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We teach
New Zealand Sign Language
Introductory & Extension Courses
We offer face to face introductory training in
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) & Deaf Culture
to businesses, community groups and individuals
Taught by Julie Fraser
Fully Qualified NZSL Teacher
Christchurch & Canterbury's first mobile NZSL service!
We come to you!
You decide when, where and how often you are taught
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.
If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” - Nelson Mandela
What are the benefits of learning NZSL ?
Supporting those who use NZSL on a daily basis
Being inclusive of others in our community
Improving customer service & staff confidence
Improving basic communication skills
Professional Development
Personal Development
Increasing business clientele
Bringing people together
Who do we teach?... Anyone!
Adults - 18 years and older
Children - (2 to 6 years - hearing only) and up to 17 years
Non-verbal Adults and Children
Professionals
Staff
Community
Educational Centres
Medical Centres
... and more
How long are our courses ?
Introductory Course - 6 hours tuition in total
( Split into 30 or 60 minute sessions )
Tailored Course - 6 hours tuition in total
( Split into 30 or 60 minute sessions )
Extension I Course - 6 hours tuition in total
( Follow on from Introductory Course - Split into 30 or 60 minute sessions )
Extension II Course - 6 hours tuition in total
( Follow on from Extension I Course - Split into 30 or 60 minute sessions )
Sample Sessions - 1 to 2 hours tuition in total
( Split into 60 minute sessions )
Tailored Workshops - 8 hours tuition in total
( Split into 3 days )
Visual delivery in a Conference setting - 1 hour presentation
( Please enquire for information )
Extension Sessions - For those wanting further tuition after completing one of our main courses
Our programme, session notes and reinforcement
is unique to us at Sign Equity
How does our programme compare to other
NZSL courses across New Zealand?
We offer face to face training in:
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Business Introductory or Tailored Courses
Designed for Professional Development for staff
To improve communication and awareness with current and potential Deaf clientele
Tailored to each business
Venue, date and time determined by the business
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Community Group Introductory or Tailored Courses
Designed for staff/volunteers.
Venue, date and time determined by the community group
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Individual Introductory or Tailored Courses (1:1 or Group)
Designed for an individual or groups of individuals
Venue, date and time determined by the individual or group
Explore our website for more information
and find out why we exist.
Award Winning Sign Equity
The Access Alliance
Peoples Choice Awards
Sign Equity were winners in 2020
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Best Social Inclusion
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Supreme People's Choice Accessibility Award for Business
Please support the Access Alliance with #AccessMatters & #AccessLawNow
"Every New Zealander should be able to fully participate in society, have the opportunity to learn, to get a job, and to take part in community and social life. Without government action to ensure all businesses, buildings, and services are accessible, one in four of us continue to be excluded from accessing or fully participating in parts of life that other Kiwis take for granted." - The Access Alliance
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