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ChildVision
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Located in Drumcondra, Dublin, ChildVision is Ireland’s only dedicated centre for children with sight loss, some of whom also have profound sensory impairments and additional disabilities.

Reg. Charity No. 20001278 | CHY 817
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · Nov 27
🌟 Welcome to the official account for ChildVision Ireland!

Stay tuned for updates, inspiring stories, and ways you can get involved with our mission. 🌈

#ChildVisionIreland #Inclusion
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Want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with visual impairments and complex needs?

We're looking for a Manager of Community Living Services to join the ChildVision team in Dublin.

Find out more and apply: www.rezoomo.com/job/104421/?...
Promotional recruitment graphic for ChildVision. The image shows five young people standing together indoors in a bright room. Overlaid text reads: “Apply Now” and “we are hiring!” The position advertised is Manager of Community Living Services. Additional text states “Full time, Permanent” and “childvision.ie”. The ChildVision logo appears in the bottom left corner. The design uses orange and white branding throughout.
September 29, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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A huge thank you to longtime supporters on the Griffith Avenue Mile team for dropping into ChildVision this week with a €2,000 donation! 💙

Special thanks to race directors Fionnuala and Mark, and good luck to everyone taking part in Sunday's event!

#GriffithAvenueMile #ChildVision
Three people stand outside the ChildVision reception building holding a ceremonial cheque for €2,000 from The Griffith Avenue Mile to ChildVision. The group is pictured in front of the reception sign and garden area at the ChildVision campus. The cheque is dated 11 September 2026 and recognises a donation raised through the community fundraising event.
September 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Together, we can make a difference! Donate today to support children with vision impairments and help create a brighter future.
👉 Click the link belowto donate!
www.childvision.ie/how-to-help/donate/

Want to stay updated on our impact? Join our newsletter by emailing [email protected]
A child wearing glasses sitting at a desk and engaging with tactile educational materials. Above him, bold text reads "CHILDVISION DONATE TODAY" alongside the slogan "Together, We Can Make a Difference!". The bottom section features steps on "HOW TO DONATE?" (1. Click the link in bio, 2. Choose your amount, 3. Spread the word!) and an invitation to "JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER" via email at communications@childvision.ie.
September 10, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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The face you make when someone says it's not feeding time.

#ChildVision #HappyTuesday
Two ponies from ChildVision's equine programme stand close together in a sunlit paddock, looking directly towards the camera. The brown-and-white pony and black pony are surrounded by tall grass, with trees and a bright, cloud-filled sky behind them. The colourful ChildVision logo is displayed at the bottom of the image.
September 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Today we say goodbye to Group 1! 🌟

What a fantastic two weeks it's been. Thank you for all the fun, adventures and memories. We loved having you spend part of your summer with us and hope to see you all again soon! ☀️💙🐴

#SummerCamp #SeeYouSoon #ThankYouGroup1
Collage of activities from a ChildVision summer programme. Images show participants bowling in a ten-pin bowling alley, playing football on a mini-golf course, posing together by the coast at sunset, and playing an electronic keyboard indoors. The colourful ChildVision logo is displayed in the centre of the collage. Collage of a ChildVision group day trip. Images show participants outside the 3Arena, travelling on a ferry, seated inside the ferry cabin, and standing together at a harbour. The ChildVision logo appears in the centre of the collage. The photos capture group outings and activities during a summer programme.
July 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Big news is on the horizon for Sligo and Mayo…

We’re preparing to launch a new service that will make a real difference for children with low vision.

Keep an eye out!

#ExcitingNews #LowVision #ChildVision
Promotional poster for ChildVision Low Vision Clinics. The design features a purple background with the ChildVision logo at the top and the words “Low Vision Clinics.” Large white text reads, “Every Child Sees the World Differently.” The locations “Sligo” and “Mayo” appear on either side, and a yellow badge says “Coming Soon.” A central photograph shows a young child wearing glasses seated at a computer in a classroom setting. Below the image, text explains that functional visual assessments help identify a child’s visual strengths and challenges to support learning, play, mobility, everyday life, independence, confidence, and participation. Decorative green, blue, and pink graphic shapes frame the design.
July 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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☀️🍋 Beating the heatwave the best way we know how!
Sadie stayed cool at summer camp by making homemade lemonade 🍋 From squeezing lemons to enjoying that first refreshing sip, it was the perfect sunny-day activity.
Nothing says summer like a cool glass of lemonade shared with friends! 😎🌞
#SummerCamp 🍋
July 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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The ChildVision Summer Programme is well underway!

It has been a great first day filled with new experiences, friendship and adventure. We can't wait to see what the rest of the week has in store!

#ChildVisionSummerProgramme #ChildVision
Collage of Polaroid-style photos from a ChildVision summer programme visit. Several participants wearing visitor lanyards take part in accessible activities at an indoor attraction. Photos show people standing inside a tram, seated in a train or tram driver’s cab wearing conductor-style hats, travelling on a train, using white canes in a transport facility, and playing an interactive target-throwing game. A central group photo features participants with white canes in a large, bright transport-themed venue. The word “ChildVision” appears in colourful letters on the central photo.
July 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Deadline Extended to 10 July! 🚨

We're hiring Early Years Educators (AIM Support) in Cork 💙

3 roles available:
• 1 x 30-hour
• 2 x 15-hour

Make a real difference supporting young children with visual impairments and additional needs.

📅 Apply by 10 July

🔗 childvision.ie

#CorkJobs #EarlyYears
Promotional recruitment graphic for ChildVision. A bright, colourful early years classroom with small wooden tables and chairs, a foam play mat floor, bunting hanging from the ceiling, and potted plants on a sunny windowsill. Overlaid text reads: “Apply Now – We are hiring!” and “Early Years Educators (AIM Support), Cork.” A stamp graphic states “Extended.” Additional text reads: “3 roles available: 1 × 30-hour position, 2 × 15-hour positions.” ChildVision logo appears in the bottom left corner and the website address “childvision.ie” appears in the bottom right.
July 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Something exciting is coming to the West…

We’re getting ready to bring specialist low vision support closer to home.

Stay tuned…

hashtag#ComingSoon hashtag#LowVision hashtag#Sligo hashtag#Mayo
July 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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💛 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at ChildVision! 💛☘

Wishing our students, families, staff, volunteers, supporters and the wider community a wonderful day filled with joy, connection and a little Irish magic.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! 🌈☘☘
March 17, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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🐴👀 Did you hear?

It’s Friday… and the horses are just as excited as we are! 😄

These four absolutely know the weekend is coming, and they’re ready for it.

Hope you’re heading into Friday with the same energy! 💛

#ChildVision #HappyFriday #EquineCentre #FridayFeeling #HorsesOfChildVision
Four horses all looking at the camera from their stables
March 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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We now have two Sensory Experience Boxes available to borrow from our Library. Each box is packed with sensory toys designed with a VI focus

They’re brilliant for supporting tactile discrimination, fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and emotional regulation

📚Pop into the Library to try one out!
A box full of sensory toys and tactile books for children
March 6, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Happy 4th Birthday to Quiz! 🎈

Our gorgeous Quiz is celebrating four fabulous years today! 🐾💛

Drop a birthday wish in the comments and help us make Quiz’s day extra special! 🎈

#HappyBirthdayQuiz #ChildVision #CelebratingQuiz
Image of Quiz, black lab. With 'Happy Birthday' under her
January 14, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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🎄 Today, Miss FairyElf surprised our superstar preschool dog Quiz with a squeaky new toy! 🐾 Quiz is thrilled—and so are we! Thank you, FairyElf, for spreading festive cheer. 💖

#FairyElfAdventures #ChildVisionChristmas #ElfOnTheShelf #FestiveFun
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Miss FairyElf was feeling festive in Cork today! She slipped into her Gingerbread Man outfit and decided to do some baking.

The kids were so excited that we joined in with some preschool baking fun too! 🎄

What should FairyElf bake next?

#ChildVisionCork #FestiveFun #ElfOnTheShelf
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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🎄 This morning’s antics… FairyElf is at it again! We walked in to find she’d stolen some decorations from the Christmas tree and decided toilet paper was the new tinsel! 🤭 She’s getting very mischievous! What will she do next?

#OfficeElf #ChristmasFun #FestiveChaos #ChildVision #ElfOnTheShelf
December 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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🎄✨ Look who we found this morning! Miss Fairy Elf was having her breakfast and enjoying some Christmas movies when we arrived at preschool! 🍳🎬

And can we talk about that adorable Reindeer outfit? 🦌😍 How cute is she?! ❤️❤️❤️

#ElfOnTheShelf #ChristmasMagic #PreschoolFun
December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Happy Friday, From Romeo! 🐴

#ChildVision #TGIF #JackdeBromheadEquineCentre
Image of Romeo, one of ChildVision's horses. White coat, with a lighter white line down his nose
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Spidey swung by our Early Years classrooms again for Halloween! 🕸️

He stuck around to join in the fun, going trick-or-treating around campus and helping share out some sweet treats. 🎃

A friendly neighbourhood visit our little superheroes won’t forget!
Comic book style photo collage of the kids and spiderman
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Our horses are enjoying a well-deserved midterm break of their own!

Galloping through the open field, rolling in the grass, and making the most of the crisp autumn weather.

A little holiday full of fresh air, freedom, and happy neighs! 🐴
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Our Reading Services team had a fantastic time at the Sight and Sound AT Exhibition in TU Dublin yesterday!

Great chats, great tech, and great people.

Thanks to everyone who came by and made it such a brilliant day! 💙

#SightAndSoundAT #AssistiveTech #Accessibility #TUdublin #ReadingServices
CV Reading Services team at their display table, featuring sensory books, and Assistive Technology
October 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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🎃 Spooky sensory fun in Dublin! Our Early Years students explored Halloween-themed pasta filled with spiders, cobwebs, and ghostly surprises 👻🕷️🕸️

Lots of laughter and learning through play, just how we like it!

#ChildVision #SensoryPlay #HalloweenVibes #InclusiveLearning
Young child playing in sensory bin Young child playing in sensory bin holding toy cobweb Young child playing with toy cobweb Young child playing in sensory bin
October 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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We were delighted to welcome Prof. Naomi Dale & Dr. Alison Salt, authors of the Developmental Journal for babies & young children with visual impairment. ChildVision's team are proud to be the first clinical team in Ireland to receive this training, looking forward to sharing it with you soon!
Pictured: Dr Sandra McNulty Principal Psychologist at ChildVision, Audrey Farrelly Low Vision Clinical Lead at ChildVision, Professor Naomi Dale, Consultant Paediatrician Alison Salt and Sinead Fitzpatrick Deputy CEO at ChildVision Pictured: ChildVision team with Professor Naomi Dale
October 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🎃 Spooky season has officially arrived at ChildVision Dublin!
Our Early Years students are getting creative and showing their love for Halloween through some adorable (and slightly spooky!) artwork👻

We’re loving the festive spirit, with more to come!
#ChildVision #SpookySeason #InclusiveEducation
October 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM