Soccer Tester Session
Ski Trip to St. Johann in Austria January 2010
Below are some pictures from out trip:
AHEAD: Better Options
The Better Options Fair takes place in The Astra Hall in UCD, Belfield on 10th December 2009 at 11.00 am. Organised by UCD Disability Support Service together with AHEAD to provide students with a disability or specific learning difficulty with the information they need to make informed choices about their third level options.
Over 2,000 students with a disability or specific learning difficulty entered higher education in 2009 and over 12,000 students received accommodations in state examinations. Yet, students with a disability are still under-represented in higher education. The Higher Education Authority recognises this and is determined to double the number of students with a physical or sensory disability by 2013.
Better Options is an opportunity for guidance counsellors, teachers, parents and students with a disability to get information about the disability services and supports available to them in higher education. It will give them the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from staff and other students about what they can expect and what works in higher education for students with a disability.
This event will provide information on how to apply to college under the DARE scheme, a supplementary entry scheme for students with a disability or specific learning difficulty which operates in eleven higher education institutions. This scheme recognizes the impact of disability on educational attainment and progression and offers on average 5% of first year places on a reduced point basis across all academic areas. Students who secure one of these places will be offered a range of academic and personal supports while at college.
Higher education institutions are committed to widening participation and are introducing a culture of more flexible teaching and learning to ensure that all students are included in day to day learning activities. The benefits to the sector are clear; education will be richer by tapping into a more diverse pool of talent that brings different mindsets and intelligences to the academic table. Students with disabilities are graduating and going on to careers in all professions and are succeeding at the same rate as other students.
The ASTRA HALL,
The Student Centre UCD
Belfield
Thursday 10th December 2009
Time: 11am to 3pm
For further information contact:
Ann Heelan, Executive Director, AHEAD.
Tel: 01 716 4396
Or
Tina Lowe, Disability Officer, UCD.
Tel: 01 716 7564
Féach Family Information Day
Family Information Day
Saturday 7th November 2009 at 2pm
The Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise
We are delighted to have Caroline Casey as our Guest speaker this year. Caroline is the founding CEO of Kanchi (formerly The Aisling Foundation) and the O2 Ability Awards and is also an international speaker and adventurer. She is visually impaired and given us great support over the years.
A number of young blind and visually impaired adults will talk about their own experiences. Other relevant organisations including Irish Guide Dogs, NCBI and St. Josephs will also attend.
Our Family Day has really developed into a fun day for all the family and also an ideal opportunity for children who are blind and visually impaired and their siblings to meet other children. We’d ask that you please advise us of numbers of children attending to allow us to cater fully for them.
The Heritage Hotel Portlaoise is only 1 hour from
Feach annual subscription of €20 per family will be collected at Registration.
Féach Inaugural Ski Trip

Great trip to St. Johann in Tirol, Austria
· Stay at the 3* Hotel Fischer H/B (Free Welcome Drink on arrival)
· Great special “Feach” group rate for Adults & Children (Sharing)
· Free entry to Sports Centre, Rink & Pool
· Special Awards / Prizegiving evening
· Highly qualified Ski Instructors – specialised in disability skiing – Wilder Kaiser Ski School
· Gala Dinner on Friday Night
· Children’s Play area & Cinema
· Free Ski Storage – Close to slopes for convenience
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ADULTS €699 + SKI PACKS |
CHILDREN €349 + SKI PACKS |
Learn to ski pack Adults: €275.00 p.p / Children: €229.00
Free Lift pass for children 5 years and under
Free ski & boot hire for children aged 14 and under when 2 adults book the same.
Insurance not included.
PRIVATE SKI TUITION, €95 MORNINGS / €160 FULL DAY
NCBI are covering the cost of the tuition for the children and Féach are hoping to do some fund raising to help cover the cost of the ski packs. This will make the ski holiday much more affordable, we appreciate that this is a difficult time for everyone.
An Adult must accompany each child and a deposit must be paid by October 29th.

Skiing at Kilternan - September 26th!
Start Time - 9.30 am
Gear Up - 9.30 -9.55 amLesson - 10.00 – 11.15 am
Hope to see you there!
Women’s Mini-Marathon Completed!
June 2009
A big thank You!
A big thank you to all those who took part in the Womens Mini-Marathon and also to everyone who sponsored us. All the support and sponsorship is much appreciated and the money raised will help us to continue the work we do.
Thanks to everyone who returned their sponsorship cards and anyone who have not returned it, please return it ASAP to our new address
Féach
PO Box No. 11581
Dublin 18