Marys’s story
Mary is holding on to what she loves Mary is again able to make scones. Cooking and baking have been...
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Getting dotty on World Braille Day 2019
To celebrate World Braille Day on 4 January 2019 and Louis Braille’s birthday some of our clients got spotty and...
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Adaptive technology allows student to keep pace with his peers
Paul Geertson Paul Geertson, 66, is on the road to completing a Masters in Theology. The Hastings resident was born...
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Christmas story
Stella can’t see the ground. But that doesn’t stop her. Stella is very excited for Christmas. Just a year ago,...
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Conquering public transport: Barbara’s Story
Love it or hate it, public transport is an everyday feature for many Kiwis who are blind or have low...
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Susan Williams co-directs show that focuses entirely on sound, not sight
Susan Williams, 27, is functionally blind and co-director of the accessible show ‘Stories of the Darkest Night’ at the NZ...
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How Loren regained her confidence and independence
Sometimes life rips the rug out from underneath your feet. And that’s how Loren felt when she lost most of...
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Pair have become friends through mentoring programme
Halina Thurlow is on track to achieving her goals, helped by the support of her mentor Celine Tonkin. The pair...
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Make life more magical for children like Brianna
Make life more magical for children like Brianna The gift you give this Blind Week can help ensure that Brianna...
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Conquering public transport: Vicki’s story
Love it or hate it, public transport is an everyday feature for many Kiwis who are blind or have low...
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Trucking on.
Former truck driver George finds a way to remain in the cab after sight loss. People can be surprised to...
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Educator losing his vision, but not his zest for life.
“Don’t dwell on the negative, find ways to accentuate the positive.” This is Dr John Hinchcliff’s philosophy. He has applied...
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