The Tactile Map Reading Programme was originally developed by Jane Wells in the 1980s. In 2019, Jan Thorburn and Lyndsey Starkey decided they were keen to update the resource. Jan… Read more
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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
GAAD – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 21, 2020, marks the ninth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with… Read more
MOE: Learning support needs Webinar on Wellbeing
This coming Thursday, 21st May at 11.00a.m. the Ministry is hosting a live webinar for parents and whānau of children and young people with disabilities, high health needs and learning and behaviour… Read more
Assistive Technology Support During Lockdown
During 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… Read more
Netsafe’s Online Safety Parent Toolkit
As we spend more time online during the nationwide lockdown it is a good opportunity to be thinking about how we can stay safe and what we can do to… Read more
Keeping safe online during the lockdown
The Ministry of Education has provided some helpful advice and tips for parents, caregivers and whānau on how to discuss internet safety with their children – of all ages. They… Read more
Ministry of Education – Tips for students and parents
The Ministry of Education have released information for students and parents about what you need to know around school closures. There is also specific information for families who have a… Read more
Real-time Resilience Strategies for Coping with Coronavirus – Dr Lucy Hone & Dr Denise Quinlan
As we find ourselves in challenging times, our own actions and thoughts can have an impact on ourselves and those around us. Dr Lucy Hone and Dr Denise Quinlan, of… Read more
Talking to children and young people about COVID-19
Given the rise in the number of reported cases, there may be children or young people in your life who experience distress. As a trusted adult, you can help reassure… Read more
