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Safe Sound For Kids – And The Teachers
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 1:18 pm | Deaf Association of NZ
Have you ever walked away from a group of children hard at play, with ringing ears and a cacophony of sounds swirling around you? Well, for many early childhood teachers, this is their work day reality. More >>
Media release: National Foundation for the Deaf
Monday, 21 March 2011, 10:22 am | Deaf Association of NZ
Auckland, March 18 – The National Foundation is asking all political parties to commit to revoking the ACC 6% threshold if they become part of the government after the general election. More >>
New Zealand Sign Language Week (7-13 May 2007)
Monday, 7 May 2007, 10:19 am | Deaf Association of NZ
Interesting Facts on New Zealand Sign Language. The Purpose of New Zealand Sign Language Week (7-13 May 2007): “To raise awareness that New Zealand Sign Language is now our 3rd Official Language and recognised as part of New Zealand’s culture!” More >>
Deaf Leaders Develop Community Goals
Monday, 27 November 2006, 12:45 am | Deaf Association of NZ
Deaf leaders from Deaf Societies, Community Group Service Providers and the Executive Board of the Deaf Association of NZ met to develop shared community goals for Deaf people throughout New Zealand. With 36 participants from as far north as Whangarei ... More >>
Sign Of The Times
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 10:14 am | Deaf Association of NZ
For the first time the story of New Zealand Sign Language, the visual language of New Zealand's Deaf Community, has been captured. More >>
Deaf Assoc applauds TRS and looks to the future
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 10:08 am | Deaf Association of NZ
As the Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) completes over one year of serving New Zealand, we can all be proud to contribute to its success through our use of the service. Life has become so much more accessible for all of us. The TRS has recently ... More >>
Deaf Children Denied Full Access To Language
Monday, 6 March 2006, 5:37 pm | Deaf Association of NZ
The tragedy of deaf children on the waiting list for cochlear implants (CI) was in the media recently.[1] The news items focused on the need for increased funding so that more CI operations could be financed to increase the current total of 28 ... More >>
Tragedy of deaf children on the waiting list
Friday, 3 March 2006, 4:11 pm | Deaf Association of NZ
The tragedy of deaf children on the waiting list for cochlear implants (CI) was in the media recently.[1] The news items focused on the need for increased funding so that more CI operations could be financed to increase the current total of 28 operations ... More >>
Deaf Oscars Showcase Outstanding Talent
Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 2:43 pm | Deaf Association of NZ
To coincide with Deaf Awareness Week, the winners of the New Zealand Deaf Film Competition have been announced. More >>