Community Groups
Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 White Street |
| City/Town | Taradale 4112 |
| District Health Board Area | Hawke's Bay |
| Phone | 06 845 9008 |
| Fax | 06 8441208 |
| Website | www.deaf.org.nz |
| Updated: 6 Sep 2010 | |
| Community Group Types | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts | Yes | |
| Community Organisations | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Dec 2009 | ||
| Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand is a Deaf-led, not-for-profit organisation formed more than 30 years ago by D/deaf New Zealanders.
The organisation focuses on promoting Awareness of, Access to and Advancement of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) – to help strengthen the rights of Deaf people and give them the confidence to be an active part of society. As the only nationwide provider of services to Deaf people, Deaf Aotearoa provides information on a range of services, including legal advice, education opportunities and employment issues. Deaf Aotearoa also works with government agencies, businesses and other organisations to provide information and resources on life for Deaf New Zealanders, the Deaf community and NZSL. |
| Updated: 6 Sep 2010 |
| Deaf Aotearoa:
• Promotes the advancement of human rights for Deaf people • Celebrates NZSL • Works with Dedication, Discipline and Determination to strengthen the rights of Deaf people As a member of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), Deaf Aotearoa is accountable to the Federation’s principles – promoting the human rights of Deaf people in accordance with the objectives of the Charter of the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Services Deaf Aotearoa provides Deaf New Zealanders with knowledge, information, resources and skills - enabling them to independently manage events in their own lives. Deaf Aotearoa delivers a variety of services including needs assessment, service coordination, equipment assessment and employment consultants |
| Updated: 6 Sep 2010 |