The rights, needs and life chances of the 46,000 people in Northern Ireland with sight loss received a boost with the creation of an all party group on visual impairment at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The Group acts as a focal point for MLAs' to scrutinise
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health care
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social care
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education
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employment
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services provided by the Executive and public agencies
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Social inclusion
In particular, it monitors the implementation of the Vision Strategy
The Group was launched at Stormont on 28 October 2008, and is now chaired by Jim Wells MLA. Assembly Members from across the political spectrum have signed up to the Group.
With your help we will continue to work closely with public representitives to bring about positive and lasting change for blind and partially sighted people living in Northern Ireland. So act now and get involved!
For information on our campaigning and ways to get involved, or to share your successes or frustrations with us, ring the Campaigns Team on 028 9032 9373 or email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk.