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
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
Starting Secondary?
Is your child starting secondary in September? Does your school have a VI/Blind due to start this year? If so Féach offers printed guides for schools and awareness training. Email niamh.king@feach.ie for more information
Save the Date!
Family Day 2025 will be held in the Midlands Park Hotel on September 27th at 2.30pm. Come along to meet other parents, talk to service providers and have a cuppa while the kids play. We will be focusing on families with children 12 and under but everyone is welcome of course! More details and booking… Continue Reading Save the Date!
Webinar March 13th
Join Toni O’Dwyer Manager of Vision Irelands Children and Young Persons team and Sinead Fitzpatrick Deputy CEO of ChildVision as they discuss what each organisation offers to you and your child until they are 23 years old. Find out the services suitable for your child and how to engage with the service providers. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/who-does-what-vision-ireland-cypt-childvision-will-explain-all-services-tickets-1249121509059?aff=oddtdtcreator March… Continue Reading Webinar March 13th
