Category: Deaf History
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Friday – Continue about Official NZSL Awarenss Week
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…
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Support Waikato Deaf Society Inc., in 2025
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…
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Tuesday 23rd October 2025
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…
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Welcome to the International Week of Deaf People 2025
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,…
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It is crucial that we urgently recognise sign language as a global language.
The blogger/historian/researcher would like to thank her mother for sending the article “A visit to Gibbet Hill led to a story” and Brian Cleary, who is deaf with a cochlear implant, for discovering the long-lost book “Gibbet Hill” by Bram Stoker. Jean decided to research Bram’s mother, Charlotte M. B. Stoker, and found the speech…
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Exploring the invaluable photos of the Deaf students in the historic photo album
The photo album, a precious gift from Joyce, a former Deaf student, has allowed me (Jean, a Deaf historian and researcher) to scan and review photos for the significant reunion of Titirangi and Mount Wellington School for the Deaf in October 2025. Joyce, despite her disabilities, including being deafblind, was determined to share her memories…
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Celebrate with many Deafblind people worldwide today!
Today, June 27, is a day of global celebration for many Deafblind individuals. This date holds significant importance, but what makes it so important? June 27, the birthday of Helen Keller, is a day of immense global significance for the Deafblind community. It stands as a beacon of recognition for her contributions, advocacy, and the…
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Eighty Years = Eighty Candles – HMD 2025: For a better future
80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: A Milestone in History and the Story of Olgerts, Stefan and the Nowicki Parents January 27 2025 is the eighty years of the Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp. 80 Candles for 80 Years is an opportunity for readers and the community to unite in remembrance of Holocaust…
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Update: Despite the significant setback of the hacking incident in February-March 2024, the Deaf History International and New Zealand…
Update: Despite the significant setback of the hacking incident in February-March 2024, the Deaf History International and New Zealand Meta Page have shown remarkable resilience and determination in their recovery, serving as a beacon of inspiration for all. We must address this blog, which has been made public, to point out that the company’s failure…
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International Day for Older Persons
Did you know that today (October 1st) is International Day for Older Persons?? Every year, on October 1st, people from all corners of the globe come together to observe the United Nations International Day of Older People. This global event is a platform for all of us to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges…