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DOM and RTV collaborating using the Wise Walker resource

July 21, 2023

Figure 1 - A child is using the Wise Walker road kit that is set out on a table in the classroom. A set of boot shaped cue cards connected with a book-ring are on the bottom left corner of the kit

In Palmerston North, RTV and DOM are collaborating to develop a resource that can be used by RTV’s to support DOM programmes in preparation for a learner’s community goals.  Our… Read more

Akonga explore their understanding of their visual impairment

May 30, 2023

Figure 1 - Akonga and teachers are sitting on chairs in a circle discussing their eye conditions

Recently four ākonga and their RTV’s met at the Tauranga VRC to explore their understanding of their visual impairments.   They watched a video about the parts of the eye and… Read more

Graduation ceremony for Transition ākonga from 2021 and 2022

December 16, 2022

Figure 1 - 6 people and a dog are standing as a group getting their photo taken outside

After a two year hiatus Transition was finally able to have a graduation ceremony for ākonga from 2021 and 2022.  Representatives from the Blundell family came and presented the Blundell… Read more

Full Inclusion in School Athletics Day

December 8, 2022

Figure 2 - Laura is in a classroom standing on a balance board practising balancing activities with her RTV prior to the Athletics Day

Laura was able to participate fully and be included in all the activities on the whole school athletics day. In order to achieve this her RTV initiated a strengthening and… Read more

Celebrating a student who attended the Halberg games

November 2, 2022

Figure 1 - Student standing outside a building with his medal around his neck

A celebration for Kahn, from BLENNZ Napier, has been to attend the October Halberg games in Palmerston North. Kahn participated in a variety of events, from swimming to track and… Read more

Covid successes: Hybrid Developmental Orientation and Mobility Programming

November 2, 2022

Figure 1 - Trinity is sitting at a table holding a cane in her hands and looking at a ipad during a zoom session

Covid has meant that ‘hybrid’ – in person and via zoom – Specialist programming has become a creative way to support learners and their teams.  This has been a success… Read more

BLENNZ Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-tara 2022 

June 21, 2022

Figure 1 - A screenshot of RTV's Tracy and Leigh who presented alongside a Disability Advocate and Audio Describer to educators outside the classroom in the webinar “Accessible programmes for the visually impaired” using vimeo presentations as part of their presentation

What a changeable world we have been walking in, pai kare! It’s been a great chance to be innovative though, and find new ways to get great outcomes for Ākonga. … Read more

Spirit of Attitude winner – Ese Aumalesulu

December 6, 2016

Just wanted to share the awesome news with you that our very own Ese received the “Spirit of Attitude” award last night at the Attitude Awards. Everyone who has worked… Read more

Emil – A success story

July 21, 2015

Headshot of Emil Secker

BLENNZ Nelson farewells Emil as he moves to Auckland to participate in the Kickstart Programme in 2015.  Emil came onto the Nelson roll as a pre-schooler and has been a… Read more

Jayke Hopa heads to US Space Camp for 25th Anniversary of SCIVIS!

August 27, 2014

Jayke sitting on a chair with his BrailleSense U2

Last week we were able to share the first of two stories of BLENNZ students who are off to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Today Jayke Hopa shares his thoughts… Read more

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