PARENTS OF VISION IMPAIRED (NZ) Inc.
Our Mission: “Supporting and empowering parents and whānau”
THIS STORY IS OFTEN SHARED WITH PARENTS AS THEY EMBARK ON A NEW AND UNEXPECTED JOURNEY INTO PARENTING A VISION IMPAIRED CHILD. IT IS A CREATIVE WAY OF THINKING ABOUT THE CHALLENGES WE FACE, REFRAMING THEM, AND REALISING THAT IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WHAT WE PLANNED, BUT IT IS STILL VERY MUCH A RICH AND REWARDING JOURNEY. Continue Reading Welcome to Holland
We’re excited to share the latest edition of eVision, filled with updates, stories, and insights from across our community. In this issue, you’ll find highlights from our national advocacy work, reflections from the 2025 PVI Parent Conference, updates on collaborative partnerships, practical information for navigating support systems, and inspiring contributions from parents and professionals. Continue Reading December eVision
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
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
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.
Continue Reading Transitioning from school
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.
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
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
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
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
