Learning through Play: 0-18 months
Virtual Online​This will be a relaxed information sharing session and chat for parents/guardians of babies from birth to 18 months with vision impairments.Â
Free
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Local Advocacy Network North-East region
Virtual OnlineTake part in an online meeting led by local people who are blind and vision impaired. The aim of these groups is to work on local access issues, to feed into NCBI national campaigns, and to make effective and positive change.
Free
The Nature Connection Series – Spring (Online)
Virtual OnlineNature Therapy Events: Counselling, Wellbeing & Emotional Support Participants: 15 maximum Workshop Facilitator: Sarah Hourigan, Nature Therapy Ireland Requirement: use of microphone or messaging function on Zoom. We can help you if you need training on this before the workshop just let us know. Online workshop: Research has found that by adding even the
Free
Secondary School Long Cane Independent Travel and Living Skills Workshop
Vision Ireland Tallaght Unit F5, Talbot House Tallaght Cross East, Dublin 24The focus of this workshop will be to further develop the student's orientation and mobility skills and independent living skills. The workshop will include Luas travel, shopping and food preparation. The students will also have an opportunity to interact and socialise with their peers and staff will support conversations around the impact of their vision loss.
Free
Long Cane Users Workshop for Primary School Students 8-12yrs old
Vision Ireland Tallaght Unit F5, Talbot House Tallaght Cross East, Dublin 24In this one-day workshop, we will cover safe travel techniques for students with low vision (cane users) The workshop will also include independent living skills including shopping, menu planning and food preparation. It will be a fun interactive workshop with the opportunity to socialise with peers of similar age.
Free
Transition to Secondary School – Orientation & Mobility 5th & 6th Class Students
Virtual OnlineThis is the 3rd in our series of transition workshops. The focus of this workshop is Independent travel to and from school and within the school environment. This is an opportunity for 5th and 6th class students to prepare for and discuss the transition into Secondary school.
Please register your interest by Friday 5th April 2024 .
Free
Advocacy Talks: The European Blind Union – Advocacy and Campaigning
Virtual OnlineAdvocacy Talks this month will be joined by Antoine Fobe who is Head of Advocacy and Campaigning with the European Blind Union (EBU). He will give us an overview of the vision, mission, and role of the EBU and provide details of the various campaigns that they co-ordinate to improve the lives of people who are blind and vision impaired across Europe.
Free
School – getting on the right track from the start
Virtual OnlineAll Children and Young Person’s service events are only open to registered service users with Vision Ireland and/or parents or guardians, unless stated otherwise.
If you wish to become a registered service user please Click here to Make a Referral.
Free
Hable One Virtual Training Course
Virtual OnlineDates: 12th & 19th April Times: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Details: Learn about the Hable One Braille device, and how it can interact with and control your mobile phone and act as an input device. Some topics covered include sending a text, making/answering calls, using Siri, checking your notifications, and checking the battery status. Grade 1
Forest Bathing Walk – The Nature Connection Series: In-Person Event
Phoenix Park Phoenix Park, DublinThe group will be guided on a gentle forest walk using a series of research-based nature engagement invitations to explore their connection to nature to experience the many health & wellbeing benefits.
We hope the groups will leave the events ready to embrace the present season with a renewed sense of community, a strong understanding of how they personally connect with nature and with valuable tools to use as they slowly move through into the present season.
Free
Virtual Technology Club
Virtual OnlineWhat are Virtual Technology Clubs? The Virtual Technology Clubs are online Group Chats where you can learn about and discuss the latest in technology that can help overcome any barriers in your daily life. These are fun and open conversations about technology to support people with sight loss. You can learn about technology, equipment, and
Microsoft Teams Training Event – Dundalk Office
Virtual OnlineLocation: Dundalk Office Time: 11am – 12.30pm Date: Wednesday 24th April Who is it for? This workshop is for service users who are interested in finding out more about Microsoft Teams. You will have the opportunity to create an account, discover key features and functionalities, and learn how to join online meetings. To register: Please call 1800 911