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Our Mission
From humble beginnings in 1978, the NFDHH has proudly supported the Deaf and hard of hearing community for over 45 years. Our mission is to help create a society enabling individuals who are Deaf or living with hearing loss to thrive, for barriers to be removed and for high quality, accessible hearing healthcare for all.
What We Believe
We believe that the experiences of the Deaf and hard of hearing community should be much more visible and understood in New Zealand.
We believe that everyone who is Deaf or living with hearing loss should have access to communications technologies, support and services that enable them to communicate and connect with others.
We believe no one should be at risk of losing their hearing due to noise exposure or other preventable causes, and that every New Zealander should understand the risks to protect their hearing.
What We Do
We advocate for vital services and support for people who are Deaf or living with hearing loss and to raise awareness of the health, social, educational, economical, environmental and cultural barriers encountered by the Deaf and hard of hearing community in New Zealand.
We connect people by sharing their unique stories and experiences.
We educate people about their hearing health and how to protect their hearing from preventable causes.
We collaborate through working collectively with our Member Groups to promote the interests, advancement, independence and well-being of all Deaf and hard of hearing people in New Zealand.
We rehabilitate by helping the Deaf and hard of hearing community to access services, information, technology and support.