September 13, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 Andrew in class
Andrew is an 11 year old boy with achromatopsia who started at his local intermediate school at the beginning of 2012.
Andrew has Specific Learning Disabilities in the areas of spatial concepts, visual recall, sequencing and working memory.
Andrew is supported by his Resource Teacher of Vision Jo Sewell.
Figure 1 shows Andrew in class.
September 1, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 – David out shopping
David is an 11 year old who started at his local intermediate in Term 1 of 2012.
David is supported by a Resource Teacher Vision, Soong Joseph and is learning about money and budgeting.
Figure 1 shows David out shopping and using money. Continue Reading →
August 5, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1: Dulcie using her camera independently
Dulcie is an 11 year old girl who is in Year 6 at her local school.
While learning to use her laptop and digital camera, Dulcie, with the support of Jacqueline Killip her Resource Teacher Vision, created a Powerpoint which explained her eye condition and her visual needs.
Dulcie has Achromatopsia and her Powerpoint has provided her with a tool for self-advocacy. Figure 1 shows Dulcie using her camera independently. Continue Reading →
August 4, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments
Figure 1 Learning to tactually recognise NZ coins
Ben is a 12 year old intermediate student who is working at Level 1 numeracy. This year, he is using braille as his primary learning tool. Prior to this, he was learning braille and print.
Ben has an individual learning programme and is integrated into class activities as appropriate. In figure 1 Ben is learning to tactually recognise NZ coins.
Ben’s BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision Trish Bishop talks about how a numeracy program focusing on life skills is helping Ben develop confidence and independence. Continue Reading →