This year BLENNZ Northland have been running three curriculum days each term. These consist of a Low Vision Group (primary and intermediate), Braille Club (primary) and a Braille Secondary Schools… Read more
Life skills
Diamond learns to swim – BLENNZ Palmerston North
Diamond is a 71/2 year old learner who is blind. Diamond’s motivation to swim has been used to increase his engagement and learning outcomes.
BLENNZ Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialist Team has some firsts this year!
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
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
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
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
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
Success for Kohl
Kohl Goodfellow is an 8 year old boy from Dunedin. He has been having regular developmental orientation and mobility (DOM) training. This training is overseen by Kay Daly, DOM Specialist/Coordinator… Read more
Expanding Horizons with Experiential Learning
At BLENNZ Palmerston North, we have ten students who either are, or will be braille readers. One of these students is Maraea. For the last year, Maraea has worked with… Read more
