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  • Deafblind Awareness Day – Helen Keller’s Day

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    The theme for DeafBlind Awareness Week and Helen Keller awareness events in 2026 is “Connected by Touch: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” The Helen Keller National Centre and its national partners are leading this campaign to demonstrate the importance of touch for communication, access, and daily life in the DeafBlind community. [1, 2] Before Helen Keller,…

  • Friday – Continue about Official NZSL Awarenss Week

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    On Friday, 8 May 2026, I spoke with a Chinese woman in the library about Deaf Culture and sign language after class. She asked thoughtful questions and showed genuine interest in how our experiences differ from those in China and other countries. She expressed interest in Sign Language Awareness Week and wanted to understand what…

  • Official NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language)

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    This year represents the first major milestone for NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) and the D/deaf community since 2006. Although the D/deaf community is active in outreach, additional efforts are required to increase awareness of NZSL, Deaf culture, and the importance of inclusion in workplaces, communities, and homes. Despite increased awareness, significant gaps remain in…

  • The man behind the photos

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    Ko taku reo taku ohooho, ko taku reo taku mapihi mauria ( My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul.) This well-known quote highlights that language is not only a means of communication but is also central to Māori identity and spiritual awareness. The photos depict many D/deaf individuals, their…

  • An Offical language – NZSL in New Zealand

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    Summary provided by AI Overview. New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) became an official language in April 2006 under the New Zealand Sign Language Act. It is the primary language of the New Zealand Deaf community and uses gestures, facial expressions, and body movements for visual communication. NZSL is independent of English. Key facts about NZSL…

  • Support Waikato Deaf Society Inc., in 2025

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    I have been looking at the Give a Little page for the Waikato Deaf Society Inc 2025. Just to clarify, this is not my project; I was involved with Waikato Deaf Society Inc from 1956 to 2004. They still need more help, so if anyone can support them, it would make a difference. The event…

  • International Day of Mother Language – 21st February

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    The International Day of Mother Language serves to recognise and promote linguistic and cultural diversity on a global scale. “I again realised that we were not different people with separate languages; we were one people, with different tongues.” — Nelson Mandela. The International Day of Mother Language, observed annually on 21 February, promotes awareness of…

  • Wednesday 24th September 2025

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    Multilingual Educators for Deaf Learners The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), a leading global organisation dedicated to championing the rights of deaf individuals, is a staunch advocate for the implementation of Article 24 of the CRPD. This pivotal Article mandates that deaf learners should be educated in environments that are both linguistically and culturally…

  • Tuesday 23rd October 2025

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    Tuesday 23rd October 2025 No Human Rights without Sign Language Rights All people have an inherent right to human rights from birth. For deaf people, sign language rights are not just a means of communication, but a source of empowerment, enabling them to enjoy their human rights fully. This empowerment is a testament to the…

  • Welcome to the International Week of Deaf People 2025

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    Welcome to the International Week of Deaf People 2025, a significant event that plays a crucial role in advancing the rights of the deaf community. Celebrating Identity, Cultures and Rights! The Theme is about ‘No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights!’ 22nd to 28th Septmeber 2025 Monday 22nd September 2025 Deaf Communities Leading “Deaf-led alliances,…