Féach is a Support Group for Parents of Blind and visually impaired Children

Sale of Work 22nd of April 2012 - Kielys of Mount Merrion

 Come along to our Sale of Work in Kiely's of Mount Merrion, 22nd of April, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm

There will be lots of bargains, face painting for the kids and a great raffle.

This will be a good time to meet up with other parents and let the kids get to know each other. 

If you have anything you want to donate ring Aisling on 086 0811173

See you all there. 

Dun Laoghaire Access Sailing Programme 2012 is Back

 Dun Laoghaire Access Sailing Programme 2012

For Children aged 8 to 17 with physical and sensorial disabilities
 
National Yacht Club - Royal St George Yacht Club
Royal Irish Yacht Club - DMYC
 
The above clubs have again combined to run this programme throughout the summer 2012
 
Programme
1.      Introductory Day- Sunday morning 17th June 2012 at the       Royal Irish Yacht Club
 
2.      Sunday morning sailing – commences Sunday 23th June and continues each Sunday until 26th August (except 15th and 22nd July)- run by the Royal St George Yacht Club and DMYC
 
3. Two weeklong sailing courses Monday 18th – Friday 22nd June at National Yacht Club
Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th Aug. at Royal Irish Yacht Club
           
No sailing experience is necessary
 
To register interest or for more detail please contact:
Ian French 087 2456834 ianafrench@eircom.net
Katy McGuinness
087 2632220 katymcguinness@gmail.com

Check out our new Facebook site

For all the latest and to talk to other parents why not check out our new facebook page www.facebook.com/FeachVIP

Also Parents get to geather in Bewleys hotel, Sandyford, 8:00pm Thurs 26th January 2012 

Skiing Kilternan

Skiing Kilternan 22nd October 11:00am

The Ski Club of Ireland have invited Feach members to try Skiing on 22nd October when some of the skiiing instructors from Austria will be over. If your interested give Eithne a ring on 087 9880518 to book a place. There is a nominal fee of €10, would love to see you there.

Feach Family Information Day

 

Féach Family Information Day
The theme this year is Education
“insuring your child reaches their potential in the educational system”
November 5th
2:00pm – 5:00pm.
 
Helix DCU
 
Speakers
Anne Heelan – Ahead – Assoc. for Higher Education Access & Disability
NCSE/Visiting Teacher – Understanding IEP’s (Individual Education Plans)
Bernie Byrne – Supporting your child throughout their education
DCU Vision impaired student – How I got here
Irish Guide dogs for blind
 
 
Please R.S.V.P. ASAP to feach@gmail.com or text/ring
 Eithne – 087 9880518 or Maria – 087 7918429

Tours of DCU Campus can be organized contact Eithne if interested.
All children welcome, supervised Arts/Crafts and Games for the children as well as complimentary dinner
 
Stands:
 
Support Services: NCBI/St. Josephs/Guide Dogs/Irish Blind Sports
DARE – Disability access route to education
DCU ICT – Computers showcasing Jaws/Zoom Extra/Dragon/Robo Braille etc.
ASH Technologies – Exhibits Latest Low Vision Technology

Feach Family Picnic Marley Park 26th June

Its that time of year. Come along to Marley Park, at 2:00pm on Sunday the 26th of June.

We meet at the main car park of Marley Park at 2:00pm

Bring your own picnic, your raincoats and sun screen. We will have fun games for the kids, and plenty to chat about for the adults.

Phone Maria on 0877918429 or Eithne on 087 9880518 for more details.

Waterski Event with Irish Blind Sports - 14/15 May

 

Join us from Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th May at Carrig Waterski & Wakeboard Club, Cork.
 
Times:
Skiing on Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 1pm. Each skier will have the opportunity to ski twice each day.
 
Prices:
€25 for the Waterski Event
 
Accommodation:
We recommend the Orchard B&B, Ballincollig (Angela & Dennis @ 021-4870028).
Single €40, Double/Twin €60/or €30 per person sharing. Prices per night. Irish Blind Sports will refund 50% of the accommodation costs after the event.
 
Transport:
Members of Carrig WWC can collect individuals requiring assistance from the bus or train station on Friday evening. All participants will meet at the Orchard B&B each morning and bring be brought to the lake.
 
Irish Blind Sports:
As the sponsor of the event and provider of sporting insurance, IBS ask that all skiers are members of Irish Blind Sports. Membership is only €10 (adult) or €5 (child).
A membership form can be downloaded here: http://www.ibsports.ie/archive/forms/membership_form_2010.pdf
 
Suitability:
The event is suitable for all ages from 10 years and up and we cater for all degrees of vision loss. Family members can view from the shore or for periods on board our specialised ski boats.
 
Booking:
Please contact Dave at d.waldron@ucc.ie or 086-6065401 to book your place.
 

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