Blind Low Vision NZ
Donna McCaskill is an accomplished Recruitment Consultant at XR Recruitment New Zealand since May 2024 and serves as a Board Director at Blind Low Vision NZ, a role held since November 2020. Prior to these positions, Donna was an Account Manager and Team Leader at Agstaff from December 2020 to May 2024, and Kitchen Manager at The Cookie Project from January 2020 to October 2020, contributing to a social enterprise focused on employing individuals with disabilities. Donna's career began as an Adaptive Technology Staff Trainer and IT Application Support/Administration at Blind Low Vision NZ from June 2015 to July 2020. Donna holds multiple educational qualifications, including a Certificate in Hē papa tikunga from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, a Certificate in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from the Southern Institute of Technology, a Diploma in Human Services from Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, and a Diploma in Social Sciences from The University of Auckland.
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Blind Low Vision NZ
Every day, an average of nine New Zealanders turn to Blind Low Vision NZ for support with sight loss. Some are still reeling and are looking for emotional support; many want to find ways to remain self-reliant, to stay in work and get around independently. All want to find ways of doing the things that are important to them. Blind Low Vision NZ is here to provide practical and emotional support, to advocate for inclusive communities and lead the way in vision rehabilitation. All across New Zealand, from Cape Reinga to Bluff, we meet with people in their homes or at their local Blind Low Vision NZ office to find solutions together. Maintaining independence is important – so we support people to get around safely using a white cane, public transport or a guide dog, prepare meals, use technology, stay in employment, or connect with others. No goal is too big or too small. The services we offer are vast. We advocate for accessible and inclusive communities because we believe people with sight loss should be able to get around public spaces like any other member of the community, access the same information, and pursue the career of their dreams without unnecessary barriers. Age-related eye conditions in New Zealand are rising as our population ages and so we also want New Zealand to do better at taking eye health seriously. The good news is, now more than ever, the opportunities are here to make a real difference to people with sight loss by helping to remove barriers and educate New Zealand about how we can embrace an inclusive society, where everyone gets a fair go.