Resources

Blind Low Vision NZ have created a wide range of resources to help make communities safer for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.

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Eye Conditions

Discover the most common conditions that cause blindness, deafblindness or low vision.

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Eye Health Information

Understanding the best ways to look after your eyes throughout life can make a huge impact. Find out more about how to look after your vision.

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Services for Businesses

Ensuring your business is accessible to all speaks volumes to employees. By simply implementing a few strategies, you can increase access for all.

Client Jackson is using his magnifier to read in te reo

Accessibility Guidelines

Blind Low Vision NZ is committed to advocating for accessible environments for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.

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Guiding Others

Help someone who is blind, deafblind, or has low vision with Blind Low Vision NZ ‘s guiding videos and helpful links.

A male client is standing at a pedestrian crossing with his white cane and being taught how to use it by a female Blind Low Vision NZ staff member

Vision Loss in Our Communities: Schools Awareness Workshops

Our Schools Awareness Workshops are designed to educate and inspire children across New Zealand schools about the challenges and experiences of people with low vision or blindness.

 

 

A group of children gathered around a young boy who is seeing what the yellow tactile pedestrian crossing dots feel like.

Advocate for an accessible New Zealand

Help make the world a better place for blind, deaf blind and low vision people by sharing our message to See the Person. Download our social media tiles for sharing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X. Learn more about how you can help make Aotearoa New Zealand more accessible.

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Get in Touch

If you can’t find what you’re looking for or you’d like a bit more information on something specific, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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