Visit by Japanese Professors, lecturers in deaf blind education

Published: May 3, 2024

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The Auckland North Team were privileged have a visit from Professors Shinichi Okazawa and Hiryuki Sugai from Japan.

Left to right Saul Taylor Regional Practice Lead Professor Shinichi Okazawa Professor Hiroyuki Sugai Robyn Black Manager Auckland North Fiona Weeks Senior RTV
Figure 1 - Left to right Saul Taylor Regional Practice Lead, Professor Shinichi Okazawa, Professor Hiroyuki Sugai, Robyn Black Manager Auckland North, Fiona Weeks Senior RTV.

Both professors have done extensive research in deafblind education and shared their knowledge with us.

Over morning tea we compared service delivery between the two countries, including how we report to whānau and schools and support for our deafblind learners.

The morning concluded with a tour of the satellite classes, resource area and the sensory playground.