• Interested in the Adaptive Technology training course?
• Focus group feedback
• Save Our Sight
• Get the right format
• PS!

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Interested in the Adaptive Technology training course?

To apply for the Auckland Adaptive Technology course you must be registered with Workbridge, be able to touch type accurately at 10 words per minute, be able to travel independently to and from the course, already have good literacy skills and be committed to getting a job or studying. If you would like to join the next course, please talk to your local service coordinator who will organise the appropriate assessments.

Focus group feedback

Over the months of March, April and May, focus groups were held to seek feedback from members about Foundation services. They were held in Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru and Dunedin. Feedback reinforced how unique each individual's sight loss is and the services they need are. Members were generally pleased with the services and support that the Foundation provided. Common themes that arose included the value of library services, concern about equipment services, desire for more peer support opportunities, positive approach from staff, the value of Outlook and the 0800 number, and the importance of rehab services. A summary document is available by phoning 0800 24 33 33.

Save Our Sight

September 2002 has been designated as Save Our Sight month (or SOS for short) by the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO). The NZAO, with support from Retina NZ and the RNZFB Blindness Awareness and Prevention division, will be out encouraging people to get regular eye checks. They believe many people are not aware how important a professional diagnosis is in detecting the early stages of eye conditions that can lead to more serious sight-impairment.

Get the right format

RNZFB members can receive information in their most preferred format by phoning 0800 24 33 33 and letting the Information and Advice team know whether they would prefer to receive information in normal print, large print, braille, audio or by email.

PS!

Puppy sponsors can now get their online puppy pack by logging on to our website www.rnzfb.org.nz and clicking on the puppy pack banner on the home page.