Books & DVDs

DEAFinitely Stepping Ahead

DEAFinitely Stepping Ahead is a programme specifically designed for D/deaf or hearing impaired students (in their last couple of years of school), who are thinking about further education, training or looking for their first job.

For more information go to www.deaf.org.nz

DEAFinitely Working For You

This DVD and booklet set is a guide for employers hiring Deaf staff. Employers can see for themselves the benefits of employing Deaf workers; skilled, hardworking, reliable and responsible - dismissing the misconception that communication is a barrier for Deaf workers.

For more information go to www.deaf.org.nz

Medical Professionals Working with Deaf & Hearing Impaired Clients

This helpful DVD gives medical professionals helpful tips when working with Deaf or hearing impaired clients. It covers accurate and positive two way communication, using visual aids and a NZSL interpreter.

To order your free copy visit www.deaf.org.nz

People of the Eye

This book is an exploration of Deaf culture and identity, telling the life stories of sixteen Deaf New Zealanders. There are also historical photographs from the Schools for the Deaf, now Deaf Education Centers.

Author: Rachel McKee & Bruce Connew 2001
Click here to purchase a copy

A Concise Dictionary of NZSL

This essential guide to the language for the Deaf contains over 2,500 commonly used signs with an invaluable introduction. It is the only dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language in print.

Author: Graeme Kennedy (ed) 2002
More information can be found at www.bwb.co.nz

Sign of the Times Documentary

The first feature length documentary (52 minutes) about New Zealand's Deaf community, their language and culture. It is an inspiring, emotional, and very moving story told straight from the very heart of the Deaf community.

Languages: New Zealand Sign Language and English, with English captions

Directors: Victoria Manning & Paul Wolffram
Order here

More NZSL resources can be found at:

Education:
NZSL in Schools www.vanasch.school.nz www.kdec.school.nz
Learn NZSL:
www.nzslta.org.nz - night classes
Deaf culture and information: www.deaf.org.nz