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.
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The University of Auckland’s School of Psychology seeks research participants
Research Information Persons with visual impairment rely on other senses for perceptual access to the world. Does this mean that these other senses become more acute? Does this mean that… 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
Transition Pathway Programme
The Residential Transition Programme provides an opportunity for young adults who are blind, deafblind and low vision to live in a supported living situation as they make the transition to… Read more
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Find out about BLENNZ – read our vision, history and see who is on our Board of Trustees. Get to know our staff and our partner agencies.
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.
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.
National Assessment Service
Do you sometimes wish you knew just how well your child was using their vision? How well are they developing? What can they see? What are their overall needs and… Read more
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.
Educators & specialists
This is a space for educators and specialists to find resources that could be used in educational settings. If you are working with ākonga who are blind, deafblind or have low vision this is the place to find ideas that could help in classroom and early childhood settings.