Achromatopsia is a non-progressive and hereditary visual disorder which is characterized by decreased vision, light sensitivity, and the absence of color vision. In the U.S. it affects about 1 in every 33,000 people.
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Evolving Self Advocacy – Gaining confidence to talk about vision loss
Jessica has gained confidence in talking about her visual needs. In Term Two her teacher and teacher aide attended a BLENNZ Southland in-service where, while under simulated vision loss, they participated in a variety of activities including sandwich making, pouring a drink, completing a worksheet and playing small ball games.
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
Students go white water rafting on “Power Up” Immersion course at Homai
At the end of Term 1, two learners from Otago, attended the “Power Up!” Immersion course at Homai for learners who have experienced a recent vision loss. Over the course of the week, the students learned about… Read more
Goalball session with learner’s class
In the last week of term 2, two BLENNZ learners and their classes from Glen Eden Intermediate experienced a goalball session facilitated by Casey from Blind Sport NZ. Both classes prepared for the session by… Read more
Family Support and Funding
WINZ entitlements for children with disabilities Child Disability Allowance Child Disability Allowance is a fortnightly payment made to the main carer of a child or young person with a serious… Read more
Glossary of terms
Here is a list of useful terms used in this book, followed by an explanation of what each term means. Excerpt.
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