Member services directory

We offer a comprehensive range of essential services to all blind and partially sighted members, with the aim of providing members with the ability to:

  • Contribute as part of the paid or unpaid workforce.
  • Have access to information, literacy, adaptive equipment and technology.
  • Manage everyday tasks at home independently.
  • Move safely and confidently in the community.
  • Gain relevant peer support, social interaction, recreation and assurance.

Everyday life

We offer a menu of services to help members and clients deal with everyday life and do things independently 

Adaptive daily living

Adaptive communications and technology

Recreation and peer support

Counselling

Financial assistance

Employment assistance

Equipment services

Volunteer assistance

Moving around

We provide training to help our clients with moving around.

Orientation and mobility

Guide dog services 

Accessing information

The right to read and have access to information is important for blind and partially sighted people. We offer services to support an accessible and equitable society for our membership.

Information and advice

Library

Accessible format production

Telephone information service

Specialised services

We also provide a range of specialised services for more specific audiences.

Children and youth services

Deafblind services

Māori services

Pacific services

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