We work with Deaf people in all areas of their lives including:
- Providing access to information and services
- Offering Deaf Awareness training to businesses
- Facilitating ongoing academic research and providing resources for local and national government
- Lobbying for better access to opportunities and services on behalf of New Zealand's Deaf communities
We promote New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), which became one of New Zealand's three official languages in 2006. More than 29,000 New Zealanders use this unique means of expression and communication either fully or partially in their day-to-day lives. Each year, New Zealand Sign Language Week helps advance NZSL and raise awareness about the Deaf community.
Deaf Aotearoa also represents New Zealand Deaf internationally as members of the World Federation of the Deaf.
Stepping Ahead - Transition
A programme designed to help Deaf and Hearing Impaired students move successfully from school into further education, training or work.
Employment Service
Service Co-ordination
We work with Deaf clients to identify their specific needs and coordinate services to meet those needs.
Community Relations Officers
Each of our offices has Community Relations Officers who work with the local Deaf and hearing communities. Their role is to:
Community Relations
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Equipment Services
Deaf Awareness Workshops
Offering Deaf awareness training to your staff will help your organisation provide the best possible service to your Deaf customers.
Community programmes
We develop Adult Community Education programmes and courses in response to the Deaf community's learning needs. Some programmes are available on a one-to-one basis and others are held in a group setting - either locally or regionally.
