All of our support groups can now be accessed online.
Experiencing sight loss can be challenging. We recognise the value of peer support in navigating this.
We offer peer support groups for people with a visual impairment to share their feelings and experiences with others facing the same challenges.
The support groups all take place over Zoom, except for the Dublin Peer Support Group which also meets in person.
If you’re interested in attending any of these meetings, please contact Kathryn for further information at 01 674 6496 or email: insightgroups@fightingblindness.ie.
Below is a list of the support groups we have in place at present:
Technology Exchange Club
- Provide technical support to members. Beginners are welcome.
- Every Monday 11am – 1pm.
- Every Saturday 11am – 1pm.
Mindfulness
- A get-together for participants to practice stress reduction and mindful exercises.
- Takes place every Wednesday 10 – 11:15am.
Dublin Peer Support Group
- Enable people to reach out to others to give and receive support.
- Dublin group – face-to-face and Zoom. Takes place on the second Wednesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30pm. This group meets face-to-face at Fighting Blindness, 21 Hill Street, Dublin 1, D01 P7V0.
Wednesday Peer Support Group
- This group meets online on the last Wednesday of the month from 7:30 – 9:15 pm.
Connections Coffee Afternoon
- For those who wish to spend a relaxing hour and a half meeting people online.
- Takes place every Tuesday from 2:30 – 4pm.
Support group for Relatives and Friends
- For people who hold an important role or relationship in someone’s life, such as a spouse, partner, close family member, or a friend.
- Email us at insightgroups@fightingblindness.ie to express your interest.
Support Group for the Border Counties
- This online group brings together people from the border counties of Donegal, Sligo, Monaghan, Leitrim, Cavan and Louth.
- Takes place on the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – 7:30pm.
Directions -Young Adult Peer Support Group
AMD Peer Support Group
- Peer support group for those living with age-related macular degeneration.
- Takes place on the third Tuesday of the month from 2:15-3:15pm.
AMD Tea and Chat
- An opportunity to have a cup of tea and chat about AMD (age-related macular degeneration) in an informal environment.
- This is an in person event at our Fighting Blindness Head Office, 21 Hill Street, Dublin 1.
- It takes place on the last Wednesday of the month from 11-12:30pm
Roots Gardening Group
- For those interested in gardening as a therapeutic tool.
- Takes place the second Thursday of the month from 3-4:30pm.
Council Circle
- The Council Circle involves participants sitting in a circle, taking turns sharing personal stories and experiences related to their struggles, challenges, and triumphs. Each person listens without judgment or interruption, focusing on understanding rather than offering advice or opinions. The emphasis is on mutual support, empathy, and connection, as everyone recognises their shared human experiences.
- Takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
Stargardt Peer Support Group
- Support group for those living with Stargardt disease.
- Takes place on the third Thursday of the month from 7:30-8:30pm
Parents Peer Support Group
- Has your child been recently diagnosed with sight loss?
- New six session parents peer to peer support group with one in person meet up – Email us at insightgroups@fightingblindness.ie to express your interest.
Hearing & Sight Loss Support Group
- Support group for those living with a dual diagnosis of hearing and sight loss.
- This group takes place on the second Monday of the month from 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
Braille Connect
- A new group where braille is explored, shared, and celebrated.
- This group will meet on the third Thursday of the month from 7-8:30pm
- It starts on 18th June so register your interest at insightgroups@fightingblindness.ie