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Volunteer for Red Puppy Appeal and support life-changing guide dogs

Monday, 3 February 2020, 12:16 pm | Blind Foundation

Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs (formerly Blind Foundation) is seeking volunteers for its Red Puppy Appeal street collection on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March 2020. More >>

Blind Foundation Guide Dogs are not self-raising

Monday, 15 July 2019, 10:19 am | Blind Foundation

There are many ingredients needed to breed and train a Blind Foundation guide dog and on Bikkie Day, Friday 26 July, the most important one is you. More >>

Glaucoma: The silent thief of sight

Friday, 8 March 2019, 7:29 pm | Blind Foundation

This World Glaucoma Week, 10-16 March, the Blind Foundation encourages those at risk of glaucoma to take steps to avoid preventable blindness before it is too late. More >>

Major accessibility work programme announcement

Thursday, 6 December 2018, 3:18 pm | Blind Foundation

In relation to Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni’s announcement today, Government signs off on major accessibility work programme, please find below a statement from the Blind Foundation’s Chief Executive Sandra Budd. More >>

Blind people significantly under employed around the world

Friday, 16 November 2018, 11:12 am | Blind Foundation

Toronto, Ont. – People with sight loss are significantly less employed full-time than their sighted counterparts, according to a recent survey from the CNIB Foundation, Vision Australia and the Blind Foundation of New Zealand. The results were nearly ... More >>

Support your community this Blind Week street collection

Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:55 pm | Blind Foundation

Support your community this Blind Week street collection Volunteers are preparing to hit the streets to raise vital funds for the Blind Foundation during their Blind Week street collection on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 October 2018. Every day, an average ... More >>

Regular eye checks are important

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 3:43 pm | Blind Foundation

The Blind Foundation urges people to get their eyes checked, even if an eye condition has already been diagnosed. More >>

The Blind Foundation seeks Blind Week volunteers

Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:29 pm | Blind Foundation

The Blind Foundation is putting out the call for people to sign up as volunteers for the nationwide Blind Week street collection on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 October 2018. More >>

Recognising the Blind Foundation’s generous volunteers

Friday, 15 June 2018, 3:20 pm | Blind Foundation

The contribution of more than 6000 volunteers enables the Blind Foundation to provide vital rehabilitation services for people who are blind or have low vision to live a life without limits, live independently and participate fully in society. More >>

Blind sector celebrates step closer to Marrakesh Treaty

Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 4:08 pm | Blind Foundation

Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty in New Zealand is now a step closer, after a draft Bill was released today for public consultation. More >>

Blind Foundation library service now open to all

Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 4:16 pm | Blind Foundation

Blind Foundation library service now open to all Kiwis with a print disability Did you know there are an estimated 168,000 Kiwis living with a print disability? And did you know less than 10% of published information generally available to the community, ... More >>

Blind Foundation technology initiatives help people

Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 1:28 pm | Blind Foundation

Blind Foundation technology initiatives help people bridge the gap between disabled and abled Wednesday 16 May In honour of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 17, the Blind Foundation is celebrating how smart technology can level the ... More >>

Kiwi app Audio Game Hub selected for global nomination

Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 3:46 pm | Blind Foundation

A Kiwi-built app, Audio Game Hub, is one of only five nominated globally for Best Accessibility Experience in the 2018 Google Play Awards. More >>

The Blind sector applauds progress of the Marrakesh Treaty

Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 6:33 pm | Blind Foundation

The Blind sector applauds New Zealand government’s progress of the Marrakesh Treaty 28 February 2018 On behalf of the blindness community, the Blind Foundation and Blind Citizens NZ would like to congratulate the New Zealand government on their progress ... More >>

Blind Foundation 7-Day Challenge Begins 1 Novermber

Tuesday, 24 October 2017, 11:53 am | Blind Foundation

On Wednesday 1 November 2017 an ambitious group of people – clients of the Blind Foundation - will take on an extraordinary challenge tracking 700km on foot, tandem bikes, kayaks and Waka Ama from Mt Maunganui to Wellington. More >>

Blind Week raises vital funds for Kiwis with sight loss

Monday, 2 October 2017, 9:56 am | Blind Foundation

The Blind Week street collection this Friday and Saturday, 6th and 7th October, will raise vital funds for the Blind Foundation. More >>

Blind Foundation collaborates with 2degrees in technology

Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 3:45 pm | Blind Foundation

Blind Foundation collaborates with 2degrees in technology partnership Blind Foundation clients, who are on the 2degrees mobile network, can now download their favourite magazines and books on the BookLink app without worrying about the cost of data. ... More >>

Ready, Set, Bake! Bikkie baking - help guide dog puppies

Friday, 16 June 2017, 4:10 pm | Blind Foundation

Keen bakers are being urged to whip up a batch of delicious bikkies to sell to friends, family and workmates to raise vital funds for the Blind Foundation. More >>

Megan Annear and Guy Mansell Red Puppy Appeal Ambassadors

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 2:43 pm | Blind Foundation

To continue the life-changing support provided by guide dogs, the Blind Foundation needs a generous helping hand and is calling for volunteers for the 2017 Red Puppy Appeal on March 24 and 25 to raise funds for the breeding and training of guide dogs. ... More >>

Celebrating Louis Braille's birthday: braille on the beach

Wednesday, 4 January 2017, 10:40 am | Blind Foundation

The Blind Foundation recognises the anniversary of Louis Braille’s birthday, on the 4th January, in a unique way. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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