New Zealand Sign Language is unique, versatile and fun. NZSL is not universal

Interested in extending your skills and learning more signs for everyday conversations?

This programme is designed to provide your business with an understanding of specific New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) vocabulary that will increase your ability to effectively communicate with existing and potential Deaf clients/customers

Managers and staff will learn words and phrases they use regularly in their workplace, which they can then quickly apply in a practical setting when assisting Deaf customers/clients.

It is an ideal extension to the Think. Deaf. Discover programme.

The Programme:

• Is run over six consecutive weeks in two hour sessions.
• Conducted fully in NZSL without interpreters
• Identifies potential barriers and provides solutions to resolve any foreseeable issues
• Provides necessary NZSL skills to establish a more accessible, Deaf-friendly service and environment
• Is customized to your workplace

Deaf Aotearoa staff will work closely with you to determine the vocabulary and grammar you require to enable effective communication between you and your Deaf customers. Unlike the community NZSL courses we will create a learning programme just for you to specifically meet your needs and to give you the skills to be confident when communicating with a Deaf person.

Programme Outline:

• Introductions
• Identifying your customer/client/patients needs
• Communicating in ways to meet these needs
• Paying for services/goods
• Referral to other agencies or providing ongoing services
• Creating a Deaf friendly environment

To book your place on a course contact:

deafawareness@deaf.org.nz

Phone 09 828 3282

To discuss creating a customized Think.Sign.Connect course for your workplace contact:

Becky Hadfield

becky.hadfield@deaf.org.nz or

Mobile: 021 920 023