Angel Eyes NI

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Angel Eyes NI is a local charity improving the lives of children with a visual impairment in Northern Ireland by supporting parents, families and professionals with education and family support, training, clubs and events.

We’re recruiting an Education Advocate at Angel Eyes NI.This role is all about standing alongside families - helping you...
01/05/2026

We’re recruiting an Education Advocate at Angel Eyes NI.

This role is all about standing alongside families - helping you understand the education system, prepare for meetings, and make sure your child gets the support they need.

If you know a teacher or education professional who really gets it - someone who listens, cares, and wants to make a difference - please share this with them.

This is about getting education right for children and young people with a vision impairment!

Part-time (16 hours)
Flexible / hybrid
Apply by 25 May

https://www.communityni.org/job/education-advocate-part-time-24-month-contract

Photo shows a female teacher smiling a female pupil both siitting a desk

100% prepared. 100% recommended. 100% inclusive.We spent a fantastic morning at Stranmillis University College deliverin...
01/05/2026

100% prepared. 100% recommended. 100% inclusive.

We spent a fantastic morning at Stranmillis University College delivering our CPD VR training to Primary and Post-Primary trainee teachers.

Our mission was to show how immersive technology can transform our understanding of vision impairment—and the feedback was unanimous. Every single participant left feeling better equipped to foster an inclusive classroom environment.

A huge thank you to the trainees for their engagement and for prioritising inclusive practice in their future careers!

University College

Picture 1 shows 3 students holding the Angel Eyes NI I've had Empathayes VR Training sign
Picture 2 shows 2 students holding the Angel Eyes NI I've had Empathayes VR Training sign
Picture 3 shows 3 students holding the Angel Eyes NI I've had Empathayes VR Training sign
Picture 4 shows 4 students sitting down wearing VR headsets with Angel Eyes NI Eye Clinician talking next to a screen
Photo 5 shows Angel Eyes NI Education Advocate demonstrating an enlarged print story book

Exam Prep & Self-Care Workshop! Feeling the stress of upcoming exams? Join us for a fun and interactive online workshop...
30/04/2026

Exam Prep & Self-Care Workshop!

Feeling the stress of upcoming exams? Join us for a fun and interactive online workshop designed just for you!

What to Expect:

Smart revision strategies to make your study time more effective

Self-care tips to manage stress and stay motivated

Practical advice you can use right away

Date: 12th May
Time: 7-8.30pm
Location: Online

Don’t miss this chance to boost your confidence, revise smarter, and take care of yourself. Get in touch today with Rebecca on rebecca.sowney@angeleyesni.org to sign up!

On Sunday 12th April at the City of Derry Rugby Club despite the weather Angel Eye staff and volunteers received a lovel...
28/04/2026

On Sunday 12th April at the City of Derry Rugby Club despite the weather Angel Eye staff and volunteers received a lovely warm welcome from the Eglington Classic Car Club members.
The car club picked Angel Eyes NI as their charity this year and all proceeds from the event going to help support the essential work we do, supporting families and young people.
A heartfelt thank you to the organisers and everyone who attended.

Picture 1 the ballots being drawn
Picture 2 Angel Eye staff
Picture 3 restored cars

SEAG Access Arrangements Q&A Session Wednesday 3rd of June 2026 6pm – 7.30pm Following up from our recent webinar on the...
28/04/2026

SEAG Access Arrangements Q&A Session
Wednesday 3rd of June 2026
6pm – 7.30pm

Following up from our recent webinar on the SEAG Access Arrangements, we are hosting a Question and Answer session in collaboration with the Children’s Law Centre with their SEND Specialist Legal Adviser- Rachel Hogan. Rachel works within the legal team, giving specialist support on special educational needs and disability issues.

Navigating the right support and adaptations for your child can feel daunting—but we’re here to help. This session will support you to understand the process and timeline for SEAG Access Arrangements as well as what needs to be in place in school to support your application.

This is a unique opportunity to ask questions, discuss your child’s rights and meet like-minded parents at a similar stage in their child’s educational journey.

Register now: sarah.mathison@angeleyesni.org

NOTE- This is an in-person event at The Children’s Law Centre, Rights House, 2nd Floor 127-137 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 1SH.

Picture shows Rachel Hogan for the Children's Law Centre


P7 to Post-Primary: Ensuring a Smooth Transition Primary to Post-Primary Transition Webinar Thursday 14th of May 2026 ...
27/04/2026

P7 to Post-Primary: Ensuring a Smooth Transition

Primary to Post-Primary Transition Webinar
Thursday 14th of May 2026
8:00pm – 9:15pm

With school placement news just around the corner, this is the perfect time to start thinking about a smooth transition for your child.

Moving to a new school is a huge milestone—let's make sure they are supported from the start.

Join our upcoming webinar designed specifically for parents of children with visual access needs.

What we’ll cover:

-Pre-summer visits & how to maximize them.
-Effective communication with new teaching staff.
-Tips on helping your child explain what works best for them.

We are here to support you to make sure the right support is waiting for them.

Register now: sarah.mathison@angeleyesni.org

Picture shows a girl in school uniform with a pile of books and a card that says Help


What a great day we had on 18th April in Dungannon.With Fitness Freddy getting us all dancing and moving and Part Animal...
25/04/2026

What a great day we had on 18th April in Dungannon.
With Fitness Freddy getting us all dancing and moving and Part Animals NI brought a brilliant selection of exotic animals, making it a truly a memorable family event.
This family event is part of our Special Eyes Project which is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland.
We are running monthly events so keep a look out.
Six photos.
1. a girl with an animal on her head.
2. a group of children on a bouncy castle holding a snake.
3 children and adults dancing.
4. children exercising.
5. a boy holding a big snake.
6 a boy holding a rabbit

It’s not often you get to take your son to work, so Sara, our CEO, was delighted to attend the Joint Committee on Educat...
24/04/2026

It’s not often you get to take your son to work, so Sara, our CEO, was delighted to attend the Joint Committee on Education and Youth in Dublin with her son Peter to give evidence last Thursday on the invitation of our Shared Island partner

Sara spoke about the impact of our Empatheyes training, delivered through the Shared Island Fund, and current training delivered across Northern Ireland that is supporting both mainstream and special schools.

Peter shared his own experience of moving through the education system with a visual impairment, highlighting just how transformative assistive technology can be when it’s in place and how challenging it is when the right support and understanding aren’t there.

From Leinster House, they then headed to Meta to trial the new Meta glasses and were absolutely delighted to be given a pair to bring back with them.

We’re now offering our young people the chance to trial the glasses for two weeks.
If you’d be interested, please get in touch.....all we ask in return is your feedback, which will go directly to Meta as they continue to develop this technology with the visually impaired community.

Shout out to Peter travelled to Dublin using his Blind SmartPass for the first time!
Photo 1: (l-r) Peter, Sara and Eithne standing in front of a monument at Leinster House in Dublin.
Photo 2: Peter giving evidence behind a table at the Committee for Education and Youth
Photo 3: Peter with Meta Glasses on
Photo 4: (l-r) Peter, Sara and Ann from Meta standing in a semicircle speaking animatedly

Have you got something to say about our Special Eyes project?We would love to hear your views and ideas moving forward c...
23/04/2026

Have you got something to say about our Special Eyes project?
We would love to hear your views and ideas moving forward concerning the Family Team and especially the Special Eyes project and our family events and online programme.
29th April 2026 at 8pm via zoom.
Please contact Janine on 07746179463 or email janine.dougan@angeleyesni.org.
Special Eyes is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland.

We were absolutely delighted to receive a very generous donation of £500 from This is not the first time Craigantlet Ma...
22/04/2026

We were absolutely delighted to receive a very generous donation of £500 from

This is not the first time Craigantlet Masonic Lodge of Friendship has supported our work, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued generosity and commitment.

Donations like this play a vital role in helping us support families and children living with visual impairment across Northern Ireland. Every contribution helps us continue providing essential services, support, and opportunities and delivering positive change in our community.

Thank you again to everyone at Craigantlet Masonic Lodge of Friendship for your ongoing support.

A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Young Climbers! We are incredibly proud of the fantastic group of young people who recen...
15/04/2026

A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Young Climbers!

We are incredibly proud of the fantastic group of young people who recently took on an Indoor Wall Climbing Challenge in support of Angel Eyes NI. Their commitment, teamwork, and courage made a lasting impression on everyone involved.

Thanks to their incredible efforts — and the generosity of everyone who supported them — they raised an amazing £3,077.50! 🎉

Every pound raised will help Angel Eyes NI continue supporting children and young people living with visual impairment, along with their families, across Northern Ireland.

To our young climbers: you showed bravery, resilience, and kindness, well done!

Thank you to everyone who donated, encouraged, and cheered them on.

We’ve had an incredible two days in Belfast and Derry, bringing together young people and their parents for our Accessib...
14/04/2026

We’ve had an incredible two days in Belfast and Derry, bringing together young people and their parents for our Accessible Technology events 🙌

It was fantastic to work alongside the Digital Poverty Alliance , exploring accessibility features, building confidence around internet safety, and introducing the opportunities and challenges of AI.

The energy, curiosity, and conversations across both days were inspiring – a huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a success!

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Innovation Factory, Forthriver Business Park, 385 Springfield Road
Belfast
BT127DG

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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