Hi,
I am currently a fourth year student in Trinity College Dublin and am doing my dissertation on the Geography of Visual Impairment for children in primary school aka how their geographical location affects their education.

I do not want to cause any offence for posting on here and thoroughly apologise if anyone is upset. I am simply trying to gather information from parents who experience the education system first hand with children who are visually impaired or blind. I am looking to to get a few questionnaires answered if anyone is willing to. I cannot stress enough how grateful I would be to anyone who wishes to contribute as I feel quite strongly about my research as I have family ties to it. It would be invaluable to my research to get any responses at all but understand the sensitive nature of this for families. If anyone would like to contact me further my email is (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

I will include the questionnaire below for those who wish to review it… and if you are satisfied I would extremely grateful if you forward to me at the above email address.

Thank you for taking the time to read and I sincerely hope I haven’t caused offence,

Kind Regards,

Sarah Keegan

Are you living in a rural or urban environment?
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What method of transport does your child use to get to school?
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Is your child receiving any additional support from class teacher, visiting teacher service or teaching assistants?
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If so, how many hours per week does your child receive?
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Are you satisfied with support from both state and the school for your child’s education?
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Does your child have access to additional learning material such as large print / Braille texts?
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If so, are you satisfied with these materials?
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Does your child’s school encourage interaction and socialising between the children?
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Are there opportunities for your child to socialise outside of school?
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How many hours per week does your child socialise with other children outside standard school hours?
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Are there adequate leisure facilities in your area for your child?
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Overall, are you satisfied with your child’s school and the education that it supplies to your child?
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Is there anything that you are unsatisfied with that you feel affects your child’s education?
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