Children, family and youth services
We want blind and partially sighted children and young people, aged 25 and under, to enjoy the same rights, responsibilities, opportunities and quality of life as those who have full sight.
Here you will find information on how we can help, and contact details to find out more.
Services
We provide a range of services for blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families. Our team also provide specialised services to those who support them in education, recreation and the wider community
These include:
- Children and young people's events and activities
- Advice, signposting and support for families
- Training for professionals, such as our sight loss awareness course.
Activities
We offer a wide range of activities, including:
- Family Weekends providing a break for all the family with fun for all the children and information and support for parents.
- Children's fun and activity days
- Summer play schemes providing inclusive play opportunities for children with sight loss and information sessions for parents and families
- Activity days and residential weekends for young people as part of the RNIB Youth Service
- Training opportunities for young people as part of the RNIB NI's Youth Service
Andrea Begley supports RNIB NI
Watch this video featuring Andrea talking about what inspired her to become an ambassador for our charity in Northern Ireland and elaborates on her own sight loss journey. Andrea, who won The Voice UK in 2013, is a long term supporter of our work here within the sight loss community living in Northern Ireland.
Youth Inclusion Hub
We’re proud to be a part of the Youth Inclusion Hub in Northern Ireland.
The Youth Inclusion Hub supports youth workers in promoting inclusion in mainstream youth clubs and activities. We advise on matters concerning inclusive youth work in Northern Ireland, such as working with young people with a disability.
The Hub is a combined project between Mencap, RNIB NI, Lilac Project, Disability Sports Northern Ireland (DSNI), Cedar Foundation and the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS).
Contact us
Find out more about the support, advice and activities RNIB Northern Ireland's Children, Family and Youth Services offer:
- Call us on 028 9032 9373
- Email childrenyouthni@rnib.org.uk
Visit:
Are you a parent of a child with sight loss? Would you like to speak to other parents? If so you can contact Angel Eyes Northern Ireland, a local parents' charity working in partnership with RNIB NI.
Donate now
Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most. Please make a donation and help us support more blind and partially sighted people.
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