Shaun Fahey hosts an open Q&A providing insights into how the NZSL Dictionary received its illustrations used in its definitions of signs along with other art projects Shaun has done as part of his working career. Learn how Shaun learnt to sign while attending a mainstream school that only believed in oralism, and how that shaped his family to learn Total Communication in an effort to understand Shaun.
| Donated by | AUT Visual Languages Section |
| Produced by | AUT Visual Languages Section |
| Original format | VHS |
| Reference number | AUT027-01-LS04 |
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1987
Dan Levitt’s work on the first NZSL dictionary in 1985 popularised the name, ‘New Zealand Sign Language’. In this news segment, Dan describes the different between the English Signing System and NZSL.
1993
A look behind the scenes at the team creating the modern NZSL dictionary including interviews with Kevin Stokes and Graeme Kennedy.
1997
The modern dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language has been launched, and the 'Tonight' crew visit Kelston Deaf Education Centre to see Deaf students and their NZSL tutors making good use of the resource.
1977
Christchurch Deaf Club Basketball ‘Deaf Boys’ Picnic at Spencer Park, Sunday 13th March 1977.
1963
1997
