Outlook winter 2011

Contents

Cover page

Message from the editors – Page 3

Out and about with Sandra – Page 4

Board news – Page 6

News – Page 8

Feature – Page 12

Our people – Page 15

Lifestyle – Page 26

Technology – Page 29

Back cover

About Outlook

Outlook is available in print, online, via email and in audio and braille. Please note that audio CD now replaces audio cassette for those with a DAISY player.

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ISSN: 1175-052X

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Latest member news

  • The Miracle Worker fundraising performances

    From Tuesday 19 June to Saturday 23 June, in association with the Howick Lions Club, Howick College will be staging six performances of ‘The Miracle Worker’ at the Howick College Theatre. Proceeds from the performances will be donated to the RNZFB and Deafblind New Zealand. 21 May 2012

  • SEED leadership application deadline extended

    Don't miss your chance to develop your leadership skills! The RNZFB is looking for existing and emerging leaders within the blindness community to take part in our SEED Leadership programme. Apply by 28 May 2012. 02 May 2012

  • Jersey Boys audio described performance

    THE EDGE Centre for Performing Arts in Auckland will present an Audio Described performance of Jersey Boys on 3 June 2012. To book, phone 09 357 3354 or email groups@the-edge.co.nz 15 May 2012

  • Children's book to benefit blind people

    A special children’s picture book, Colour the Stars, is a poignant and uplifting story about two children which explores the question ‘How do you describe a colour to someone who can’t see?’. 09 May 2012