Hello Deaf community,
This video update is specifically for Deaf seniors.
I want to let you know that the NZSL Board Community Grants have recently released a list of successful recipients. We applied for funding for another Deaf Seniors project. In the past year, we gathered feedback from you, Deaf seniors, through surveys, discussions, and your input on what you would like to see happen. Based on your feedback, we have provided presentations, resources, and a Deaf Seniors Information Hub on the Deaf Aotearoa Adults & Seniors page. It includes information on aged-related services and organisations, NZSL resources, useful information for seniors, ACE courses/workshops, and events. This is an ongoing effort, and more information will be available soon. Please check it out! https://www.deaf.org.nz/what-we-do/adults-seniors/seniors/
From your feedback and discussions, you have expressed a desire for more support and social meetings for Deaf seniors who are isolated, home visits, social gatherings, and access to aged-related services and organisations. Many of you want to break down barriers to accessing these services. We have listened to your feedback and applied for additional funding to the NZSL Board to recruit a Deaf person as a Deaf Seniors Support Coordinator to support Deaf seniors throughout Auckland. This role would involve working directly with Deaf seniors, visiting them in their homes, rest homes, social gatherings to reduce isolation, and accessing other services and organisations, as well as educating others about Deaf awareness. Unfortunately, our funding application has been declined.
We want to reassure you that we will continue to support you. You can still contact us at Deaf Aotearoa Adults & Seniors service, we will provide information and advice, support with accessing services and organisations, equipment for the home, and you are welcome to join ACE workshops/courses. We are committed to continuing to seek funding for Deaf seniors’ projects based on your feedback and suggestions to grow and strengthen the Deaf senior’s space. Thank you.
If you have any questions, feedback, ideas, or want to share your thoughts with us, please do so. Thank you. Have a good day!
Lara Draper email – lara.draper@deaf.org.nz
