BLENNZ

Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ

0-4 yrs

NAS visit to Invercargill VRC

After being postponed twice our NAS visit went ahead in February. This was a relief for everyone organising it and for ākonga and whānau who had waited patiently.  The opportunity… Read more

2021 Highlights for Gisborne VRC

In 2021 we have had a few highlights.  One of these was the NAS visit in March after two planned visits that were cancelled due to Covid. The team were… Read more

Real and meaningful experiences

When introducing our young learners who are blind to new learning through song, books and play, we need to understand what their real life experiences are.  It is through this that concepts and language become meaningful. When Tobi was introduced to… Read more

Parent Support Group

Over the year our preschool Parent Support Group has been well attended. Many new families have made connections with others and enjoy the opportunity to meet together and join RTVs fortnightly at BLENNZ… Read more

Interactive Story Boxes

Homai Early Childhood Centre is producing interactive story boxes for ākonga, accommodating varying levels of vision skills. We use cultural, natural and classical early childhood stories currently of interest to ākonga and whānau, adding tactile materials and real objects for ākonga to… Read more

Connecting learners at an early age

For quite a number of years we have seen the value of connecting learners through attendance at Immersion Courses. Learning opportunities stand beside opportunities to make friends.