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
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!
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
Donation!
YAHOOO is what you feel when your first day back to work and you hear someone has donated €1000 to Féach. Thank you so much to Ciaran Farrelly North East Marquees for your very generous donation. This will go towards running our Webinars in 2025. Féach heavily relies on donations and fundraising. See our Make… Continue Reading Donation!
New Board Member
We are delighted to welcome Trevor Boland to the Board of Féach. Trevor Boland is an advocate for inclusion in Education and over his 20 years in Education he has worked with and for students on initiatives that include Assistive Technology, Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. He is the AT Officer in Dublin City University… Continue Reading New Board Member
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!
