Why we focus on Policy and Advocacy

We know that people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision are at a higher risk of isolation or exclusion. We work towards an inclusive and safe Aotearoa for all.

Blind Low Vision NZ delivers world class vision rehabilitation services. Then our clients go out into their communities and experience unnecessary barriers and disability discrimination. Because of this, people with disabilities are 50% less likely to be employed, and those with blindness or low vision are three times more likely to have depression.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

We want to see a future where people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision can live their lives without limits. We work every day to ensure our clients can live the life they choose by advocating to remove existing barriers, and to stop new barriers being created.

Policy and Advocacy’s work is motivated and guided by our organisational priorities and values, as laid out in our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.