A parent led organisation that connects,
informs and empowers
Féach is delighted to be sponsored in 2024
by Vision Ireland
Our Aim
To empower parents to support their blind and visually impaired children to ensure they thrive and lead independent lives
Our Vision
Equal Rights, Equal Access, Equal Opportunities for all low vision children
How
Through Peer Support, Information Sharing, Mentoring and Advocating – PIMA
Parents may never before have met a person who is blind or has a significant sight loss, and may never have known another child like their own.
They can be beset by all kinds of worries and questions:
- How will my child learn?
- Will she have friends?
- Will he be happy?
- Where will she go to school?
- What can I say to him?
- Will I be able to cope?
- Who will tell me what to do?
- How will I know what she needs?
- How will I know if I'm doing the right thing?
Member Stories
Conference September 28th
People with vision impairments often face misconceptions. Many assume that if someone isn’t using a cane or guide dog, they don’t have a disability, or that they’re limited to certain jobs. Some even believe that blind individuals can’t pursue education or that their abilities are inherently limited. These misunderstandings lead to their talents being underestimated.… Continue Reading Conference September 28th
Mount Klimanjaro
Exciting news! Eithne Walsh has successfully reached the summit of Kilimanjaro!! That’s a legend right there. For those who don’t know, Eithne is also a coach for the Inbhear Dee Athletics Club in Wicklow Even on the mountain, she found time to showcase their new XC24 squad camp shirt. What an inspiration! Thank you so… Continue Reading Mount Klimanjaro
Highland FM Interview
Podcast: Wednesday’s Nine Til Noon Show – Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport With Barbie still the talk of the town, Féach was invited onto Highland Radio to chat about Féach, inclusion, representation and Barbie of course! (9 minutes in)
Oireachtas Committee
We were delighted to attend the Joint Committee on Education today to discuss the needs of blind and vision impaired students in education. We have been chasing this for over a year, thank you to Tara for walking Eithne through every stage of our submission and to all on the committee for giving us this… Continue Reading Oireachtas Committee
Life Through Our Eyes Conference
We had a wonderful day in Griffith College hearing from Mark Pollock, Bobbie Hickey, Caoimhe Grogan, Shane Early and Helena Mollogan. 115 lucky people got to hear these 5 speak honestly on the challenges they have encountered , but also their funny, honest and practical solutions to these issues. We also got to meet service… Continue Reading Life Through Our Eyes Conference
Conference September 28th
People with vision impairments often face misconceptions. Many assume that if someone isn’t using a cane or guide dog, they don’t have a disability, or that they’re limited to certain jobs. Some even believe that blind individuals can’t pursue education or that their abilities are inherently limited. These misunderstandings lead to their talents being underestimated.… Continue Reading Conference September 28th
