Latest PVI Submissions
Our latest PVI Submissions on policies, legislation, and consulting rounds can be found here, both a quick summary and downloadable links.
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Education
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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What is “inclusive education” and why does it matter?
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?
When your vision impaired child starts school
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
Barriers in education for blind, low vision, deafblind, and vision impaired (kāpō) students
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
