The National Foundation for the Deaf
The National Foundation for the Deaf Inc promotes the rights, interests and welfare of the one in six New Zealanders with hearing loss. We offer people support to communicate effectively, live positively and achieve to their potential.
We do this by collaborating with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and with professionals in our sector to address issues affecting human rights and quality of life.
We also work to address noise-induced hearing loss, and to promote prevention.
Our vision is a world where...
- hearing and listening is valued
- the consequences of hearing loss are understood
- people with hearing disorders and disability can lead fulfilling lives
- the impact of hearing loss is reduced through access to treatments, technology and social support.
APD support
Families of children with Auditory Processing Disorder face many challenges including lack of understanding, complicated systems for diagnosis, and inequitable funding.
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Safe Sound Indicators
The Safe Sound Indicator (SSI) is a ‘traffic light’ learning tool. Indicating noise levels, it alerts children to the dangers of noise-induced hearing loss.