Information for Students
The World Federation for the Deaf Youth Section Children's Camp
 WFDYS Children's Camp from 1 - 8 August, 2010
The World Federation for the Deaf Youth Section (WFDYS) in collaboration with the Venezuelan Deaf Federation (FEVENSOR) through the National Youth Commission introduces the project for the 2nd WFDYS Children's Camp from 1 - 8 August, 2010, in the Island of Margarita, Venezuela.
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Phonak FM Competition
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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.
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. |
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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
Starting work, training or further study?
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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, Cochlear Implants 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, Cochlear Implants 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. |
CDYC - Christchurch Deaf Youth Club
Email: canterbury_deaf_youth@xtra.co.nz
WDYG - Wellington Deaf Youth Group
Email: youthcamp@wds.org.nz
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Cochlear Implants for Teens
http://www.ci-4teenz.com/ |
