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.
Eye Conditions
Discover the most common conditions that cause blindness, deafblindness or low vision.
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.
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.
Accessibility Guidelines
Blind Low Vision NZ is committed to advocating for accessible environments for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
Guiding Others
Help someone who is blind, deafblind, or has low vision with Blind Low Vision NZ ‘s guiding videos and helpful links.
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.
Tech Webinars
Blind Low Vision NZ in collaboration with Vision Australia present educational webinars about Accessible Technology. From in-built features of smartphones and AI apps to Piccybot and Meta Glasses, these webinars introduce you to technology that enhances daily living for people with low or no vision.
Upcoming webinars are announced in our monthly newsletter Kōrero, emailed to all our clients and members, Consumer Organisations, and Community Committees on the last Thursday of every month.
Recordings of these webinars are available at the YouTube links below.
Self-advocacy is all about standing up for yourself and what you need.
Being able to advocate for yourself effectively is an important skill, and one that can be learned and developed with practice.
Various central government agencies and entities provide policy guidance and essential services.
It can be difficult to find their contact details when you want to have your say on issues they’re consulting on, report an issue or to give them a compliment.
We’ve created a directory to make it easier to contact your local council or government agency.
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.
