24,000 New Zealanders use
New Zealand Sign Language
every day

Why provide Sign Language translation?

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006 declared NZSL as an official language of New Zealand

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ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION

NZSL translation provides access and participation for the Deaf community

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CLEAR COMMUNICATION

NZSL translation provides clear communication for those whose primary language is New Zealand Sign Language

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ACCESSIBILITY

Being a second language, English literacy levels in the Deaf community tend to be lower than the national average

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CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE

Avoid insensitivity when providing information designed for the Deaf community

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LEADER IN ACCESSIBILITY

Be a leader in the community by providing NZSL translation

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INCREASED BUSINESS

Providing clear access to your information means NZSL users will be better informed about your products or services

Why choose Signability?

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DEAF-LED AND NZSL NATIVE

Being a Deaf-led business with native New Zealand Sign Language users, you can be sure that our translations are done with the Deaf community in mind and are culturally appropriate

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BASED IN WELLINGTON

We provide a free consultation for all clients in the Greater Wellington region. We are within easy reach to many Governmental and non-governmental departments and agencies

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EXPERIENCED TEAM

Our team has native New Zealand Sign Language users, fully qualified NZSL Interpreters and specialists in broadcast quality video

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STUDIO AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

We have a studio that can be used to film your project and we also use well-maintained professional quality filming equipment to ensure that your project is delivered to a high standard

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