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National Week of Deaf People2012
Deafaccess Gippsland
Sign Bilingualism is a Human Right
What is Auslan?
• Auslan is the sign language of the Australian Deaf community.
• Auslan is NOT English.
• Auslan is NOT a signed version of English.
• Auslan is the PRIMARY or PREFERRED language of the majority of Deaf people.
It is a basic Human Rightto have access to information
in a way that you can understand.
Auslan Interpreters are a vital link between Deaf and hearing
community
Auslan Interpreters for:• Job interviews.• Training.• Parent – Teacher interviews.• Medical appointments.• Bank – financial
appointments.• Community events.• Bushfire and other
emergency information.• AND MUCH MORE
How to provide a service that is communication accessible:
• Be National Relay Service – NRS friendly.
• Provide hearing assistance at reception. EG: Hearing Loops
• Consider learning some basic Auslan.
• Learn how to book Auslan Interpreters.
• Learn how to work with Auslan Interpreters.
How to plan an event that is communication accessible:
• PLAN AHEAD!
• Budget for Auslan Interpreters.
• Provide hearing assistance, Microphones, Hearing Loops etc.
• Engage the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
All seems too hard??
• Consider that this is the everyday struggle of the Deaf community.
• Remember that access to communication is a basic Human Right.
• Talk to deafaccess Gippsland for more information……
Dale Reddick Gippsland Regional Co-ordinator, P.O. Box 9314,SALE, Victoria, 3853 Voice: 03 5143 1537 Mobile / sms: 0408 637 880 NRS: 133 677 Email: [email protected]
Useful websites:
• Vicdeaf: www.vicdeaf.com.au
• ASLIA – Australian Sign Language Interpreters’ Association www.aslia.com.au
• Deaf Australia Inc.www.deafau.org.au
• Deaf Victoria www.deafvictoria.org.au