Community Connection Courses

New Zealand Sign Language for Businesses, Service Providers & Organisations

Bridging the gap between Deaf clients, service users, colleagues and hearing staff.

Deaf awareness training & effective communication strategies for businesses, organisations and service providers.

  • Deaf awareness and culture training.
  • Introduction to NZSL sessions.
  • Bridging the gap between Deaf clients, service users, colleagues and hearing staff.
  • Effective communication strategies.
  • Guidance for working with NZSL interpreters.
  • Bespoke courses, from one-off to ongoing sessions.
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It has been a fantastic learning experience for me and our teachers, and your time has been greatly valued

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Thank you to you and your team for the amazing mahi you did for our session at the library. The event was well attended and proves that people just need this kind of opportunities to build knowledge, understanding and support toward deaf and hard of hearing whānau.

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The tutor was a fantastic presenter and got everyone signing right from the start - we had a lot of fun and learned a lot and got great feedback from the participants. They are all keen to start incorporating a bit more NZSL into their work, which is exciting.

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Our objective is to make Auckland the most Deaf-friendly city in the world

Deaf Culture

Deaf culture is the heart of Deaf communities around New Zealand. Auckland’s Deaf community is a cultural group which shares a language and a common heritage. The Auckland Deaf community, therefore, identify themselves as members of a cultural and linguistic group. Identification with the Deaf community is a personal choice.

It is usually made independent of the individual’s hearing status, and the community is not automatically composed of all people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Above all, members of the Auckland Deaf community are immensely proud to have a strong sense of pride and identity as a Deaf person using NZSL.

Course Queries

Fill out this form with some details on your business/organisation and we will get back to you to you with course options, costings and the booking process. We will discuss any specific requirements that you/your organisation, company or group wish to include in your programme.

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