New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Awareness Week
Published : 2021-05-11
Author : Hon Carmel Sepuloni – Contact: c.sepuloni@ministers.govt.nz
Synopsis* : The week of the 10th to 16th May, 2021, is New Zealand Sign Language Week (NZSL), a nationwide celebration of NZSL as an official language of New Zealand. The Government has also taken steps to invest in inclusive and accessible spaces for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This week is also about lifting the status of NZSL by making sure we’re constantly including our Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in everything we do.
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The week of the 10th to 16th May, 2021, is New Zealand Sign Language Week (NZSL), a nationwide celebration of NZSL as an official language of New Zealand…
“We’re recognized as a world leader for our commitment to maintaining and furthering the use of our sign language,” says Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni. “That’s why it’s important that we take this opportunity to really celebrate and affirm the passion and diversity of our Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.”
“This week is also about lifting the status of NZSL by making sure we’re constantly including our Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in everything we do – from our everyday conversations [...]