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ChildVision

@childvision.bsky.social
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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 · 30/09/2026
We had a wonderful day at The Magic of Stories: Fingal Festival of Children's Literature in Swords! We loved sharing how ChildVision brings stories to life through braille, tactile, sensory and large print formats. Thank you to Fingal Libraries and everyone who visited our stand.
Three ChildVision team members standing beneath a ChildVision event canopy beside a branded information stand. The group is positioned in front of a blue ChildVision table displaying reading and educational resources, with trees and outdoor event surroundings in the background.ChildVision Reading Services information stand set up under a black outdoor canopy at a community event. A blue ChildVision Reading Services banner stands beside tables displaying books, braille materials and reading resources. ChildVision branded tablecloths are visible, with trees and grass surrounding the stand.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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 communications@childvision.ie
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
☀️🍋 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 🍋
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
💛 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! 🌈☘☘
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🐴👀 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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
🎄 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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🎄 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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🎄✨ 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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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! 🐴
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
🎃 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 binYoung child playing in sensory bin holding toy cobwebYoung child playing with toy cobwebYoung child playing in sensory bin
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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 ChildVisionPictured: ChildVision team with Professor Naomi Dale
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🎃 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
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Big first steps in Cork! One of our newest pre-schoolers has just started cane training with our amazing Orientation & Mobility instructor, Fiona. 💪 We’re so proud to support children as they begin their journey toward independence and confidence, one step at a time. 💛 #ChildVision #EarlyYears
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
It’s Children First Week (15–21 Sept) Children are always at the centre of what we do. Safeguarding isn’t just a policy, it’s our promise that every child is safe, respected, and heard. 💛 #ChildrenFirstWeek #ChildVision #WeAreChildrenFirst
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
We’re over the moon 🌙 ChildVision is a Finalist for Charity of the Year at the Charity Excellence Awards 2025! Even better, we’re also up for the People’s Choice Award You can help us by voting here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... Your support means the world 💙 #ChildVision #PeoplesChoice
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
🐴 It’s Horse Show week & we’re celebrating our equine stars at ChildVision! Every week, children with vision impairment experience healing, joy & growth through equine-assisted activities. Meet our horses & learn more: childvision.ie ❤️ #ChildVisionEquine #RDSDublinHorseShow2025 #RDSDublinHorseShow
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Thank You, InisCare! We’re honoured and deeply grateful to accept a donation from InisCare of €3,500. Their core values- trust, quality, empowerment, and compassion ring true in everything they do . From all of us at ChildVision, thank you, InisCare. 💙 #ChildVision #InisCare #Fundraising
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Our Early Years Dublin students are keeping the good times rolling with some delicious activities! This week, they put on their hats and aprons and got busy baking cookies! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 The best part? Getting to enjoy their tasty creations fresh from the oven 😋 #ChildVisionSummerCamp
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
We are delighted to be chosen as one of the lucky recipients of the #rtetoyshowappeal
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Big thanks to the team from Uisce Éireann who spent the day with us yesterday for a corporate volunteer visit 💙 👉 Interested in corporate volunteering or sponsorship? Email us: fundraising@childvision.ie #ChildVision #CanDo #CorporateVolunteering #Inclusion #EquineTherapy
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
We’re so proud of Emily-Jane Jackson & Triona Keane from ChildVision, presenting at the Tactile Reading Conference in Amsterdam! They’re sharing our Lend-able Sensory Kit, supporting kids with vision impairment through play, touch & learning. 👏 #TactileReading #ChildVision
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our 40K in May! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year. Until then… keep moving and keep inspiring! 🏃‍♀️ #40KInMay #ThankYou #ChildVision
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Huge thanks to the Griffith Avenue Mile for their generous donation! 💛 We're so proud to partner with them again this September. Local support like this means the world to us. The medal is already proudly displayed! 🏅 #GriffithAvenueMile #ChildVision #CommunitySupport
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
We’re looking for a dedicated Bus Driver to help transport children and individuals with special needs safely between their homes and our campus in Dublin – Slane. 25 hours/week 1-year contract €13.50/hour 🗓️ Closing date: 6th June 2025 Apply now: www.rezoomo.com/job/80137/?s...
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
We’re delighted to announce that Bua Coffee is now officially open at ChildVision! ☕🍰 Whether you’re grabbing a quick pick-me-up or taking a moment to unwind, Bua Coffee is the perfect new spot on campus. 💜 #BuaCoffee #ChildVision #NowOpen #CoffeeBreak #SupportLocal #NewCafeVibes
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🦁 Hear them roar! Sam and Finlay from our Dublin Early Years group had the best time with the lion cutout today! Just a little taste of summer fun at ChildVision! ☀️ Here’s to sunshine, laughter, and playful moments that help little ones thrive. 💛 #ChildVision #Inclusion #RoaringGoodTime
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Congratulations to Rachael Blackmore on her retirement and an incredible career in racing. We’re especially grateful for the support she’s shown to ChildVision over the years. We wish Rachael all the best in her next adventure! #ChildVision #ChildVisionSupporter
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
🎪 Braille Reading Day 2025 took place on campus today, and and what a spectacular day it was! With a circus theme full of colour, creativity, and connection, children from all over Ireland joined us to celebrate their braille reading skills, sharing stories with family, friends, and peers.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
👮‍♂️💙 We had some very special visitors at ChildVision yesterday! A huge thank you to the Gardaí and the Little Blue Heroes Foundation for stopping by and bringing smiles, sirens, and so much excitement to our Early Years students! 🚓🎉 #LittleBlueHeroes #ThankYouGardaí #ChildVision
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We're Hiring! ChildVision is seeking a creative and driven professional to join CanDo Enterprises as an Educative Trainer! 🔗 Apply now! www.rezoomo.com/job/78788/?s... #ChildVision #NowHiring #InclusiveWorkplace #SocialEnterprise #DisabilityAwareness #VisionImpairment #AccessibilityMatters
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
All hearts create magnetic fields but did you know a horse’s heart is about ten times larger than a human’s? 🐴 Those low-frequency waves ripple outward, being near a horse feels like stepping into a deep wave of calm, a steady rhythm that melts stress away. 💜
Portrait of black horse inside stable
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
A big thank you once again to the amazing people at Avidity and McCurrach, not just for volunteering with us, but for the incredibly thoughtful donation to support our enterprise workshops across campus. With warmer days on the way 🤞☀️ this gesture couldn’t have come at a better time.
Photo of CanDo Enterprises team member working in the weaving room.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Happy Earth Day from all of us at ChildVision! 💚 At ChildVision, we believe that teaching children to care for the Earth is a step toward building a brighter, more sustainable future—for everyone. Let’s continue to grow, learn, and make a difference together. #EarthDay
Cartoon of young girl with glasses and cane in a field with blue skies and trees. An anthropomorphic version of the Earth stands beside her, happy with arms outstretched.
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
📚 We're Hiring! Join the team at ChildVision’s Reading Services and help make education inclusive for children with visual impairments across Ireland! 💛 For more information, click here: www.rezoomo.com/job/78191/?s... #JoinOurTeam #ChildVision #Braille #EducationJobs #HiringIreland
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Thanks to Transitions for their amazing donation—these new 3D printers have completely transformed our workflow! Less time prepping and fixing = more time creating what really matters. #ChildVision #3DPrinting #Inclusion
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ChildVision @childvision.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Thank you to our amazing volunteers from Avidity and McCurrach! It was fantastic to see you engage with our students and staff, and to experience the world through VI simulation glasses. Your enthusiasm and kindness truly made a difference. Want to get involved? Email: fundraising@childvision.ie.
A group photograph of the nine volunteers on a sunny day, sitting on blue benches with traditional redbrick buildings in the background.
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