Together BLENNZ, the Blind Foundation and NZQA are working towards developing accessible online assessments that take into account a range of learner needs and assistive technology packages. It has been… Read more
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
Today is the 11th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) which is celebrated annually on the 3rd Thursday in May.
Section 3: Young adult years
Page 49 Growing up Many blind or deafblind adults and adults with low vision live fully independent lives, get married, have families, compete internationally in sport and work in all… Read more
GAAD – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 21, 2020, marks the ninth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with… Read more
Section 2: School years
Choosing a school Local schools Most children who are blind, deafblind or have low vision attend regular classes within their local school and get access to extra help provided by… Read more
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7th Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Today is the 7th Global Accessibility Awareness Day or GAAD for short. This is the day to talk, think and learn about digital access and what this means to people… Read more
Tim Bray Production Supporting inclusivity in the Arts
Each term BLENNZ Auckland North/West are given a number of free seats for the Tim Bray show at The Pumphouse in Takapuna. The theatre company allows our blind and low… Read more
Technology
Technology provides vital tools that support learning, and helps fulfil the expectation that all learners have full access to the curriculum. Examples of technology include both mainstream and assistive technologies:… Read more
PLD workshops for working with visually impaired akonga
It was great to be able to host PLD in March in the Christchurch VRC. A variety of teachers, teacher-aides, LSC’s and SENCO were invited to participate and learn more… Read more