WEBINAR – Join Féach, ChildVision and INBAF Irish National Braille & Alternative Formats Authority as we discuss ChildVisions NEW Online Bookshelf with Katharine and Greg from INBAF will teach us about the Perkins brailler and the basics of Braille. November 18th at 8pm. Click here to register
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 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
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
We are looking forward to our family day in September. We have AMA tables with Cara a psychologist and parent of a VI child, Stuart who is a Braille user and passionate about it and Sarah a disability advocate and guide dog user. Entertainment for the kids with arts and craft and a lego table.… Continue Reading Family Day 2025
Niamh and Eithne were trained up on #Empatheyes last week with thanks to Angel Eyes NI in Belfast. This VR kit gives a real idea of what visual impairment feels like for our children daily. How it affects them in the classroom, the playground and out and about in town. This immersive experience has proven… Continue Reading Empatheyes Training
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are lining up summer activities, places to visit, and things to do. But for families of children with vision impairment, inclusion isn’t automatic — it often has to be asked for. Especially in a world where accessibility is often not in place. Just like you would during… Continue Reading Summer Inclusion
This is a monumental announcement for all at Féach who have been working on this for 4 years. A campaign that was started by Niamh Kilcawley, a blind student, when she was sitting her Junior Certificate. Niamh will be sitting her Leaving Certificate today and she will finally get the extra time she needs. It… Continue Reading Extra Time in State Exams
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
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!