Féach is a Support Group for Parents of Blind and visually impaired Children

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Also Parents get to geather in Bewleys hotel, Sandyford, 8:00pm Thurs 26th January 2012 

Skiing Kilternan

Skiing Kilternan 22nd October 11:00am

The Ski Club of Ireland have invited Feach members to try Skiing on 22nd October when some of the skiiing instructors from Austria will be over. If your interested give Eithne a ring on 087 9880518 to book a place. There is a nominal fee of €10, would love to see you there.

Feach Family Information Day

 

Féach Family Information Day
The theme this year is Education
“insuring your child reaches their potential in the educational system”
November 5th
2:00pm – 5:00pm.
 
Helix DCU
 
Speakers
Anne Heelan – Ahead – Assoc. for Higher Education Access & Disability
NCSE/Visiting Teacher – Understanding IEP’s (Individual Education Plans)
Bernie Byrne – Supporting your child throughout their education
DCU Vision impaired student – How I got here
Irish Guide dogs for blind
 
 
Please R.S.V.P. ASAP to feach@gmail.com or text/ring
 Eithne – 087 9880518 or Maria – 087 7918429

Tours of DCU Campus can be organized contact Eithne if interested.
All children welcome, supervised Arts/Crafts and Games for the children as well as complimentary dinner
 
Stands:
 
Support Services: NCBI/St. Josephs/Guide Dogs/Irish Blind Sports
DARE – Disability access route to education
DCU ICT – Computers showcasing Jaws/Zoom Extra/Dragon/Robo Braille etc.
ASH Technologies – Exhibits Latest Low Vision Technology

Feach Family Picnic Marley Park 26th June

Its that time of year. Come along to Marley Park, at 2:00pm on Sunday the 26th of June.

We meet at the main car park of Marley Park at 2:00pm

Bring your own picnic, your raincoats and sun screen. We will have fun games for the kids, and plenty to chat about for the adults.

Phone Maria on 0877918429 or Eithne on 087 9880518 for more details.

Waterski Event with Irish Blind Sports - 14/15 May

 

Join us from Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th May at Carrig Waterski & Wakeboard Club, Cork.
 
Times:
Skiing on Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 1pm. Each skier will have the opportunity to ski twice each day.
 
Prices:
€25 for the Waterski Event
 
Accommodation:
We recommend the Orchard B&B, Ballincollig (Angela & Dennis @ 021-4870028).
Single €40, Double/Twin €60/or €30 per person sharing. Prices per night. Irish Blind Sports will refund 50% of the accommodation costs after the event.
 
Transport:
Members of Carrig WWC can collect individuals requiring assistance from the bus or train station on Friday evening. All participants will meet at the Orchard B&B each morning and bring be brought to the lake.
 
Irish Blind Sports:
As the sponsor of the event and provider of sporting insurance, IBS ask that all skiers are members of Irish Blind Sports. Membership is only €10 (adult) or €5 (child).
A membership form can be downloaded here: http://www.ibsports.ie/archive/forms/membership_form_2010.pdf
 
Suitability:
The event is suitable for all ages from 10 years and up and we cater for all degrees of vision loss. Family members can view from the shore or for periods on board our specialised ski boats.
 
Booking:
Please contact Dave at d.waldron@ucc.ie or 086-6065401 to book your place.
 

The Pride of Parnell Street assisted performances

Fishamble: The New Play Company presents
 
The Pride of Parnell Street - By Sebastian Barry - Director – Jim Culleton
Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire
3rd – 7th May 2011, 8pm; assisted performance matinee 7th May
TICKETS €25/22
Box Office: 01 2312929
The Helix, DCU
24th – 28th May 2011, 8pm; assisted performance 26th May
TICKETS €20/18
Box Office: 01 700 7000
* Captioned and audio described performance facilitated by Arts & Disability Ireland with funding from the Arts Council.
 

Judo for Juniors March 2011

There is a nationwide effort to promote Judo for Visually Impaired. To this end there is assistance availalbe for local clubs around the country who offer Judo to visually impaired, as well as weekly classes in St Josephs School in Dublin. If you are interested contact info@blindsports.ie or  James Mulroy at info@blackeaglejudo.com

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