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Deaf Aotearoa Welcomes Government’s Announcement on Disability Support System Transformation, Expected to Boost Opportunities for Deaf Community
Date 4 weeks ago
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…
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Creating a Deaf-inclusive Aotearoa
Date 8 months ago
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is one of Aotearoa’s official languages yet only about 0.5% of the population are able to use it to hold a conversation. While there have…
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Westpac becomes first bank to offer sign language interpreters to Deaf customers
Date 11 months ago
Westpac has become New Zealand’s first bank to offer free in-branch sign language interpreters for Deaf customers. Approximately 4,500 Deaf Kiwis use New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) as their first or preferred form of communication and more than 20,000 people in…
Tireless Champions of New Zealand’s Deaf Community recognised in annual awards
Tireless Champions of New Zealand’s Deaf Community recognised in annual awards
Date 1 year ago
New Zealand’s best and brightest have been recognised for their hard work in fighting for the rights, education, and access for the Deaf community in this year’s annual NZSL Awards….