Information for Students
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Texting 111 |
- Important message from Telecom! |
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Telecom Mobile has advised Police that their CDMA mobile network is closing on 31 July 2012. That means if you have a CDMA mobile (A mobile phone that is more than 2 years old) you will not be able to use it after this date and will not be able to make emergency 111 calls or 111 Txt messages. If you are a Telecom customer you will need to upgrade your mobile phone.
Here is the NZSL Video that explains the message - |
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New NZSL Dictionary App |
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DEAFinitely Stepping Ahead |
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 Free Get it from the apps store now! |
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Download DEAFinitely Stepping Ahead brochure > http://www.deaf.co.nz/uploads/files/content/File/Resources/1.0%20Transition%20Brochure_wh.pdf |
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Take a look at the new Magnet website. Magnet represents deaf and hearing impaired youth In New Zealand. Their purpose is to grow, inspire and develop positive deaf identiy and leadership. http://magnet.org.nz/about-us/ |
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What to do if you are Being Txt BulliedIf your getting scary, mean, rude or bullying txts from someone, you can report them to your mobile phone company. Your mobile company can send a warning to them and will even cut them off the network BUT here are the steps YOU must follow: DON'T reply to the messages OR phone/text the number. Make a list of the date and time you received at least 4 bullying or harassing messages from that person. To show these are unwanted messages, this call list can ONLY start from the time when YOU STOPPED REPLYING. Keep the txts on your phone to show the phone company. |
Contact your mobile phone company's customer service centre -
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- txt "bully" to 4001 and you will be called back within 2 working days |
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- call 0800809 806 between 8am & 5pm Monday to Friday |
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- call 200 from your phone or 0800022 022 from a landline |
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- call 0800 299 500 If you can't hear on a phone, use the relay service, to call your phone company. |
If you can't hear on a phone, use the relay service, to call your phone company. |
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| http://www.nzrelay.co.nz/Home | > download information |
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This resource has been produced by the National Foundation for the Deaf. The PDF outlines the best type of smoke alarms and how to get funding for assistive technology. |
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>http://www.nfd.org.nz/site_resources/library/Fire_Safety/Fire_Safety_Guide_for_Hearing_Impaired.pdf
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A collection of eleven videos has been produced by theMinistry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management in conjunction with Deaf Aotearoa. It contains useful information to raise awareness of the types of disasters that can happen in New Zealand and provides advice on how to be better prepared. The information is presented in New Zealand Sign Language and it is captioned. It's intended as a resource for the deaf and hearing impaired community. Watch the videos online on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCED521114A43422 . Van Asch Deaf Education Centre Media Centre also has a copy of the DVD for loan. For further information on getting ready contact you local council or visit http://www.getthru.govt.nz/web/GetThru.nsf |
Health & Disability Commissioner
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Code of Rights in NZ Sign Language To download Code of Rights in NZ Sign Language go to > http://www.hdc.org.nz/publications |
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111 TXT A new 111 TXT service has been set up so Deaf and hearing impaired people can contact fire, ambulance or police in an emergency. For more information go to - www.police.govt.nz/deaf-txt |
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Sky TV has introduced closed captioning to the following channels: Animal Planet, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, TCM, TV1. TV2. TV3, Cartoon Network, Crime & Investigation,Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, UKTV and National Geographic. | Closed Captions are available on My Sky decoders. Sky Digital decoders can display closed captions through Teletext if the television supports Teletext. Contact Sky TV for advice on how to start captioning on your television if you need assistance. Fax number: 0800 759329 or phone number: 0800 759759 or check out their website at http://www.skytv.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=1617 for functionality support. |
 Youthline is a counseling service for young people/teenagers.If you would like to talk to someone on the phone you can call 0800 37 66 33. Remember if you want to phone but can't hear on the phone use NZ Relay http://www.nzrelay.co.nz/Home/ Email them at talk@youthline.co.nz Free TXT using your mobile phone to 234 Check out their online forum at www.urge.co.nz Check out their Facebook and Bebo profiles |
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What Is It Like To Be Deaf?
- read Benazir's story
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- read Sam's story |
 > Benazir's story (download a pdf)(as it was printed in 'Upstart' magazine). |
 > Sam's story (download a pdf)
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Articles About Deaf People and Useful Technology
Click on the image to view the article.
 A Deaf Actor An interview with Toby Agnew, a deaf actor who was in the film 'Closer'. |
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 A Deaf Blind Sculptor Read about Donald Gibson, a deaf and blind sculptor who made the VADEC 125th jubilee sculpture. |
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 Helen Keller at Sumner School for Deaf. World famous Helen Keller visits Sumner School for Deaf in 1948. |
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 Helen Keller Art Award Read about this art award and how you can enter it. |
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 Technology @ Home A look at the use of Technology in a deaf persons home. |
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 Video Calling How to make a video call and sign to your friends using a 3G phone! |
 The New Zealand Relay Service How to use the NZ Relay Service. |
 Captions How to get and use captions. |
 TVNZ Teletext How to use TVNZ Teletext. |
 Deaf Sports Read about what deaf sports you can play. |
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 A Deaf Teacher An interview with a deaf teacher of the deaf - Ann Croy. |
 A Hearing Dog An interview with Andie Vowles and her hearing dog Brie. |
 A Deaf Student Youth Member of Parliament Kaitlyn, a deaf student took part in the 5th Youth Parliament in 2007. |
 Boys' House Fire at Sumner School for Deaf, 1958 The story of the dramatic fire that destroyed most of the Boys' House dormitories . |
Frequently Asked Questions
 How Does the Ear Work? Click on the image to see the animation. |
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 How Does a Hearing Aid Work? Click on the image to see the animation. Parts and functions of the Hearing Aid and Radio Aid. Click to see images, diagrams and spoken english video clips. |
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 How Does a Cochlear Implant Work? Click on the image to see the animation. Names and functions of the internal and external parts of the cochlear implant. Click to see images, diagrams and spoken english video clips. |
Basic FM Help |
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| Information sheets for common FM equipment used by students | ||
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> Basic Changing FM Channel Operation Instructions > Basic inspiro Operation Instructions > Basic iSense micro Operation Instructions |
> Basic SmartLink+ Operation Instructions > Basic ZoomLink Operation Instructions > Bluetooth and smartlink |
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go to > Signs In And Around The School go to > Signs In And Around The Home
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Transition
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Scholarships |
Tertiary Study Support All tertiary institutions such as polytechnics and universities have staff whose job it is to help organise support for deaf students. Support is based on what the individual needs and may be an interpreter, notetaker or the use of an FM system by the lecturer, etc. Read the attached PDF > Study Support to find out the contact details of support staff in the main polytechnics and universities around New Zealand. |
New Zealand Sign Language |
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Work Support Services The Deaf Association, Workbridge and Work and Income offer specialised support services and training for deaf job seekers. Read the attached PDF . . . > Work Support Services to find out what each of these groups can offer you. |
The Deaf Association Supports Deaf School Leavers The Deaf Association can support deaf school leavers with interpreters, needs interviews, service coordination, equipment, information and advice, job training programmes, support in employment and adult community education. Read the attached PDF . . . > Deaf Association to find out how they can assist you. |
The Hearing Association The Hearing Association's many branches throughout New Zealand offer support to hearing impaired people the around the country. The services they offer include the sale of hearing aid batteries, accessories, assistive listening devices, amplified telephones, alerting devices, hearing tests and education and advice regarding hearing loss. Read the attached PDF. . . > The Hearing Association to find out more. |
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Deaf Organisations Browse this comprehensive list of contacts for deaf clubs, equipment, groups, societies, sporting groups and support services. Read the attached PDF . . . > Deaf Organisations to find out what you can access and how. |
Audiograms To learn more about audiograms and what the words threshold, decibel and frequency mean read on! Read the attached PDF . . . > Audiograms to find out more. |
Assistive Devices There are many assistive devices that are available for deaf and hearing impaired people. This article contains a list and photographs of the most common devices in use such as smoke alarms for deaf, TTYs, vibrating watch alarms, video phones, etc. Read the attached PDF . . . > Assistive Devices to find out more. |
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Hearing Loss Learn about how the ear works. Find out about the types and causes of hearing loss. Study two diagrams to see how a hearing aid and cochlear implant work. Read the attached PDF . . . > Hearing Loss to find out more information. |
Funding for Hearing Aids and Assistive Devices Read the article to find out what equipment the Ministry of Health (MOH) funds (pays for) or subsidizes (pays some of) and who can get it. Read the attached PDF . . . Funding for Hearing Aids and Assistive Devices to find out more. |
Transition Information:
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Captioning Access New Zealand
http://www.captionmovies.co.nz
Cinema captioning started in New Zealand because a Deaf man filed a complaint to the Human Rights Commission in December 2001 regarding lack of captions in movies. Due to the joint effort between the Deaf community, representatives of the film industry and the Human Rights Commission, New Zealand citizens can now enjoy captioned movies!
For information on the latest captioned movies, subscribe to the CANZ e-mailing list. Send your name and email address to subscribe@captionmovies.co.nz
Deaf Sports Federation of New Zealand
The Deaf Sports Federation of New Zealand was established in 1963 with the purpose of bringing Deaf people in New Zealand together through sports. Deaf people of all ages, backgrounds participate in various sporting events locally, nationally and internationally. |
New Zealand Relay
New Zealand Relay (NZ Relay) is a telecommunications service for people who are Deaf, hearing-impaired, deaf-blind, or speech-impaired. You can use NZ Relay to make telephone calls to family, businesses, government ministries—anyone who has a phone. |
Deafteens |
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Cochlear Implants for Teens |
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| > http://deafteens.org |
http://www.ci-4teenz.com/ |
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CDYC - Christchurch Deaf Youth Club Email: canterbury_deaf_youth@xtra.co.nz |
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WDYG - Wellington Deaf Youth Group Email: youthcamp@wds.org.nz |
