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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.

11/10/2025

Huge shoutout to the amazing Rachel Harley for raising a phenomenal £1,376.51 for Angel Eyes NI!

Rachel lit up the stage at the Millennium Forum Studio with a stunning concert in aid of our charity. Not only is she a talented performer, but she also runs Songbird Studio, a local drama school in Derry.

Rachel chose to support us because we’ve supported her young nephew who is visually impaired and now she’s giving back in the most inspiring way.

We’re so grateful to Rachel and everyone who fundraises for us. As a non-statutory funded charity, your support is even more appreciated . THANK YOU!

10/10/2025

World Sight Day 2025

In celebration of World Sight Day, we’re highlighting the events we’ve planned this week at Angel Eyes NI.

Our final event to share this week is:

Music Therapy NI on Saturday 11th October at Black Mountain Shared Space
We’re continuing our exciting, shared partnership with the Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust. Five of our families will take part in a joyful music therapy session with Janet (Music Therapist) and Lisa (Family Support Coordinator), exploring sound, rhythm, and self-expression through music.

Every event this week reflects our commitment to inclusion, independence, and community. Join us in celebrating the potential and voices of children and young people with visual impairments.

09/10/2025

World Sight Day 2025

In celebration of World Sight Day, we’re highlighting the events we’ve planned this week at Angel Eyes NI.
Take a look at some more of what’s happening:

Immersive Empatheyes Training with Power NI and Translink
Our Social Enterprise, Empatheyes, will be busy too delivering its award-winning immersive visual impairment training this week.
• At Power NI, staff will explore adult eye conditions to improve inclusive workplace practices, raise awareness of personal eye health and support customer-facing staff to engage with greater confidence and understanding.
• With Translink, Empatheyes will support bus drivers to understand the impact of visual impairment and why accessibility technology is so important in creating inclusive transport.

Exploring Translink’s New Accessibility Features on Saturday 11th October at 12pm at the Foyle Arena in Derry!
We’re hopping on board with to explore their latest accessibility upgrades on Foyle area buses.
Young people and their families are invited to come along to hear about the new accessibility features being rolled out on Translink buses in the Foyle area, take a guided tour on board a bus to try out the features and to share thoughts and feedback with the team.
Free lunch will be provided at 12 noon to start the event!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about accessible travel, ask questions, and have your say in shaping a more inclusive transport service for everyone.

Every event this week reflects our commitment to inclusion, independence, and community. Join us in celebrating the potential and voices of children and young people with visual impairments.

09/10/2025

✨ Celebrating World Sight Day with Kindness and Technology ✨

Angel Eyes NI recently received a wonderfully generous donation of a Clearview Optilec CCTV magnifier, and we’re delighted to share the difference it’s already making.

Thanks to this gift, little Orlaith is now the proud owner of a powerful piece of assistive technology that allows her to read her favourite books at home.

Assistive technology plays a vital role in enabling children and young people with vision impairment to access their learning, explore their world, and thrive.

A heartfelt thank you to our kind donor, whose late husband was an avid reader. His love of books now lives on through Orlaith, inspiring another generation.

2 images of a young person using magnification technology to read a book

09/10/2025

World Sight Day 2025

We’re delighted to welcome our new intern, Nathan, to the Angel Eyes NI team!
Nathan brings valuable lived experience of vision impairment and joins us as the very first Thomas Pocklington Intern in Northern Ireland — a fantastic milestone for both Nathan and our organisation.

Here is what Nathan has to say about his new role at Angel Eyes NI:
"This is a dream come true and my chance to give back to a charity that has support me so much. It's me first ever job so I'm nervous, but also excited to get started in supporting my new colleagues and the community while also developing experience and my confidence!"

Thomas Pocklington Trust

08/10/2025

We’re teaming up with Translink to showcase the latest accessibility innovations – for the first time in Northern Ireland!

Foyle Arena, Derry
Saturday 11th October
From 12.30pm

This is YOUR chance – young people, children, and families – to:
See exciting new features designed to make public transport more accessible
Share your feedback and shape the future of travel
Enjoy a free lunch
Take a city tour on an Ulsterbus to see the innovations in action!

As so many of our young people rely on public transport, this is an amazing opportunity to have your say and help make transport in NI more inclusive.

To register:
Email: info@angeleyesni.org
Text: 07775 873072
Or DM us

Register before Friday – don’t miss out!

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08/10/2025

Last Call for our Family Tech Day this Saturday.
Some spaces have become available for anyone who would like to join us.

Family Tech Day - Saturday, 11th October 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn

This is a specialist tech event in collaboration with Guide Dogs UK, designed especially for parents and children/young people with visual impairments (ages 8–14). Along with your child you will have the opportunity to explore the latest technology with the specialists aimed at empowering children and young people with visual impairments—at school, at home, and in the community.

If you are interested in attending, contact Sarah Mathison
sarah.mathison@angeleyesni.org

Adult working with a child on a tablet device in a classroom.

08/10/2025

Interested in Volunteering?

Want to make a real difference for children and young people with vision impairment across Northern Ireland?

Join our online Volunteer Information Session to find out how you can get involved with Angel Eyes NI — from supporting family events to helping young people thrive in inclusive activities.

🗓 When: Wednesday 8th October, 8pm
💻 Where: Online via Zoom (link below)

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do — come along to learn more, ask questions, and see how you can help make inclusion possible!

👉 Zoom Meeting link - everyone is welcome.

Topic: Angel Eyes NI's - VOLUNTEER session
Time: Oct 8, 2025 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://lght.ly/cadp663
Meeting ID: 825 4866 5261

Image shows a sign saying VOLUNTEER held up by many hands.

07/10/2025

World Sight Day 2025

This week, we’re celebrating World Sight Day with a series of exciting events designed to support, enable, and connect children and young people with visual impairments, their families, and the professionals who support them. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing the events happening here at Angel Eyes NI:

Tech Day for Professionals (in collaboration with ) on 10th October at Lagan Valley Island at 9.30-1.30pm
A specialist event tailored for professionals working with children and young people with visual impairments. Explore the latest assistive technology designed to enable and assist children and young people in educational, home, and community settings.

Tech Day for Families on 11th October at Lagan Valley Island at 10-2pm
A specialist tech event in collaboration with Guide Dogs UK, designed specifically for parents and children and young people with visual impairments (8 - 14 years). Parents and children will explore the latest technology designed to enable and assist children and young people in educational, home, and community settings.

Both days will include the opportunities to try out a Braille Learning Device- exploring the early stages of leaning Braille, Explore tactile coding, explore using a video/electronic magnifier and a distance camera/magnifier. Participants will also have a go at Zoomtext or SuperNova/Digital Magnification & Speech – there will be a demonstration of how this type of software works and a practical session with Tommy from Guide Dogs on how Ray-Ban x Meta smart glasses can support children and young people at home and in school, describing surroundings, reading text, and enabling remote sighted assistance. We’ll also look at the next steps in independent mobility, introducing innovative electronic travel aids: Glide (Glidance), biped NOA, WeWALK Smart Cane 2, and Ashirase. Learn what’s possible today, what’s coming next, and how these tools may complement (not replace) core orientation and mobility skills.

Every event this week reflects our commitment to inclusion, independence, and community.
Join us in celebrating the potential and voices of children and young people with visual impairments.

03/10/2025

Calling all parents of children in school – Fundraise for Angel Eyes NI!

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to get your children involved in charity work?

Have you thought about asking their school to hold a fundraising event?

Fundraising for Angel Eyes NI teaches empathy, teamwork, and social responsibility — all while helping children with visual impairment right here in Northern Ireland.

Host a non-uniform day, talent show, or sensory walk — and know every penny raised empowers children with vision impairment in Northern Ireland through education, support and inclusive opportunities.

“For children, by children” – make your school part of something amazing!

03/10/2025

Music Therapy with Angel Eyes NI and The Northern Ireland Music therapy Trust.

We have had such lovely experience with our new shared Music therapy project Shining Sounds. 5 of our amazing Angel eyes NI children have been carefully selected to take part in six sessions of music therapy with Janet from NI Music Therapy trust and supported by our family support coordinator Lisa.

The children have explored some beautiful instruments and we have seen some lovely interactions from them. Our parent carers have enjoyed joining in the fun too.

We are excited for the next few weeks.

Special Thanks to Belfast Harbour Community Awards for supporting our shared project 'Shining Sounds'.

Image one shows: The music therapist and child playing with Autumn leaves.
Image two shows: A child playing a guitar.
Image three show: A parent and child exploring in instruments.
Image four shows: A parent and child exploring instruments.
Image 5 shows: two children enjoying the parachute

02/10/2025

Making Inclusion Possible

We are so proud to celebrate that one of our young people has secured a placement in a Youth Programme that really meets their needs — a huge step forward in their journey.

Every child deserves the chance to be included, to grow in confidence, and to thrive alongside their peers. That’s why we’ll keep pushing for better access to services, more peer connections, and the right support at the right time.

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Innovation Factory, Forthriver Business Park, 385 Springfield Road
Belfast
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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