Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand.


ABC NZ
Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc.

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Welcome.  
 

ABC NZ is a national organisation of, and for, blind citizens of New Zealand.

Founded in 1945, ABC NZ:

  • Has branches throughout New Zealand.
  • Advocates on blindness-related issues.
  • Assists government and health agencies, utilities and other organisations in improving services to blind people.

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Conference 2008, Literacy for All - From Braille to Email: A successful Conference was held from 3 - 5 October.  Outcomes including Remits and sundry resolutions, winners of doorprizes etc will shortly be available.  Our intentions to stream Conference were hindered due to technological matters beyond our control.  Our apologies to those who attempted to listen in.  The Conference page will be updated to include addresses from guest presenters.  If  you visit our Conference page you will get to read some of the presentations.

About "The Great Barrier Brief" - the Association launched this publication during the Informational Function on 22 July held at Parliament in conjunction with the Wellington Seminar.  Taking this link will lead you to "THE GREAT BARRIER BRIEF" and the Association's register of issues...

Focus - September Issue:  This is now available - take this link to read the September issue of Focus.  

President's BLOG: The National President's initiative, this will be launched in the very near future.  Monitor our "what's new" page for information about the President's BLOG... 

2008 Election:  the following candidates were elected unopposed from the 2008 election: Martine Abel-Williamson as World Blind Union Representative and Andrea Courtney, Jonathan Godfrey and Lynette Simon as Members at Large.

Summary of Board Meetings: Following each Board Meeting a summary of key outcomes is made available for Branches and others interested in following the Association's workload.  Select the link for the meeting you seek to read about:  March Outcomes; May Outcomes; July Outcomes. September Outcomes.

Schedule of Board Meetings: Frequency of meetings are set during the Board's Annual Planning Meeting.  For the most part these are held bi-monthly and over weekends.  A full schedule of Board Meetings for 2008 is available by selecting 2008 Meeting Schedule.  Observers are welcome but must inform the Executive Officer of their intentions in this regard, approximately four days prior to the meeting.  Costs for attendance including meals etc are the responsibility of the "observer".   

Benefit Issues - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): This resource is available in all formats. The  FAQ is available by taking this link or you can contact the National Office for a copy in your preferred format.  If you are having difficulties with benefit entitlements and would like some assistance, you should contact the Association's Executive Officer Rose Wilkinson. 

National Feedback Line:  If you are keen to keep abreast of issues raised on the Association's National Feedback Line, remember Martine Abel records this weekly.   If you have missed the most recent bulletin or you want to hear an earlier recording, take the Feedback Line link .

 

You are encouraged to check out our Website - please feel free to pass on any feedback and suggestions for improvement.

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ABC NZ National Office, 113 Adelaide Rd, Newtown, Postal address: PO Box 7144, Wellington South 6242, New Zealand.
Phone + 64 4 389 0033. Free Calling Number: 0800-ABC-NZ-INC (0800 222 694). Fax: +64 4 389 0030.
Telephone Information Service: ABC NZ National Feedback Line: Option 511. Email: enquiries@abcnz.org.nz