16 year old visually impaired Sligo student launches new sensory-friendly colouring book

16 year old visually impaired Sligo student launches new sensory-friendly colouring book

Author: OceanFM Ireland July 27, 2026 Duration: 8:20

Izzie Schon of Ransnboro, Sligo, is a 16 year old student - she is visually impaired and autistic, and this week, is launching her new sensory-friendly colouring book. She has already launched a podcast series to explore differnt walks of life and is petitioning to have exam structures changed to facilitae those who are visually impaired

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