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
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BLENNZ working in collaboration with Parafed Northland and Blind Sport NZ
This year the Resource Teachers of Vision have been working collaboratively with Parafed Northland and Blind Sport New Zealand to increase both our own and whānau knowledge of accessible sporting… Read more
Section 1: Early years
Your child’s diagnosis Early diagnosis is good news!—it is important to pick up a child’s vision impairment early. That way you can get the help you need as soon as… Read more
BLENNZ Policies
NAG 1 – Curriculum Requirements Operational Policies OP1-01 2021 Homai Campus School IEP Policy (Word) OP1-02 2023 Digital Technologies Policy (Word) OP1-03 2020 Assessment for National Qualifications (Word) OP1-04 2023… Read more
Ballyland
Sonokids Ballyland™ resource for PC and Mac computers is a game for all children, including children with special needs. The design specifically supports playful learning by children who are blind or have low vision.
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Ela uses a combination of vision and hearing techniques to access learning
Ela and her whānau live in Te Upoko-o-te-ika-a-Māui or the Wellington area. Ela experiences congenital dual sensory loss or congenital deafblindness. She uses a combination of vision and hearing strategies… Read more
BLENNZ Napier students learning new skills
Kahn is learning to use the iPad Pro 12.9” to enable him to access the curriculum. He particularly enjoys the independence gained through being able to capture information and produce… Read more
BLENNZ becomes a prescribed body and The Marrakesh Treaty
It has been a hugely exciting day for BLENNZ. We have now become a prescribed body under the Copyright Regulations which will help us to provide accessible copies of books… Read more
BLENNZ Curriculum
Tēnā koutou katoa I am delighted to introduce the BLENNZ Curriculum it has been compiled in consultation with a wide range of people from across the BLENNZ network and with… Read more