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!
September 27th – 2.30pm We are delighted to be back in Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for our bi-annual Family day. Focusing on those with Children under 12, everyone is welcome of course!
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!
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
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!
