Carrick-on-Suir library is delighted to announce the launch night, on Wednesday the 22nd November from 6pm to 8pm, of a fabulous art exhibition by local artist Stephen Power.
Stephen, who has Spina Bifida, was inspired to create his current exhibition as a result of a personal experience with disability accessibility at a public event this summer.
The exhibition is titled ‘No One Left Behind’ and will run in Carrick-on-Suir library from Wednesday the 22nd of November to Monday the 18th December. Noelle Jordan, from Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Ireland, will give a brief talk on living with Spina Bifida at the launch night. The launch is open to the public and all are very welcome. Booking is advised - please call 051-640591, email carricklibrary@tipperarycoco.ie or speak to a member of library staff. Light refreshments will be served on the night.
Stephen, who has Spina Bifida, was inspired to create his current exhibition as a result of a personal experience with disability accessibility at a public event this summer.
The exhibition is titled ‘No One Left Behind’ and will run in Carrick-on-Suir library from Wednesday the 22nd of November to Monday the 18th December. Noelle Jordan, from Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Ireland, will give a brief talk on living with Spina Bifida at the launch night. The launch is open to the public and all are very welcome. Booking is advised - please call 051-640591, email carricklibrary@tipperarycoco.ie or speak to a member of library staff. Light refreshments will be served on the night.
On Tuesday December 5th we welcome Joe Lonergan, Callan, Co. Kilkenny a close friend of Stephen Power to the Carrick-on-Suir Library. Joe will be engaging with a number of students from local schools.
Stephen met Joe Lonergan who is visually impaired back in 2002, they shared a house together in Dublin for some time, it's always amazed Stephen at how well Joe could navigate the world being visually impaired.
Joe is an Assistive Technology Trainer and Digital Content creator for Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI.
"I help Write a weekly newsletter for Vision Ireland called 'Tech on Tap'. The Digital content team also release a bi-weekly Podcast called 'Talking Technology' with Vision Ireland. I am a husband to Michelle and a Father of Two Children Luke and Freya. I am a big advocate for all things accessibility. Digital accessibility of Websites and Technology devices including the Smart home. I have successfully advocated for accessibility in the public in the past for accessible footpaths and roadways and entertainment venues. I believe we all have an equal right to access the same things in almost all situations." - Joe
