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
BLENNZ Southland
Learning for life
The first part of the year has been about new learning for staff and ākonga at BLENNZ Southland. This includes attendance at the DOM Supporters on Campus Course and professional development… Read more
BLENNZ Southland – Cool Cane Kids!
Kay Daly has been sharing cane tips and skills with staff and students. Each student has a different emphasis in his or her cane work. One is learning how to negotiate… Read more
Evolving Self Advocacy – Gaining confidence to talk about vision loss
Jessica has gained confidence in talking about her visual needs. In Term Two her teacher and teacher aide attended a BLENNZ Southland in-service where, while under simulated vision loss, they participated in a variety of activities including sandwich making, pouring a drink, completing a worksheet and playing small ball games.
Jessica learns to cope with nerves becoming a confident public speaker
Jessica attended an Immersion course – “Interact: getting dramatic”. They went to the play – “The Elephant Thief” and Jessica said, “Having the touch tour meant I could visualise what… Read more
Locations
Here you will find contact information for all of our Visual Resource Centres, Homai Campus School and Homai Early Childhood Centre.
Developmental Orientation and Mobility at BLENNZ Southland
Over the past year BLENNZ Southland have embraced the new BLENNZ Developmental Orientation and Mobility Model and have actively included this in day to day practice. We believe that, with… Read more
