Emerging Ideas Videos The Curriculum, Progress and Achievement Ministerial Advisory Group want an education system where all students and ākonga have the opportunity to learn – to be successful in… Read more
Secondary
Curriculum Days – Identifying goals and capturing student voice
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
A national approach to accessible digital assessments in New Zealand
Together BLENNZ, the Blind Foundation and NZQA are working towards developing accessible online assessments that take into account a range of learner needs and assistive technology packages. It has been… Read more
Henry takes flight – ‘Digitally Speaking’ Immersion Course promotes sharing technology skills
In Term 4 Harry attended his first Immersion Course at Homai. He had an unforgettable start to the week with his first flight and the opportunity to sit in the… Read more
Gisborne VRC inquiry – Assistive technology solutions for learners
BLENNZ Gisborne Visual Resource Centre inquiry for 2016 has been to research how our BLENNZ learners can be provided with appropriate Assistive Technology systems, which are well matched to their… 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
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
Developmental Orientation and Mobility (DOM)
“Kia ora and welcome to the BLENNZ Developmental Orientation & Mobility (DOM) page. DOM is a Specialist Service – like OT and physio – that school students who have Vision… Read more
The Marrakesh Treaty
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment are seeking feedback about the Marrakesh Treaty before Friday 26th February 2016, at 5pm. “The Marrakesh Treaty is an international treaty that aims… Read more
Braille Music Editor 2 Workshop: September 2015
On September 4th, 2015, seven young and enthusiastic music students gathered together at our Homai Campus to spend a day learning how to use the new and exciting Braille Music… Read more
