Sign for Change
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Be part of making NZSL more visible and accessible
Sign for Change is a national movement using new technology, including NZSL avatars, to support making New Zealand Sign Language more visible and accessible across Aotearoa.
By taking part, you’ll learn practical NZSL, experience how technology can support access, and help build a more inclusive future for Deaf people.
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How Sign for Change works
Learn
Learn 30 NZSL signs in 30 days — guided by NZSL avatars
Support
Back a more accessible future by supporting programmes, advocacy, and initiatives that improve inclusion across Aotearoa
Shape
Take a leadership role in advancing accessible communication through the second round of Deaf consultation on the NZSL avatar technology.
Why join?
NZSL is one of Aotearoa’s official languages — yet it is still not widely used in everyday life.
Sign for Change gives you a simple way to take action:
- Build awareness and confidence using NZSL
- Support Deaf inclusion in your community
- Be part of a movement creating lasting change
NZSL avatars are one way to support access — helping make information more available in places where interpreters are not always present. They are not a replacement for interpreters or human connection, but a tool to help extend access.
Your involvement also supports the work of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Foundation, including programmes, advocacy, and initiatives that help make Aotearoa more accessible and inclusive.
Be part of the movement
Sign for Change is launching soon.
Register now to:
- Learn 30 NZSL in 30 days using the NZSL avatar technology (select is you intend to learn as an individual, school, preschool or workplace)
- Experience the NZSL avatar technology
- Take part in the 2nd round of Deaf consultation regarding the NZSL avatar technology
- Receive campaign updates and ways to get involved
Join Sign for Change
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Thank you for registering interest to take part in Sign for Change. We will contact you with futher information once the challenge officially launches.
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