and local decision-making levels.<br />
Publications: Booklets, guides and research papers available on the website.<br />
<strong>National</strong> Council for Educational Awards<br />
See HETAC – Higher Education and Training Awards Council<br />
<strong>National</strong> Council for Special Education<br />
1–2 Mill Street, Trim, Co Meath<br />
Tel: (046) 948 6400<br />
Email: info@ncse.ie Web: www.ncse.ie<br />
Independent statutory body established to improve the delivery <strong>of</strong> education<br />
services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities.<br />
Co-ordinates the provision <strong>of</strong> education and support services to children<br />
with special educational needs and provides information in relation to their<br />
entitlements. Assesses and reviews resources required by children with special<br />
educational needs and monitors the progress <strong>of</strong> these students. Reviews<br />
education provision for adults with disabilities. Advises educational institutions<br />
on best practice. Informs the Minister for Education and Science on matters<br />
relating to special education. Conducts research and publishes findings.<br />
Publications: Annual reports, research reports and other information leaflets<br />
available on the website.<br />
<strong>National</strong> Council for the Blind <strong>of</strong> Ireland<br />
Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9<br />
Tel: (01) 830 7033 Lo-call: 1850 33 43 53, 9.00am – 1.00pm and<br />
2.00pm – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 830 7787<br />
Email: info@ncbi.ie Web: www.ncbi.ie<br />
Offers support and services nationwide to those experiencing difficulties<br />
with their eyesight. Provides information, advice and support from a<br />
nationwide network <strong>of</strong> community resource workers, rehabilitation and<br />
mobility <strong>of</strong>ficers, and trainers in the use <strong>of</strong> adaptive technology. Runs<br />
regional resources centres and low-vision services throughout the country<br />
including mobility and daily living skills training; rehabilitation, peer<br />
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