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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
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
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
Ministry of Health update
Updates in Te Reo, Pasifika and other languages Stamp it out NB: Links to all languages at the bottom of the page Information – Pasifika languages Te Reo Maori Samoan… 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
Partner agencies
The team at BLENNZ work closely with a number of partner agencies to support ākonga who are blind, deafblind or have low vision. If you have anything that you would like to share with our community, please let us know. Continue reading Partner agencies
Medical practitioners
Medical practitioners can find a variety of information that will assist in supporting ākonga who are blind, deafblind or have low vision. If you have anything that you would like to share with our community, please let us know. Continue reading Medical practitioners
Parents family & whānau
Through the year, many families and whānau participate in both National Immersion Courses and also in events facilitated by their local regional centre or the Homai Campus school or Homai Early childhood centre. We also really value the contribution made to the governance of BLENNZ by participation in the BLENNZ Board of Trustees. Continue reading Parents family & whānau
Learners
BLENNZ ākonga this is your space! This is where you will find information relevant to who you are and where you can share your own stories, tips and ideas with your peers. Continue reading Learners
