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https://assets.education.govt.nz/public/Physical-Restraint-Guidelines.pdf

About Universal Design for Learning - CASTLearn more about the UDL framework and the UDL Guidelines, developed and maintained by CAST.

Inclusive design modules - Planning for diversityA comprehensive programme for educators leading inclusive practice in their schools or services. Includes full facilitator guide.

Inclusive EducationThis site provides New Zealand educators with practical strategies, suggestions and resources to support learners with diverse needs.

Sport

Halberg Foundation - Halberg Disability Sport FoundationHalberg Disability Sport Foundation aims to enhance the lives of physically disabled young people, their families and communities, by enabling them to participate in sport.

Sight

BLENNZ Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZBLENNZ is a school and a national network of educational services for children and young people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision in New Zealand.

Hearing

Educators | Deaf Education New Zealand - Ko Taku ReoWe are New Zealand’s provider of education services for Deaf and hard of hearing children. We work together with whānau, schools and other professionals needed to co-create an environment where they can become happy and successful learners. Find more information and educational resources here.

Autism

Altogether Autism - Trusted autism information and adviceAltogether Autism has a team of information officers and researchers with skills and experience in searching out current and proven information on all aspects of autism spectrum disorder. We provide information to families, professionals, people on the spectrum, and anyone with an interest in autism spectrum. Altogether Autism's information service is free and confidential.

Understanding Structured LiteracySuggestion for implementing the strategy Understanding dyslexia and literacy acquisition within the Guide to Dyslexia and learning

Dyslexia and Structured Literacy

Dyslexia Evidence BasedWe know the journey to get here has been a hard and emotional one. You probably have thousands of questions running around your head that keep you up at night. The debs purpose is to help you answer those questions, provide you with information, and support you in advocating for your child. It’s a safe place to learn and trust, knowing the information provided is evidence-based. It can take a community to raise a child, and you have found yours.

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Great Reads

One Without the OtherI am THRILLED to announce the release of my first book, “One Without the Other.” The first batch has been shipped and arrived this weekend. I was so excited I opened it right on the str…

Purchasing and borrowing resources

Sensory Products With Attitude | Celebrating Diversity | Sensory SamNo one wants boring sensory products! Our unique bold designs are inspired by celebrating Neuro-Diversity, and looking cute whilst they do it.

www.learningneedslibrary.co.nz/

The Learning Needs Libray is a centre in which a school or organisation can borrow equiment desinged for children with complex needs. It's a wealth of resroucing and is run by an Occuptaional Therapist who is always happy to answer and assist.

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Further education

Learning Support Study Awards and ScholarshipsApply for one of our special education study awards or scholarships.

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching – PGDipSpecTchgWant to create a more equitable and diverse education system? With Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching you can contribute to bringing about better learning outcomes for all.

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