New Plymouth
Toi Foundation Community Hub
4 week course
Every Sunday for 4 weeks from Sunday 6th September
3pm-4.30pm
This introduction course is designed as a first stepping stone into beginning your language journey. We provide a supportive, fun and encouraging environment for you to come along and give it a go. Meet some new people, learn about Deaf awareness and about the Deaf community in NZ and start learning to sign a few simple phrases and greetings.
We welcome you to come along for six weeks and have a go at learning the basics of NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) and learn a little about Deaf culture as well.
Come and learn beginners New Zealand sign language with our experienced tutor Ann Croy in New Plymouth.
Intended Audience:
- Anyone who wants to learn NZSL
- A family who is Deaf who wants to try communicate
- To communicate to Deaf parent who have a hearing child (CODA)
- To communicate to a Deaf person in a public or work place
- To Support a Deaf child in education setting
- Want to be an interpreterÂ
Meet our tutor – Ann Croy
Kia Ora
My name is Ann Croy.
I have been involved in the Deaf community in Palmerston North, Taranaki, Canterbury in the NZ conference for the Deaf from pre-school right through to adults.
Learning NZSL gives hearing people insight into the NZ Deaf community and enables Deaf people to communicate with hearing people building a more inclusive society. As more New Zealanders learn NZSL, one of our countries official languages, a distinct Aotearoa identity is built.
Note: Ann is Deaf but communicates through lip reading and can audibly speak words so you can communicate with her before learning to sign – she also has a small hearing dog that will be with her
– Fee must be paid before the course start date unless a prior arrangement is made
– Fee to be paid by direct deposit or internet banking only
– Please include your name as a reference so we can reconcile your payment
– TCE reserves the right to cancel your registration if fee not paid by due date
– No refunds if you are unable to attend
