Kahn is learning to use the iPad Pro 12.9” to enable him to access the curriculum. He particularly enjoys the independence gained through being able to capture information and produce… Read more
15-18 yrs
Building sports and recreation opportunities outside of school
A need to offer a wider range of local sporting opportunities during the weekend for South Auckland youths with visual impairments, led to the founding of the Matariki South Youth Sports Program. The free program, created by Casey… Read more
Darcy talks about studying automative engineering
Darcy discusses his experiences as a blind learner studying automotive engineering.
Students go white water rafting on “Power Up” Immersion course at Homai
At the end of Term 1, two learners from Otago, attended the “Power Up!” Immersion course at Homai for learners who have experienced a recent vision loss. Over the course of the week, the students learned about… Read more
Transition Immersion group in Hamilton
Hamilton VRC have recently started a new Transition Immersion Group for children on our caseloads that are attending school from Year 9 to Year 13. Kathryn Leonida is using this as… Read more
Momo Challenge
There have been a number of reports in the media recently about an online ‘game’ which is known as the Momo Challenge. Most recently these reports have been focused on… Read more
Using tactile techniques to learn about Automotive Engineering
At BLENNZ Palmerston North we are all about supporting ākonga to follow their dreams and interests – even when that involves thinking well outside the square. Darcy, a Year 13… Read more
Curriculum, Progression & Achievement
Emerging Ideas Videos The Curriculum, Progress and Achievement Ministerial Advisory Group want an education system where all students and ākonga have the opportunity to learn – to be successful in… Read more
A national approach to accessible digital assessments in New Zealand
Together BLENNZ, the Blind Foundation and NZQA are working towards developing accessible online assessments that take into account a range of learner needs and assistive technology packages. It has been… Read more
Around New Zealand 88 ākonga attend 14 Immersion courses in 2017
The Immersion Service has provided 14 planned courses in 2017. A total of 88 ākonga have attended 122 places on Immersion Courses this year. The courses have covered diverse topics… Read more
