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
Parents family & whānau
New Zealand Sign Language Week
BLENNZ whānau would like to welcome you all to New Zealand Sign Language Week being kicked off with a video from two of our own super stars, Saul Taylor (BLENNZ… Read more
Homai Campus School Term 1 Newsletter
Homai Campus School have had a full on start to 2016. Highlights include Jumpstart learning Te Reo, Takahe’s preparations for the Parasports Day, Weka learning about their own families and Tui… Read more
The VIPs!
The James Cook High Satellite Band (The VIPs) have entered the Smoke Free Rock Quest and will be performing at the regional heats this Saturday 14th May 2016 at the Dorothy Winstone… Read more
A visit to The Pumphouse
In 2015 – 2016 learners from BLENNZ Auckland North received invitations from Tim Bray Productions to attend audio-described performances at The Pumphouse in Takapuna. For some of our learners the… Read more
National Assessment Service (NAS) visits the team at Nelson Visual Resource Centre
We enjoyed a successful collaboration between the National Assessment Service and our local team during the year. Our local RTVs and the child’s parents watched Patrick Pink complete a very… 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
Ballyland
Sonokids Ballyland™ resource for PC and Mac computers is a game for all children, including children with special needs. The design specifically supports playful learning by children who are blind or have low vision.
The Vision Book
The Vision Book: My Child, Our Journey – Te Puka Moemoeā: Tōku Tamaiti, Tō Tātou Huarahi is a new book for parents, caregivers, families and whānau of children and young people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
