About us

To support local Deaf sports teams/groups to participate in Deaf Sports in their own competition of their chose sports in the New Zealand Deaf Games held every year.

How are we Deaf friendly?

We are a Deaf Southern Sports Regional group which is under New Zealand Deaf Sports to support and promote New Zealand Deaf Games.

About us

Introducing New Zealand Sign Language to hearing babies and children.



Through singing a selection of children's favourite songs and nursery rhymes, set to funky music and supported with NZSL you will:



- Have great fun whilst you teach your baby how to effectively communicate with you, before they can even talk!
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- Enjoy the benefits of less frustration as you and your child are able to understand each other!



- Enjoy a great music class with the added benefit of learning New Zealand's 3rd official language.



- Using signs actually increases the rate of verbal development and at the same time, dramatically enhances the parent/child bond.



- Talking Hands provides a structured activity with funky music that helps babies and pre-schoolers to develop mentally, emotionally and verbally.



PHONE 021 44 10 64 for more information.

How are we Deaf friendly?

Talking Hands is designed for hearing babies  however, Talking Hands is ideal for parents who want to support their hearing children in the hearing world as in combines both signs and music! This marrying the hearing world with the deaf world.

About us

TalkLink is a specialist assessment service that aims to identify assistive technology options to help with speaking, writing, learning and controlling the environment. The service also prepares funding applications (where applicable) for clients to be provided with their own equipment and to provide training in the use of the equipment.

Anybody who has a disability and has difficulty communicating through speaking, writing, learning and/or controlling their environment can use the service.

We are a national organisation with offices in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

Professional Association
Membership References

Assistive Technology Alliance of NZ (ATANZ), New Zealand Speech Language Therapy Association, Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand

Quality Assurance/Accreditation

Equipment Modification Service Accreditation in the area of Communication Assistive Technology – Level 1 and 2

How are we Deaf friendly?

We are Deaf friendly in that we aim to present information in visual ways.

We are connected to the Deaf community by having a Deaf staff member who is an invaluable member of the team. She provides us with training on NZSL and advice in how to best engage with Deaf clients and the community.

Our therapists use some NZSL and Makaton sign during their work and as part of their recommendations to clients and teams.

We work with a variety of clients who are Deaf or have varying degrees of hearing impairments as well as other co-occurring conditions such as vision, speech, motor and cognitive impairments.

About us

Welcome to Trailways Hotel, one of Nelson’s most stylish and contemporary venues. We are centrally located within a few minutes walk of Nelson’s central shopping precinct, cultural and sporting attractions, restaurants and cafés, theatres and close to the scenic waterfront.

Trailways Hotel is right on the river and many of its rooms open onto the river view. There are 47 rooms consisting of studios, studio spas, spacious suites and interconnecting rooms.

Also overlooking the river is award-winning The Tides Restaurant and Bar, plus we have three serviced conference rooms for your next business event, wedding or function.

Professional Association
Membership References

Hotel Association Member, Mainstay Association Member

Quality Assurance/Accreditation

Qualmark 4+ Star Rating, Qualmark Enviro Award - Silver

How are we Deaf friendly?

Our deaf-friendly facilities are:

• Free wireless internet through the complex (so access to NZ Relay can be done in private rooms)
• Internet access available on dedicated guest computer (so access to NZ Relay can be done if guest does not have a personal internet device)
• Guest-accessible computer at reception, suitable for NZ Relay use
• Restaurant and bar in house, with all menus printed and also available online
• Online booking service and email addresses readily available
• Specialised evacuation procedures in place to ensure safety of deaf guests in the event of an emergency
• 24 hour reception if assistance is needed

About us

The Disability Resource Service assists students with disabilities by providing appropriate, disability-related study support services and specialist resources such as:

• Practical supports: notetaking, reading, sign-language interpreting, laboratory assistance, research assistance, word processing, library assistance, recording of lectures
• Special arrangements for examinations: extra time, writers, readers, ergonomic furniture, use of a computer, small or separate rooms
• Resource Rooms and a Rest Room
• Alternative formatting: converting information into accessible formats for people with print disabilities and sensory impairments
• Accessibility on campus
• Support and advocacy
• Assistive technology: screen readers, magnification and speech recognition software
• Disability awareness support, advice and disability training for staff

Alternative Format Centre

The Alternative Format Centre specialises in converting information into accessible formats for individuals with print disabilities and sensory impairments:

• Printed and written information is converted into an electronic format which can be accessed with a screen reader
• Mathematics and Science texts and symbols are also converted into an accessible electronic format
• Graphs, diagrams and pictorial illustrations are converted into tactile format with labels in Braille and English
• Recorded audio files are transcribed into digital text/print
• Enlarged photocopying in colour or black & white
• Recorded videos are captionised
• Provision of basic training in accessing and generating information in alternative formats

About us

The Purpose of Van Asch Deaf Education Centre is to provide high quality educational programmes and special related services which meets the needs of Deaf, hearing loss students and their families and communities.

To enhance learning outcomes for children who are Deaf or with hearing loss we:

• Provide specialist teaching and support services
• Develop communication skills and language
• Provide equitable access to learning
• Provide for successful learning

The Centre also provides residential facilities to cater for students whose overall personal, social and educational needs cannot be met in their home area.

It also provides a range of on-campus programmes, from pre-school through secondary, and makes full use of the wide range of resources that are avavaible both in the local district and greater Christchurch area.

Professional Association
Membership References

Ministry of Education

Quality Assurance/Accreditation

Education Review Office reports - http://www.vanasch.school.nz/ero-reports.php

How are we Deaf friendly?

We currently employ 8 staff who are Deaf, we have access to NZSL interpreters if needed and have staff learning NZSL. We also provide information and resources on NZSL.

Our website features helpful information for families of Deaf children and Deaf Professionals.

About us

The Deaf Studies Research Unit (DSRU) at Victoria University of Wellington produces sign language research, including NZSL dictionaries and other publications. First and second year NZSL courses are taught as part of the BA degree. Postgraduate students may also conduct research for MA and PhD degrees. The Certificates in Deaf Studies: Teaching NZSL is a foundation level programme designed to train Deaf people as NZSL teachers.

Professional Association
Membership References

DSRU staff members are active members of SLIANZ and NZSLTA.

How are we Deaf friendly?

Deaf Studies research and teaching is focused on learning and teaching about NZSL and the Deaf community. Courses are taught in NZSL, by Deaf teachers, and are accessible to Deaf people.

Research from the Deaf Studies Research Unit promotes understanding of NZSL and the Deaf community and supports teaching of NZSL in society.

Research projects involve coloration with the Deaf community. Staff from DSRC contribute advice and information to community and government sector organisations.

About us

VRI is a free service, using video technology, available to Deaf people when they have a meeting with hearing staff at a government agency and a face-to-face NZSL Interpreter is not available.

VRI is a joint government agency initiative funded  by these Government agencies:

 

- Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

- Ministry of Education (MOE)

- Ministry of Health (MOH)

- Ministry of Social Development  (MSD)

 

Any government agency can use the VRI service.

 

Training and support for Government Agencies is provided by Deaf Aotearoa NZ (DANZ).

 

New Zealand Relay is the provider of VRI Services under contract with the  Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

How are we Deaf friendly?

VRI is available to Deaf users in smaller communities, in rural areas, and in some cities where there is a shortage of qualified NZSL interpreters.

 

You can use VRI for appointments with staff in the following government agencies:

• ACC

• Child, Youth and Family (CYFS)

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Health and Health Professionals

• Senior Services

• Work and Income

About us

Dog Walking:-

If you find after a long day at work, you don't have the time or energy to walk your dog, we can do it for you!

That way you come home to a happy contented dog who is pleased to spend the evening relaxing with you.

Pet Feeding:-

We care for your pet in your own home. We will visit once or twice a day to feed and play with your pet - 20 minutes per visit or up to an hour include 40 minutes walk.

We can also feed your other pets - cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and more.

We understand the trust involved in letting someone into your home and we are happy to feed your pet inside or out.

Quality Assurance/Accreditation

Animal Care Certificate - CPIT

How are we Deaf friendly?

I'm Deaf myself and owner of Walkabouts.

About us

Webhealth (Linkage Limited) is a product of Linkage Ltd is an online health and social service provider directory we believe having access to health and social services means healthy, connected communities.

Webhealth has been optimised to be easily used by people to find information about a service that meets their most urgent need. If they would rather not type in words to find a result, they can navigate the menus by simply clicking or touching on icons and using filters.

My Linkage is an unique feature of the site where people can log in to create and manage live lists of Webhealth service providers.

It includes a community notice board that shows jobs or opportunities, events and notices.

How are we Deaf friendly?

We advertise on any Deaf services.