Pae Ora Amendment Bill
PVI has submitted on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Amendment Bill. We are concerned as the proposed changes:
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Everyone needs a break from time to time
For many, family and friends can help out. If this isn’t the case – hiring a babysitter is another option. But that’s not the case for everyone. For some families, including my own, it isn’t as simple as ‘hiring a babysitter’. My child has very high needs and she deserves parents who are not burnt out. We need breaks but can’t just hire a sitter. We need someone trained to provide good care of our child. Continue Reading Everyone needs a break from time to time
June eVision
As winter settles in and Matariki approaches, it’s the perfect moment to cozy up with a hot drink and dive into our mid-year eVision. This edition is packed with interesting reads, from learning Braille as a parent to discovering new ways to unwind, enjoying Disney on Ice with audio descriptions, catching up on our latest advocacy efforts, plus so much more Continue Reading June eVision
Parents of Vision Impaired NZ and Kāpō Māori Aotearoa Sign Historic Tatau Pounamu Agreement
Beneath the crisp light of a sunny winter’s day, amidst the lush greenery of Hamilton Gardens, Parents of Vision Impaired NZ (PVI) and Kāpō Māori Aotearoa (KMA) came together to celebrate the formal signing of Tatau Pounamu – a Memorandum of Understanding symbolising our partnership, shared purpose, and collective hope for our shared futures. Continue Reading Parents of Vision Impaired NZ and Kāpō Māori Aotearoa Sign Historic Tatau Pounamu Agreement
Transitioning from school
The head of employment and youth transition for Blind Low Vision NZ provides information for parents on navigating transition from school into employment or further training.
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Information for parents new to the blind and disability sector.
PVINZ has started offering an online programme for parents who are new to the blind and disability sector. During 2024 we ran this programme in person during the conference workshops. Our programme is useful for parents navigating an avalanche of new acronyms, assorted agencies, and getting a handle on what it all means. Useful resources… Continue Reading Information for parents new to the blind and disability sector.
Hāpai Access Card
The Hāpai Access Card has been operating since 2020 in Aotearoa New Zealand. This post is a short explainer on how it works Continue Reading Hāpai Access Card
Responding to Cyberbullying
At our 2024 PVI Parent Conference, Rachael Wiltshire from Auckland Disability Law spoke about cyberbullying; what it is, what the law says, and how to respond. Continue Reading Responding to Cyberbullying
Top 10 reasons to register your child with Blind Low Vision NZ
We asked Andrea Midgen, the CE for Blind Low Vision to give us her top 10 reasons why we should register children with Blind Low Vision NZ Continue Reading Top 10 reasons to register your child with Blind Low Vision NZ
November 2024 eVision – Conference edition
As we roll into Term 4 and the end of the year, we have collated a selection of information, updates, and photographs for this eVision so that those who weren’t able to make it can still takeaway useful information. For those who could attend, this eVision is a handy reminder and collection of key ideas. Continue Reading November 2024 eVision – Conference edition
