24,000 New Zealanders use
New Zealand Sign Language
every day
Why provide Sign Language access?
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006 declared NZSL as an official language of New Zealand
ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
NZSL translation provides access and participation for the Deaf community
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Access to NZSL provides clear communication for those whose primary language is New Zealand Sign Language
ACCESSIBILITY
Being a second language, English literacy levels in the Deaf community tend to be lower than the national average
CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE
Avoid insensitivity when providing information designed for the Deaf community
LEADER IN ACCESSIBILITY
Be a leader in the community by providing access to information in NZSL
INCREASED BUSINESS
Providing clear access to your information means NZSL users will be better informed about your products or services
Why choose Signability?
DEAF-LED AND NZSL NATIVE
Being a Deaf-led business with native New Zealand Sign Language users, you can be sure that our work is done with the Deaf community in mind and are culturally appropriate
BASED IN WELLINGTON
We provide a free consultation for all clients in the Greater Wellington region. We are within easy reach to many Governmental and non-governmental departments and agencies
EXPERIENCED TEAM
Our team has native New Zealand Sign Language users, fully qualified NZSL Interpreters and specialists in broadcast quality video
STUDIO AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
We have a studio that can be used to film your project and we also use well-maintained professional quality filming equipment to ensure that your project is delivered to a high standard
Our work
