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
Webinars
Join Niamh and Laura as they give their POV as parents on Transitioning to Secondary Schools. Then Caimin and Lisa from Vison Ireland will share the practical advice, skills and preparation needed before your child/student starts 1st year. This free webinar is for Parents, Teachers, SETs and SNAs of 4th/5th & 6th class pupils Click… Continue Reading Webinars
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
Guide for 3rd Level Staff
In September we were delighted to launch 2 guides, one for lecturers and tutors and one for disability officers. It was written based on the lived experience of blind and visually impaired students. There is no telling just how much potential is lost due to the lack of inclusion for those with visual impairments. Why… Continue Reading Guide for 3rd Level Staff
Webinars
Join Niamh and Laura as they give their POV as parents on Transitioning to Secondary Schools. Then Caimin and Lisa from Vison Ireland will share the practical advice, skills and preparation needed before your child/student starts 1st year. This free webinar is for Parents, Teachers, SETs and SNAs of 4th/5th & 6th class pupils Click… Continue Reading Webinars
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
