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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