Volunteering?! Do you have a few spare hours a month? Would you like to make a positive difference?

Join us Wednesday 24th April at 8pm via zoom to hear more.

For more information or to express an interest please contact - [email protected] 07871635236

On Wednesday evening for were delighted to be joined by 16 parent carers to discuss the different roles within the Eye clinic and support available across the community.

It proved beneficial in helping families navigate services and support available.

Carers NI petition.

Carers NI have launched a petition calling on the Communities Minister to increase the value of Carer's allowance .

48% of recipients of Carers Allowance are living in poverty and are relying on food banks or taking on debt.

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Are you in need of a break?

Please join us on Saturday 11th May in Enniskillen, for our wellness event. We will have treats, professional massages, and wellness talks. ☕ We will deliver craft activities for your little ones.

Please email: [email protected]

Check out this post of one of our lovely young people, Natalie, who has recently started her work placement supporting the nursery and P1 children at Artigarvan Primary School 🙌 Natalie is working hard studying her Level 3 in Childcare!

Do you love movies?! Then make sure to join us on Fri 26th April at the Odeon cinema in Victoria Square in Belfast to see 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'. This will be for ages 13 - 25 🍿 To book your place contact [email protected] or 077873556841

Parents carers are invited this Wednesday 17th April at 8pm for an information session via Zoom.

We will cover -
* Who is who in the eye team.
*Support available from Angel Eyes NI and other charities.

To enquire or book a place please contact [email protected]

This Saturday we had wonderful event in Foyle Arena with Coochie Coo. It was a rememberable fun event with music, movement and song for all. #nationallotterycommunityfundni

Photo 1- fun with bubbles
Photo 2- music and movement
Photo 3- Parachute games

Are you aged 12-25 and want to meet other young people while having your say on what activities we will provide this year? Join Rebecca online on Monday 15th April at 7pm 🗣️. To join send Rebecca an email on [email protected] or text on 07873556841

🌟 Ready for Walk the Mournes 2024? 🏞️ Explore stunning landscapes while supporting Angel Eyes to empower visually impaired youth. Register for £20, aim to raise £100+. Limited spots! Email [email protected] or call 07775 873072 to join. Let's make a difference together! 🥾

Our young people had a great evening at Gilford doing wall climbing last week! Check out our gladiators in action 🧗🙌 To get involved in other events like this contact Rebecca on 07873556841

Last Saturday we hosted our Family Day in Omagh.

We had a fully accessible morning. Caitlin from DSNI organised Boccia. We provided Easter crafts, designing Easter bunnies and decorating Easter buns. We enjoyed exploring Easter theme sensory play. With all ages getting crafty.

Please join us in supporting Julie-Anne Little, a Professor in Optometry and Vision Science at Ulster University, as she takes on an incredible personal challenge: running the Belfast Marathon in aid of Angel Eyes NI.

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Fantastic VR training session today Hazelwood Integrated College in Newtownabbey! Dedicated staff learning more about vision impairment to help support young people with curriculum access, and reach their potential. Thank you, team Hazelwood!

Is your child aged 8-14? They are invited to come along to an Indoor Wall Climbing session and food on 3rd April at 5-7pm at Gilford Community Centre in Craigavon. Places are limited so to book please send Rebecca a text on 07873556841

Are you aged 11-25? You are invited to come along to our African Drumming circle event on Sat 23rd March at 11.15am-12.45pm at Eyre Studio in Antrim Castle!
Places are limited so to secure a place message Rebecca on 07873556841 or [email protected]

At Angel Eyes NI, we offer VR sessions designed for parents to step into their child's world of visual impairment.
Listen to BBC World Services' Bobby, parents Brian & Alison experiencing the world through the eyes of their visually impaired son, Freddie.
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For IWD, we celebrated our founder and CEO, Sara @QUB. Sara shared her story and journey in forming both the charity and social enterprise Empatheyes Ltd Very proud of Sara as she leads the way in helping effect positive change for CYP and families #womenmakingadifference

This week, 2 of our young people attended the APG on Youth Participation at Stormont with the Northern Ireland Youth Forum 🙌. NIYF introduced the new theme of Housing & Homelessness and our young people advocated on behalf of young people with disabilities🗣️

Are you aged 11-25? You are invited to come along to our African Drumming Circle event on 23rd March at 11.15am-12.45pm at Eyre Studio in Antrim Castle! Places are limited so to secure a place please send Rebecca a message on 07873556841