The DOM Specialist team has developed to a full complement of staff for the first time in 2016. Ernie and Melanie, complete their Specialist DOM Credentials this year. This involved… Read more
Expanded Core Curriculum
Gisborne VRC inquiry – Assistive technology solutions for learners
BLENNZ Gisborne Visual Resource Centre inquiry for 2016 has been to research how our BLENNZ learners can be provided with appropriate Assistive Technology systems, which are well matched to their… Read more
Developing confidence in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum
During 2016 several BLENNZ Napier learners have been working towards Expanded Core Curriculum goals. Two intermediate aged learners attended the ‘Interact, Getting Dramatic’ Immersion Course held in June. In addition… Read more
Low Vision Awareness Workshop
This year BLENNZ Hamilton RTVs have run a number of low vision awareness workshops in classrooms. We have had excellent feedback from these workshops, with two classroom teachers taking the… Read more
Orientation and Mobility in Action – Team Collaboration
Last year one of our teachers, Will Pike, completed his Massey DOM Community Supporters Certificate. As part of team collaboration with Mel Harvey, Will works with Nikki, a secondary school… Read more
Developmental Orientation and Mobility Instructor Kay Daly visits BLENNZ Taranaki
BLENNZ Taranaki have been fortunate to have Kay Daly as our Specialist Developmental Orientation and Mobility Instructor. She has visited Taranaki to work with the BLENNZ Taranaki staff and learners…. Read more
BLENNZ Christchurch – iPad Only Club
BLENNZ Christchurch continues to make the most of their larger facilities by running various programmes for their learners; including music, social and preschool/parent groups. This year we have started an… 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
Technology
Technology provides vital tools that support learning, and helps fulfil the expectation that all learners have full access to the curriculum. Examples of technology include both mainstream and assistive technologies:… Read more
Living Independently
Gary Veenstra, RNZFB Child and Family social worker talks about providing opportunities for all young people to leave home and live independently. Gary talks about the importance of thinking ahead… Read more