The BELS team organised an immersion course for tamariki with low vision from three to five years. A cooking activity was offered using the process method. This is an interactive… Read more
Stories
Tim Bray Production Supporting inclusivity in the Arts
Each term BLENNZ Auckland North/West are given a number of free seats for the Tim Bray show at The Pumphouse in Takapuna. The theatre company allows our blind and low… Read more
Outing with a guide dog
A group of secondary-aged ākonga went on a train trip to Blind Low Vision NZ Mobility Centre. They used the state of the art – only mobility centre in the… Read more
PLD workshops for working with visually impaired akonga
It was great to be able to host PLD in March in the Christchurch VRC. A variety of teachers, teacher-aides, LSC’s and SENCO were invited to participate and learn more… Read more
Personalised Assessment in the National Assessment Service (NAS)
NAS has been adapting service delivery in response to the different needs of ākonga, whānau and teams across the country. This has included joint assessments for some of our younger… Read more
Regional days
Professional Development for the Regional Teams took place again in Term 2. Four workshops were held around the country for the teaching team to introduce the draft of Te Mataiaho,… Read more
Exploring the Community
Orientation and Mobility provides opportunities for our ākonga to safely explore their environments. We have extended their skills from navigating safe pathways to also planning and managing the ‘how’s’ of… Read more
DOM and RTV collaborating using the Wise Walker resource
In Palmerston North, RTV and DOM are collaborating to develop a resource that can be used by RTV’s to support DOM programmes in preparation for a learner’s community goals. Our… Read more
Weather events in the Gisborne area
Since January 2023, Te Tairāwhiti has experienced numerous states of emergency, declared nationally and locally, as a result of cyclones and flooding. The most recent, at the time of writing,… Read more
Celebrating our BLENNZ volunteers
Every year BLENNZ ākonga, whānau and staff are supported by a group of stunning volunteers around the country. The work that they do creates enhanced and inclusive learning opportunities for… Read more
