Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind

 

CURRENT STATUS: Limited services available

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact person:  RNZFB Helpline
Position: 
Email address:  general@rnzfb.org.nz
Phone:  0800-24-33-33
Mobile:
Fax:
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SERVICES AVAILABLE

1)  Checking on RNZFB members to ensure they are safe and have essentials such as food and water.
2)  Assessing orientation and mobility needs for RNZFB members.
3)  Providing replacement equipment for RNZFB members whose equipment was damaged in the earthquake.
4)  Working with deafblind members to communicate with and support them.
5) Checking on guide dogs.

WHAT WE NEED

We are asking all RNZFB members who have relocated as a result of the Christchurch earthquake, to please contact us immediately on 0800 24 33 33 if they have not done so already

GENERAL COMMENTS

Our resources in Christchurch are, and will continue to be very limited, so we are encouraging communities to be aware of their blind and partially sighted residents and to offer ongoing assistance wherever possible.


general@rnzfb.org.nz