@FeachIreland

A parent organisation that connects, informs and empowers other parents. Féachs charity number (RCN) is 20206606

 Ireland
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If your school has a blind or VI student, or you are the parent of a B/V.I child, email [email protected] for more info on our school training
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Delighted to announce @BauschLomb as our Family Day 2026 sponsor. Each year we hold an in person meet up for families. This year our Keynote speaker is Dr Joan Ryan #optometrist. We will also have a Youth panel discussing their experiences of School, College, Hobbies & Teen life
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Spoke to over 300 4th year student teachers in @DCU today on a parents panel. Great for students to hear parents POV of primary school. 4 parents with 4 very different kids & the message was the same, don't underestimate our kids & work with the parents, we're on the same team!
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Anyone in the greater Limerick area - Archers of Limerick, based at Cappamore Community Centre are exploring interest in an archery Come & Try session for people who are blind or low vision. Ages 8- 99 years are welcome Contact [email protected]
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The session would take place at Cappamore Community Centre. We have coaches who have completed Vision Sports Awareness Training, along with a World Archery Europe-trained para-archery coach. A parent or guardian would remain present for anyone under 18.
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Thank you @HillgroveHotel for hosting Féach and many other charities and not for profits. It was great to share stories, meet other groups, and explain what hotels can do to help us host our events successfully
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Have you seen L shaped red tactile paving at crossings? Do you know what the mean?
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@wicklowcoco @KildareCoCo @county_carlow @MayoCoCo @cavancoco @KilkennyNotices @WaterfordCounci @Corkcoco @TipperaryCoCo @MonaghanCoCo @donegalcouncil @Fingalcoco @meathcoco @louthcoco @leitrimcoco @westmeathcoco @LaoisCouncil @offalycoco
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In this video, we look at yellow tactile paving. There are standards and regulations around tactile paving and universal design, but it is also important to consider how these features work in real-life situations for people who are blind or have low vision.
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Féach are passionate about accessibility - One aspect is O&M training. If we are teaching our young B/VI people to be independent adults, then we need tactile paving, street furniture and public infrastructure to follow the same regulations and standards
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Thank you to Maya and Cormac and @rte @olivercallan show for helping to change the narrative around being blind or having a vision impairment. DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR US. rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…
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Feedback on SNA Training Course, part 1. #EdChatIE @SNAsSpeakOut
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Update on meeting @Eithnewalsh2 had with the Department of Education @Education_Ire @Vision_Irl @SNAsSpeakOut #EdchatIE
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A big thank you to Jacky who represented Féach at the @DeptCDE high level conference "Listening to Children & Young People" at @dublincastleOPW Jacky shared his experiences with many from across Europe, this will help shape future policies to ensure children's voices are heard
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Book Now! Our CEO @Eithnewalsh2 will be co-hosting a workshop “Caring for the Whole Person: Psychosocial Support in Health & Care” with the @IrishCancerSoc Click the link to book @IMO_IRL @IMT_latest @mimsireland @IHCA_IE @AONI_eyenurse @eyedoctorsIRL patientsolutions.ie/pasc2026…
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The corduroy/tactile lines surface conveys the message ’hazard, proceed with caution’ Its purpose is to warn B/V.I people of the presence of specific hazards, steps, level crossings, the approaches to trams & the transition from paths to areas shared with others like a bike path
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The corduroy surface can be used in any situation (except at pedestrian crossings) where V.I. people need to be warned of a hazard & advised to proceed with caution, e.g. • the top & bottom of steps • the foot of a ramp to an on-street tram platform, but not at any other ramps
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• a railway level crossing • where people could inadvertently walk onto a train station platform • at transitions between a footpath & a shared use route (Pedestrian & cycle lane) The corduroy surface is NOT intended to warn of the presence of obstacles in the footway.
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When a parent finds out their child has a V.I. the hardest part isn't always the diagnosis, it's not knowing who to turn to or what happens next. That's where the people around them come in. A short conversation, handled the right way, can change how a parent feels @AONI_eyenurse
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Start by listening, without rushing to fill the silence. Then explain clearly what the next step looks like, so they're not left guessing. Point them toward one contact or resource like Féach. Then explain clearly what the next step looks like, so they're not left guessing.
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Circle back, a single conversation is rarely enough. Keep asking what else they might need, because that need often changes over time. This does not require special training. It requires patience, consistency & a willingness to stay after the 1st chat @eyedoctorsIRL @IHCA_IE
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