With COVID-19, information in Auslan is especially critical. We are pleased to let you know that Expression Australia and the ABC News have partnered to provide all Deaf Australians with access to important information during the COVID-19 crisis. Every Sunday […]

Open Letter to the National Cabinet

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given the New Zealand sign language (NZSL) interpreters who have been sharing important Covid-19 information to deaf people a well-deserved shoutout for their dedicated work. It comes after the Deaf Aotearoa and the Sign Language […]

Deaf Aotearoa and the Sign Language Interpreters Association of New Zealand (SLIANZ) say sharing online parody videos and memes of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreters causes added stress on their interpreters who are providing access to important COVID-19 information […]

Australian Interpreters working in the Media during Emergencies had their first national forum online last night 26/3/20 A dedicated group of professionals doing important work to keep Deaf people informed during emergency events.

On behalf of ASLIA, and indeed the entire interpreting and Deaf Community, we would like to say to the interpreters a HUGE Thank You for the work you have done to make emergency broadcasts accessible. ASLIA are grateful for those […]