Member resources

Here are some resources, important civil defence emergency information, and a list of handy links that will take you to other websites in New Zealand and around the world that you may find interesting and of use.

Please note that we take no responsibility for the content of the sites to which this website links to, nor does linking constitute an endorsement of the company or organisation concerned.

Audio described entertainment

"Yesterday I realised what watching a film really means."

Find out how you can benefit from audio described tv, films and theatre productions, and what performances are coming up. 

Poems in the Waiting Room 

RNZFB members can now have their finger on the poetry pulse with Poems in the Waiting Room being transcribed in braille.

Learn more about Poems in the Waiting Room. 

Special Education Service

The Ministry of Education’s Special Education service helps and supports children and young people with special education needs so they can participate and contribute socially and economically.

Learn more about the service and read their new brochure, Special Education, Our promise in accessible formats. 

Give way rule change

On Sunday 25 March 2012, two of the current give way rules are changing. These changes will affect all drivers, riders, pedestrians and cyclists. 

Make sure you know the new rules and how they will affect you, and read some resources in an accessible format.

SKIP resources

SKIP supports parents to raise their children in a positive way. 

The RNZFB and SKIP have partnered together to produce a small selection of SKIP booklets in accessible formats, including DAISY audio, e-text and braille.

NZ Red Cross resources

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world, helping people wherever they might be - internationally or in our own communities.

The RNZFB and New Zealand Red Cross have worked together to produce two important documents in formats accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Civil defence emergency information

In a major disaster there could be a large number of people affected and not enough rescuers. The Ministry of Civil Defence and the RNZFB encourage all members to be prepared for such an emergency.

Find out more about the 'If a disaster happened now, would you be ready' brochure and how to read a copy in your preferred format.

NZ blindness, disability and support organisations

NZ sports organisations

NZ government and legislation (general)

NZ government and legislation (health and disability)

NZ optometry and ophthalmology

NZ research

NZ tertiary study

NZ vision education

NZ voluntary and community sector

Australian and Pacific blindness and disability organisations 

Other overseas blindness and disability organisations 

Accessibility and universal design

Adaptive technology

Braille

Deafblindness

Equipment

Guides for blind, deafblind and partially sighted people

Human rights

Internet searching

Libraries for the blind and digital libraries

Vision education and tertiary study overseas

Other 

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