National Foundation for the Deaf promotional video

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  • Deaf Organisations
National Foundation for the Deaf produce a promotional video explaining their role and the purpose of their member organisations.
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Presented by Miranda Harcourt, the National Foundation for the Deaf promotional video covers different organisations in relation to hearing loss and outlines what their services cover. It includes NZAD, the Hearing Association, NZ Federation of Deaf Children, NZ Deaf Sports Association, Deafness Research Foundation. The video highlights examples of what cooperation can achieve in terms of public awareness, fundraising and advocacy.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Tony Walton

Tony Walton on Building a More Accessible Deaf Aotearoa

Tony reflects on his involvement with the New Zealand Association of the Deaf (now Deaf Aotearoa). In 1989, during the World Deaf Games, New Zealand had only two or three qualified NZSL interpreters – a serious shortage. NZDSA was strongly sign-based, while the NZAD board leaned more oral. After the Games, Tony joined NZAD as a delegate to learn how it worked, eventually becoming President. His focus was on Deaf youth, leading to the creation of Friends of Young Deaf (FYD), better Māori engagement and involvement with more NZSL interpreters. One key goal was to have 13 interpreters nationwide, giving every major town and city access. Interpreter pay and access were limited back then – very different from today.
NZSL story – Taonga source: Tony Walton

From New Lynn to Avondale: A Necessary Move

Tony served as President of the New Zealand Association of the Deaf from 1999 to 2003. At the time, the focus was on supporting Deaf youth – not relocating. But when asbestos was discovered in the ceiling of the New Lynn building, with removal costs estimated at $600,000, a major decision had to be made. With support from a funder willing to underwrite the risk, the building was sold and a new location was secured. The Avondale office officially opened in November 1999.
NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

From Supporter to Secretary: Shona McGhie’s NZDSA Story

Shona McGhie shares how she became involved with the NZ Deaf Sports Association after attending the 1981 World Deaf Games in Köln as a supporter. Inspired, she accepted an invitation from Norman to observe an NZDSA executive meeting. They were looking for a new secretary, as Margaret Coutts had joined the organising committee for the 1989 Games. Shona was nervous but took on the role. She worked with basic green-and-black screen computers, fax machines, and letters. It was a demanding period, especially with the 1989 World Deaf Games ahead. Shona stayed in the role until 1996.
Alistair Appleby
Alistair Appleby
Eileen Smith
Eileen Smith
Jeff (Jeffrey) Went
Jeff (Jeffrey) Went
Jennifer Brain (Shearer)
Jennifer Brain (Shearer)
Jenny Kirk
Jenny Kirk
John Hunt
John Hunt
Linda Prouse
Linda Prouse
Margaret Cooper
Margaret Cooper
Miranda Harcourt
Miranda Harcourt
Sara Pivac Alexander
Sara Pivac Alexander
Shona McGhie
Shona McGhie
Tamina Norman Kelly
Tamina Norman Kelly

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Taonga source:
Deaf Aotearoa
Produced by:
Point of View Productions
Original format:
VHS
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, DA48-01-DOC89
Copyright status:
This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Note:
This item has been compressed and/or edited.

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