Family-Centered Early Intervention Deaf/Hard of Hearing (FCEI-DHH)
Date 3 years ago
“Ubuntu” is illustrated by the story of an anthropologist who studied the customs of an African tribe. The anthropologist decided to play a game with the children of the tribe….
Landmark Ombudsman opinion sheds light on lack of education in NZSL
Date 3 years ago
Christchurch, New Zealand – February 28, 2024: In response to a comprehensive 14-page opinion from the Office of the Ombudsman, highlighting historical shortcomings from the Ministry of Education, Deaf Aotearoa…
Ministry of Education’s unreasonable omissions in NZSL in education strategy
Date 3 years ago
Representatives from a Deaf Disabled People’s Organisation (Deaf Aotearoa), who advocate for the rights of Deaf people in New Zealand, have raised concerns about the Ministry of Education’s (the Ministry)…
Aotearoa Festival of the Arts
Date 3 years ago
This post has been reshared from: Events for people who are D/deaf and hard of hearing at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2020 | Aotearoa New Zealand Festival…
An update on the NZSL Amendment Bill
Date 3 years ago
This post has been reshared from the original web page at www.odi.govt.nz In January 2024, Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Whaikaha officials met with the new Minister for Disability…
2024 Australian Deaf Games
Date 3 years ago
The 2024 Australia and Pacific Deaf Games are being held in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. The Games welcome over 1000 athletes and supporters from across Australia and…
Official results for the 2023 General Election
Date 3 years ago
The Electoral Commission has declared the official results for the 2023 General Election. Party vote – main points The National Party has two fewer seats, Te Pāti Māori has gained…
PRESS RELEASE: Empowering Access – Deaf Aotearoa’s Role in Signing the Election Debates
Date 3 years ago
Amazing work! I don’t know how the team does it when there is so much talking over the top of each other. In a monumental effort, the team at Deaf…
Taking steps to make arts access happen
Date 3 years ago
Accessibility is not a box-ticking exercise for Pascale Parenteau, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Education and Community Engagement Senior Manager. What she does must have a purpose and clear benefits….
Congratulations to Natasha Jumelet: 2023 Westfield Local Hero
Date 3 years ago
Congratulations to Natasha Jumelet from Deaf Wellbeing Society Inc. as your 2023 Westfield Local Hero for St Lukes! Westfield is proud to award a community grant of $20K to help…
Increased Access to Live Leaders’ Debates Secured for the Deaf Community and NZSL Users
Date 3 years ago
Media Release 5 September 2023 Increased Access to Live Leaders’ Debates Secured for the Deaf Community and NZSL Users Access for the Deaf community to view TVNZ 1’s three live…
TVNZ confirms election night coverage, debate times and dates
Date 3 years ago
TVNZ will have extensive coverage across the election campaign, with live debates, full election night coverage, and comprehensive news and analysis. Live Debates TVNZ will host five live election debates…