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      • 1. Introduction
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In this section

  • NZSL Interpreter Standards
    • NZSL Interpreter Standards Q&A
  • NZSL Act 2006
    • NZSL Act 2006 History
    • NZSL Act 2006 Explanation
  • NZSL Act Review 2011
    • NZSL Act Review 2011 - Cabinet paper
  • NZSL Act Amendment 2022/2023
  • Giving effect to the NZSL Act
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Important context
    • 3. The guiding principles
    • 4. Giving effect to the guiding principles
    • 5. Other relevant frameworks
    • 6. More help and guidance

Giving effect to the New Zealand Sign Language Act

This is a practical guide for departments on how to give effect to the principles through their policies and practices in order to promote access to government information and services for the Deaf community. 

Download the full report

  • 2021 10 11 Giving effect to the NZSL Act A guide for Government departments (PDF 480 KB)
  • 2021 10 11 Giving effect to the NZSL Act A guide for Government departments (DOCX 229 KB)

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Updated on 26 June 2024
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