Meetings+With+outside+agencies

= __2009__ =

Low Vision Presentation to staff of St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt
At the invitation of Kathy Taylor (Senco), who attended the Centre's Low Vision Inservice Day on 23 February, the Cathy and Diane presented the same Powerpoint with double act voice-over to a very representative group of teachers from both the intermediate and the secondary sections of St Bernard's. This was a very welcoming group who asked a lot of sensible questions. They are very keen to do the best they can for the one student at the college who is identified as having moderatge vision impairment. A very successful session.

Presentation At Victoria University Bachelor of Teaching.
I was invited by a lecturer with Anne Hynds, To talk about special education and inclusion in the classroom. I talked to 35 second year teacher college students. It was a very interesting process and I have a big insight into what students are being taught and the big gaping holes in their education. But had very interesting discussions with the students. I have already had an invation to come back at a later date.

GSE Early intervention
Chrissie and Tania Professional development of education support workers for GSE Lower Hutt Gaining an understanding and perspective of what it would be like to be a CVI student and what language that should be used.

Meeting at RNZFB
Parent evening with presentation by Olivia Godfrey about obstacles overcome and living and working independently. Diane attentend on behalf of the centre