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A short explainer on what inclusive education is (and isn’t!) and why it matters for the long-term outcomes of our children. Continue Reading What is “inclusive education” and why does it matter?
Our last eVision is now available for you to read. A web-optimized version is available to read below or scroll down to download to your device. This winter eVision updates you on PVI’s advocacy, recent events, and has some winter reading – articles include an overview of Enabling Good Lives, what to expect from a… Continue Reading July 2024 eVision
25 March 2024 via email to Penny.Simmonds@parliament.govt.nz Minister Simmonds, I am writing on behalf of Parents of Vision Impaired NZ and our parents, families, and caregivers to express our collective disappointment, hurt, and distress over the comments made in the media[1] and in Question Time[2]. These statements were denigratory to the hard work that parents,… Continue Reading PVI Board of Directors respond to the 18 March announcement by Whaikaha and Minister’s comments.
Welcome to 2024 and our first eVision! We cover a range of things happening for our organization, and a range of accessible sporting and arts events. You can read online via the pdf viewer or download – please note that this file is reduced size for online viewing; a higher resolution file can be obtained… Continue Reading March eVision
In July PVI in Christchurch hosted a family bowling afternoon. We had a hoot! With 15 families attending altogether, and 9 new families, it was a great success. A very big thank you to the Christchurch Community Matters (COGS) for the financial support which enabled us to organise this event. Zone Bowling Garden City were our… Continue Reading Christchurch bowling fun!
Register for our 2023 Annual Conference and AGM – registrations close 18 September: https://forms.gle/GLoB398XPoPfd7mY9 Date: Friday 3 November – Sunday 5 November 2023Venue: Movenpick Hotel, Wellington The full conference package for parents includes the following: – Friday afternoon session – Friday meet & greet (dinner at delegates own cost) – Full conference day Saturday (lunch provided) –… Continue Reading Conference registrations closing soon!!
Parents of Vision Impaired NZ (PVI): Press release 22 June 2023. The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) rights tracker released their 2023 figures for Aotearoa New Zealand. They paint a sobering but not unsurprising picture of the grim realities facing families with a disabled family member. Parent members of Parents of Vision Impaired NZ (PVI)… Continue Reading NZ continues to breach the human rights of disabled children
Parents of Vision Impaired NZ statement regarding calls by Kāpō Māori Aotearoa for the Royal New Zealand Foundation Of The Blind Board Of Directors to stand down. Parents of Vision Impaired NZ has had the privilege of working alongside Kāpō Māori Aotearoa over the past several decades. During this time Parents of Vision Impaired NZ… Continue Reading Statement of Support
When your child starts school for the first time parents often have a a lot of questions. When your child has a vision impairment navigating it all can feel overwhelming! PVI parent Clare lists some handy ideas and suggestions for parents whose blind, low vision, deaf-blind or vision impaired child is first starting school. Clare… Continue Reading When your vision impaired child starts school
Undiagnosed vision impairments are far too often misinterpreted by educational staff as “behavioural challenges”[2]. While under-diagnosis of vision issues is a health system issue, educators can provide supportive and accessible environments for students, even in the absence of a formal diagnosis. Core barriers in education faced by kāpō (blind, deafblind, low vision and visually impaired)… Continue Reading Barriers in education for blind, low vision, deafblind, and vision impaired (kāpō) students
This month we are highlighting accessible arts. We introduce two creative blind and low vision artists and showcase their art. And we have a watercolours giveaway! Exciting! Continue Reading eVision April 2021
A leaked document indicates the government is seeking to severely restrict and reduce access to residential services for disabled people. The restrictions are so severe that there is significant risk of harm to disabled people and their families, particularly for aging parents who are finding care work increasingly difficult. Disabled people will now have to… Continue Reading BREAKING – Freeze on residential care risks harming disabled people and families
Press release 27 October 2023 An eight month review undertaken by Barrister Rachael Schmidt-McCleave for Whaikaha of policies, processes, and practices for managing complaints about IDEA Services Limited was released today. You can real the report in full here: The review has found that there is a lingering culture of distrust with a fear of… Continue Reading Parents of Vision Impaired NZ responds to IDEA Services complaints review.
