The links on this page are a collection of web sites you might find useful as a parent of a vision impaired child. If you think we should add to this page please contact us.
Blind Low Vision NZ (previously the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind) provide practical and emotional support for people of all ages who are blind or have low vision.
BLENNZ (Blind and Low Vision Network of New Zealand) provide assistance with schooling, local Visual Resource Centres, and Resource Teacher Vision (RTVs).
Blind Sport NZ is a Disability Sport Organisation for blind, deafblind and low vision sport and physical recreation. They seek to increase recreation opportunities and participation in blind and low vision sport throughout New Zealand.
BANZAT (The Braille Authority of New Zealand Aotearoa Trust) is a trust established to support the use of Braille in New Zealand.
Kāpō Māori Aotearoa is a member-based society working from Kaupapa Māori principles. They are open to all people: disabled, able-bodied, Māori and Non-Māori.
New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres. This has a network of independent community organisations that provide information and advisory services. They have a great selection of disability related resources on their website: Resources | The Federation of Disability Information Centres
Ministry of Education official website. MOE also publish a resource for teachers of students who are blind or have low vision.
Halberg Foundation and Parafed support children with a disability if they want to be involved in active leisure or recreation. Parafed have local offices that work directly with children and families to encourage and facilitate involvement in active leisure and recreation.
Awhi Ngā Mātua is an online community for parents of disabled and medically fragile tamariki.
Rare Disorders NZ is an umbrella group for rare disorders in New Zealand and provides a strong common voice to advocate for an equitable healthcare system that works for the 300,000 Kiwis with a rare condition.
Parent 2 Parent is a nationwide support group of parents who have disabled children.
New Zealand Association of Optometrists have some great information for parents regarding children’s vision on their website.
Magnifiers New Zealand Ltd 100% New Zealand owned and operated supplier of magnification products, boasting the largest range of magnifiers in the country.
Humanware sell products for blind and low vision persons.
Hungry Fingers sells tactile toys with high educational value alongside information for parents.
Home Modifications to Support the Visually Impaired and Blind has a list if useful modifications for your home. The parent site is an American real estate company, but they have gathered a lovely, readable list of ideas!
