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Assistive Technology Support During Lockdown

April 21, 2020

Assistive Technology Support During LockdownDuring the lockdown period you may experience issues with your assistive technology that requires further support. In the first instance you should contact your the Resource Teacher Vision (RTV) who is supporting your child. They will be able to guide you to someone who can help. It is also possible to make contact with Assistive Technology Coordinators at the Ministry of Education. The contact details for the coordinators are:

Tai Tokerau/Auckland

Minete Ng
Email: minette.ng@education.govt.nz
Phone: 027 889 5502

Waikato, Bay of Plenty/Waiariki, Hawkes Bay/Tairāwhiti

Di Edlin
Email: di.edlin@education.govt.nz
Phone: 027 707 8835

Taranaki/Whanganui/Manawatu/Wellington

Chrissy Doughty
Email: chrissy.doughty@education.govt.nz
Phone: 027 839 582

Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast, Canterbury/Chatham Islands, Otago/Southland

Maree Boyd
Email: maree.boyd@education.govt.nz
Phone: 027 706 5120

You can find more contact information on Local Ministry offices – Ministry of Education website.

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