A parent led organisation that connects,
informs and empowers
Féach is delighted to be sponsored in 2025 by Vision Ireland and Child Vision
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
Ask Me Anything
One of our members, Parent Cara Cahill will host an AMA table at the family day on Sept 27th. Cara is a parent of 2 primary school-aged children, 1 of whom is VI. She holds a BSc in Psychology and Child Development from Missouri State University and (soon!) a Higher Diploma in Computer Science from… Continue Reading Ask Me Anything
Well done Iveta!
Iveta, who is mum to Evelina, ran the VHI mini marathon on behalf of Féach last weekend. We are so proud of you Iveta and thank you so much for your efforts! There is still time to donate to Ivetas IDonate page. SO far she has raised €355 for Féach Congrats to https://www.idonate.ie/team/vhiwomenmarathon3819
New Volunteer!
We are super-duper excited to announce Sarah McGowan, our new Volunteer Advocacy Officer! Sarah McGowan is 24 years old. She graduated in 2023 from Trinity College LLB Law and Political Science. She has a guide dog named Mossy, whom she was paired with when she was 17 years old. Sarah, alongside her mother, have been… Continue Reading New Volunteer!
Webinar – Digital Skills for students
October 15 is the date! We launch our AT/IT Guide with Audit and Resources toolkit. Children and young people with a vision impairment need to become DIGITAL WARRIORS to fully access the curriculum and become independent learners. This requires the right equipment and a structured plan for learning skills over time. For the last three… Continue Reading Webinar – Digital Skills for students
Family Day 2025
FAMILY DAY Tickets are LIVE for our Family Day!!! Join us in Portlaoise for a day of fun, connections & unforgettable moments! Secure your spot today for an inclusive family event you won’t want to miss! Sarah McGowan will talk about her O&M journey and being a Guide Dog user Rebecca Kerr will speak on… Continue Reading Family Day 2025
Teacher/SNA/CA training day
We are really looking forward to our 2 training days at the end of this month. In Dundalk and Dublin, those working with pupils who are large print or Braille users will attend workshops ran by experts in the field. School staff from both sides of the border will share their experiences and attend a… Continue Reading Teacher/SNA/CA training day