Féach

04/06/2026

Full link here. https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/special-needs-assistant-sna-workforce-development-plan/

04/06/2026

This is the new SNA circular. All good from our point of view. Luckily we were invited to be on the Taskforce, which made all the difference.

SNA's role in the support of a blind or vision impaired student is refered to and their role in supporting the student to access the ciriculum is clearly outlined.

I cannot stress how hard we have worked to be invited to the table to input into these policies. A huge thank you to Angela Corcoran and her team, who really listened to all at the table. It is vital we remain there, as our children are in the minority and often get forgotten about.

I have asked for a JPEG which I will share later, this is the link to the whole report.

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03/06/2026

Small things to one person can mean huge things to someone else.

A bin on a footpath. A sign in the wrong place. An obstacle that turns a normal journey into a difficult one. For people with low or no vision, everyday environments can become harder to navigate when accessibility is not considered.

A little more awareness can make a big difference.

[Image description: A clean, white Féach advocacy graphic with the Féach logo in the top left. In the centre are two side-by-side photos showing everyday accessibility barriers on a street: on the left, a large green wheelie bin sits partly on the pavement and partly along the curb, narrowing the walking space; on the right, a tall roadside signboard with a chalkboard display stands on the pavement and reduces clear passage. Beneath the photos, bold dark text reads, “Small things to you, can mean huge things to someone on their way to work, school, or shopping.” A smaller line underneath adds, “Let’s take a moment to consider our actions before parking, placing our bins outside, and adding extra signage.” The layout is simple and poster-like, with a strong message about how small obstacles can create major barriers for people with low or no vision.]

29/05/2026

Lets think before we park, leave out our bins, add additional sinage. Small things to you, huge things to someone on their way to work/school/shopping - barriers that leave them feeling frustrated, isloated and excluded.

27/05/2026

As the school year comes to a close shortly, we want to thank the schools who had Féach visit for our Vision Impairment Awareness Training. For those schools who fundraised on our behalf, we appreciate your efforts. We wholly rely on donations and fundraising like cake sales and non uniform days, and these donations enable Féach to visit other schools like yours. St Mary's College, Naas Greystones Community College Rush National School PAC Sacred Heart Secondary School St Iberius National School, Wexford Town
Looking forward to the many schools booked for June and September!

25/05/2026

Well done Riona on a wonderful achievement, winning Braille Institute - She will jet off to LA for the world finals. https://www.rte.ie/player/series/news2day/SI0000001210?epguid=IH10016310-26-0086
2.40 of the video

25/05/2026

Parents are telling us clearly what needs to change, because they are living with the consequences when the system falls short.

Better resourcing, clearer communication, timely follow-up, and stronger care pathways are not optional extras. They are essential to making sure children receive the care they need and families are not left to navigate uncertainty on their own.

The next step must be action, not acknowledgement alone.

Source: Féach, Pediatric Eye Care Services in Ireland (2026)

21/05/2026

Too many digital spaces are still not built with accessibility in mind.

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are reminding people that accessibility is about more than compliance. It is about inclusion, equal access, and making sure people with visual impairments are not shut out of the digital world.

Accessible design benefits everyone, but for many people, it is the difference between being able to participate and being left behind.

21/05/2026

Accessibility isn’t just about technology. It’s about people, inclusion, and creating spaces where everyone can participate fully.

Today, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we encourage everyone to talk, think, and learn about digital access.

Digital accessibility means ensuring everyone, including people who are blind or vision impaired, can access information, technology, education, and online spaces independently and equally.