Vision Ireland

Today is the last chance to apply for the Financial Controller position at Vision Ireland.

This is more than a senior finance role, it’s a chance to use your expertise to support services that make a real difference in the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired across Ireland.

If you’re currently in a role that ticks all the boxes on paper but still feels like something is missing, then this could be the move that changes that.

Apply now at

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If your job doesn’t give you a sense of purpose… maybe it’s time to ask why.

We’ve extended the deadline for our Financial Controller role at Vision Ireland.
This is an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to step into a role where your decisions directly support services for people living with sight loss across Ireland.

Where financial leadership isn’t just about performance, it’s about impact.
You’ll still lead, manage, report, and deliver at a high level.
But here, your work enables real change in people’s lives.

Applications now close on the 16th of June

If you’ve been thinking about a move that means more, now is the time.
Apply here - https://recruitment.cezannehr.com/shared/job/financial-controller-738de

Welcome to the Summer edition of InSight.

The digital magazine where we explore the ideas, innovations and conversations shaping a more accessible and inclusive Ireland.

As always, to ensure InSight is always as accessible as possible, we’ve created two versions. A PDF version, with screen reader-friendly formatting for those who prefer or require this format and a read-only Word document version, which may be easier to navigate for some readers using assistive technology.

You can choose whichever format works best for you, both contain the full content of the magazine and are free to download or read online via the link below -
https://vi.ie/insight-magazine-summer-edition/

Chris White, CEO of Vision Ireland - "The gap between legislation and lived experience is impossible to ignore".

He added - "The European Accessibility Act was meant to remove barriers, but for many people, those barriers are still there every time they go online... We’re seeing a worrying disconnect. People are still struggling to access basic services online, and many organisations do not understand what compliance looks like. That has to change."

Calls for 'awareness and action' as digital platforms lack accessibility An Irish sight loss charity is calling on organisations to assess their digital platforms and take 'immediate steps' to address accessibility gaps.

With the confirmation that RTÉ will not be providing audio description for its World Cup coverage, essentially excluding blind and visually impaired fans from fully engaging with one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events, there is an alternative for blind and visually impaired football fans in Ireland.

The FIFA Audio Description app provides real-time, professionally produced descriptive commentary, offering detailed insights into gameplay, player movements, and the atmosphere of matches.

Whilst FIFA is getting a lot of negative press for getting things wrong in the lead-up to the tournament, its commitment to accessibility is not one of them and should be commended. The app is fully accessible, compatible with screen readers such as VoiceOver, and is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

While this solution offers an important workaround, it should not replace the responsibility of national broadcasters.

You can learn more about how FIFA is making sure that all fans, including those with disabilities and their families and friends, can experience the World Cup via the link below -

FIFA World Cup 2026™ to feature sign language interpretation for all matches, additional accessible experiences to help all fans enjoy the global showcase FIFA is dedicated to making sure that all fans – including those with disabilities and their families and friends – have an excellent experience at this year’s FIFA World Cup™.

Last chance to apply for a role where you can make a real difference.

We’ve extended the deadline for our Financial Controller role at Vision Ireland, giving one more opportunity to someone who wants their work to have real impact. This isn’t just about reporting, governance, or leading a finance team (though it’s all of that).
It’s about helping ensure that people who are blind or vision impaired can live independently, participate fully, and stay connected to their communities.

If you’re at a point in your career where you’re asking, “Is there more I could be doing with my experience?”

This might be it.

Read more about this role or apply today via the link below - https://recruitment.cezannehr.com/shared/job/financial-controller-738de

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There’s a tendency to talk about loneliness in abstract terms, statistics, trends, and policy responses.

But what often gets lost is the lived reality.

In an interview with the Loneliness Taskforce Research Network, our Head of Counselling, Wellbeing & Emotional Support, Peter O'Toole O’Toole, shared insight into how loneliness is experienced by people who are blind or vision impaired.

For many, loneliness is not simply about being alone. It is shaped by barriers to participation, inaccessible environments, limited transport options, digital exclusion, and the gradual erosion of independence.

What’s clear is that awareness alone isn’t enough. Real impact comes from creating opportunities for connection, building confidence, and removing the barriers that prevent people from fully engaging in their communities.

At Vision Ireland, our approach focuses on practical, person-centred supports, from counselling and emotional wellbeing services to rehabilitation and technology training, empowering people to reconnect on their own terms.

If loneliness is driven by exclusion, then inclusion must be the solution.

This is a collective responsibility for organisations, policymakers and communities alike.

Read Peters the full interview here -

Interview with Vision Ireland: How loneliness impacts the visually impaired Peter O’Toole Chartered Psychologist. B.A., Msc, Reg. Psychol., Ps.S.I. Peter is the Head of Counselling, Wellbeing & Emotional Support for Vision Ireland. He has been with VI for 4 years and h…

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Come along and try Access Local Area Network.

The purpose of the LAN group is to highlight access and mobility challenges faced by people who are blind or vision impaired.

This group has a national reach, so you can join in from any part of the country!

It is important that people who are blind and vision impaired have their voice heard on this topic.

So, come along and try it out!

June Access LAN - Vision Ireland June Access LAN The purpose of this group is to highlight access and mobility challenges faced by people who are blind or vision impaired. This group has a national reach so you can join in from any part of the country! It is important that people who are blind and vision impaired have their voice