For Businesses
Think about every one of your customers, you'll find that much can be done to increase your clientele.
There are many places in and around New Zealand that Deaf people and other NZSL users will find a communication barrier present - eg: shops, cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues and the list goes on...
Staff education in Deaf Culture, basic NZSL vocabulary and clear communication techniques would be extremely beneficial.
Enquire about our Professional Development course today!
Benefits of our NZSL Course
Our course introduces your staff to New Zealand's beautiful non-verbal language.
We educate your staff with important information which includes:
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Deaf Culture Awareness
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The Fingerspelling Alphabet
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Numbers
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Greetings and Responses
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Common and important words
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Emergency signs
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Awareness & NZSL Tips
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Industry specific vocabulary
Sign Equity also provides your business with the following...
A free permanent listing on our Deaf Friendly Businesses Directory.
We advertise this with our Deaf community to inform them of businesses who can use basic NZSL.
We can include contact information and link back to your business website.
Window stickers, desktop display and staff badges
We have produced a sticker for your doors / windows, a desktop display for your counter (where applicable) and badges for your staff. The badges are used as a visual aid for Deaf customers to identify those who know basic NZSL on the premises.
An amazingly supportive community & customer loyalty
The Deaf Community of New Zealand are a very supportive community. They love to travel, eat out, visit cafes and bars in groups and be entertained. Showing your support for their language will encourage them to support your business.
The best value for money NZSL business course available.
We provide the best value course, as we teach only what your staff needs to know. We are unable to post prices online so please contact us and once we know exactly what you require, we can send you a free, no obligation quote.
Why Should We Learn Basic NZSL?
Learning NZSL through Sign Equity not only equips staff at businesses with practical communication skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of Deaf Culture. This knowledge enhances customer service, staff confidence, and overall communication within diverse settings. For businesses, improved client relations and expanded clientele are direct benefits, while educational institutions and medical centres can enhance their inclusivity and service delivery.
One in ten people across New Zealand have some form of hearing loss and nearly 25,000 people use NZSL. This includes those who are non-verbal.
Communication is a fundamental right, and a significant portion of New Zealanders are missing out on many things by not having access to this.
Don't let your business be part of the gap.
Sign Equity makes learning NZSL easy and accessible.
"Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things,
but learning another way to think about things.”
- FLORA LEWIS