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Workplace Education
Working with organisations to create workplaces that are supportive of Deaf and hard of hearing employees and customers and prioritise hearing health.
Hearing loss affects 11% of New Zealand’s workforce and that number is on the rise.
If your organisation isn’t taking proactive steps to create an inclusive and accessible experience for Deaf and hard of hearing staff and customers, then you are likely missing out on valuable interactions.
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Workplace Workshops
There are 880,000+ New Zealanders who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Becoming more hearing aware is an important aspect of any organisations’ wellbeing strategy.
We help employers:
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Create inclusive workplaces for Deaf & hard of hearing employees
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Identify potential risks of Noise-Induced hearing loss & how to take practical steps to minimise risks
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Understand the link between hearing loss and mental health.
Workshops are delivered in person or virtually to your team by NFDHH and partners. On-site hearing screenings are also included as part of your first 1 hour workshops.
Start your awareness journey by choosing from one of our incredible workshops below.
Our Workshops
Hearing Awareness Journey
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Understand the impact of hearing loss and some of the common misconceptions.
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Discover the anatomy of hearing, the environmental risks and how to make hearing health a priority in your workplace.
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Learn practical steps you can implement today to accommodate Deaf and hard of hearing employees and customers.
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1-hour interactive team workshop delivered by NFDHH and partners.
Deaf Awareness and an Introduction to New Zealand Sign Language
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Deaf culture is the set of social beliefs, behaviors, history and values that are shared by communities that are influenced by deafness and which use sign language as their primary means of communication.
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This is your team’s opportunity to learn about Deaf culture and the basics of New Zealand Sign Language.
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1-hour workshop learning from experts in New Zealand Sign Language.
Customised New Zealand Sign Language Workshop
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Learn up to 15 new signs or phrases that are specifically customised for your industry.
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Let us know the vocabulary you’d like to learn in advance, and we will transform this into a bespoke NZSL lesson for your team.
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1-hour workshop taught by experts in New Zealand Sign Language.
Introduction to Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees
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Over 330,000 working age New Zealanders are Deaf or hard of hearing and this number is expected to double over the next 30 years.
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This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for your organisation to become more inclusive of Deaf and hard of hearing employees.
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It is a chance for the whole team to learn about hearing loss aware communication in typical workplace scenarios as well as some basics of New Zealand Sign Language, such as how to fingerspell, introduce yourself in sign and some useful greetings and everyday phrases.
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1-hour interactive team workshop delivered by NFDHH.
Align Your Inclusivity Strategy
A lack of hearing loss awareness can lead to communication barriers between your team and between you and your customers. The Hearing Accredited Workplace Programme is an initiative that provides practical tools and training to assist organisations to be more hearing aware and to be supportive of employees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Hearing loss currently affects around 11% of New Zealand's workforce and this number is increasing. According to the World Health Organisation, current levels of hearing loss are expected to double over the next three decades.
Align your disability and inclusion strategy by becoming a Hearing Accredited Workplace. Your organisation will be in a stronger position to retain experienced staff, gain access to a new talent pool and attract new customers.
Want to know more? Request a call from our Programme Manager.
Meet our HAWP members
This programme is proudly sponsored by:
HAWP Case Studies
"Heartland is committed to fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome and able to bring their whole self to work. Through working with the National Foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Heartland aims to begin breaking down any communication barriers within the organisation and with customers." says Keira Billot from Heartland.
See Case Studies from Heartland Bank, Treescape, Auckland University of Technology and Auckland Trasport!
Health and Safety - Protecting Employees with Hearing Loss
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Hearing loss is frequently underestimated as a health and safety issue in the workplace. This is your opportunity to learn about health and safety through a hearing lens.
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You’ll learn how to support the health and safety of employees and customers who are Deaf or hard of hearing in your workplace.
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You’ll also learn essential strategies for managing noise levels safely, to ensure everyone’s hearing health is protected.
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1-hour interactive team workshop delivered by NFDHH and partners.
Accessibility Solutions & Technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees
(Part 1 & 2)
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Explore the solutions you can implement today that will make a huge difference to Deaf access in your workplace.
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Discover the latest technologies that can help to bridge the gap and break down barriers to communication.
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Learn about booking NZSL interpreters and how to access funding.
This is a two-part workshop delivered by NFDHH: Part 1 and Part 2 are both 1 hour each. They can be done together with a break in between or on different days.
*Book Part 1 and Part 2 on the same day for just $900.
Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers
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Discover some of the common barriers faced by your Deaf and hard of hearing customers.
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Explore practical tools that will help customers with hearing loss to navigate your business.
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Learn some basic New Zealand Sign Language, such as how to fingerspell, introduce yourself in sign and some useful greetings/everyday phrases.
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1-hour interactive team workshop delivered by NFDHH.