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
Visual Resource Centres
RTV’s ‘Brush up’ on DOM skills
In term 1 2019 four experienced RTVs from BLENNZ Palmerston North attended the DOM ‘On Campus’ course at Homai. Over a five day period there was attendance at workshops and plenty… Read more
Cooking sessions for learners transitioning to Intermediate
Shared cooking sessions are perfect opportunities for learners to acquire a range of Curriculum and independent living skills. Here at the Nelson VRC we have been facilitating cooking experiences for… Read more
Immersion comes to Tauranga for braille users aged 5-8 years
Tauranga VRC were very fortunate to have the Immersion team arrive to complete an immersion course for Braille users aged 5-8 years at our centre on 25th March. Natalie Stewart and Trish Bishop… Read more
Darcy talks about studying automative engineering
Darcy discusses his experiences as a blind learner studying automotive engineering.
An opportunity for professional learning staff supporting primary ākonga
In May 2019, three BLENNZ Wellington Resource Teachers Vision, brought together a group of teacher aides working with our academic primary braille learners – an opportunity for sharing, support and professional development for a group of teacher aides who hadn’t met… 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
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
International Albinism Awareness Day
Sophia is a 9-year-old student from Dunedin, who has Albinism. She is helping the children and teachers at her school learn more about Albinism, in the hope of promoting greater… Read more
BLENNZ Coordinator team 2019
This is the new Visual Resource Centre Coordinator Team. We welcome Saul Taylor back to BLENNZ from Deaf Education sector, he brings a wealth of knowledge with him with a… Read more
