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New Zealand Sign Language Week 2024: Celebrating "an Aotearoa Where Anyone Can Sign Anywhere"
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:03 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa is delighted to announce the upcoming New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, taking place from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May. This year's theme, "an Aotearoa where anyone can sign anywhere," aims to inspire widespread ... More >>
Landmark Ombudsman Opinion Sheds Light On Lack Of Education In NZSL
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 2:12 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Christchurch, New Zealand - February 28, 2024 : In response to a comprehensive 14-page opinion from the Office of the Ombudsman, highlighting historical shortcomings from the Ministry of Education, Deaf Aotearoa and Deaf Children NZ are demanding immediate ... More >>
Empowering Access – Deaf Aotearoa's Role In Signing The Election Debates
Friday, 27 October 2023, 11:44 am | Deaf Aotearoa
Amazing work! I don't know how the team does it when there is so much talking over the top of each other. In a monumental effort, the team at Deaf Aotearoa embarked on a mission to usher in a new era of inclusion for the Deaf community across New ... More >>
Deaf Aotearoa's Panel Discussion Aims To Shape A Brighter Future For Deaf Young People
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 10:58 am | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa, New Zealand’s leading organisation advocating for the rights and well-being of the deaf community, is holding a panel discussion with deaf families on 29th September, following on from this week’s International Week of the Deaf, ... More >>
Deaf Aotearoa Congratulates Victoria Manning MNZM On Her Re-Election To The World Federation Of The Deaf Board
Monday, 31 July 2023, 12:45 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa, the leading organisation representing the deaf community in New Zealand, extends congratulations to Victoria Manning MNZM on her successful re-election to the prestigious World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Board for a second term. Victoria's ... More >>
Deaf Aotearoa Calls On Kiwis To Embrace New Zealand Sign Language
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 3:19 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
This New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, which runs from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th May, Deaf Aotearoa is encouraging Kiwis to put their hands up and give signing a go to promote inclusivity for the Deaf community. Lachlan Keating, Chief Executive ... More >>
This Friday 23rd September Is International Day Of Sign Languages
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 5:46 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is one of Aotearoa’s three official ... More >>
This Friday 23rd September Is International Day Of Sign Languages
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 5:46 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is one of Aotearoa’s three official ... More >>
Government Funding For New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Programme To Benefit Families Hardest To Reach
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 12:50 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
A $2.8m funding boost for Deaf Aotearoa’s First Signs programme means families of Deaf toddlers and pre-schoolers in more remote regions, such as Hawke’s Bay, Northland and Central Otago will have access to better resources and support. “We ... More >>
Deaf Aotearoa: Kiwis Need To Embrace New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), Like They Embrace Te Reo Māori
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 1:33 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
As NZSL Week gets underway this week, Deaf Aotearoa are encouraging everyday Kiwis to give their attention to this language in the same way Kiwis have been embracing Te Reo, to help provide a more inclusive tomorrow for Aotearoa’s Deaf community. ... More >>
Deaf Aotearoa Welcomes Government’s Announcement On Disability Support System Transformation
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 4:21 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa is pleased to see the Government’s recent announcement, by the Ministers for Disability Issues and Health, regarding reforms to New Zealand’s disability support system and the establishment of legislation to ensure access for Deaf and ... More >>
Increased Independence And Fitness Sees David Soar
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 12:44 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf man David Clark is a regular at the Pettigrew Green Arena Gym in Taradale and is glad to be back at it now that New Zealand has moved to Level 1. With the gym closed during lockdown, Clark has been making good use of weights at his home at ... More >>
Using Hauora To Turn Andrew’s Life Around
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 11:24 am | Deaf Aotearoa
Physically worn down, depressed, close to giving up all hope and in desperate need for support. That was the life for Andrew Willoughby when Deaf Aotearoa came into his life. It had all come to head in Nelson Hospital. Facing a lengthy stay in hospital ... More >>
Thinking Outside The Box To Get More Deaf New Zealanders Into Work
Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 2:43 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
A willingness to think differently, finding new ways to upskill Deaf people, and supporting businesses is a key priority for the employment team at Deaf Aotearoa. For many businesses, hiring a Deaf employee often presents their very first interaction ... More >>
COVID-19 Sign Language Interpreters Under Pressure Due To Online Criticism
Tuesday, 31 March 2020, 12:26 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa and the Sign Language Interpreters Association of New Zealand (SLIANZ) say sharing online parody videos and memes of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreters causes added stress on their interpreters who are providing access to important COVID-19 ... More >>
Promoting the legal recognition of sign languages
Monday, 27 January 2020, 6:43 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
A group of international delegates will convene in Wellington this week for a two-day workshop progressing a collaborative project aimed at promoting the legal recognition of sign languages in Asia Pacific countries. More >>
Three accolades for NZ’s work supporting Deaf people
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 8:32 am | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa received three accolades at the World Federation of the Deaf General Assembly held in Paris on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd July, recognising its work promoting Deaf rights and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). More >>
Statement on Christchurch Emergency briefing
Monday, 20 February 2017, 9:45 am | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa is disappointed by the lack of visibility of a New Zealand Sign Language interpreter at a Civil Defence Emergency briefing in Christchurch yesterday afternoon. More >>
Deaf Aotearoa Hosts World Federation of the Deaf
Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 3:51 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa is proud to be hosting the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Board members during New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, May 9th - 15th, 2016. More >>
Deaf Aotearoa welcomes captioning increase
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 1:53 pm | Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa are welcoming the announcement of increased captioning by Able, New Zealand’s independent provider of accessible television, as a move toward a more accessible and inclusive media industry. More >>
