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Learning about Deaf

Learn more about the Deaf culture, networks and options for friends and whanau of Deaf in New Zealand

People of the Eye

An exploration of Deaf culture and identity telling the life stories of sixteen Deaf New Zealanders.

 

Sign of the Times Documentary

The first feature length documentary (52 minutes) about New Zealand’s Deaf community, their language and culture. It is an inspiring, emotional, and very moving story told straight from the very heart of the Deaf community

 

The Chronicles of Titirangi, Mt Wellington and Kelston Schools forthe Deaf 1942‐2010

A 536 pagebook that includes 79 pages of colour photographs of the rich history of the three schools. Most of the content comes from school hostel daily diaries, school logs, yearbooks and photos from the timeline.

 

DEAFinitely Stepping Ahead booklet for D/deaf or hearing impaired teenagers and their families/whanau

 

DEAFinitely Working For You booklet and video.

A guide for employers hiring Deaf staff. Employers can see for themselves the benefits of employing Deaf workers; skilled, hard working, reliable and responsible – dismissing the misconception that communication is a barrier for Deaf workers

 

Medical Professionals Working with Deaf & Hearing Impaired clients

Helpful DVD that gives medical professionals helpful tips when working with Deaf or hearing impaired clients.

 

Want to learn NZSL? Options to learn New Zealand Sign Language can be found in the "learning NZSL" section

 

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