Webinar Tues 14th March 8 – 9pm. Bookshare is a digital library that is free to anyone with a print disability. Bookshare has a huge number of primary and post primary school books in its library as well as fiction and books for 3rd level. This webinar will be a guide on how to use… Continue Reading Bookshare Webinar
Stuart from Sight and Sound Technology, a Braille user and tech guru, and Martha & Edel from NCBI’s children and young person team, hosted the informative webinar. Had a fantastic turn out. We all learned something new. Watch now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAwxphy1Lts
Delighted to have Dr David Coleman Psychologist speak to Féach members on February 7th. It was really informative and helpful for parents with children of all ages. We were thrilled to have David’s expertise in an area that can be a real struggle. Anyone who registered to attend will receive a link to the recorded… Continue Reading Dr David Coleman
The Wheel asked Féach and 49 other organisations to nominate a Hero. Féach nominated Ian, a parent who has said YES to Féach everytime we have asked for someone to attend an event, man a stall, volunteer, help with IT, you name it Ian has done it! Parents and volunteers are the backbone of Féach… Continue Reading The Wheel acknowledge Heroes
Read all about our successful launch of our Post Primary Guide, A wonderful fundraising effort by Michael, what happened at our first in person Family day in 3 years and all our advocacy work. feach newsletter Nov 2022
Our most recent newsletter including details of our new board, Campabilities and more! Feach Q1 Newsletter 2022
In our strategy survey Education, Education and Education came up again and again as the most pressing issue. To this end we are in the process of producing guides in leaflet and video format to support parents at every stage in their child’s education. In this issue Credit Union Art Competition, Bookshare, Campabilities, Peer to… Continue Reading Feach Spring Newsletter 2021
Here at Féach and Fighting Blindness we recognise that parents of children who are living with sight loss may face unique challenges and difficulties. As well as feelings of anxiety and loss, the isolation and uncertainty can be difficult to manage. It can be hard to find other families familiar with the daily challenges of… Continue Reading Horizons – Support Group for Parents of children with Sight Loss
Thank you all those who filled in our survey regarding Covid-19 and its implications on our childrens education. A detailed report on the findings is available at the link below. The results are pretty shocking Click here to view
Parents of Visually Impaired Students Angry at Visiting Teacher Performance & NCSE inaction During School Closure 28th June 2020: A new survey of parents of visually impaired students found that 58% have received no contact from their assigned Visiting Teacher to discuss their home schooling needs. The survey organised by Féach, a voluntary organisation to… Continue Reading Blind & Visually Impaired children left stranded by DES in Covid Lockdown
