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BLENNZ

The Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ (BLENNZ) is a sensory state school that provides a national network of educational services for children and young people who are blind, deafblind and low vision.

Who can use BLENNZ Services?

·         Children and young people from birth to the end of their schooling who meet the BLENNZ criteria

·         Parents and whānau

·         Teachers, teacher aides, education support workers and others involved in the education of the child or young person

Services offered:

School and Residential Services:

·         Homai Campus School

·         Kickstart Transition Programme

·         Residential Services

Assessment and Teaching Services:

·         Regional Visual Resource Centres

·         Homai Early Childhood Centre

·         National Assessment Service

·         Immersion Courses

·         Developmental Orientation & Mobility Services

Blind Foundation BLINK Library (Homai Campus)

For more information please visit the BLENNZ website: http://blennzonline.edublogs.org/