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:

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